Damien Hirst: The Joy Of Color
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Overview
I was always a colorist, I've always had a phenomenal love of color… I mean, I just move color around on its own
Damien Hirst explores the relationship between colors and their effect on the eye. Butterflies and hand-painted shapes are used to transform the natural into perfect compositions. Through these patterns, Hirst describes himself “pinning down the joy of color.”
In his work, Hirst frequently explores contemporary belief systems; religion, love, art and medicine. His butterfly series is meant to encompass the aesthetic of life. Even when butterflies are dead, their vibrancy makes them feel alive. Each butterfly is also born with a completely unique pattern, mimicking the individuality of each human.
Hirst’s “Spot” series pertains to modern medicine and the strive for human perfection. The arrangement of colors are intentional and satisfying, making one feel at ease. In these collections, Hirst demonstrates how colors are contained and organized affect one’s reaction to them.
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Works
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Damien HirstAcetic Anhydride (Blue Dots), 2007Household gloss on canvas
21 x 19 in
53.3 x 48.3 cm -
Damien HirstDoxylamine, 2007Etching32 x 37 in
81.3 x 94 cmEdition of 75 -
Damien HirstVipera Lebetina, 2011Silkscreen27 x 25 in
68.6 x 63.5 cmEdition of 100 + 10 APs -
Damien HirstParomomcycin Sulfate, 2010Acrylic and solvent based spray paint on canvas51 x 81 in
129.5 x 205.7 cm -
Damien HirstThe Virtues (H9-1) Justice, 2021Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel47 1/4 x 37 3/4 in
120 x 96 cmEdition of 1005 -
Damien HirstForgotten Thoughts, 2008Butterflies and household gloss on canvas68 x 68 in
172.7 x 172.7 cm -
Damien HirstNew Beginnings (pink), 2011Polymer gravure black prints in color on Zerkall paper26 1/8 x 19 1/4 in
66.4 x 48.9 cmEdition of 55 -
Damien HirstMickey (Blue Glitter) - Small, 2016Screenprint in colors with glitter on heavy wove paper
34.5 x 27.5 inches
87.5 x 70 cmEdition of 150 -
Damien HirstH10-1 Wu Zetian (The Empresses), 2022Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in
100 x 100 cmEdition of 2,853 -
Damien HirstH10-2 Nūr Jahān (The Empresses), 2022Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in
100 x 100 cmEdition of 3,041 -
Damien HirstH10-3 Theodora (The Empresses), 2022Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in
100 x 100 cmEdition of 3,315 -
Damien HirstH10-5 Taytu Betul (The Empresses), 2022Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in
100 x 100 cmEdition of 2,814 -
Damien HirstPsalm: Beatus Qui Intelligit , 2016Silkscreen with glaze
18 x 18 in
45.7 x 45.7 cmEdition of 25 -
Damien HirstPsalm: Judica, Domino, 2016Silkscreen18 x 18 in
45.7 x 45.7 cmEdition of 25 -
Damien HirstUntitled Spin Painting, 2009Acrylic, household gloss and glitter on paper
Signed on the reversediameter: 20.5 inches (52cm.)
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Installation Shots
