
Metamorphosis
1983
A monumental four-panel oil painting by Russian hyperrealist Simon Faibisovich, *Metamorphosis* examines the passage of time and transformation of the human condition through his signature unflinching, photorealistic style. The work's fragmented structure invites the viewer to move across each canvas as through sequential moments, building a layered narrative of change, decay, and renewal. Faibisovich's meticulous brushwork renders the visceral texture of everyday life with striking emotional intensity, elevating the mundane into something profoundly contemplative.
- Medium
- oil on canvas, in 4 parts
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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December 7, 2017
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