Jack Pierson, Sunset

4.400,00 

Jack Pierson (American, born 1960)

Untitled (Sunset), 2014

Medium: Archival pigment print, screen print, glass flock on firm paper

Dimensions: 91,4 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in)

Edition of 25: Hand signed and numbered

Condition: Mint

In stock

“One of the things I’ve had to struggle with is that part of what people find critically and curatorially questionable in my work is that I try to make things that don’t read as art until they’re in a gallery.”Jack Pierson

Jack Pierson, a prominent American artist, has made significant contributions to the contemporary art world through his diverse and evocative body of work. Born in 1960, Pierson initially gained recognition in the 1980s as part of the Boston School alongside artists like Nan Goldin and Philip-Lorca diCorcia. Jack Pierson‘s artistic practice encompasses photography, sculpture, painting, and installations, demonstrating his versatility and experimentation with different mediums. His work often explores themes of desire, nostalgia, identity, and the human experience, capturing moments of intimacy and vulnerability. One notable aspect of Pierson’s oeuvre is his use of found signage and typography. He collects discarded or salvaged letters, signs, and other materials, arranging them to form poetic and poignant phrases. These assemblages, infused with a sense of urban decay and forgotten histories, invite viewers to reflect on the power of language and its impact on our emotions and perceptions. In his photography, Jack Pierson captures candid and raw portraits of friends, acquaintances, and lovers. These images reveal the complexities of human relationships, offering glimpses into personal narratives and shared experiences. Pierson’s photographs evoke a sense of intimacy and longing, conveying the fleeting nature of desire and the bittersweet beauty of human connections. Jack Pierson‘s artwork is characterized by a distinctive visual aesthetic, often incorporating elements of kitsch and nostalgia. He embraces a playful and poetic sensibility, blurring the boundaries between art and life. His use of vibrant colors, soft lighting, and fragmented narratives creates an atmosphere of dreamlike contemplation, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in his evocative visual universe.

Jack Pierson, Sunset

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