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Matador Print
United Kingdom
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Fine Art Paper
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9 x 12 in ($40)
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White ($80)
About The Artwork
The initial concept for the work came from Steve McQueen's 2008 film 'Hunger', based on the 1981 hunger strikes; specifically a scene were the naked prisoners, armed only with blankets, are confronted and beaten by baton-welding, riot-armour clad prison warders. However, the work is not solely concerned with any particular political or societal cause, such as the troubles, but encompasses all such causes. The work is framed behind glass, with the reflection making the viewer a part of the scene and asks how they percieve their role in what is about to unfold; are they an indifferent viewer, do the stand with the figure at the centre of the scene, or are they the baton-welding guard? Inspired by artists such as Caravaggio, Velázquez and filmmaker Bill Viola, the work is painted in a baroque style, where a strong use of chiaroscuro helps highten the dramatic impact of the scene.
Details & Dimensions
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:14.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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Ships From:Printing facility in California.
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United Kingdom
Much of my practice centres around contemporary painting, where a variety of mediums and substrates are employed to realise images ranging from figurative to non-representational, abstract works. The ideas underpinning these works too often draw from sources just as varied; such as the sublime, politics, philosophy, religion, mythology and mental disorder. As a multi-disciplinary artist, I have explored these themes in materials such as ceramics and glass, as well as experimenting with digital art, film, sound art and text-based art. However, painting remains the main tenant of my practice. Despite recently completing my BA (Hons) degree in Contemporary Art Practice, I am largely self-taught as a painter, producing a body of work over a thirty-year period. I currently live and work in Glasgow, Scotland.
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