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Alex Katz, Porcelain Beauty 2, 2021

Alex Katz

Porcelain Beauty 2, 2021
Porcelain enamel adhered to stainless steel and mounted to aluminum panel with black powder coat.
24 x 21 in
61 x 53.3 cm
Edition of 25 plus 4 AP
Series: Portraits
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Alex Katz's piece titled Porcelain Beauty 2 continues his exploration of minimalist portraiture with a bold, high-contrast depiction of a woman. This artwork, rendered in stark black and white, features...
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Alex Katz's piece titled Porcelain Beauty 2 continues his exploration of minimalist portraiture with a bold, high-contrast depiction of a woman. This artwork, rendered in stark black and white, features the subject wearing oversized sunglasses and a large hat, which adds an element of mystery and sophistication to the portrait. Katz's use of flat, unmodulated black areas against the white background emphasizes the clean lines and geometric shapes that define his distinctive style.

The woman's face is partially obscured by the sunglasses and hat, yet her presence is powerfully felt through the sharp lines and minimal details that Katz employs. Her lips are painted in a solid black, creating a striking focal point that draws the viewer's attention. The simplicity of the composition, with its focus on essential features, underscores Katz's ability to convey elegance and personality with an economy of means.

Porcelain Beauty 2 exemplifies Katz's mastery in using negative space to enhance the visual impact of his portraits. The absence of shading and the reliance on pure black and white create a sense of depth and dimension through the stark contrasts alone. The minimalism of the portrait invites viewers to engage with the subject's enigmatic allure, appreciating the refined beauty and timeless quality that Katz captures in his work.

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