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Set against the backdrop of the historically rich city of Oxyrhynchus, Saville's new body of work explores the concept of layered narratives through a series of twelve artworks. Utilizing oil, charcoal, and pastel on canvas, she intertwines landscapes and figures, creating a mysterious interplay of bodies and images that reflect the archaeological significance of the site. Each piece invites viewers to engage with the complexities of history and memory embedded within the layers of her artistic expression.
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Jenny Saville: Oxyrhynchus, John Elderfield
- Language
- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Jenny Saville: Oxyrhynchus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Elderfield
- Publisher
- Rizzoli International Publications
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 100
- ISBN13
- 9780847845668
- Category
- Art / Culture, Fine art
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the historically rich city of Oxyrhynchus, Saville's new body of work explores the concept of layered narratives through a series of twelve artworks. Utilizing oil, charcoal, and pastel on canvas, she intertwines landscapes and figures, creating a mysterious interplay of bodies and images that reflect the archaeological significance of the site. Each piece invites viewers to engage with the complexities of history and memory embedded within the layers of her artistic expression.