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About the artwork
The enigmatic figure of Popeye the Sailor Man was an icon from its fame in Paramount Pictures since the 1930s. Moving beyond its existence in its cartoonish form, Auguste's sculpture of Popeye depicts the man with his signature pipe in a decadent hot pink hue. This fiber resin piece is drizzled with streaks of contrasting shades, creating a more visceral sense of depth and dimension. Known for garnering inspiration from pop culture, Auguste's dynamic pieces speak to the viewer through its hidden symbols and eye-catching forms.
About the artist
Born in 1977, French artist Auguste hails from the famed Bordeaux region of France. Though he studied disciplines other than fine arts, Auguste always felt compelled and drawn to the art world. Ultimately he followed his passion for the visual arts, finding his unique artistic vision and voice and is now known for his colorful contemporary Pop Art-inspired and nostalgia-evoking works.
Auguste terms his oeuvre “Generations” as his works revolve around a central theme of pop culture icons from the past. Conjuring memories of previous eras, his pieces depict celebrities, super heroes and other iconic figures, in conjunction with American and French marks to provide the viewer with a reminiscent glimpse of past epochs.
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Auguste terms his oeuvre “Generations” as his works revolve around a central theme of pop culture icons from the past. Conjuring memories of previous eras, his pieces depict celebrities, super heroes and other iconic figures, in conjunction with American and French marks to provide the viewer with a reminiscent glimpse of past epochs.