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Susan Collis — The Devil You Know
Susan Collis

The Devil You Know

"The Devil You Know" by Susan Collis is a work that exemplifies the artist's signature practice of embedding precious and unexpected materials into seemingly ordinary, overlooked objects. Collis masterfully blurs the boundary between the valuable and the mundane, inviting viewers to question their assumptions about worth, labor, and what deserves close attention. The piece rewards careful looking, revealing hidden intricacies that transform the familiar into something quietly extraordinary.

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Prints & Multiples Online

November 30, 2018

Estimate: $500$800

Lot 5

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Susan Collis, The Devil You Know

"The Devil You Know" by Susan Collis is a work that exemplifies the artist's signature practice of embedding precious and unexpected materials into seemingly ordinary, overlooked objects. Collis masterfully blurs the boundary between the valuable and the mundane, inviting viewers to question their assumptions about worth, labor, and what deserves close attention. The piece rewards careful looking, revealing hidden intricacies that transform the familiar into something quietly extraordinary.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Conceptual Art, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Decorative Detail, Installation Art, Subtle Craftsmanship, Illusion And Reality, Trompe-l'oeil, Female Artist, Found Objects

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