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Ben StephensonThe Seer2022
2022
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This piece was created through a process of staining the canvas with layers of oil paint and natural pigments locally sourced in Mexico, such as Cempasúchil flower and Cochineal. It was made in Oaxaca, Mexico, and explores ideas of antiquity and shared history, especially those of the relationships between humankind and nature. Harking back to a bygone era and imagining what they might have seen - with a comet crashing down through the trees, this triceratops skull is accompanied by a translucent egg incubating an embryo inside.
- Creator:Ben Stephenson (1990, British)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ciudad De México, MX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2364211722262
Ben Stephenson's artistic practice is characterized by a bold commitment to raw and natural materials, such as earth, pigments, and ceramics. The destabilization of colonial legacies and the deconstruction of voyeuristic tendencies inherent in Western artistic traditions are central to Stephenson's exploration. His multidisciplinary approach, spanning painting, sculpture, and performative installations, serves as a vehicle to question notions of cultural heritage, appropriation, and racial tensions in our increasingly interconnected and globalized society. Stephenson's work is imbued with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of identity and representation. His life and work experiences between Colombia and Mexico have enriched his practice, fostering a deeply rooted curiosity about the intersections of history, memory, and perception. Through a critical lens, he reinterprets historical narratives based on a wide range of sources, including films and photographs, challenging predominant narratives and offering alternative perspectives. Stephenson's recent exhibitions, such as "FAIN" in Mexico City, "Genesis in the Retort" at the Museum of the City of Queretaro (Mexico), and "Frost Sting" at Plan B Galeria, Oaxaca (Mexico), testify to his growing influence in the contemporary art scene. Particularly noteworthy is the recognition awarded by the Mexican Embassy in London, where his sculptural collaboration was awarded first prize at the "Comrades" exhibition of The Koppel Project Exchange in July 2005.
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