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// Platonic Moon by Franz West is a limited edition C-Print created in 2003. The piece, measuring 30 cm by 43 cm, showcases West's provocative and surreal approach to portraiture. The image features a person with striking yellow eyes and a mischievous expression, pulling their lips in an exaggerated manner. The background is painted in a bold, golden-yellow tone, emphasizing the surreal and playful nature of the composition. The artwork plays with visual distortion and humor, reflecting West's interest in the absurd and the exploration of identity. The expressive brushstrokes and the raw, tactile quality of the print enhance its dynamic and unsettling appeal.

Franz West (Austria, 1947–2012) was a pioneering contemporary artist known for his playful, interactive sculptures and installations. Combining humor and everyday materials, his works challenged traditional notions of art and viewer engagement. Notable creations include his 'Adaptives,' which invited audiences to participate physically.

Franz West

Platonic Moon, 2003

Name: Platonic Moon, 2003
SKU: 12928
Price: 1500.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

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.

Medium

C-Print

C-PrintA C-type print, also known as a chromogenic print, is a photographic print made from a color negative or slide. The print is created on chromogenic paper, which contains three emulsion layers, each sensitized to a different primary color. After exposure, the paper is processed in a series of chemical baths, where each layer reacts to the chemicals to produce the final image. C-type prints are known for their rich color depth and are widely used in fine art and commercial photography.

Edition

Edition of 350

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The perception of art takes place through the pressure points that develop when you lie in it.
- Franz West

Inspired by the Viennese Actionism movement, Franz West was an artist who was acclaimed for his interactive works that encompassed sculpture and installation among other practices. His earliest works employed unorthodox materials combined with everyday objects to create such pieces as a coke bottle wrapped in gauze or large-scale aluminium sculptures, welded to resemble sausage-like forms. Among his most notable works is his Adaptives series, a number of plaster objects designed to be worn across the face or around the waist; despite recalling theatrical props and masks, most of these objects are ambiguous. West was also celebrated for his collages that consisted of over-painted media, including advertisements and newspaper clippings, as well as his work with materials such as papier-mache and foam to create sculptures bearing the influence of Expressionism.

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What is Gestural?

Gestural art is a term that describes painting with freely sweeping brushstrokes. The primary goal of gestural art is to allow the artist to physically express emotional impulses. The varied, yet expressive paint marks are intended to convey the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, which viewers are believed to understand through the dynamic and spontaneous application of paint.

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Franz West

Platonic Moon, 2003

30 x 43 cm

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