
Damien Hirst
73.7 x 71.1 cm
As a significant part of the Psalms series introduced in 2008, Domine, Ne in Furore takes its name from an Old Testament psalm, grounding the painting in a tradition of deep reflection and spiritual contemplation. This work stands out for its dramatic backdrop—a diamond dusted red surface that shimmers with intensity, symbolizing passion, fervor, and the fire of divine judgment.
In Domine, Ne in Furore, Hirst employs a circular composition, reminiscent of a mandala, to symbolize the eternal and cyclical nature of life and spirituality. The central motif of butterflies, a recurring symbol in Hirst's oeuvre, represents transformation and the fleeting nature of beauty amid the tumultuous background. Against the backdrop of diamond dusted red, these butterflies seem to flutter with an intensity that mirrors the passions and emotions of the human soul.
Upon closer examination, Domine, Ne in Furore reveals layers of symbolism that provoke contemplation. The diamond dusted red background evokes notions of divine fire, passion, and the intensity of spiritual fervor. The circular form, with its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, speaks to the eternal dance of life and death, creation and destruction.
Through Domine, Ne in Furore, Hirst invites viewers to ponder the complexities of faith and the human condition. Is this painting a plea for divine mercy amid the trials of life, a meditation on the intensity of spiritual devotion, or a reflection on the turbulent emotions that accompany the human experience? The circular composition reinforces the cyclical nature of existence and the eternal presence of divine judgment.
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Damien HirstPsalm: Quare Fremuerunt Gentes, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm : Ad Te , Domine , Levavi, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm : Ad Te Domine, Levai, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm : Domine, Dominus Noster, 2010
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Damien HirstPsalm : Verba Mea Auribus, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm : Verba Mea Auribus (Diamond Dust), 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Beatus Qui Intelligit , 2016
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Damien HirstPsalm: Benedicam Domino, 2015
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Damien HirstPsalm: Benedictus Dominus, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Confitebor Tibi, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Diligam Te Domine (diamond dust), 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Dixit Insipiens, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Miserere Mei Deus, 2016
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Damien HirstPsalm: Judica, Domino, 2016
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Damien HirstPsalm: Quare Fremuerunt Gentes, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Domino Confido, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Expectans Expectavi, 2015
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Damien HirstPsalm: Quare Fremuerunt Gentes, 2009
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Damien HirstPsalm: Domini est terra, 2010
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Damien HirstPsalm: Judica Domine, 2015
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