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Trenton Hancock

Lot 77083
The Legend Attempts to Put Out His Own First of Life, 2003
Mixed media on canvas

78,0 x 78,0 in (198.1 x 198.1 cm)

Lot 77083
The Legend Attempts to Put Out His Own First of Life, 2003
Mixed media on canvas
78,0 x 78,0 in (198.1 x 198.1 cm)

Estimate: US$ 10,000 - 15,000
€ 9,500 - 14,000
Auction: 23 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Dec 10, 2024
Auction number: 8182
Auction name: Modern & Contemporary Art Signature® Auction

Lot Details
Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri, "Trenton Doyle Hancock: The Re-Evolving Door to the Moundverse," January 19-April 22, 2018.
James Cohan Gallery, New York.
Trenton Doyle Hancock (b. 1974) The Legend Attempts to Put Out His Own First of Life, 2003 Mixed media on canvas 78 x 78 inches (198.1 x 198.1 cm) Property from a Private Collection, Austin, Texas PROVENANCE: James Cohan Gallery, New York. EXHIBITED: Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri, "Trenton Doyle Hancock: The Re-Evolving Door to the Moundverse," January 19-April 22, 2018. Trenton Doyle Hancock's works from 2003 are important today for their exploration of identity, race, and the dynamics of conflict and resolution. This work is also significant for his examination of Black identity and the use of humor and surrealism to address race-related themes. The immediacy of his imagery, which blends graphic art with fine art, has helped bridge the gap between popular and "high" culture Through his fantastical narratives and visual language, Hancock presents a nuanced view of the self and society that resonates in our current era, making his work as relevant and impactful as ever. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition report available upon request. This lot is offered unstretched and unframed; lot is rolled.
Lot Details
Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri, "Trenton Doyle Hancock: The Re-Evolving Door to the Moundverse," January 19-April 22, 2018.
James Cohan Gallery, New York.
Trenton Doyle Hancock (b. 1974) The Legend Attempts to Put Out His Own First of Life, 2003 Mixed media on canvas 78 x 78 inches (198.1 x 198.1 cm) Property from a Private Collection, Austin, Texas PROVENANCE: James Cohan Gallery, New York. EXHIBITED: Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri, "Trenton Doyle Hancock: The Re-Evolving Door to the Moundverse," January 19-April 22, 2018. Trenton Doyle Hancock's works from 2003 are important today for their exploration of identity, race, and the dynamics of conflict and resolution. This work is also significant for his examination of Black identity and the use of humor and surrealism to address race-related themes. The immediacy of his imagery, which blends graphic art with fine art, has helped bridge the gap between popular and "high" culture Through his fantastical narratives and visual language, Hancock presents a nuanced view of the self and society that resonates in our current era, making his work as relevant and impactful as ever. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition report available upon request. This lot is offered unstretched and unframed; lot is rolled.
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