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Nicholas Evans
"Tempt Ensemble" (Parisian, black & white, women, monochromatic, sculptures)

2022

$2,800
£2,115.87
€2,443.31
CA$3,912.58
A$4,341.33
CHF 2,274.08
MX$53,236.41
NOK 28,925.57
SEK 27,304.50
DKK 18,221.28
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TEMPT ENSEMBLE 2022 Paris, France Originally created as part of Nicholas' solo exhibition "This, and Thereafter (Plumes)," December 10, 2022 - January 7, 2023. The theme illustrated the enigmatic uncertainty around what might happen after life. A range of paintings were presented – vibrant and ethereal – touching on different aspects of this notion. Each painting had a different point of view, oftentimes focusing around the inevitability of what is to come, and if and how it influences the present. Other pieces are centered around debauchery, seduction and personal legacy. The theme of seduction comes through in this particular piece - with a male and female statue looking at something in the distance and being so closely in sync that both parties are tempted as one. Evans used ink on linen to illustrate the couple, with Parisian influences threaded through. --- 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, squandered 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:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1630211649402

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