$704
Eelus (British, 1979) TAMING OF A WILD MIND , 2016 Screenprint on paper with acrylic Signed and dated in pencil lower right "Eelus 16" Numbered in pencil lower left "2/10" with artist's blindstamp 19 1/2 by 27 1/2 inches U. K. based artist Eelus works between the macabre and humorous, between splashes of vibrant color and a grey-scale. The constant tension creates an allusion of danger inherent in Eelus' work. According to Street Art Magazine Juxtapoz Eelus was, " An early member of the street-art bastion Pictures on Walls, "Eelus is a contemporary of Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Hush, and many more working in one color stencils. With a decade long career, Eelus has worked on numerous murals, extensive exhibitions and projects include Santa’s Ghetto, London, Wide Open Walls in Gambia, and Blackbook Gallery in the US.Drawing inspiration from pop culture, film, design and art history, Eelus’ new paintings and prints continue to play and provoke. The artist sites the “dark and fantastic vision” of artists and writers such as Aubrey Beardsley and William Blake as contributors to his complex visual language. Akin to Beardsley, Eelus revels in a dark humor and detailed, textured figures. Eelus utilizes romantic art history references, classical themes and archetypes throughout the show including saints, gods and goddesses. Layered with these historical elements is a contemporary color palette influenced by digital aesthetics and graphic work. Central stark figures, often m
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-09-01
