william kentridge - `pet sphinx` print

HIGHEST PAID ON ART AUCTION FOR AN EDITION, JHB, OCT 2021, R64 488

 WILLIAM KENTRIDGE (SA, 1955-)

'PET SPHINX'

FROM BOSTON PORTFOLIO

2010

DRYPOINT & HAND COLOURING ETCHING ON PAPER

HAND SIGNED & NUMBERED BY ARTIST 

EDITION /45 

SHEET SIZE : 53,5CM X 39CM

PRINT STUDIO CHOP (EMBOSSED)

MINT CONDITION

UNFRAMED 

William Kentridge often delves into introspection and self-expression through his recurring self-portraits and self-images that occasionally intertwine with his broader body of artworks. Across various media, such as drawing, printmaking, animation, and sculpture, Kentridge skillfully weaves his own visage into his artistic narratives.

The self-portraits in Kentridge's works serve as windows into his psyche, capturing his inner emotions, reflections, and evolving identity. These introspective explorations often reveal a deep sense of vulnerability and self-awareness, as he confronts personal challenges and universal themes.

Kentridge's self-images are not limited to conventional depictions of his physical appearance. Instead, they take on symbolic and metaphorical dimensions, representing the artist's relationship with history, society, and his artistic practice. He frequently uses metaphors, allegories, and dreamlike imagery to convey complex emotions and ideas, making his self-representations all the more profound and enigmatic.

As Kentridge incorporates these self-portraits and self-images into broader series of artworks, he blurs the lines between his personal journey and universal human experiences. The recurring motifs create a cohesive thread throughout his oeuvre, inviting viewers to engage with the artist's inner world while encouraging introspection and empathy.

Through the interplay of self-representation and broader narratives, Kentridge challenges conventional notions of identity and perception, urging us to contemplate the multi-faceted nature of the self and its interconnectedness with the world at large. His reoccurring self-portraits and self-images become gateways into the human psyche, inviting viewers to explore the complexities of the human condition through the lens of his artistic vision.

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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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