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Lee Wells
Lee Wells 'Two Six Fingered Hands Smoking'

2024

$10,000
£7,497.97
€8,692.79
CA$13,955.53
A$15,587.05
CHF 8,099.50
MX$189,818.89
NOK 102,881.80
SEK 96,944.31
DKK 64,858.74
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This composition features two hands delicately holding cigarettes, rendered with bold yet intricate linework against a serene monochromatic teal background. The juxtaposition of meticulous detail and minimalist color palette creates a contemplative, almost meditative quality, as the subject balances between the intimate and universal. The interplay of traditional oil painting techniques with AI-assisted design highlights Wells' exploration of technology's role in augmenting artistic expression, making this work a poignant reflection on modernity and timeless human gestures. Lee Wells, Two Hands Smoking 2024 AI Assisted, Oil on canvas 120 x 150 cm Signed, dated and annotated on verso by the artist In Allegories of Rich Tapestries, conceptual artist Lee Wells blends painting, drawing, and AI-assisted imagery with classical influences to create a visual language that feels both familiar and strange. This exploration seeks to uncover the underlying truths beneath the surface of daily life, reflecting humanity’s ongoing search for meaning in a world that often seems fragmented and absurd. The relationship between perception, narrative, and truth is intricate and often blurred. Throughout history, humans have constructed stories and symbols to make sense of the world, bridging the gap between the known and the unknown. These narratives—whether rooted in myths, historical events, or everyday experience —frequently shape our understanding of reality, even when they diverge from objective truth. By navigating the intersection of hand-drawn and digital worlds, Allegories of Rich Tapestries examines how technology reconfigures both the artistic process and the narratives that shape collective understanding in the post-AI era. Wells highlights the shifting nature of perception in a time when artificial and organic realities coexist, prompting viewers to reflect on the implications of this convergence. Since the early 1990s, Wells has exhibited his work internationally, challenging audiences to rethink art, reality, and the potential of human creativity amidst technological evolution. His work has been featured in exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum, PS1/MoMA, the 51st Venice Biennale, as well as numerous universities, festivals, art fairs, and galleries.
  • Creator:
    Lee Wells (August 25, 1971, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #leewells @ifacarts1stDibs: LU32615640252

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