Damien Hirst
'Tryptophan', 2010
Woodcut on Somerset Paper
40 × 40 × 2 1/2 in
101.6 × 101.6 × 6.4 cm
101.6 × 101.6 × 6.4 cm
Edition of 48
Numbered and signed by artist on verso.
Copyright The Artist
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'Tryptophan' (2010) is a woodcut print created by Damien Hirst as part of his 12 Woodcut Spots series, a collection that delves into the interplay between color and form. Chemical...
'Tryptophan' (2010) is a woodcut print created by Damien Hirst as part of his 12 Woodcut Spots series, a collection that delves into the interplay between color and form. Chemical and biological titles are common in Hirst's oeuvre, and tryptophan is an amino acid found in most proteins. The subtle scientific nod infuses the work with a sense of clinical precision.
This clean aesthetic is deliberate way for Hirst to control the work, yet the repetitive arrangement of spots alludes to the cyclical monotony of life, a force that cannot be controlled. This intersection between mastery and humanity underscores Hirst’s belief in art to be created both methodically and expressively.
This clean aesthetic is deliberate way for Hirst to control the work, yet the repetitive arrangement of spots alludes to the cyclical monotony of life, a force that cannot be controlled. This intersection between mastery and humanity underscores Hirst’s belief in art to be created both methodically and expressively.