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Marc Dennis
The Myth of the Alpha Male

2023

About the Item

A lone wolf stalks a forest clearing in this painting by American artist Marc Dennis. The hyper-realistic rendering of the wolf is contrasted by the inclusion of highly stylized, graphic stars that dot the frame. These stars seem to soften the wolf's outward gaze, which meet the viewer head on. Marc Dennis is a Brooklyn-based artist known for his hyper-realistic paintings that spotlight the subversive potential of beauty and the gaze. His work marries styles and techniques from art historical movements to motifs from pop and contemporary culture. His provocative mash-ups employ irony to pose questions around taste, value, representation, and artistic pedigree.  By merging 19th-century traditional American Western painting, Lakȟóta oral traditions, and Jewish mysticism, his fantastical imagination, and other life experiences, Dennis creates a very personal picture book of rich, visual stories with ambiguous narratives and metaphysical inquiry.
  • Creator:
    Marc Dennis (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1387214049862
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