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Damien Hirst, Love is All You Need, 2016

Damien Hirst

Love is All You Need, 2016
Silkscreen
60 5/8 x 59 1/2 in
154 x 151 cm
Edition of 75
Series: Love
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Among Damien Hirst's iconic symbols, butterflies stand out as emblems of life's fleeting nature and the allure of mortality. These delicate creatures, laden with symbolism ranging from freedom to beauty,...
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Among Damien Hirst's iconic symbols, butterflies stand out as emblems of life's fleeting nature and the allure of mortality. These delicate creatures, laden with symbolism ranging from freedom to beauty, find a serene home in the sought-after editioned screenprint Love is All You Need from 2016.


In this artwork, a white heart serves as the backdrop, seemingly cradling a collection of butterflies in a celebration of life. The butterflies, varying in color and size, appear suspended against the heart-shaped canvas, hinting at the grace and freedom of their natural flight. Though these butterflies are reproductions, the stark contrast between their brilliantly colored wings and the pristine white background creates a striking visual. The butterflies, each turned in different directions, evoke a sense of movement and vitality, eloquently hinting at the essence of life.


Love is All You Need embodies motifs that have been central to Hirst's artistic journey, illustrating his ongoing contemplation of love, happiness, and their endurance in the face of mortality. Through this work, Hirst invites viewers into a dialogue about the persistence of love even amidst the inevitability of death, capturing a moment of delicate beauty and contemplation within the fluttering wings of these timeless symbols.

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