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Damien Hirst Psalm : Ad Te Domine, Levai For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Psalm : Ad Te Domine, Levai, 2009, Screenprint in colors with diamond dust on wove paper

Psalm : Ad Te Domine, Levai, 2009

Screenprint in colors with diamond dust on wove paper

29 x 28 in 73.7 x 71.1 cm

Edition

Edition of 50

About this work

Ad Te, Domine, Levai, a tranquil masterpiece from Damien Hirst's esteemed Psalms series, beckons viewers into a world of introspection, spirituality, and subdued beauty. Hirst's artistry, celebrated for its boundary-defying nature, is vividly expressed in this captivating work that delves into themes of faith, elevation, and the quiet contemplation of the divine.As a pivotal part of the Psalms series introduced in 2008, Ad Te, Domine, Levai takes its name from an Old Testament psalm, grounding the painting in a tradition of deep reflection and reverence. This piece stands out for its more muted colors—a subdued palette that lends a sense of tranquility and serenity to the scene.In Ad Te, Domine, Levai, Hirst employs a circular composition with concentric rings of butterfly wings, reminiscent of a mandala, to symbolize the eternal and cyclical nature of life and spirituality. The central motif of butterflies, arranged in delicate layers, represents transformation and the ethereal beauty of life's journey. Against the backdrop of muted colors, these butterflies seem to ascend, evoking feelings of spiritual elevation and quiet introspection.Upon closer examination, Ad Te, Domine, Levai reveals layers of symbolism that invite contemplation. The muted colors convey a sense of peacefulness and the subtle beauty found in simplicity. The concentric arrangement of butterfly wings speaks to the cyclical nature of life's journey, where each layer represents a new phase of growth and transformation.Through Ad Te, Domine, Levai, Hirst encourages viewers to ponder the mysteries of faith and the quest for spiritual elevation. Is this painting a prayer for divine guidance and upliftment, a meditation on the soul's ascent towards enlightenment, or a celebration of the quiet beauty found in the natural world? The circular composition reinforces the idea of continuity and the eternal presence of the divine in our lives.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2009
Medium
Screenprint in colors with diamond dust on wove paper
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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