Self Portrait of You + Me (Duo quartet Elvis)

Douglas Gordon

Self Portrait of You + Me (Duo quartet Elvis), 2017Sign in to view price
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burned print, smoke and mirrorDvir Gallery
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This striking contemporary artwork features a circular motif composed of black and white photographic images. The central circular shape is formed by the torn and fragmented edges of the photographs, creating a sense of decay and impermanence. The images depict human figures, likely portraits, which are partially obscured and distorted by the tattered edges. The high-contrast monochromatic palette and textured, torn surfaces give the piece a gritty, haunting quality. The artist's intention appears to be exploring themes of identity, memory, and the ephemeral nature of existence through the use of found photographic materials and collage techniques. ...

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Douglas Gordon
Artist
Douglas Gordon
B.1966

Douglas Gordon explores a wide range of themes, including morality, ethics, mental and physical states, and collective memory and self-identity in his work. He uses a variety of mediums, such as literature, folklore, and iconic Hollywood films, as well as his own footage, drawings, and writings, to manipulate time and language in order to disorient and challenge the viewer. He attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he deepened his interest in cinema and film. After that, he returned to Glasgow and became involved with Transmission Gallery, where he presented one of his notable works, 24 Hour Psycho (1993), which extended the duration of Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho (1960) from its original 110 minutes to twenty-four hours. Gordon is heavily influenced by Scottish literary history, particularly by the tension between good and evil. He has created work such as Tale of a Justified Sinner (1995), which references Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Déjà-Vu (2000), which is composed of footage from Rudolph Maté's D.O.A. (1949). Gordon's work continues to explore themes of identity, self-image, and mortality through various mediums such as text works, neon art, and film and video. He also created a series of sculptures depicting parts of his own hands and forearms in positions that could be interpreted as both innocent and sinister, suggesting the internal struggles of the individual. ...

Douglas Gordon: Artworks
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Douglas Gordon
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111.8 x 111.8 x 5cm
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Douglas Gordon
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105.8 x 114.8 x 5cm
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43.8 x 44.8 x 5cm
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75.3 x 70.8 x 5cm
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104.3 x 68.8 x 5cm
Croque morts (A)
Douglas Gordon
Croque morts (A), 2000
94.5 x 136.5 x 5cm
Croque morts (C)
Douglas Gordon
Croque morts (C), 2000
94.5 x 136.5 x 5cm
Croque morts (E)
Douglas Gordon
Croque morts (E), 2000
94.5 x 136.5 x 5cm
Self Portrait of You + Me (Elvis and bleeding crotch)
Douglas Gordon
Self Portrait of You + Me (Elvis and bleeding crotch), 2019
143.1 x 125.6 x 5cm
Self Portrait of You + Me (NoNo)
Douglas Gordon
Self Portrait of You + Me (NoNo), 2015
93 x 93 x 5cm
Self portrait of you + Me (Jackie 64 parts)
Douglas Gordon
Self portrait of you + Me (Jackie 64 parts), 2015
204 x 155 x 5cm
Self Portrait of You + Me (Elvis 6 Pistols)
Douglas Gordon
Self Portrait of You + Me (Elvis 6 Pistols), 2019
72.6 x 123.6 x 5cm
Self Portrait of You + Me (Duo quartet Elvis)
Douglas Gordon
Self Portrait of You + Me (Duo quartet Elvis), 2017
246.2 x 215.2 x 5cm
Self portrait of you + Me (Jackie 64 parts)
Douglas Gordon
Self portrait of you + Me (Jackie 64 parts), 2015
204 x 155 x 5cm
Self Portrait of You + Me (Duo quartet Elvis)
Douglas Gordon
Self Portrait of You + Me (Duo quartet Elvis), 2017
Self Portrait of You + Me (Elvis eight by two)
Douglas Gordon
Self Portrait of You + Me (Elvis eight by two), 2017
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44.2 x 37.8 x 5cm
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Dvir Gallery
Gallery
Dvir Gallery
Tel Aviv, Brussels, Paris

Dvir Gallery was founded in 1982 by Dvir Intrator to introduce cutting-edge contemporary Israeli artists. In 1994 the gallery broadened its’ representation to include international artists such as Miroslaw Balka, Marianne Berenhaut, Douglas Gordon, Latifa Echakhch, and Lawrence Weiner in its’ program. In 2013, Dvir Gallery combined its’ 3 separate spaces into a 5-story building, the first of its’ kind in Tel Aviv. In 2016, the gallery opened its first gateway to Europe with a branch in Brussels, which strengthen and developed the existing relationship with the international artistic community. Earlier this year, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the gallery opened a space in Paris, in the heart of the historical Marais District, emphasizing the special ties and connection the gallery has had, since its beginnings, with the French cultural milieu, collaborating with artists, institutions and private collections. ...

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