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Chris Ofili — Pramnian Odyssey I
Chris Ofili

Pramnian Odyssey I

A richly layered collage of dyed and suede leather pieces, accented with luminous gold leaf, comes together on panel to create a work of striking tactile and visual depth. Chris Ofili draws on the mythological resonance of the Pramnian wine referenced in Homer's *Odyssey*, weaving themes of ancient ritual and journey into an opulent, jewel-like surface. The artist's custom frame extends the work's immersive quality, reinforcing Ofili's signature approach of treating the artwork as a total, carefully considered object.

Medium
dyed leather, suede leather and gold leaf collage on panel, in artist's frame

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 16, 2014

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Chris Ofili, Pramnian Odyssey I

A richly layered collage of dyed and suede leather pieces, accented with luminous gold leaf, comes together on panel to create a work of striking tactile and visual depth. Chris Ofili draws on the mythological resonance of the Pramnian wine referenced in Homer's *Odyssey*, weaving themes of ancient ritual and journey into an opulent, jewel-like surface. The artist's custom frame extends the work's immersive quality, reinforcing Ofili's signature approach of treating the artwork as a total, carefully considered object.

Medium
dyed leather, suede leather and gold leaf collage on panel, in artist's frame
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Leather Collage, Panel, Vibrant, Mixed Media, Textured, Collage, Leather, Gold leaf, African Diaspora, British, Abstract, Contemporary

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