#553 Love, Don't Kill The Artist

Love, Don't Kill The Artist By Dutch Den Bosch Artist Zen Dageraad, Art piece (drawing) about: art

rothko wanted to
kill the artist
& by killing himself
he literally
kinda did
but figuratively
he kinda did not
as this piece shows

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Created: 18/07/2023

Size: A3

Orientation: landscape

Type: drawing

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Capturing the essence of the relationship between the artist and their art, Zen Dageraad presents a poignant commentary on the legacy of artists. The piece juxtaposes a portrait of Mark Rothko, framed within a heart, with one of his iconic artworks, "Untitled (Blue Divided by Blue)," side by side on a wall. The vivid setting is painted in varying shades of red; from the lightest hue on the floor to the darker shades on the surrounding walls. A striking purple bench sits on the ground, casting a deep red shadow, flanked by a green door and window. Inspired by a personal conversation about Picasso's sketches and how context influences art appreciation, the piece delves into the paradoxical nature of artists' lives and legacies. Rothko's intent to "kill the artist" culminated tragically in his own death. Yet, the art remains, and in part because of his tragic end, it is now extremely popular.

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