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Damien Hirst H6-7 Air For Sale
Damien Hirst
H6-7 Air, 2020
Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in 100 x 100 cm
Edition
Edition of 60
About this work
Damien Hirst’s H6 The Elements series delves into the timeless themes of balance, spirituality, and the ethereal nature of existence. Comprising thousands of butterfly wings meticulously arranged into mandala-esque designs, the series draws parallels to Hirst's iconic Kaleidoscope paintings. Each of the four giclée prints, inspired by the classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water, offers a unique exploration of these fundamental forces that have captivated human thought for millennia.In Air, part of Hirst's The Elements series, the artist transports viewers into a realm of tranquility and contemplation. Presented as a diasec mounted giclée print on an aluminium composite panel, this artwork embodies the intangible yet potent essence of air. The color palette chosen by Hirst for this piece is a harmonious blend of soft blues, lilacs, creams, and whites. Through the delicate arrangement of butterfly wings, Hirst captures the essence of air's subtle yet pervasive influence, evoking a sense of serene beauty and quiet reflection.The Elements series is not merely an aesthetic endeavor; it is deeply rooted in the historical and philosophical notions of the four elements—earth, air, fire, and water. These elements, believed to be the building blocks of the universe, were thought to require perfect balance to support the flow of spiritual energy. Hirst's exploration of these ancient concepts resonates with his broader interest in belief systems and myths, as evidenced in his earlier work such as the 1992 installation Pharmacy. Through The Elements, Hirst bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding, inviting viewers to contemplate the enduring significance of these elemental forces.The use of butterfly wings in h6-9 Air and throughout The Elements series serves as a deliberate choice by Hirst. The butterfly, a recurring motif in his art, carries rich symbolism across cultures. For the Greeks, it symbolized the soul (Psyche), while in Christian imagery, it represented resurrection. Hirst finds profound beauty in these insects, even in their afterlife, and sees them as carriers of deeper meanings related to life, death, and transformation. In Air, the kaleidoscopic patterns created by the butterfly wings echo the complex and interconnected nature of this element, inviting viewers to meditate on the unseen yet ever-present forces that shape our world.Hirst's Air from The Elements series stands as a testament to the often understated significance of this element. Air, though invisible, holds immense power and has been associated with hidden knowledge, spirituality, and the mysteries of fate. Through his artistic vision, Hirst presents a serene and contemplative interpretation of air, inviting viewers to explore the subtle yet profound aspects of existence. In this artwork, the billowing pattern reminiscent of a flower with many petals evokes a sense of calm and balance, mirroring the equilibrium sought after in the ancient theories of the elements. h6-9 Air is not just an exploration of an element; it is a meditation on the intangible forces that shape our world and our perceptions of it.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2020
- Medium
- Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
- Edition
- Edition of 60
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About the H6 - the Aspects / Elements Series
Damien Hirst H6 - the Aspects / Elements Prints For Sale
Acquiring the Philosophical Core of Contemporary Art's Most Strategic Mind
Damien Hirst commands an unparalleled position in the contemporary art market, his influence extending far beyond individual transactions into the fundamental architecture of how art is valued, collected, and understood. Guy Hepner, with $4,226,125 in documented Damien Hirst transactions, offers collectors direct access to one of the artist's most philosophically unified print series—H6: The Aspects and Elements. Within a global art market that Art Basel and UBS reported at $57.5 billion in 2024, Hirst's editions represent accessible entry points into the practice of an artist whose "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" single-artist auction achieved $198 million at Sotheby's in 2008, permanently redefining what artists could accomplish at auction.
Series Context: Where Philosophy Meets Visual Language
The H6 series emerges from Hirst's sustained investigation into universal human concepts—a meditation on virtues and natural forces that has occupied philosophical inquiry for millennia. Created between 2019 and 2020, this body of work divides into two complementary suites: the Aspects, exploring abstract moral qualities, and the Elements, examining the classical components of existence.
This series represents Hirst at his most contemplative. While the artist rose to prominence through visceral confrontations with mortality—formaldehyde sharks, medicine cabinets, butterfly paintings—the H6 works reveal his capacity for visual philosophy. Each composition translates intangible concepts into color, form, and pattern, creating a vocabulary that speaks to both contemporary aesthetics and ancient traditions of symbolic representation.
The timing of this series proves significant. Created on the threshold of global disruption, these works addressing Goodness, Truth, Patience, and the classical elements acquired unexpected resonance. Collectors increasingly seek art that transcends the momentary, and H6 offers precisely this: visual anchors to permanent human concerns rendered through Hirst's distinctive formal intelligence.
Technical Execution: Diasec Precision on Aluminium
Every work in the H6 series employs Diasec-mounted giclée printing on aluminium composite panel—a technical process that achieves museum-grade permanence while delivering extraordinary visual impact. The Diasec method face-mounts the print beneath optical-grade acrylic using a silicone adhesive, eliminating air pockets and creating a seamless surface with remarkable depth and luminosity.
The aluminium composite substrate provides rigid support with minimal weight, allowing for substantial scale without compromise. This industrial material choice connects these works to Hirst's broader practice, which has consistently explored tensions between clinical precision and emotional content—from spot paintings to pharmaceutical imagery.
Giclée printing at this level achieves color fidelity impossible through traditional printmaking methods, capturing subtle gradations and intense saturations with equal success. The combination of these technologies results in editions that maintain their visual integrity across decades, a crucial consideration for collectors evaluating long-term value.
Notable Works in the Series
H6-4 Goodness (2019) anchors the Aspects suite, translating moral philosophy into pure visual form. The work demonstrates Hirst's ability to create compositions that function both as aesthetic objects and contemplative instruments.
H6-5 Truth (2019) continues this philosophical investigation, its formal choices embodying the clarity and complexity that truth itself demands. The tension between transparency and obscurity plays across the surface.
H6-3 Patience (2019) explores temporality through static image—a conceptual challenge that Hirst addresses through compositional strategies suggesting duration, waiting, and eventual resolution.
H6 Elements Suite (2020) presents all four classical elements as a unified statement. Collected together, Earth, Air, Fire, and Water create a complete cosmology, each work strengthening the others through dialogue and contrast.
H6-6 Elements: Earth (2020) grounds the elemental quartet, its materiality rendered through color and form that evoke geological time and terrestrial solidity.
H6-8 Elements: Fire (2020) captures transformation and energy, the destructive and generative force that drives change across all scales of existence.
H6-7 Air (2020) addresses the invisible made visible—breath, atmosphere, the medium through which all perception travels.
H6-9 Water (2020) completes the classical cycle with fluidity and reflection, the element of life itself rendered in Hirst's precise visual language.
Investment Analysis: Strategic Entry to a Defining Practice
The secondary market for Hirst prints has demonstrated remarkable consistency. His unique works continue commanding significant results at major auction houses—Lullaby Spring achieved $19.2 million at Sotheby's in 2007—establishing price ceilings that support edition valuations. Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips, and Bonhams regularly feature Hirst editions, providing transparent price discovery and documented transaction history.
With Art Basel and UBS confirming the global market's return to growth in 2025, strategically positioned editions from established artists offer particular appeal. The H6 series represents later-career work from an artist who has systematically built market infrastructure across thirty years. Science Ltd authentication ensures provenance clarity, while White Cube representation maintains institutional visibility.
Guy Hepner's transaction volume in Hirst works reflects market intelligence accumulated across numerous acquisitions. This depth of experience proves essential when evaluating edition availability, pricing trends, and optimal timing for collection entry.
Acquisition Through Guy Hepner, New York
Collectors seeking H6 series works benefit from Guy Hepner's established market position and demonstrated Hirst expertise. The New York team provides comprehensive acquisition services, including availability assessment, condition evaluation, and strategic guidance on series completion for collectors pursuing the full Aspects or Elements suites.
Contact Guy Hepner to discuss current H6 inventory and acquisition opportunities.
About Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the Spot Paintings, Butterfly editions, Beautiful prints, and Pharmaceutical series. Damien Hirst art for sale and Damien Hirst original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections. We also advise collectors looking to sell Damien Hirst prints — free valuations available.
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.
Guy Hepner Gallery has deep expertise across Damien Hirst's print editions, Spot Paintings, and Butterfly Works, offering acquisition guidance, market valuations, and direct access to available works. Whether you are building a collection or looking to sell, the gallery provides trusted, confidential support for one of the most actively traded names in contemporary art.