Ofili, Chris | Untitled — available on Composition Gallery

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// This Untitled etching by Chris Ofili is a delicate exploration of texture and subtle detail. Known for his vibrant, often intricate works, Ofili here employs a monochromatic approach, inviting viewers to engage closely with the piece to discern its layered, almost ghostly forms. The limited edition print, one of only 50, has a refined composition that may appear minimal from a distance but reveals complex patterns and soft, swirling shapes upon closer inspection. Measuring 41 cm by 50 cm, the work uses the etching technique to create a nuanced play of light and shadow, reminiscent of Ofili's skill in blending subtlety with depth. This piece offers a contemplative experience, drawing viewers into a world of quiet, introspective beauty.

Chris Ofili (UK, 1968) is a contemporary artist known for his vibrant paintings blending African iconography, pop culture, and spiritual themes. Often incorporating unconventional materials like elephant dung, his work challenges narratives around identity and race. Ofili won the Turner Prize in 1998 and represented Britain at the 2003 Venice Biennale.

Chris Ofili

Untitled

Name: Untitled
SKU: 5473

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Etching

EtchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Edition of 50

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The studio is a laboratory, not a factory.
- Chris Ofili

Chris Ofili is a contemporary British painter who employs the use of a broad array of materials in his paintings, which contain an overarching theme that examines both the historical and modern day black experience. While he uses more traditional materials in his paintings such as glitter, photos from magazines, and resin, he is perhaps most famously know for his use of elephant dung in his paintings. His work has often been perceived as controversial in the art world and in the media, particularly his use of glittery, lacquered elephant dung as a material for his painting titled The Holy Virgin Mary, which is his most famous piece. The painting was dismissed by the Mayor of New York in 1998 and was even vandalized, although it was later restored. Other famous pieces by Chris Ofili include No Woman No Cry and Captain S***and the Legend of the Black Stars. In 1998, Ofili was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize. Today, he continues to live and work in both London and Brooklyn.

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Political Pop was an art movement that emerged in China during the 1980s, blending the Pop Art style of Western countries with the socialist realism of China. This movement arose during a time of rapid social and political change in China, as artists sought to create works that questioned and critiqued these cultural shifts. Political Pop often juxtaposed iconic images from Chinese propaganda with Western consumer culture, highlighting the tensions between tradition and modernization.

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Chris Ofili

Untitled

41 x 50 cm

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