Tuymans, Luc | Isabel, Diorama, Scramble, Twenty Seventeen, 2017 — available on Composition Gallery

Each measurung 31 3/4 × 25 3/4 in | 80.6 × 65.4 cm Published by Ludion. Hand-signed and numbered. Etching on Hahnemühle Bright White 300 gsm paper.

Luc Tuymans’ Isabel, Diorama, Scramble, Twenty Seventeen (2017) is a suite of four color etchings based on iPhone photographs the artist took while working. Printed on Hahnemühle Bright White paper, these images preserve fleeting moments from the early stages of his painting process. Each etching captures preparatory marks and marginal paint strokes, emphasizing the ephemerality inherent in his method. The crumpled paper in Scramble and the pale canary in Isabel hint at their later transformation into vibrant paintings. With only 20 editions, this set offers rare insight into Tuymans’ evolving visual language and use of muted yet resonant imagery.

Luc Tuymans (Belgium, 1958) is a prominent contemporary painter known for his muted palette and enigmatic imagery. His works often explore themes of memory, history, and politics, blending realism with abstraction. Tuymans is considered a pivotal figure in the revival of figurative painting and has exhibited widely across major international venues.

Luc Tuymans

Isabel, Diorama, Scramble, Twenty Seventeen, 2017

Name: Isabel, Diorama, Scramble, Twenty Seventeen, 2017
SKU: 16037

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Limited Edition Print

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Etching

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Edition of 20

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Renowned for his figurative paintings that depict images sourced from existing visual materials such as television, print and film media, Luc Tuymans is an artist who explores the cultural and historical meaning of events, often providing a different context or perspective through his trademark choppy brushstrokes and a muted, darker palette. Tuyman's subjects range from historical world events such as the second world war, to the mediocrity of every day– among his most notable works is his Heritage series which was created in response to the Oklahoma City bombing; the paintings capture the artist’s notion of a ‘traditional American life’ with subjects including a working man, a birthday cake and a portrait. Of his unique method of transforming existing media into a form of evocative art, Tuymans has remarked “There is a physical element intertwined with the painting [of an existing photograph]. It shakes loose an emotional element within the viewer.” (Artist website)

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What is appropriation?

Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.

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