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Okta by Roby Dwi Antono is a hauntingly ethereal piece that embodies the artist’s signature fusion of surrealism and emotional introspection. Rendered in a monochromatic palette, the figure’s oversized, glassy eyes and soft, shadowed features evoke a sense of melancholy and innocence. Antono explores themes of solitude, childhood, and existential reflection, often juxtaposing beauty with unease. The sombre atmosphere, enhanced by the blurred edges and textured shading, reflects the dreamlike quality typical of Antono’s work. Okta aligns with his broader oeuvre, which frequently focuses on enigmatic, childlike figures to provoke introspection and emotional resonance.
Hanan by Roby Dwi Antono features a melancholic, childlike figure with oversized eyes and a stark, monochromatic palette. Known for blending surrealism with pop culture, Antono’s works often explore innocence, vulnerability, and existential themes. This piece, with its haunting simplicity and subtle expression, reflects Antono’s signature style—evoking both nostalgia and unease. The character’s minimalistic features and muted tones focus attention on the figure’s gaze, a hallmark of the artist’s exploration of human emotion. Hanan is emblematic of Antono’s oeuvre, showcasing his ability to merge contemporary illustration with classical motifs to create dreamlike, thought-provoking imagery.
The artwork features a mandala-like design composed of vibrant butterfly wings arranged in a kaleidoscopic pattern, reflecting themes of beauty, life, and mortality that are central to Hirst's practice.
Damien Hirst's Kindness radiates vibrancy and symmetry through a kaleidoscopic arrangement of butterfly wings, forming a mandala-like composition. The work embodies themes of beauty, fragility, and the ephemeral nature of life, motifs central to Hirst's exploration of mortality and the sublime. The meticulous organisation of organic elements into geometric harmony is characteristic of Hirst’s oeuvre, aligning with his fascination with order and chaos. While echoing his butterfly series, Kindness highlights an almost spiritual tone, deviating subtly with its meditative and introspective aura. It epitomises Hirst’s ability to marry naturalism with conceptual depth.
Chris Ofili’s Regal is a striking portrait that radiates dignity and strength. The figure, rendered in profile, is adorned with intricate patterns and a luminous pearl necklace, set against a swirling, textured background. The interplay of deep, earthy tones and vibrant colours in the clothing reflects Ofili’s exploration of cultural identity, heritage, and spirituality. This piece is emblematic of Ofili’s work, where a fusion of symbolism, ornamentation, and Afrocentric themes challenges perceptions of beauty and representation. The artwork’s meticulous detail and contemplative atmosphere underscore the artist’s commitment to celebrating Black identity and empowerment.
Nan Goldin's Memory Lost / Sirens is a poignant and ethereal piece, capturing a blurred figure on a desolate shoreline under a pale, washed-out sky. The hazy quality conveys fragility, longing, and the transient nature of memory, aligning with Goldin's exploration of personal and collective experiences of love, loss, and trauma. Known primarily for her intimate, documentary-style photography, this work represents a more impressionistic and atmospheric departure, yet retains her signature emotional intensity. It reflects Goldin’s continued engagement with themes of vulnerability and the passage of time, offering a haunting meditation on memory's ephemeral essence.
Andy Warhol's Ladies and Gentlemen (1975) is a striking screenprint from a series that celebrates and examines identity within marginalised communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ and Black communities. In this print, Warhol uses bold colour overlays and high-contrast imagery, characteristic of his pop art style, to both anonymise and amplify his subject’s expression. This series marked a departure from Warhol’s more commercial celebrity portraits, focusing instead on everyday individuals from New York’s drag scene. With its layered approach, Ladies and Gentlemen invites viewers to reflect on themes of visibility, performance, and societal identity.
Screenprint on Wove Paper.
Andy Warhol's Electric Chair is part of the artist's "Death and Disaster" series, where he explores themes of mortality and societal violence. This piece features an image of an electric chair, abstracted through Warhol’s signature silkscreen technique and overlaid with vibrant, almost unsettling shades of red, orange, and yellow. The juxtaposition of bright colours with the sombre subject matter creates a haunting commentary on the desensitisation to death in mass media. This work, typical of Warhol’s darker explorations, reflects his fascination with death as a spectacle, deviating from his more glamorous celebrity portraits.
Signed and dated in ball point pen
Andy Warhol’s "Queen Ntombi" is part of his "Reigning Queens" series, where he portrayed contemporary female monarchs. This vivid depiction of Queen Ntombi of Swaziland uses striking colours—deep blues for her face against a bold yellow background—while geometric shapes add to the abstract, pop art aesthetic. The silkscreen technique, typical of Warhol’s style, flattens the portrait and enhances its graphic quality. This work continues Warhol’s exploration of fame, focusing on global figures outside of the Western celebrity sphere, while maintaining his commentary on the intersection of power, media, and commodification.
"The Currency" by Damien Hirst is a giclée print on paper, featuring a vibrant array of multicoloured dots scattered across the surface. Each dot is unique in hue and texture, reflecting Hirst's fascination with repetition and individuality. This piece echoes his famous "Spot Paintings," yet its medium and playful execution highlight a deviation towards exploring value and commodification in art. Typical of Hirst's oeuvre, the work challenges viewers to consider the intersection of art and finance, questioning what constitutes value within the contemporary art market.
