amien Hirst
Biography
Born in Bristol, UK in 1965, Damien Hirst graduated from Goldsmiths College, London, in 1989. Today, he resides and works in both Devon and London, where he has established himself as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary art. Hirst is known for his innovative and provocative works, which often challenge traditional notions of art and engage with important social and cultural issues. His career spans over three decades, during which he has created a diverse body of work that includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, and mixed media projects.
Damien Hirst: The Death of God
"God Knows Why" (2005), "The Death of God" (2006), "The physical existence of death" (2007), "Incandescent Angel" (2009), "The Physical Existence of Death" (2007)
These are some of Hirst's most iconic pieces, each exploring different aspects of mortality and mortality-related themes. The first piece, "God Knows Why," is a large installation made from formaldehyde and features an array of human skeletons suspended from the ceiling. The second piece, "The Death of God," is a series of paintings depicting various religious symbols and figures in various states of decay or destruction. The third piece, "The physical existence of death," is a series of photographs that depict different stages of decomposition, while the fourth piece, "Incandescent Angel," is a sculpture made from neon lights and represents a celestial being who has died and returned to life. The fifth piece, "The Physical Existence of Death," is another installation that explores the theme of mortality through the use of various materials such as wood, metal, and plastic.
Despite their stark formal differences, all these pieces share conceptual foundations based on an exploration of the relationships between pleasure and pain, transience and permanence, logic and emotion. They reflect Hirst's fascination with the human condition and his ability to challenge viewers' perceptions by presenting them with unconventional images and concepts.
Visual Candy and Natural History, painted by Damien Hirst, is a title inspired by his 1993 exhibition at Regen Projects in Los Angeles. The exhibition featured relics such as a painting of skulls, a section of human bone, and a piece of cloth stained with blood. The artwork aimed to explore the theme of death and its acceptance.
In addition to the relics, Hirst also incorporated various materials into the exhibition, such as glass, stainless steel, silicone, acrylic, plastic cable ties, stainless steel, gold, lamb, and formaldehyde solution. These materials were used to create large-scale installations that emphasized the artist's vision of奢华， desire, and decay.
One notable work from this period is Some Comfort Gained from the Acceptance of the Inherent Lies in Everything (1996), which consists of twelve parts each measuring 2170 x 1020 x 530 mm (85.4 x 40.2 x 20.9 inches). This piece features a section of cow bone, a painting of skulls and teeth, and a section of human bones covered in formaldehyde solution. The use of these materials and techniques highlights Hirst's belief in the acceptance of death as a natural part of life.
Overall, Visual Candy and Natural History represents an important moment in Hirst's career as an artist, showcasing his ability to blend different materials and techniques to create powerful works that challenge viewers' perceptions of beauty and mortality.
In His Infinite Wisdom, created in 2003, is an artwork that measures 2220 x 1760 x 740 mm and stands at 87.4 x 69.3 x 29.1 inches. The artwork features glass, painted aluminum, silicone, acrylic, monofilament, calf, and formaldehyde solution.
Leviathan, which was created between 2006 and 2013, spans across three separate pieces with dimensions of 2928 x 10393 x 2594 mm and stands at 115.3 x 409.2 x 102.1 inches each. The artwork consists of glass, painted stainless steel, fibreglass, silicone, stainless steel, plastic, monofilament, shark, and formaldehyde solution.
Throughout the duration of Leviathan's creation from 2006 to 2013, four separate artworks were produced with similar dimensions. Each piece showcases a unique combination of materials such as glass, painted stainless steel, fibreglass, silicone, stainless steel, plastic, monofilament, shark, and formaldehyde solution.
The exhibition copy of Mother and Child (Divided), originally created in 1993, was reimagined in 2007. This new version consists of two parts, each featuring a calf or cow. The dimensions for the calf section are 1136 x 1689 x 622 mm (44.7 x 66.5 x 24.5 inches) while the dimensions for the cow section are 2086 x 3225 x 1092 mm (82.1 x 127 x 43 inches). The artwork is made of various materials such as glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, acrylic, monofilament, and stainless steel. It also incorporates a formaldehyde solution to create a more complex and dynamic effect.
Additionally, another piece called The Tranquility of Solitude (for George Dyer), created in 2006, was featured in the exhibition. This triptych consists of three separate works, with each measuring 2280 x 1722 x 976 mm (89.8 x 67.8 x 38.4 inches). The piece is made up of different materials including paint, stainless steel, and monofilament, among others.
The Tranquility of Solitude (for George Dyer), 2006, is a three-piece triptych artwork consisting of glass panels, painted stainless steel, stainless steel, sterling silver razor blades and scalpels, painted iron, silicone, acrylic, porcelain, and chrome sinks. The artwork also features porcelain and bakelite toilets, porcelain tiles, chemical grout, plastic, painted pewter, Absolut vodka bottle, resin, glass syringe, stainless steel spoon, LED lights, a Panerai watch, sheep, and formaldehyde solution. Each panel measures 2280 x 1722 x 976 mm | 89.8 x 67.8 x 38.4 in.
This artwork was created for the collector George Dyer in 2006. The artist has used various materials and techniques to create a visually striking and thought-provoking piece that captures the essence of solitude. The triptych format allows viewers to experience the artwork from different angles and perspectives while exploring the various elements that make it up.
Some of the most prominent elements in the artwork include the stainless steel razor blades and scalpels, which suggest a sense of danger or even violence. On the other hand, the porcelain tiles and toilets evoke a feeling of cleanliness and tranquility. The Absolut vodka bottle and sheep provide a contrast between these two emotions, highlighting the complexities of human emotion and behavior.
Overall, The Tranquility of Solitude is a multifaceted artwork that invites viewers to contemplate the nature of solitude and its impact on our lives. The use of various materials and techniques adds depth and dimension to the piece, making it an engaging and thought-provoking work of art.
The Tranquility of Solitude (for George Dyer), 2006
Triptych, each: 2280 x 1722 x 976 mm | 89.8 x 67.8 x 38.4 in
This triptych artwork consists of three identical panels, each measuring 2280 x 1722 x 976 mm (89.8 x 67.8 x 38.4 inches). The artwork features various materials and objects, including painted glass, stainless steel, sterling silver razor blades and scalpels, painted iron, silicone, acrylic, porcelain, chrome sinks, porcelain and bakelite toilets, porcelain tiles, chemical grout, plastic, painted pewter, Absolut vodka bottle, resin, glass syringe, stainless steel spoon, LED lights, a Panerai watch, sheep, and formaldehyde solution.
God Alone Knows, 2007
This artwork is a one-panel painting measuring 2280 x 1722 x 976 mm (89.8 x 67.8 x 38.4 inches). The painting features various materials and objects, including painted glass, stainless steel, sterling silver razor blades and scalpels, painted iron, silicone, acrylic, porcelain and chrome sinks, porcelain and bakelite toilets, porcelain tiles, chemical grout, plastic, painted pewter, Absolut vodka bottle, resin, glass syringe, stainless steel spoon, LED lights, a Panerai watch, sheep, and formaldehyde solution.
God Alone Knows, 2007Triptych: 3246 x 1710 x 611 mm | 127.8 x 67.3 x 24 in (Left) | 3805 x 2014 x 611 mm | 149.8 x 79.3 x 24 in (Centre) | 3246 x 1710 x 611 mm | | 127.8 x 67.3 x 24 in (Right)
Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, mirror, stainless steel, plastic cable ties, sheep and formaldehyde solution with steel and Carrara marble plinths
God Alone Knows,Triptych, 2007
Dimensions: 3246 x 1710 x 611 mm | 127.8 x 67.3 x 24 in (Left) | 3805 x 2014 x 611 mm | 149.8 x 79.3 x 24 in (Centre) | 3246 x 1710 x 611 mm | | 127.8 x 67.3 x 24 in (Right)
Materials: Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, mirror, stainless steel, plastic cable ties, sheep and formaldehyde solution with steel and Carrara marble plinths
Up, Up and Away, Triptych, 1997
Dimensions: Each panel: 900 x 900 x 310 mm | 35.4 x 35.4 x 12.3 in
Materials: Glass, painted steel, silicone, acrylic, monofilament, ducks and formaldehyde solution
The Kiss of Death, Triptych, 2005
Dimensions: 914 x 610 x 254 mm | 36 x 24 x 10 in
Materials: N/A
In 2005, the artist created two pieces with religious motifs using various materials. "The Wrath of God" consisted of acrylic panels with a shark and formaldehyde solution mounted on painted steel plinths, while "The Sacred Heart of Jesus" featured acrylic, painted steel, sterling silver, stainless steel, and bull's heart components. Both pieces measured 19.6 inches by 13.7 inches. The artist used similar techniques for "The Sacred Heart of Jesus" in 2005, except this time he included a monofilament component and used stainless steel instead of sterling silver.
In 2007, the artist created another piece with religious themes called "Saint Sebastian, Exquisite Pain". This piece was made up of glass panels with painted stainless steel components, silicone, arrows, crossbow bolts, stainless steel cable and clamps, stainless steel carabiners, and a bullock. The work measured 61.3 inches by 126.6 inches and was mounted within an equally large space measuring the same dimensions.
. Black Sheep, 2007 (3 editions)
- Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, arrows, crossbow bolts, stainless steel cable and clamps, stainless steel carabiner, bullock and formaldehyde solution
- Size: 1091 x 1623 x 641 mm (43 x 63.9 x 25.2 in), Edition 1 of 3 + 1 AP + 1 HC
2. Black Sheep, 2007 (3 editions)
- Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, acrylic, plastic cable ties, powder coated stainless steel, sheep and formaldehyde solution
- Size: 1091 x 1623 x 641 mm (43 x 63.9 x 25.2 in), Edition 1 of 3 + 1 AP + 1 HC
3. Black Sheep, 2007 (3 editions)
- Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, acrylic, plastic cable ties, powder coated stainless steel, sheep and formaldehyde solution
- Size: 1091 x 1623 x 641 mm (43 x 63.9 x 25.2 in), Edition 1 of 3 + 1 AP + 1 HC
4. False Idol, 2008
- Glass, gold plated stainless steel, silicone, gold, plastic cable ties, calf and formaldehyde solution with Carrara marble and powder coated stainless steel plinths
- Size: 2596 x 1950 x 1033 mm (102.2 x 76.8 x 40.7 in)
Title: Composition of the Human Body
Medium: Glass, gold plated stainless steel, silicone, gold, plastic cable ties, calf and formaldehyde solution with Carrara marble and powder coated stainless steel plinths
Artist: Schizophrenogenesis (unknown)
Date: 2008
Size:457 x 1829 x 457 mm | 18 x 72 x 18 in
Description: The work consists of a life-size model of an unknown woman's body composed of glass and other materials. The surface is painted with stainless steel, acrylic, silicone, and gold. A calf head made from plastic cable ties is attached to the back of the figure. The figure is displayed on a marble pedestal with a base made of powder-coated stainless steel.
Title: Composition of the Human Body
Medium: Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, acrylic, cows' heads and formaldehyde solution
Artist: Schizophrenogenesis (unknown)
Date: 2008
Size:457 x 1829 x 457 mm | 18 x 72 x 18 in
Description: The work consists of a life-size model of an unknown woman's body composed of glass and other materials. The surface is painted with stainless steel, acrylic, silicone, and acrylic. A pair of cows' heads made from plastic are attached to the back of the figure. The figure is displayed on a marble pedestal with a base made of powder-coated stainless steel.
Title: Composition of the Human Body
Medium: Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, acrylic, cows' heads and formaldehyde solution
Artist: Schizophrenogenesis (unknown)
Date: 2008
Size:457 x 1829 x 457 mm | 18 x 72 x 18 in
Description: The work consists of a life-size model of an unknown woman's body composed of glass and other materials. The surface is painted with stainless steel, acrylic, silicone, and acrylic. A pair of cows' heads made from plastic are attached to the back of the figure. The figure is displayed on a marble pedestal with a base made of powder-coated stainless steel.
Title: Composition of the Human Body
Medium: Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, acrylic, cows' heads and formaldehyde solution
Artist: Schizophrenogenesis (unknown)
Date: 2008
Size:457 x 1829 x 457 mm | 18 x 72 x 18 in
Description: The work consists of a life-size model of an unknown woman's body composed of glass and other materials. The surface is painted with stainless steel, acrylic, silicone, and acrylic. A pair of cows' heads made from plastic are attached to the back of the figure. The figure is displayed on a marble pedestal with a base made of powder-coated stainless steel.
Title: The Incomplete Truth
Medium: Glass, painted aluminium, silicone, acrylic, stainless steel, dove and formaldehyde solution
Artist: Unknown (Schizophrenogenesis)
Date: 2006
Size: 2220 x 1760 x 740 mm | 87.4 x 69.3 x 29.1 in | Edition 1 of 3 + 1 AP + 1 HC
《The Child's Dream, 2008》是一件由玻璃、镀金不锈钢、硅胶、镀金镍银、不锈钢、马和甲醛溶液以及卡拉拉大理石基座组成的雕塑作品。这个作品是艺术家Akamerenn在2008年完成的，它是他的第一个毕业设计。这个作品的名字来自于查尔斯·兰姆(Charles Lamb)的一篇随笔。
另外，您所提到的《The Dream, 2008》是一系列由玻璃、涂漆不锈钢、硅胶、树脂、马和甲醛溶液组成的雕塑作品。这些作品都是由同一个艺术家Akamerenn创作的。
In 2008, the artist created four works of art that feature a variety of materials and techniques. The first work is titled "The Immaculate Heart – Sacred" and measures 915 x 610 x 292 mm (36 x 24 x 11.5 in). It features acrylic, painted stainless steel, stainless steel, resin, silicone, sterling silver barbed wire, monofilament, a bull's heart, dove's wings, and a formaldehyde solution.
The second work, titled "The Incredible Journey" and measuring 2086 x 3225 x 1088 mm (82.1 x 127 x 42.8 in), also uses acrylic and stainless steel as well as silicone, monofilament, stainless steel, zebra, and a formaldehyde solution.
The third work in the series is titled "The Incredible Journey" and measures 2086 x 3225 x 1088 mm (82.1 x 127 x 42.8 in). It also features acrylic and stainless steel, but includes silicone, monofilament, stainless steel, zebra, and a formaldehyde solution. This piece is similar to the previous work in the series.
The fourth and final work in the series is titled "The Golden Calf" and measures 3989 x 3505 x 1676 mm (157.1 x 138 x 66 in). It uses glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, monofilament, stainless steel, zebra, and a formaldehyde solution.
The Golden Calf, 2008Dimensions: 3989 x 3505 x 1676 mm (157.1 x 138 x 66 in)
Materials: Glass, gold, gold-plated stainless steel, silicone, calf and formaldehyde solution with Carrara marble plinth
Description: This artwork is a sculpture of two young male calves standing on each other's backs, their bodies made entirely of glass. The surface of the sculpture is covered in gold leaf, and it is mounted on a plinth made of Carrara marble. The concept behind the sculpture was to show the idea that together, even the smallest creatures can achieve great things.
Togetherness, 2008
Dimensions: 935 x 1048 x 1048 mm (36.8 x 41.3 x 41.3 in)
Materials: Glass, gold-plated stainless steel, silicone, painted resin, acrylic, cows’ heads and formaldehyde solution
Description: This artwork consists of a series of life-size cow heads suspended from the ceiling by thin cables. Each head is made of glass or acrylic and is covered in gold leaf or painted resin. The cows’ heads are arranged in a way that suggests they are looking at each other, creating a sense of togetherness and unity.
Pigs Might Fly, 2008
Dimensions: 803 x 498 x 435 mm (31.6 x 19.6 x 17.1 in)
Materials: Glass, gold-plated stainless steel, resin, monofilament, silver, piglet, dove's wings and formaldehyde solution
Description: This artwork features a group of pigs flying through the air using monofilament strings tied to their legs. The pigs are made of different materials, including glass and metal, and are decorated with silver and gold leaf. The concept behind the artwork is to question the boundaries between reality and imagination.
Cock and Bull, 2012
Dimensions: 2310 x 3326 x 1381 mm (90.9 x 130.9 x 54.4 in)
Materials: Glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, bull, cockerel and formaldehyde solution
Description: This large-scale sculpture depicts a cockerel standing on top of a bull's head. The material used for each element is different – the cockerel is made of glass and has been painted with stainless steel details, while the bull is made of painted resin. The overall effect is one of playful contrast and dynamic movement.
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The Cock and Bull, 2012, features a glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, bull, cockerel, and formaldehyde solution. The artwork measures 2310 x 3326 x 1381 mm (90.9 x 130.9 x 54.4 in).
Similarly, Gone but not Forgotten, 2014, is another work of art by AN-ART SPACE. It showcases a glass, vinyl covered stainless steel, powder-coated steel, rubber, gold leaf, and mammoth skeleton. The artwork has dimensions of 165 x 282 x 178 mm (4181 x 7166 x 4566 in).
Both works of art are distinct and feature unique materials and techniques. The Cock and Bull showcases the intricate design of a bull and cockerel made from various materials such as glass, painted stainless steel, silicone, and formaldehyde solution. In contrast, Gone but not Forgotten highlights the grandeur of a mammoth skeleton with its use of gold leaf and mammoth bones. Both pieces are notable for their intricate details and artistic expression.
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