The Night is Darkest Before Dawn, 2023
Frank E Hollywood

Print : Hahnemüehle paper

90 x 70 x 0.2 cm 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

$1,035
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Type

Numbered and limited to 25 copies

10 copies available

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

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Dimensions cm inch

90 x 70 x 0.2 cm 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Netherlands

"Frank E Hollywood's art shows a tension between the future and the past. He does not create a romanticised picture of the past. On the contrary, he draws from the collective visual history to create a truly modern image. Frank's work shows his future ideas about art. Nostalgic images are recycled, creating something modern and unique."

Fine Art Print on Paper
The print on paper is a Certified Art Giclee™, the highest standard for fine art printing and limited editions. The paper prints are produced with archival pigment inks on 300 grams Hahnemühle German Etching paper. Each print is carefully examined, signed, and numbered by the artist, accompanied by an embossed stamp. It includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity by the artist, ensuring that no additional copies are produced, as explicitly stated on the certificate. The Certificate of Authenticity also serves as a lifelong quality guarantee from over 100 years.

The print features an extra white border of 5 cm (2 inches) for framing purposes. It will be sent in a tube."

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Salome Art Venture • Netherlands

Artsper seller since 2023

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Frank E Hollywood, The Night is Darkest Before Dawn
Netherlands  • 1980

Presentation

Frank E Hollywood is a renowned Dutch artist known for his controversial art frequently featured in Dutch media. He studied at the St. Joost School of Fine Art & Design in Breda, which is reflected in his works, incorporating design elements. His photorealistic oil paintings portray famous Dutch women, like Shelly Sterk, Carolien Spoor, and Elize Horst, juxtaposing their images with modern luxury items such as Hermes and Chanel bags or Louis Vuitton scarves.

These paintings serve as a satirical commentary on consumerist society, questioning our attachment to designer goods for self-branding in public. Simultaneously, the women wear 16th-century clerical collars, creating a contrast between modern sensuality and historical modesty. Frank E Hollywood prompts viewers to consider what makes something sexual or non-sexual, challenging our perceptions.

This tension between sensuality and the portrayal of women, both past and present, is a recurring theme in his art. He reimagines historical imagery in a modern context, fostering discussion and reflection. Frank E Hollywood's work combines nostalgia with contemporary elements, emphasizing the contrast between the prudishness of the 16th century and today's nudity and consumerism. Additionally, he incorporates pop culture themes and collaborates with designer brands, including Bjørn Borg, Spotify, Heineken, and Samsung.

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