Surfer Funeral for Liberty 2

Shaun Gladwell

Surfer Funeral for Liberty 2, 2019102.5 x 129.5cmSign in to view price
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Material
relief etching (liftground, open bite, spit bite, aqua- tint, hardground, burnished aquatint and drypoint) on bfk rives 300gsm paper
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The image depicts an intricate and mystical work of art, featuring a striking central motif surrounded by a web-like structure. The composition is dominated by bold, high-contrast lines and shapes, creating a sense of dynamism and energy. The central element appears to be a complex, symbol-laden design, suggesting a symbolic or spiritual subject matter. The overall style and technique reflect a surrealistic and abstract approach, evoking a sense of the subconscious and the esoteric. This artwork likely reflects the artist's intention to explore themes of the subconscious, the occult, or the metaphysical. ...

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Artist
Shaun Gladwell
B.1972, Australian

Shaun Gladwell works across video, performance, painting, photography, sculpture, and virtual reality, exploring the intersection of movement, urban culture, and contemporary life. His work investigates the dynamics of personal experience and collective cultural gestures, often drawing on skateboarding, BMX, breakdancing, and other forms of street performance as both subject and medium. In video and performance works, Gladwell examines the interplay of body, space, and time, capturing the fluidity of motion in urban and natural environments. He creates visual narratives that connect historical models of movement with contemporary expressions, emphasizing rhythm, repetition, and gesture. Through virtual reality and digital media, Gladwell extends his exploration of physicality into immersive experiences, translating the dynamics of human motion into new perceptual contexts. His multidisciplinary approach interrogates the relationship between human presence, environment, and technology, producing work that is both physically engaged and conceptually reflective. ...