Auguste Blackman 'Memory' italian artists

Auguste Blackman 'Memory' italian artistsAccording to myth, the minotaur symbolises the meeting of opposites: the feminine and masculine; creature and human; rational and irrational; spiritual and instinctual; and, good and evil. This duality underlies Auguste Blackmans images of minotaurs, who despite their beastliness, feel human. In the striking Memory, a wine toned minotaur clasps a bouquet of flowers. His face is reticent, beholden to some memory we cannot share in. Like stars across

Blackman revisits one of his favourite motifs - the feline

They continue a longtime art historical interest in the feminine

and collage on paper

Dimensions: 67 x 84 x 2 cm

ink and wash on Hahnemühle paper

Taking inspiration from the masters of art history

Created with the finest museum quality archival materials

'Bouquet at Dusk' 2021

Dimensions: 61 x 70 cm

through his art

Storrier discussed his use of ‘Camp Relay’

titled and numbered in pencil in margin below image: 64/75 TRANCE CASSAB 2000