Comings and goings (1965) by Jean Dubuffet

Comings and goings - Jean Dubuffet - 1965

Artwork Information

TitleComings and goings
ArtistJean Dubuffet
Date1965
Art MovementArt Brut

About Comings and goings

The artwork titled “Comings and goings” was created by the artist Jean Dubuffet in 1965. It belongs to the Art Brut movement and represents an abstract genre within Dubuffet’s notable “Hourloupe” series. The intricate composition, characteristic of Dubuffet’s innovative style, reflects the principles of Art Brut, emphasizing raw and unrefined aesthetic expressions that challenge traditional norms of beauty and representation.

The artwork itself comprises a dense and vibrant assemblage of interlocking shapes and lines. The color palette is predominantly red, blue, and white, with shadows of black that provide contrast and depth to the piece. This intricate network of forms creates a sense of continuous movement, evoking the hustle and bustle implied by the work’s title. The individual elements seem to coalesce into a singular, undulating mass, yet upon closer inspection, one can discern the meticulous attention to detail and the deliberate placement of each mark. The resulting effect is a visually arresting patchwork that invites the viewer to navigate through the complex maze of colorful scribbles and patterns. Jean Dubuffet’s exploration of texture and form here is emblematic of his commitment to presenting immediacy and intuition in his art, celebrating the primitive and the unpolished as sources of genuine creativity.

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