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Matthew Barney — Cremaster 4: Triple Option (Triptych)
Matthew Barney

Cremaster 4: Triple Option (Triptych)

1994

Matthew Barney's *Cremaster 4: Triple Option (Triptych)* presents a fragmented, mythological vision drawn from his ambitious *Cremaster* film cycle, layering surreal imagery and symbolic narrative across three interconnected panels. The work reflects Barney's signature fusion of biology, landscape, and ritual, rooted in the Isle of Man setting of the fourth installment of the series. Through his characteristically dense visual language, Barney explores themes of sexual differentiation, transformation, and cyclical energy.

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Matthew Barney, Cremaster 4: Triple Option (Triptych), 1994

Matthew Barney's *Cremaster 4: Triple Option (Triptych)* presents a fragmented, mythological vision drawn from his ambitious *Cremaster* film cycle, layering surreal imagery and symbolic narrative across three interconnected panels. The work reflects Barney's signature fusion of biology, landscape, and ritual, rooted in the Isle of Man setting of the fourth installment of the series. Through his characteristically dense visual language, Barney explores themes of sexual differentiation, transformation, and cyclical energy.

Year
1994
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Postmodern Art, Cinematic Aesthetic, Multimedia Art, Male Artist, Triptych Format, Conceptual Art, Postmodern, Contemporary Artist, Enigmatic Mood, American Artist, Surrealist Imagery, Surrealist Influence, Late 20th Century, Mythological Themes, Triptych, Video Art, Cool Color Palette, Figurative, Experimental Film

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