Engaging with the ennobled subjects of portraiture and nature, themes also explored by Delacroix, Glenn Brown transposes the work of his predecessor into his own complex and unique artistic language. With flowing forms and energetic lines, he captures the potential and freedom of the medium in his richly layered drawings. Sharing a dedication for draughtsmanship with Delacroix, Glenn Brown has been pursuing drawing as an autonomous form of expression since 2013. His grotesque yet fascinating figures appear to be painted with thick impasto, but are. Starting with reproductions from other artist's works, Brown transforms the appropriated image by changing its colour, position and size. He is known for the use of art historical references in his paintings. Transcending time and pictorial conventions, Glenn Brown’s work disarms common distinctions between beauty and abjection, heightening the emotive tension present within.įor his exhibition at the Musée Delacroix, the artist presents new works, with an emphasis on drawing, as well as a large sculpture, inspired by Delacroix, among other artists. Glenn Brown, CBE, (born 1966) is a British artist. At the core of his practice is the blending of artistic periods and stylistic genres. This extraordinary British painter revitalises art historical imagery. He works across painting, drawing and sculpture, taking as his source material reproduced imagery from art history and popular culture. The Brown Collection, opening this week from Glenn Brown, is one of several spaces started by artists to ensure their pieces remain on view: My works are slightly repulsive, so I want to give. Glenn Brown considers himself an artistic Dr Frankenstein. Born in 1966 in Hexham, Glenn Brown is one of Britain’s most revered contemporary artists. The museum setting will feature works by Glenn Brown, in collaboration with Max Hetzler (Berlin, Paris, London).

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