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Jenny Toth
Ducks Quacking, Cactus Peeking, linear style, monochromatic

2016

About the Item

This is an artist proof aquatint of a woman peeking around a cactus with ducks mysteriously hovering in the upper right corner and a giant beautiful cactus overgrowing. The mood is whimsical and a little funny and mysterious, and the piece has a waving rhythmic composition. Image is 10 inches x 8 inches and paper is 17 inches x 14.5 inches Known for painting fantastical, anxiety-ridden narrative scenes with a touch of humor, Jenny Toth works from direct observation, sometimes with the aid of elaborate set-ups and props. Typically, the scenes she transcribes onto canvas or paper constitute a variation on self-portraiture, stemming from her interest in how women choose to portray themselves versus how male artists have traditionally depicted them. Including “flaws” like a deformed toe or hairy legs underscores her premium on honesty over vain attempts at conforming to conventional beauty standards. Through portraits of herself hiding behind a cactus, a fisherman’s net, or a mask, Toth explores themes of inner struggle, fear of loneliness, and wariness of intimate commitment. Exemplifying Toth’s recent abstract-leaning work, Murderous Thoughts (2009) and Just Married (2009) are deconstructed scenes of fragmented body parts and layered perspectives.
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    2016
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    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.53 cm)
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    17 inches x 14.5 inches, edition of onePrice: $600
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  • Gallery Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1339111751602
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