
Mescaline
A kaleidoscopic arrangement of vibrant, multicolored dots spreads across the canvas in Hirst's signature systematic yet hypnotic style, evoking the fractured and intensified perception associated with psychedelic experience. The work's pulsating chromatic relationships suggest both scientific detachment and sensory overload, reflecting Hirst's ongoing fascination with the intersection of order and chaos. The title's explicit reference to the hallucinogenic compound invites viewers to consider how chemical substances alter consciousness and the boundaries between control and dissolution.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Evening & Day Editions
April 25, 2016
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