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Damien Hirst H6-4 Goodness For Sale
Damien Hirst
H6-4 Goodness, 2019
Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in 100 x 100 cm
Edition
Edition of 50
About this work
Damien Hirst's piece Goodness H6-4 is a composition of intricate beauty and complexity, showcasing the artist's masterful arrangement of butterfly wings. This artwork stands out as the most compositionally complex from the series, inviting viewers into a mesmerizing world of symmetry and symbolism.In Goodness, Hirst adds an additional layer of complexity by introducing lines that cut through pairs of wings, reminiscent of the hairy black bodies that once connected them. This detail adds a sense of movement and depth to the composition, drawing the eye to the interplay between the wings and the intersecting lines.The piece evokes the elegance of stained glass windows, with the translucent butterfly wings appearing like pieces of glass against a dark background. The intricate lines and patterns create a sense of depth and movement, as if the composition is alive with energy. Hirst's meticulous arrangement of wings not only captures the beauty of the butterflies but also imbues the artwork with layers of symbolism.Goodness invites viewers to delve into the symbolic world of the butterfly, exploring themes of beauty, transformation, and goodness. The complexity of the composition mirrors the intricacies of life itself, where goodness can be found in the smallest details. As viewers engage with the artwork, they are drawn into a contemplation of the universal concepts embodied by the butterfly, transcending its insect form to become a symbol of grace and goodness.Damien Hirst harnesses the beauty of butterfly wings to create a composition that is both visually stunning and conceptually rich. The interplay of lines, wings, and colors invites viewers on a journey of discovery, where each layer reveals new depths of meaning. It is a testament to the artist's skill and vision, as well as a celebration of the inherent goodness found in the natural world.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2019
- Medium
- Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
- Edition
- Edition of 50
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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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