Ribs
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encaustic and oil on linenP420
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This abstract artwork features a close-up depiction of raw pork ribs laid out on a burlap-like surface. The vibrant shades of pink and red in the meat create a striking contrast against the muted, earthy tones of the fabric backdrop. The irregular, organic shapes and textures of the meat evoke a sense of primal, visceral energy. The artist seems to be challenging conventional notions of beauty by presenting this everyday, mundane food item as the central subject matter, inviting the viewer to reconsider their relationship with the sources of their sustenance. This thought-provoking piece blurs the line between the aesthetics of fine art and the utilitarian nature of commercial food photography. ...

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Helene Appel
Artist
Helene Appel
B.1976, German

Working mostly with watercolour, acrylic and oils on raw linen, Helene Appel renders everyday objects and substances in minute detail. Shards of spaghetti, folded blankets, or fragments of broken glass act as subjects, with Appel’s mastery of trompe l’oeil and illusionist painting magnifying the very fibre of these materials. Through the process of painting these tableaux, the intrinsic beauty of these items is revealed, and the art historical weight of the untreated linen pedestals of these entities. Blurring a minimalist aesthetic with the tropes of classical still life painting, fresh, sharp focus is gifted to these objects. Revelling in both flux and stillness, Appel depicts precise moments of transition, such as the spilling of grains or the curve of a wave forming, whilst she also applies careful precision to inanimate surfaces such as pavement stones, the bark of trees or grains of sand. What unites all of these paintings is their poetic tone, and their lyrical ability to capture the smaller moments of life in registers usually reserved for grander settings. ...

Helene Appel: Artworks
Envelope
Sand
Helene AppelSand, 2018
236 x 164cm
Leek
Helene AppelLeek, 2023
56.5 x 84cm
Envelope (4)
Envelope (2)
Grey Envelope
Untitled
Potato Peels
Duvet Cover
Roof Tile
Car Light
Sand, Stones
Schaum (1)
Spaghetti
Fennel
Helene AppelFennel, 2021
59 x 41.5cm
Leek
Helene AppelLeek, 2021
57 x 81.5cm
Blue Net
Gehweg (pavement)
Ribs
Helene AppelRibs, 2021
11 x 15.4cm
Maple
Helene AppelMaple, 2019
270 x 67 x 4cm
Oak
Helene AppelOak, 2019
253 x 53cm
Pollack
Helene AppelPollack, 2017
15.6 x 9.3cm
Cleaning
P420
Gallery
P420
Bologna

The name P420 is inspired by Pantone 420, a universally recognized shade of grey known for its ability to serve as the perfect background, enhancing whatever it accompanies. P420 thus emerges as a platform whose primary aim is to embrace and elevate artistic ideas and expressions, fostering their harmonious coexistence within a context that supports, encourages, and celebrates diversity and innovation. Here, every voice can resonate powerfully and distinctly, much like a work of art standing out against the backdrop of Pantone 420. P420 has been instrumental in the rediscovery of artists such as Irma Blank, Laura Grisi, Ana Lupas, and Stephen Rosenthal, collaborating directly with the artists or, when necessary, with their heirs or the Estates representing them. Through exhibitions, off-site projects, fairs, and a strong online presence, the gallery also supports the evolving narratives of contemporary art, initiating and supporting the journey of many young emerging talents like Victor Fotso Nyie, Francis Offman, and Shafei Xia. ...