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Allen Jones — Chest
Allen Jones

Chest

A striking example of Allen Jones's bold exploration of the human form, this vacuum formed acrylic and cellulose work presents a stylized, fragmented view of the torso with vivid, graphic intensity. Jones employs his signature use of synthetic materials and commercial aesthetics to transform the body into an abstract yet immediately recognizable image. The work reflects his continued engagement with pop sensibilities, using industrial processes to create a piece that is simultaneously seductive and confrontational.

Medium
Vacuum formed acrylic and cellulose in colours,

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Evening & Day Editions

January 21, 2016

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Allen Jones, Chest

A striking example of Allen Jones's bold exploration of the human form, this vacuum formed acrylic and cellulose work presents a stylized, fragmented view of the torso with vivid, graphic intensity. Jones employs his signature use of synthetic materials and commercial aesthetics to transform the body into an abstract yet immediately recognizable image. The work reflects his continued engagement with pop sensibilities, using industrial processes to create a piece that is simultaneously seductive and confrontational.

Medium
Vacuum formed acrylic and cellulose in colours,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Vacuum Formed, 20th Century, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Provocative Mood, Acrylic Medium, Female Form, British Artist, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Relief Format, Contemporary Art, Three-Dimensional, Sculptural Relief, Acrylic Sculpture

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