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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
'Ugly Duckling' is part of the series 'The Forest as an Alternate Kingdom'. It reflects a search for refuge from the pervasiveness and obligations of the digital and social realm. I accepted a residency on the rural island of Fyn in Denmark in 2017, It emphasised for me a need for separation from the duty of the social realm, both in its digital form, as well as in real life. I wanted to immerse myself in nature, in the forest, which I saw as the antithesis to the cultural sphere of the city. This series of paintings started out as an attempt to portray that space, an almost mythological understanding of nature as a place uncultivated by human hands. I imagined the works as expressing the need for sanctuary in a displaced state of being and as reflecting a need to maintain basic physical connections, both between humans as well as between human and nature. In the finished paintings, however, this initial train of thought and its manifestations does not appear so present. In its place is a scenario that looks and feels highly artificial and constructed. Sickly pastel tones, vast black voids and bizarre multi-coloured abstract shapes offer transportation into an alternate realm, where auras are visible and perspective and light appear to follow other rules. The blur between 2 and 3 dimensional objects within the paintings reveals an unknown world and sense of insecurity. The peculiarity of the creatures is suggestive of a kind of chaos and disarray; The fact that this fictitious forest is inhabited by animals that normally do not belong there gives the impression of an underlying fear, of what was thought stable and solid beginning to unravel and dissolve.
Original Created:
2018
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DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Painting:
Oil on Canvas
Original:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
47.2 W x 47.2 H x 2.4 D in
Frame:
Brown
Ready to Hang:
Yes
Packaging:
Ships in a Crate
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Germany.
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Jill Doherty
Germany
Jill Tegan Doherty, born in 1983 in Nottingham, England, emerges as an artist characterised by a versatile and multifaceted trajectory. Her artistic education commenced with a merit received during her foundation course at the Kingston school of Art in 2003, followed by her graduation from Chelsea College of Art and Design in 2006—a prominent constituent of the London Institute. Currently based in Berlin, Doherty’s artistic ingenuity shines through her fluid command of diverse mediums, effortlessly transitioning between forms and materials. While painting remains her core identity, her work extends to encompass sculpture, installation, performance, drawing, and etching. The early phase of Doherty’s career in London was punctuated by her notable participation in exhibitions hosted at esteemed venues, including The Royal Academy’s summer exhibition and The Mall Galleries for the Society of Women Artists annual exhibition. A pivotal juncture arose with her move to Berlin in 2011, a shift that resonated in her subsequent presence within the German art scene, evident through her participation in exhibitions and art fairs across leading German cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Munich, and Cologne. From 2017 to 2022, Doherty was represented by the Gudberg Nerger Gallery in Hamburg, a period that highlighted her unique artistic voice. Her influence has extended internationally, reaching Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. In 2017, Doherty’s residency at Thurup Hus in Denmark, funded by the Assens Arts Council, brought an enriching dimension to her creative pursuit. A recent residency in Mexico further catalysed a significant evolution in her work, enhancing the complexity of her already multi-layered creations. Doherty’s artworks resonate as reflective portals, inviting viewers to embark on introspective reveries while igniting unbounded imagination. Her art operates as a conduit, guiding viewers into the intricate realms of the unconscious, fostering a profound journey of exploration.
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