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Damien Hirst — Deific
Damien Hirst

Deific

"Deific" is a screenprint by Damien Hirst that exemplifies the artist's signature maximalist aesthetic through its combination of vibrant chromatic layers and the addition of glitter across the printed surface. The work reflects Hirst's ongoing engagement with themes of spirituality and transcendence, suggested by its title, while the material choice of glitter introduces a decorative, almost devotional quality that complicates the boundary between fine art and commercial ornamentation. Created on wove paper using the full sheet format, the piece demonstrates Hirst's interest in reproducible media as a vehicle for exploring concepts of value, beauty, and the sacred.

Medium
Screenprint in colours with glitter, on wove paper, the full sheet.

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October 17, 2024

Lot 35

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Damien Hirst, Deific

"Deific" is a screenprint by Damien Hirst that exemplifies the artist's signature maximalist aesthetic through its combination of vibrant chromatic layers and the addition of glitter across the printed surface. The work reflects Hirst's ongoing engagement with themes of spirituality and transcendence, suggested by its title, while the material choice of glitter introduces a decorative, almost devotional quality that complicates the boundary between fine art and commercial ornamentation. Created on wove paper using the full sheet format, the piece demonstrates Hirst's interest in reproducible media as a vehicle for exploring concepts of value, beauty, and the sacred.

Medium
Screenprint in colours with glitter, on wove paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mixed Media, Religious Imagery, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Provocative Aesthetic, Installation Art, 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Symbolic representation, Spiritual Themes

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Sarah Greenspan, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Brittany Laques