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"Gift" (2020) by TIDE is a sculpture that embodies the artist's playful yet expressive style. This piece features a cartoonish figure, intricately designed with black and white splashes and drips, creating a dynamic and energetic aesthetic. TIDE is known for blending elements of street art with traditional sculpture, resulting in unique, contemporary pieces that resonate with a wide audience. "Gift" exemplifies TIDE's ability to infuse character and emotion into his work, combining a sense of whimsy with artistic sophistication. This piece is a testament to TIDE's innovative approach to modern art, merging pop culture influences with fine art techniques.
Provenance:
SBI Art Auction, July 2
"Bias II" by Roby Dwi Antono is a captivating blend of surrealism and pop art, now rendered in a new medium. The ceramic edition features a familiar face from past print collaborations, casting a deadpan gaze through large, inky eyes. Its glazed surface with dappled monochrome details echoes the skillfully-rendered textures of Antono’s uncanny oil paintings. This piece explores themes of innocence, nostalgia, and the subconscious, marked by Antono's delicate rendering and soft colour palette. "Bias II" exemplifies his ability to merge whimsy with profundity, creating a visual narrative that is both enchanting and thought-provoking.
Boris Nzebo's sculpture features a stylized, linear representation of a figure with outstretched arms, combining elements of street culture and traditional African motifs. The figure's intricate detailing and dynamic posture reflect Nzebo's exploration of identity and social narratives. Using a vibrant blue color, the sculpture casts expressive shadows on the wall, enhancing its three-dimensional presence. This work exemplifies Nzebo's distinctive approach to blending contemporary and cultural themes through his art.
Signed and dated on the cut
Edition of 1/6 +1AP