Jean-Philippe Dordolo
Der Beobachter, 2021
Graphite and pencils on fine grain heavyweight 200 gsm acid free paper
42 x 29.7 cm each
16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.
16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.
Unique
Photo: Jack Hems. Courtesy of the artist and Brooke Benington
Dordolo is an artist who moves confidently between sculpture and painting, borrowing physical manifestations from both to allow dark humour in all its exaggerations to flourish into absurdity, and to...
Dordolo is an artist who moves confidently between sculpture and painting, borrowing physical manifestations from both to allow dark humour in all its exaggerations to flourish into absurdity, and to navigate the boundaries of low and high brow art. Drawing from medieval fiery conflagrations and other images, fever and consuming fire are recurring devices in his work that act as extreme defensive mechanisms or entry points into delirium.
Exhibitions
Fever, with Brooke Benington at 9 French Place, London, United Kingdom (2021)
