This captivating silkscreen print by Alex Foxton is part of a 2001 series entitled "Frankenstein." This magnificent artwork on wove paper, signed and numbered "20/25" in pencil, is a rare piece that will appeal to collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts. It references a figure from a painting by Caravaggio. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 50 x 70 cm (approximately 19.7 x 27.6 inches).
Alex Foxton's work has been exhibited in galleries such as Perrotin, Derouillon, Sprüth Magers, and Kapp Kapp, as well as at the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, Air Project Art Gallery, and Art Brussels.
His painting reinterprets traditional images of masculinity, deconstructs their archetypes, and reveals their complexity and ambiguity. Alex Foxton explores the personal histories and humanity of the heroes and mythical figures that populate our Western culture, painting a new narrative within the familiar fabric of history. The figures depicted are elongated, torn between a serene face and an expressive, contorted, or ecstatic body, underscoring the tension within each character. Alex attempts to shed the objective and dominant gaze that shapes these virile male figures in order to reveal an embodied vision and awaken a desire for these bodies. His world is akin to those of Jean Cocteau, David Hockney, and Luke Edward Hall.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsGrey, Blue, Brown, PinkMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight70 cmWidth50 cm