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Damien Hirst Psalm: Expectans Expectavi For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Psalm: Expectans Expectavi, 2015, Silkscreen with glaze

Psalm: Expectans Expectavi, 2015

Silkscreen with glaze

18 x 18 in 45.7 x 45.7 cm

Edition

Edition of 25

About this work

Expectans Expectavi, a striking piece from Damien Hirst's renowned Psalms series, draws viewers into a world where art, spirituality, and the passage of time converge. As part of the Psalms series introduced in 2008, Expectans Expectavi takes its name from an Old Testament psalm, grounding the painting in a tradition of profound reflection.In Expectans Expectavi, Hirst employs a rich tapestry of symbolism that resonates deeply. The composition, with its intricate patterns and subdued tones, suggests a sense of contemplation and waiting. At the heart of the painting, delicate butterflies, a recurring motif in Hirst's oeuvre, symbolize transformation and the fleeting nature of life's beauty. Against a background that hints at both the vastness of the cosmos and the intricate details of existence, these butterflies flutter with an air of expectancy.Upon closer inspection, Expectans Expectavi reveals layers of meaning that invite introspection. The juxtaposition of stillness and movement, muted tones and hints of vibrancy, invites viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the inevitability of change. Hirst's exploration of mortality is both poetic and thought-provoking, prompting us to consider our own journey through life's seasons.Through Expectans Expectavi, Hirst prompts reflection on the complexities of hope and the human condition. Is this painting an expression of patient waiting, a meditation on the uncertainty of the future, or a contemplation on the beauty found in anticipation? The open-ended nature of interpretation allows viewers to engage with the artwork on a deeply personal level.As viewers stand before Expectans Expectavi, they are invited to immerse themselves in its serene yet profound atmosphere. Hirst's masterful creation serves as a catalyst for contemplation, encouraging us to ponder the mysteries of existence, the passage of time, and the enduring human capacity for hope.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2015
Medium
Silkscreen with glaze
Edition
Edition of 25

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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.

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.

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