WILLIAM KENTRIDGE (SA, 1955 - )

'DRAWINGS FROM SOBRIETY, OBESITY & GROWING OLD' - DETAIL

PHOTOLITHOGRAPH ON PAPER

WITH MATTBOARD + FOAMCORE BACKING

IMAGE SIZE : 29CM X 25CM

MATTBOARD SIZE : 48CM X 44CM

UNFRAMED

CONDITION : MINT

William Kentridge's 1999 series of drawings, "Sobriety, Obesity, & Growing Old," is a poignant and introspective collection exploring human vulnerability. This body of work comprises charcoal and pastel drawings that delve into three universal themes: the struggles of addiction and recovery (Sobriety), societal pressures on the human body (Obesity), and the inevitability of aging and mortality (Growing Old). Characteristic of Kentridge's style, these drawings blend realism and symbolism, featuring fragmented figures, distorted forms, and ephemeral landscapes.

Through this series, Kentridge invites viewers to contemplate the human condition, confronting the complexities of desire, control, and the passage of time. These works demonstrate Kentridge's signature blend of psychological depth, emotional nuance, and technical mastery, solidifying his position as a leading figure in contemporary art.

As Kentridge states, "the drawings are not just images, but also records of the process of thinking, of the activity of drawing." This collection offers a unique glimpse into the artist's contemplation on the human condition.  

William Kentridge is a South African artist known for his prints, drawings, and animated films. He was born in Johannesburg in 1955 and studied at the University of the Witwatersrand and the Johannesburg Art Foundation. Kentridge's work often explores the political and social issues of his native South Africa, as well as broader themes of time, memory, and history. He is considered one of the most important contemporary artists working today.

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