George Condo U.S.A, 1957
Prismatic Head, 2024
Original silkscreen in 21 colours with spot colours on 600gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper
Signed and dated by the artist, on recto
Signed and dated by the artist, on recto
Unframed: 86 x 80 cm
Edition of 150
© George Condo
“You don't need to paint the body to show the truth about a character. All you need is the head and the hands.” — George Condo. Prismatic Head exemplifies the...
“You don't need to paint the body to show the truth about a character. All you need is the head and the hands.” — George Condo.
Prismatic Head exemplifies the artist’s concept of ‘psychological cubism,’ which, as Condo explains, involves painting “all four sides of human nature” simultaneously. While Picasso fragmented objects within physical space, Condo instead dissects the inner self, integrating emotions such as rage, joy, grief, and elation into a unified, dynamic portrait. Created in 2024, this work represents a pinnacle of his recent practice, synthesising influences from Old Masters such as Velázquez and Rembrandt with a distinctly American, Pop-inspired approach.
Prismatic Head exemplifies the artist’s concept of ‘psychological cubism,’ which, as Condo explains, involves painting “all four sides of human nature” simultaneously. While Picasso fragmented objects within physical space, Condo instead dissects the inner self, integrating emotions such as rage, joy, grief, and elation into a unified, dynamic portrait. Created in 2024, this work represents a pinnacle of his recent practice, synthesising influences from Old Masters such as Velázquez and Rembrandt with a distinctly American, Pop-inspired approach.
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