Spore 24.12
By Arthur Hent
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US$ 500
Overview
2024
Paper, Marker on paper
Unique Work
Dimensions: 59.4cm (H) x 42cm (W) / 23.4" (H) x 16.5" (W)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
This artwork is inspired by mushroom spores that spread in nature to create new mushrooms. The technique is pointillism : I move forward point by point.As with my Self-Portraits (see Self-Portrait), I set instructions (start from the center, go in all directions...) and my hand transgresses the program, improvises. This is my way of responding to technology : I introduce life into a predictable code.
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Artist profile
Arthur Hent
Born: 1973
Hometown: Rennes
Based in: Nantes
Arthur Hent is a French artist based in Nantes and Paris. He has a literary training, but has always drawn. The first drawing he remembers dates back to his early childhood: a black dog appeared in the superposition of straight lines. While pursuing his artistic career, he also develops his …
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