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Douglas Gordon
Portrait of a Self Portrait of a Self, as Marilyn (Set of 3) 2023

2023

$30,295
£22,847.97
€26,000
CA$41,885.47
A$46,918.77
CHF 24,643.44
MX$570,517.21
NOK 312,066.36
SEK 296,234.89
DKK 197,929.01

About the Item

Douglas Gordon Portrait of a Self Portrait of a Self, as Marilyn (Set of 3) 2023 Print on canvas, inner frame, Dibond backplate 120 × 120 cm (47.2 × 47.2 in) Signed and numbered Edition of 35 Icons of the artist’s oeuvre are his Self-Portraits, where Gordon uses real flames to erode Hollywood paradigmatic figures, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and James Dean. The fire corrodes specific elements of the represented characters, such as the eyes, noses and mouths. The remain untouched parts are then assembled on reflective, mirror-like surfaces, which denote Gordon’s interest in phenomenological experiences. The resulting surfaces details are the most compelling elements of these editions, where solidified drops meet the burnt areas, in a ambiguous encounter of elements. In an interview given to The Talks, Gordon jokingly admitted that he set his jeans on fire by accident during one of these burning sessions at Gagosian's in New York. “ The idea of art is to be as free as possible. I am the least hippy person. I am an extremely hardcore dogmatic bastard, actually. But I retain the right to do whatever I want. „ —Douglas Gordon
  • Creator:
    Douglas Gordon (1966, British)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Zug, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1562215251162

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