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Damien Hirst — 'Till Death Do Us Part - Long Life Purple African Gold Imperial Purple Skull
Damien Hirst

'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.

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October 17, 2024

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Damien Hirst, '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.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Luxury and mortality, Diamond encrusted, Memento Mori, Skull symbolism, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Installation Art, 21st Century, Contemporary Art

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Collected by

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