James Jean

Slingshot Aurum

€7,000

Edition of 5017.0 (H) × 17.0 (W) × 16.0 (D) cm

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Taiwanese-American artist, James Jean, fuses contemporary subjects with aesthetic techniques inspired by ancient traditions.

Slingshot Aurum is a limited sculpture edition of 50. In a quietly grotesque reading of Hammurabi’s law of reciprocity, the sculpture’s subject removes his eye and takes aim at an unidentified target.

Medium

Bronze with an amalgam of several powders applied on the surface such as gold, silver, copper and pearl.

Certificate of Authenticity

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Finishing

The sculpture is finished with platinum leaf and bronze paint.

Release date

September 30, 2020

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artist in his studio wearing black hoodie

James Jean22 collaborationsTaiwanese-American artist James Jean makes contemporary pop art that has captured the imagination of the art world and popular culture. His colossal internet following is a testament to his instantly recognisable style, which mixes a comic and manga sensibility with the detailed prowess of Renaissance painting and traditional Japanese wood carving. In his early career in the 2000s, James worked as a cover artist for the historic publisher DC Comics. During his time there, he became renowned in the industry and won numerous awards. Decades later, James is an internationally acclaimed artist famous for his painting, drawing, and digital artworks, as well as his sculptures and installations.

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