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

Ceramic plate - Printed signature at the back

Luc Tuymans' Twenty Seventeen (2017) is a ceramic piece measuring 22 x 14 cm, featuring a printed signature on the back. The oval ceramic plate displays a portrait of a face rendered in muted tones, characterized by a look of intense emotion or fear. The subject’s pale face contrasts sharply against a deep, dark background, emphasizing the figure’s expression and the eerie atmosphere. Known for his exploration of historical and everyday themes, Tuymans uses this work to challenge perceptions and representations of reality, casting familiar human expressions in an unsettling light. The piece echoes his broader artistic concerns about memory, perception, and ambiguity.

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

Twenty Seventeen, 2017

Name: Twenty Seventeen, 2017
SKU: 11478
Price: 2200.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Ceramics

CeramicsCeramics is an art form that involves creating objects from clay. The clay is shaped, molded, and formed by hand or with specialized tools, then baked (or fired) in a high-temperature oven called a kiln. Decorative colors and special glazes can be applied to the surface, which are then fired again to finish the piece.

Medium

Ceramic

CeramicCeramic is a term used to describe objects made from clay or other inorganic materials. These objects can be either decorative or functional and have been created since at least 4,000 B.C. Ceramic art involves making, decorating, and firing these objects in a kiln, a special high-temperature oven.

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●Printed signature at the back

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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 contemporary art?

Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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