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Damien Hirst, The Souls on Jacob's Ladder Take Their Flight (Small Yellow / Black Butterfly), 2007

Damien Hirst

The Souls on Jacob's Ladder Take Their Flight (Small Yellow / Black Butterfly), 2007
Hand-inked photogravure on 400 gsm Velin d'Arches paper
47 1/8 x 42 5/8 in
119.7 x 108.3 cm
Edition of 72
Series: The Souls on Jacob's Ladder
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Damien Hirst's exploration of souls within his artwork is a profound investigation into the essence of humanity and existence. While Hirst hasn't explicitly titled a series 'Souls,' many of his...
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Damien Hirst's exploration of souls within his artwork is a profound investigation into the essence of humanity and existence. While Hirst hasn't explicitly titled a series "Souls," many of his pieces delve into themes that could be interpreted as related to the concept of the soul.

In works like "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living," which features a preserved shark in formaldehyde, or "For the Love of God," a diamond-encrusted skull, Hirst explores the relationship between the physical body and the intangible notion of the soul. These artworks provoke contemplation on mortality, the passage of time, and the nature of consciousness, inviting viewers to ponder the existence of something beyond the material realm.

Additionally, Hirst's spot paintings and spin paintings, which often feature repetitive patterns and precise geometries, can be interpreted as representations of the human soul's complexity and interconnectedness. Each spot or spin, while seemingly uniform, is unique and distinct, much like the individuality of each human soul.

Overall, Damien Hirst's body of work offers a rich and multifaceted exploration of the human experience, inviting viewers to reflect on the mysteries of existence and the nature of the soul. Through his provocative and thought-provoking artworks, Hirst challenges us to contemplate our place in the universe and the enduring questions of life, death, and consciousness.

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