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Marc Quinn — Sphinx
Marc Quinn

Sphinx

A luminous and visually layered work, Marc Quinn's *Sphinx* combines screenprinting with the opulent textures of glaze and silver leaf on Somerset paper. The interplay of reflective metallic surfaces and printed imagery creates a sense of mythological grandeur, echoing the enigmatic power of its titular subject. The full margins of the Somerset paper lend the work an elegant, considered presence that enhances its overall visual impact.

Medium
Screenprint with glaze and silver leaf, on Somerset paper, with full margins.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 19, 2017

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Marc Quinn, Sphinx

A luminous and visually layered work, Marc Quinn's *Sphinx* combines screenprinting with the opulent textures of glaze and silver leaf on Somerset paper. The interplay of reflective metallic surfaces and printed imagery creates a sense of mythological grandeur, echoing the enigmatic power of its titular subject. The full margins of the Somerset paper lend the work an elegant, considered presence that enhances its overall visual impact.

Medium
Screenprint with glaze and silver leaf, on Somerset paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portrait Format, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Luxurious Mood, Screenprint, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Portrait, Metallic Tones, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Silver Leaf

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