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George Condo — crayon on paper
George Condo

crayon on paper

1992

George Condo's raw and uninhibited work on paper showcases his signature approach to distorted figuration, where fragmented faces and grotesque yet oddly tender forms emerge with chaotic energy. His distinctive blend of high and low art references collide in a composition that feels simultaneously unhinged and deeply considered. The work reflects Condo's ongoing fascination with psychological tension, pulling from the traditions of classical portraiture while dismantling them with dark humor and expressive abandon.

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George Condo, crayon on paper, 1992

George Condo's raw and uninhibited work on paper showcases his signature approach to distorted figuration, where fragmented faces and grotesque yet oddly tender forms emerge with chaotic energy. His distinctive blend of high and low art references collide in a composition that feels simultaneously unhinged and deeply considered. The work reflects Condo's ongoing fascination with psychological tension, pulling from the traditions of classical portraiture while dismantling them with dark humor and expressive abandon.

Year
1992
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Male Artist, Psychological Mood, Crayon Drawing, Contemporary Artist, Dark Tones, American Artist, Figurative Art, Psychological Portrait, Surrealist Influence, Works on Paper, Psychological Tension, Established Artist, Distorted Figures, Grotesque Imagery, Neo-Expressionism, Dark Humor

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Chase Langford , Rocky Lindt