Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Print : aquatint
51 x 41 cm 20.1 x 16.1 inch
One of the last works available by this artist
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Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
51 x 41 cm 20.1 x 16.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Not framed
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Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Germany
This artwork presents a surreal and thought-provoking scene, dominated by a monochromatic palette that enhances its enigmatic allure. At its core, a central figure, adorned in elaborate, traditional attire, kneels gracefully beside a birdcage. The cage, holding a single, small head, symbolizes constriction versus freedom. Surrounding this, a flurry of disembodied, expressive faces swarm in a chaotic, circular motion, each portraying distinct emotions of joy, sorrow, anger, and surprise. These faces, suspended in mid-air, suggest a commentary on human emotion and identity, emphasizing multiplicity and fragmentation. The meticulous detailing in the attire juxtaposes with the stark simplicity of the faces, creating a tension between complexity and minimalism. This interplay invites viewers to reflect on themes of entrapment, the multiplicity of self, and the interplay between societal roles and personal emotions. The piece stands as a compelling exploration of human psychology.
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FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE • Germany
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Raqib Shaw wasborn 1974 in Calcutta, India. In 1998, Shaw moved to London where he studied for both his BA and MA at Central Saint Martins School of Art.
He is a London-based artist who shot to fame in the international art world at the age of 33. He is known for his opulent and intricately detailed paintings of imagined paradises, inlaid with vibrantly coloured jewels and enamel. His paintings and sculptures evoke the work of Old Masters such as Holbein and Bosch, whilst drawing on multifarious sources, from mythology and religion to poetry, literature, art history, textiles and decorative arts from both eastern and western traditions, all infused with the artist's imagination.
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