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Print plate : 24,2mm x 17,2mm etching on paper Signed in pencil 34.5cm x 28.5cm (13.6” x 11.2”) // Michael Borremans' Soubirous (2017) is a limited edition etching that exemplifies his ability to blend realism with an enigmatic, almost surreal atmosphere. The monochromatic print depicts a group of figures, some in cloaked or robed attire, surrounding a ghostly, vacant silhouette at the center. The composition is both eerie and contemplative, inviting viewers to ponder the narrative or symbolism behind the scene. Borremans’ meticulous technique captures the texture and mood of the moment, creating a haunting visual that suggests a mysterious or ritualistic gathering. This work is emblematic of his exploration into the psychological depths and ambiguities of human presence.
Soubirous, 2017
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Print plate : 24,2mm x 17,2mm etching on paper Signed in pencil 34.5cm x 28.5cm (13.6” x 11.2”) // Michael Borremans' Soubirous (2017) is a limited edition etching that exemplifies his ability to blend realism with an enigmatic, almost surreal atmosphere. The monochromatic print depicts a group of figures, some in cloaked or robed attire, surrounding a ghostly, vacant silhouette at the center. The composition is both eerie and contemplative, inviting viewers to ponder the narrative or symbolism behind the scene. Borremans’ meticulous technique captures the texture and mood of the moment, creating a haunting visual that suggests a mysterious or ritualistic gathering. This work is emblematic of his exploration into the psychological depths and ambiguities of human presence.
What is Surrealism?
Surrealism began in the 1920s as an art and literary movement with the goal of revealing the unconscious mind and unleashing the imagination by exploring unusual and dream-like imagery. Influenced by Sigmund Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers sought to bring the unconscious into rational life, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. The movement aimed to challenge conventional perceptions and express the irrational aspects of the human experience.