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George Condo — Writer
George Condo

Writer

A distorted, psychologically charged figure rendered in Condo's signature style of "artificial realism," blending elements of classical portraiture with grotesque, fragmented facial features. The writer is depicted through a chaotic interplay of expressive brushwork and bold, saturated color, capturing both the intellectual intensity and inner turmoil of the creative mind. The composition reflects Condo's fascination with the duality of human nature, merging the absurd with the deeply emotive in a single, commanding presence.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 10, 2016

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George Condo, Writer

A distorted, psychologically charged figure rendered in Condo's signature style of "artificial realism," blending elements of classical portraiture with grotesque, fragmented facial features. The writer is depicted through a chaotic interplay of expressive brushwork and bold, saturated color, capturing both the intellectual intensity and inner turmoil of the creative mind. The composition reflects Condo's fascination with the duality of human nature, merging the absurd with the deeply emotive in a single, commanding presence.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dark Mood, Figurative Painting, Male Artist, Psychological Mood, Distorted Figuration, Contemporary Artist, Dark Tones, American Artist, Figurative Art, 21st Century, Portrait, Distorted Figure, Literary Subject, Psychological Tension, Established Artist, Neo-Expressionism, Oil on Canvas

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