
Damien Hirst
The Souls IV, 2010
Foil block print
28 x 22 in each
71.1 x 55.9 cm each
71.1 x 55.9 cm each
Edition of 15
Series: Souls
Copyright The Artist
The Souls IV continues Damien Hirst's exploration of the ethereal within his revered Souls series. Against a pristine white backdrop, the artwork presents a solid black silhouette of a butterfly....
The Souls IV continues Damien Hirst's exploration of the ethereal within his revered Souls series. Against a pristine white backdrop, the artwork presents a solid black silhouette of a butterfly. This minimalist composition, akin to its predecessor, The Souls III, underscores the timeless beauty and transformative symbolism of the butterfly form.
In its simplicity, The Souls IV invites viewers to reflect on the duality of existence encapsulated by the contrast between light and dark. The graceful silhouette of the butterfly serves as a poignant reminder of life's ephemeral nature and the enduring journey of the soul.
Hirst's deliberate choice to focus on the purity of form allows for a profound contemplation of the essence of being. Through the stark simplicity of the composition, viewers are encouraged to engage in introspection and spiritual inquiry, delving into the mysteries of existence with newfound clarity and reverence.
In its simplicity, The Souls IV invites viewers to reflect on the duality of existence encapsulated by the contrast between light and dark. The graceful silhouette of the butterfly serves as a poignant reminder of life's ephemeral nature and the enduring journey of the soul.
Hirst's deliberate choice to focus on the purity of form allows for a profound contemplation of the essence of being. Through the stark simplicity of the composition, viewers are encouraged to engage in introspection and spiritual inquiry, delving into the mysteries of existence with newfound clarity and reverence.
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Souls IV (Frost Blue Chili Red)
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Souls III (Hazy Gold / Silver Gloss / Rustic Copper)
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Souls II (Fuchsia Pink/Oriental Gold/ Blind Impression)
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Souls I (Silver Gloss/ Leaf Green/ Oriental Gold)
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Souls I (Loganberry Pink/ Oriental Gold/ Cornflower Blue)
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Souls II (Prairie Copper, Silver Gloss)
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The Souls III
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Souls IV (Oriental Gold, Longberry pink)
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Souls IV (Silver Gloss, Loganberry Pink)
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Souls IV (Chili Red, Topaz)
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Souls II (Oriental Gold - Prairie Copper - Cool Gold)
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The Souls I (Topaz - silver gloss)
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Souls II (Cool Gold , Leaf Green)
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Souls I (Leaf Green , Chili Red)
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The Souls IV (Fuchsia Pink - Raven Black)
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The Souls IV - Westminster Blue/Cool Gold/Topaz,
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The Souls II (Chili Red - Frost Blue - Oriental Gold)
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The Souls II (Turquoise - Silver Gloss - Oriental Gold)
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The Souls I (Westminster Blue - Oriental Gold)
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Souls I (Imperial Purple/Silver)
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Souls I (Loganberry Pink/ Oriental Gold/ Cornflower Blue)
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Souls III (Imperial Purple/Silver)
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Souls IV (Imperial Purple/Silver)
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