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Damien Hirst H4-7 Ryoanji For Sale

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Damien Hirst - H4-7 Ryoanji, 2020, Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel

H4-7 Ryoanji, 2020

Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel

36 1/4 x 49 5/8 in 91.9 x 126 cm

Edition

Edition of 75

About this work

"Ryoanji," a part of Damien Hirst's Veil Spots series, is a captivating exploration of color, abstraction, and perceptual intrigue. Hirst's canvas bursts with vibrant hues arranged in overlapping dots, reminiscent of Post-Impressionist painter Pierre Bonnard. The title evokes a sense of mystery, referencing the Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, known for its Zen rock garden where simplicity and contemplation reign supreme.In "Ryoanji," as in other works from the series, Hirst skillfully layers colored dots to create a veil-like effect, simultaneously revealing and obscuring truths. Each dot, meticulously placed, contributes to the overall tapestry of color and texture, inviting viewers to delve deeper into the enigmatic composition.Documented in a video showcasing Hirst's creative process in his London studio, "Ryoanji" emerges as a labor of love, with each brushstroke and dab of impasto adding depth and complexity to the artwork. The texture of the painting demystifies its creation, allowing viewers to witness the various stages of its composition and appreciate the time and effort invested in its making.Unlike Hirst's earlier works, such as the Spot Paintings and Medicine Cabinet series, where color was approached with precision, in the Veil series, including "Ryoanji," color is expressed freely and intuitively. This departure reflects Hirst's fascination with the psychological impact of color and his ongoing exploration of its emotive potential.As one of the ninety-four paintings in the Veil Spots series, "Ryoanji" represents a culmination of Hirst's artistic journey within this particular body of work. It stands as a testament to his evolution as an artist and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual expression. With its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and meditative aura, "Ryoanji" invites viewers to immerse themselves in its beauty and contemplate the interplay between perception and reality.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2020
Medium
Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel
Edition
Edition of 75

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Damien Hirst is the defining figure of the Young British Artists movement and one of the most collected living artists in the world. His work spans Natural History sculptures, Spot Paintings, Butterfly Works, Spin Paintings, and pharmaceutical installations ? series that have set auction benchmarks at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips across four decades. Collections at Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim confirm his standing as one of the essential artists of his generation.

His single-artist auction "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" generated $198 million at Sotheby's in 2008, a record that remains one of the most significant events in the contemporary art market. Major works including the Lullaby series of medicine cabinets and the Natural History formaldehyde sculptures have each achieved prices above $10 million, while his Spot Paintings and print editions sustain deep, global secondary market activity across all price points.

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