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Nicholas Evans
"Civilized to Death" (Contemporary, Playful, Text, Type, Nude, Figurative, Pink)

2019

About the Item

CIVILIZED TO DEATH 2019 Pink painting of a nude figure featuring typography which reads: “Civilized to Death.” A playful commentary on Nihilistic narcissism. Canvas is unframed. Option to add a handmade, solid oak 1/2” gallery style frame (with 1/4” floating between the frame and painting), to nicely finish the piece. We are happy to offer free or subsidized shipping options. Please inquire for more details. -- Nicholas Evans (b. 1982) is an American, Paris-based artist, designer and creative director. Painting is a cornerstone of Evans’ artistic expression, which is largely inspired by personal events, religious symbolism, and historical allegories. In addition to traditional oil and acrylics, Evans uses materials such as plasters, wax, salt and found objects in his works, presenting a way to seek new meaning in elements that have collapsed or eroded over time. Threads of poetry convey the fragmented logic of suffering, lost love and redemption that push him to create. After early success in New York’s fashion and creative industry, followed by nearly losing his life to addiction, a liver transplant gave way to new perspective and allowed Evans to reframe himself. Inspired to revisit the rudiments of expression through his first love of painting, Nicholas began working under the moniker of Evans Deventer to present his art. Through Evans Deventer, he is continuously intrigued by the ‘decayed decadence’ of long-held traditions and the looming past, and how to represent them visually. Evans Deventer is also represented as a brick and mortar space, which he designed in 2015, featuring furniture, jewelry and objects, in addition to artwork.
  • Creator:
    Nicholas Evans (1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU163029407882

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