SPOTS BUTTERFLIES SPIN
“I think as an artist you have to reinvent yourself every day." - Damien Hirst
'Spots Butterflies Spin' presents a wide scope into the visual methodology of the Damien Hirst's practice and the limitlessness of his creative spirit.
From his minimalistic spots etchings, hypnotizing red pattern giclée prints, to abstract costal paintings, Hirst asks viewers to consider one's personal evolution as well as the artistic evolution of Hirst, and the ever-transforming world around him.
What elements force us to change? How is our world view challenged? Who am I, and what spaces do I exist within?
Damien Hirst has never been afraid to tackle and evaluate themes humanity has difficulty conceptualizing. Since his early career Hirst has revealed his fascination with the relationships between death, mortality, spirituality, and beauty.
The range of pieces in this show reflects Damien Hirst as both an artist and individual. The wider breadth of work included within this show displays changing relationships with themes of life, the supernatural, and elegance. Hirst's constant reassessment within his creations are what makes his work endlessly compelling.
This collection offers a variety of print based works, spanning over the course of 20 years: from the early 2000's to the present. The landscape of modern and contemporary art is bright. With opportunities of technology and advancement like never before, there is so much room for innovation. 'Spots Butterflies Spin' showcases the unique career and visual exploration of Damien Hirst: highlighting the past and revealing the promise of the future.
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Damien Hirst, 'All You Need Is Love, Love, Love' Heart with Diamond Dust, 2010
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Damien Hirst, 'Methyl Phenylsulfoxide' Woodcut, 2010
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Damien Hirst, Vertical 'Spots' IV, Woodcut, 2016
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Damien Hirst, Horizontal 'Spots' I, Woodcut, 2018
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Damien Hirst, 'Ethidium Bromide Aqueous Solution' Etching, 2005
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Damien Hirst, 'Cineole' Multi-color spots etching with Aqautint, 2004
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Damien Hirst, 'Unique Spots' , 2023
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Damien Hirst, 'Suiko' with Diamond Dust, 2022