Vhils Portuguese, b. 1987
Density Series #09, 2026
Hand-carved advertising posters
182 x 126 cm
71 5/8 x 49 5/8 in
71 5/8 x 49 5/8 in
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A striking portrait emerges from the composition through a few telling details, while the surrounding areas dissolve into abstract streaks and splashes of paint. The white surface layer has been...
A striking portrait emerges
from the composition through a few telling details, while the surrounding areas
dissolve into abstract streaks and splashes of paint. The white surface layer
has been meticulously removed, revealing the coloured layers of underlying
posters and suggesting the passage of time. This interplay between controlled
destruction and accidental marking creates a dynamic tension.
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