Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Jenny Saville, Red Stare Head IV


This painting is called The Red Stare Head IV. It was painted in 2006-2011 with oil on canvas. The painting is of an individual staring into space. They also have an injured and swollen lip along with a bloodied face. How the person stares into the distance makes it look as if they’re in some sort of daze or state of stupor. Although the person is not showing any emotion, the painting screams emotion. The way Sayville painted the person’s eyes really stood out to me. They look very glassy like how someone’s eyes would be when they’re about to cry. 

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