DAVID SHROBE
Ascension, 2024
26 x 21.25 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Limited edition of 5
Hand-embellished, signed and numbered by the artist
$1,850
Limited edition of 20 with 5AP + 1PP
Signed and numbered by the artist
$875
Set within an oval frame that suggests a portal into a liminal space, Ascension stems from a body of work that builds on Shrobe's interest in folklore and creation mythologies. The primary characters represent a pair of lovers, embracing one another against a dark background illuminated by twinkling, distant lights. Their faces merge together at the center, from which they peer outward through a single eye—intended to signify a unified vision. A reflection on the relationship between the artist and the women in his family, the female figure within the composition stretches an arm around her male counterpart, implying her role as the protector in the depicted moment. For this limited edition series, Shrobe will hand-embellish each print by incorporating unique elements that include patterned flocking materials, painted canvas, found textiles, and acrylic paint.
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