Site visited (1981) by Jean Dubuffet

Site visited - Jean Dubuffet - 1981

Artwork Information

TitleSite visited
ArtistJean Dubuffet
Date1981
Art MovementArt Brut

About Site visited

The artwork titled “Site visited” was created by Jean Dubuffet in 1981. Dubuffet, a prominent figure in the development of Art Brut, infused his work with a raw and unrefined aesthetic that often defied traditional norms of beauty and style. This genre, also known as “Outsider Art,” is characterized by a figurative approach, capturing human forms in a direct and untamed manner. Dubuffet’s contribution to the movement is particularly noteworthy, as he sought to channel the unfiltered creativity often found outside the boundaries of conventional artistic circles.

“Site visited” is a quintessential example of Dubuffet’s fascination with primitive expression and forms. The artwork presents a series of distorted and simplified human figures, delineated by bold, black contours against a backdrop of vibrant and contrasting colors. The figures are rendered with a childlike simplicity, their facial features and bodily proportions eschewing realism in favor of a more abstracted representation. The use of thick outlines and bright, unmodulated fields of color emphasize the raw and intuitive nature of the artwork. Each figure appears individualized by its posture and expression, yet they all share a stylistic coherence that speaks to Dubuffet’s unique visual language. The overall composition gives the impression of a dynamic and somewhat disconcerting gathering, reflecting a sense of spontaneity and the artist’s interest in the humanity’s more unpolished characteristics.

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