
'Till Death Do Us Part - Long Life Purple African Gold Imperial Purple Skull
This screenprint by Damien Hirst exemplifies his signature memento mori aesthetic, presenting a skull rendered in vibrant purples and golds that transform the traditional symbol of mortality into something visually sumptuous and almost celebratory. The technical execution combines screenprinting with foil blocking and glaze on high quality Somerset Satin paper, creating a layered, lustrous surface that contrasts with the work's contemplative subject matter. The title's reference to marriage vows alongside references to longevity suggests Hirst's characteristic interplay between themes of death, desire, and the human impulse to create beauty in the face of impermanence.
- Medium
- Screenprint in colours with foil block and glaze, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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Damien Hirst: Online Auction
October 17, 2024
Lot 12
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