Marsyas (Titian)
Marsyas (Titian)

Alex Foxton

Marsyas (Titian), 2023220 x 136cmSign in to view price
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oil on canvasGalerie Derouillon
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This vibrant abstract painting is composed of bold, energetic brushstrokes in a predominantly red and pink color palette. The overall composition features organic, flowing shapes that create a sense of movement and dynamism. While recognizable elements are not immediately evident, the work appears to convey a primal, emotive quality through its expressive and bold visual language. The artist's distinctive technique and choice of vivid colors suggest an intent to evoke powerful, visceral reactions from the viewer, characteristic of the emotionally charged and unconventional approach of contemporary abstract expressionism. ...

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Alex Foxton
Artist
Alex Foxton
B.1980, British

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Alex Foxton: Artworks
Devil I
Gyrfalcon
Sumo (Squat)
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Magpie (V)
My coat
Parable
Witch
Blue Sun
Green Sun
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Galerie Derouillon
Gallery
Galerie Derouillon
Paris, Paris, Paris

Galerie Derouillon was founded in Paris in 2013 by Benjamin Derouillon and is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging contemporary artists. Since its inception, Galerie Derouillon has put the emphasis on providing young artists a long term support in every stage of production, exhibition and dissemination of our artists’ practice. The main focus is on international emerging artists, creating a community and bonds with historical and more established artists through curated group shows. Collaboration is an important feature in the ecosystem of the gallery as we dedicate ourselves in creating relationships between artists, galleries and institutions by producing books, exhibitions as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...