![]() Jonathan Yeo commented: “Essentially it is a portrait by an artist of another artist known for doing completely different work. ![]() Yeo and Hirst worked together when discussing the composition of the portrait, and Hirst’s commanding pose was chosen as an ironic reflection upon his perceived position within today’s art world. The portrait shows Hirst sitting in a chair, dressed in a chemical dry suit and holding a mask: an outfit chosen to reflect the tools of his trade. ![]() The exhibit will feature several new and previously unseen artworks, including the striking, six-foot-high oil-on-canvas portrait of Hirst. LONDON – A major new portrait of contemporary artist Damien Hirst will feature in a headline display of artwork by Jonathan Yeo at the National Portrait Gallery in September, it was announced today. ![]()
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