The artwork, titled “Ebb and Flow,” was created by Jenny Saville in 2015. This figurative piece is associated with the Neo-Expressionism art movement.
The piece presents a complex and dynamic composition. Multiple layered, intertwining forms are rendered in an almost chaotic amalgamation of faint lines and smudged colors. The use of mixed media, prominently featuring graphite and pastel, conveys a sense of fluidity and motion akin to the ebb and flow of tidal movements. The human forms merge and morph, compelling viewers to navigate through the intense, palpable physicality depicted. Light and shadow interplay within the layers, adding depth and highlighting the contrasts between the overlapping bodies. This visceral representation reflects Saville’s distinctive approach to exploring the human form and its various dimensions.
