拍品 619
  • 619

達米恩·赫斯特

估價
1,700,000 - 2,400,000 HKD
招標截止

描述

  • 達米恩·赫斯特
  • 荒蕪中的綠洲,趁著還來得及,暢飲它的美麗
  • 款識
    2007,《Beautiful Oasis in a Deserted Expanse, Drink Up the Beauty Before It's Too Late Painting》,Damien Hirst,藝術家印章(作品背面)
    DHirst,藝術家印章(作品背面畫架)
  • 光澤塗料畫布 鏡框
二〇〇七年作

來源

香港,白立方
現藏者購自上述來源

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. A faint grey line measured approximately 4 cm long located 20 cm from the left and 40 cm from the bottom is observed. It is inherent to the nature of the medium and is only visible upon close examination. There are discrete air bubbles scattered across the surface of the work, intrinsic to the nature of the medium used. No evidence of restoration observed when examined under ultraviolet light.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

拍品資料及來源

「我多年埋首努力發展一些自己在藝術創作上的想法及追求,譬如如何在畫廊空間裡築起彩虹。」-達米恩·赫斯特

本作為達米恩·赫斯特旋轉畫系列的優秀範例。他以標誌性的圓形代表生命循環,以終始的概念貫穿畫作。赫斯特運用旋轉機器作為創作工具,以極簡主義為宗旨,排除藝術家對創作方向及手法的主導性,讓藝術家之手從創作過程中抽離。旋轉畫的矛盾之處,在於其機緣性的誕生居然源於機器,並製造了創作過程中歡樂揮舞畫筆的幻象。相反地,赫斯特的圓點畫則井井有條,猶如印刷,作畫手法卻是藝術家手繪。

「兒童節目〈藍色彼特〉陪伴著我成長的歲月,旋轉畫系列的創作靈感更是源於該節目在七十年代時所播放的其中一集。我從不認為那堪稱真正的藝術。那時候的我在想,這東西是嬉戲,藝術理應是更嚴肅的創作。但隨著年齡的增長,我開始反思像梵谷般的藝術家,作畫過程中甚至自殘割耳,更讓我覺得:『何必要演化成這般境地呢?』既然如此,還是運用旋轉機器創作的藝術更好。」(達米恩·赫斯特擇錄於 Mark Brown著,2012年8月29日)

本作以鮮豔奪目的飛濺潑彩展現生命之美,吸引觀者追溯無跡可尋的旋轉源頭。他的畫作有如時鐘,又如鏡子,強調稍縱即逝的時間,與其題完美呼應。本作對當代藝術抽象元素的既有概念提出疑問,亦對創作與生命之間密切的隱喻關聯觀察入微,尤顯意味深長。

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