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Marc Dennis
Two Fruit Tarts with a Single Hair

2023

$4,500
£3,428.31
€3,952.98
CA$6,297.66
A$7,036.58
CHF 3,680.91
MX$86,291.08
NOK 47,035.09
SEK 44,601.73
DKK 29,503.22
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Marc Dennis is an American artist known for his hyper-realistic paintings that celebrate the subversive potential of art history, beauty and humor. In his "Desserts with Hair" series, the artist has created a set of small-scale works depicting delicious sweet treats that hold a shocking surprise. The pair of tarts in this work, glistening with a fresh sugar glaze overtop ripe and succulent berries, seem to be the perfect pastries. However, after learning the title of this work, our appreciation and perhaps oncoming cravings for a similar snack for ourselves are turned to apprehension. By making us question our desire and reconsider our initial understanding of a seemingly innocuous work, Dennis deploys his playful and sometimes disarming humor.
  • Creator:
    Marc Dennis (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1387214050232

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