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Chris Ofili — Rara & Mala
Chris Ofili

Rara & Mala

1994

Chris Ofili's "Rara & Mala" combines acrylic, oil, resin, and elephant dung on canvas with dung supports, exemplifying the artist's provocative use of unconventional materials. The 1994 work challenges traditional notions of painting materials and artistic practice.

Medium
acrylic, oil, resin and elephant dung on canvas, with two elephant dung supports

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Contemporary Day Auction

October 15, 2022

Estimate: $300,000$400,000

Lot 226

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Chris Ofili, Rara & Mala, 1994

Chris Ofili's "Rara & Mala" combines acrylic, oil, resin, and elephant dung on canvas with dung supports, exemplifying the artist's provocative use of unconventional materials. The 1994 work challenges traditional notions of painting materials and artistic practice.

Medium
acrylic, oil, resin and elephant dung on canvas, with two elephant dung supports
Year
1994
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

1994, Acrylic, Resin, Elephant Dung, Mixed Media, Chris Ofili, Contemporary Art, Oil, Provocation

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