The artwork is titled “Closed Contact #10” by Jenny Saville, created between 1995 and 1996. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre of nude, figurative painting.
“Closed Contact #10” presents a distorted and magnified depiction of the human form, characteristic of Jenny Saville’s exploration of the body’s materiality and physicality. The artwork focuses on the torso, capturing the skin’s texture and the form’s fleshy contours with intense realism and a strong emphasis on the corporeal. The distortion, achieved through the use of perspective, creates a visceral impact and challenges conventional ideals of beauty and form. The flesh of the depicted body is shown in varied tones and shades, accentuating the tactile nature of the human body. The arms are positioned in such a way that the figure’s face is obscured, drawing attention solely to the physical form. The piece is enveloped in a muted palette, reinforcing the raw, unembellished nature of the subject matter. Through this work, Saville invites a contemplation of the human body’s reality, often obscured or idealized in everyday representations.
