Edition 1/3
201 x 137 x 175 cm
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Thought provoking and provocative, Chris Ofili's ‘Silver Moon’ (2005), is a singular take on the artist's view on the human condition and personal relationships.
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'Silver Moon', evoking associations with fertility, given its ability to foster growth in plants and produce. The sculpture is a continuation of themes, motifs and mediums that would define Ofili's career.
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Exhibition history:
'Hunky Dory', Gary Tatintsian Gallery: 02 March - 20 April, 2007
'Chris Ofili. The Blue Rider.', CFA gallery. 19 November - 23 December, 2005
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Bibliography:
Hunky Dory. Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 2007. pp. 48 - 49
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