Muscle Beach

Murat Önen

Muscle Beach, 201742 x 30cm1800 EUR
Details
Material
soft pastel on paper
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This artwork features a bold and vibrant depiction of a male figure. The composition is dominated by warm hues of red, orange, and yellow, creating a dynamic and energetic visual effect. The figure's muscular physique is prominently displayed, with the artist using expressive brushstrokes to capture the movements and musculature. The figure is shown in a boxing stance, suggesting a theme of athleticism and physical prowess. The overall style appears to be a dynamic and expressive interpretation of the human form, reflecting the artist's unique artistic vision and technique. This piece may be intended to celebrate the strength, power, and determination of the human body. ...

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Murat Önen
Artist
Murat Önen
Turkish

Murat Önen’s paintings challenge the binary, heteronormative understandings of masculinity, and carve out a space for representation of queer intimacy and release. Sometimes tender in tone, other times humorously debaucherous, Önen wields oils on linen to portray sleekly sculpted torsos or bundles of bodies piled on top of one another. Flailing limbs are bathed in orange hues, or flexed biceps awashed in dreamy tones of blue. Each canvas is laden with art historical references. The strong colours and defined brushstrokes evoke a Fauvist painterly style; the dramatic rupturing of Önen’s figures mirrors the work of Guston or Bacon, while the use of light and movement is reminiscent of Delacroix and Tinteretto. The dramatic composition of bodies also has a touch of Baroque theatrical flair, with Rococo pastels offering moments of lightness. All at once moody and joyful, melancholic and effervescent, these paintings speak to the immense comfort and support of chosen families, while the darker aspects reflect the isolation experienced by queer communities in patriarchal societies. ...

Murat Önen: Artworks
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Murat ÖnenMoving Pile, 2022Price on Request
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Murat ÖnenArmstack, 2022Price on Request
Armstack
Murat ÖnenArmstack, 2022Price on Request
Heap with yellow and orange light
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Soft Pile
Murat ÖnenSoft Pile, 2022Price on Request
Moving Pile Under the Blue Sky
Murat ÖnenMoving Pile Under the Blue Sky, 2022Price on Request
Stack with Yellow and Orange Light
Murat ÖnenStack with Yellow and Orange Light, 2022Price on Request
Heap in the Dark
Murat ÖnenHeap in the Dark, 2022Price on Request
Hung
Murat ÖnenHung, 20191500 EUR
Muscle Beach
Murat ÖnenMuscle Beach, 20171800 EUR