Dumas, Marlene | Faceless, 1993 — available on Composition Gallery

Signed and dated in pencil - Published by ICA in London in 1993

Marlene Dumas (South Africa/Netherlands, 1953) is a renowned contemporary artist known for her expressive, emotionally charged figurative paintings. Her work often addresses themes of identity, sexuality, and mortality, rendered with fluid brushstrokes and haunting imagery. Dumas's art has been exhibited globally, solidifying her place as one of the most influential painters of her generation.

Marlene Dumas

Faceless, 1993

Name: Faceless, 1993
SKU: 8277

Form

Limited Edition Print

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Silkscreen

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Edition of 200

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Signed and dated in pencil - Published by ICA in London in 1993

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There is no beauty, if it doesn't show some of the terribleness of life.
- Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas (b. 1953 South Africa) is a contemporary painter and artist known for her evocative Watercolor and Drawing. Her work delves into complex themes of identity, sexuality, and mortality, often using the human figure as a central motif. Dumas is acclaimed for her ability to convey deep emotion through minimalistic strokes and washes, creating haunting, thought-provoking images. Her South African heritage and experiences of apartheid have deeply influenced her exploration of race and gender. Positioned within the broader context of contemporary figurative painting, Dumas' work is celebrated for its psychological depth and poignant commentary on the human condition. (Artist website)

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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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Marlene Dumas