
“Any abstraction of reality involves some kind of distortion. The more recognizable something is, the more interesting it is after it’s been transformed or abstracted.”(George Condo in an interview with Morgan Falconer,
George Condo's acrylic on canvas work presents a visceral collision of fragmented figuration and abstraction, where distorted human forms emerge through chaotic, gestural brushwork and a bold, unsettling color palette. The painting exemplifies Condo's signature "artificial realism," pushing recognizable facial and bodily features to the edge of comprehension through grotesque exaggeration and psychological tension. The canvas becomes a battleground between familiarity and distortion, compelling the viewer to confront the strange beauty that exists in the breakdown of form.
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Evening Sale
February 14, 2013
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