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Francis Alÿs — Study for el Barco Blanco
Francis Alÿs

Study for el Barco Blanco

2000

A delicate rendering executed in graphite, oil, and adhesive tape on translucent tracing paper, this study by Francis Alÿs captures the ephemeral and poetic quality characteristic of his practice. The layering of materials creates a sense of fragility and impermanence, as the translucent ground allows forms to breathe and dissolve. True to Alÿs's meditative approach, the work exists in a liminal space between drawing, painting, and collage, reflecting his ongoing interest in journeys, myth, and the passage of time.

Medium
graphite, oil and adhesive tape on tracing paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 17, 2016

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Francis Alÿs, Study for el Barco Blanco, 2000

A delicate rendering executed in graphite, oil, and adhesive tape on translucent tracing paper, this study by Francis Alÿs captures the ephemeral and poetic quality characteristic of his practice. The layering of materials creates a sense of fragility and impermanence, as the translucent ground allows forms to breathe and dissolve. True to Alÿs's meditative approach, the work exists in a liminal space between drawing, painting, and collage, reflecting his ongoing interest in journeys, myth, and the passage of time.

Medium
graphite, oil and adhesive tape on tracing paper
Year
2000
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Graphite, Contemplative Mood, Nautical Subject, Belgian Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Late 20th Century, Tracing Paper, Oil on Paper, Drawing

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