Borremans, Michael | Soubirous, 2017 — available on Composition Gallery

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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.

Michaël Borremans (Belgium, 1963) is a contemporary painter and filmmaker renowned for his technically masterful, enigmatic works. Drawing inspiration from 18th-century art and artists like Manet, his paintings feature surreal, blurred figures, creating a sense of mystery and timelessness. His evocative style bridges historical and modern sensibilities.

Michael Borremans

Soubirous, 2017

Name: Soubirous, 2017
SKU: 12508

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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.

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Etching

EtchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Edition of 30

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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”)

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I have a statement to make.
- Michael Borremans

Michael Borremans' figurative drawings and paintings elicit a range of reactions and can be darkly humorous, grotesque and nostalgic all at once. Borremans’ work is heavily influenced by the outputs of such artists as Diego Velazquez and Edouard Manet; his depictions of somber-looking figures give rise to curious narratives and unsettling life-stills against a theatrical staging – Mercy and Becky are just two of the many examples of this jarring, evocative work. Borremans was initially focused on photography in his early career, and has since returned to his own photography as an inspiration and a basis for his paintings, stating: "A filmed image has another quality—you use lenses, you use lights... I’m interested in cinematic esthetics, like going in and out of focus." (Artist website)

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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.

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Michael Borremans

Soubirous, 2017

28.5 x 34.5 cm

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