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The complete set of four c-prints, on matt photo paper mounted to mount board (as issued). All prints signed, annotated 'A'-'D' respectively and numbered in black marker on the reverse // Close Contact by Jenny Saville, a set of four C-prints from 2002, delves into the raw and corporeal aspects of the human body, challenging conventional ideas of beauty and form. Each image presents close-up perspectives of the female form, with exaggerated and distorted flesh, as hands press and manipulate the skin in a tactile exploration of texture and weight. Saville’s focus on the body as a visceral, almost sculptural entity emphasizes both vulnerability and strength, with a focus on the physicality that is often hidden or minimized in mainstream representations. The work invites viewers to confront their perceptions of the body, as Saville's intense, almost confrontational approach to depicting flesh and form imbues each piece with an unsettling yet compelling intimacy. This set, part of a limited edition of 25, showcases Saville’s commitment to exploring the complexity of human form with unflinching realism.
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The complete set of four c-prints, on matt photo paper mounted to mount board (as issued). All prints signed, annotated 'A'-'D' respectively and numbered in black marker on the reverse // Close Contact by Jenny Saville, a set of four C-prints from 2002, delves into the raw and corporeal aspects of the human body, challenging conventional ideas of beauty and form. Each image presents close-up perspectives of the female form, with exaggerated and distorted flesh, as hands press and manipulate the skin in a tactile exploration of texture and weight. Saville’s focus on the body as a visceral, almost sculptural entity emphasizes both vulnerability and strength, with a focus on the physicality that is often hidden or minimized in mainstream representations. The work invites viewers to confront their perceptions of the body, as Saville's intense, almost confrontational approach to depicting flesh and form imbues each piece with an unsettling yet compelling intimacy. This set, part of a limited edition of 25, showcases Saville’s commitment to exploring the complexity of human form with unflinching realism.
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