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Lot 510
Robin Austin: "Gotta Serve Somebody" (Bob Dylan Photo Mosaic on Aluminum, Limited Edition)
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$100
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Description:
A striking, limited edition photo mosaic portrait of the legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, created by the acclaimed British artist Robin Austin. Titled "Gotta Serve Somebody" after one of Dylan's well-known songs, this piece captures the icon in a moment of intensity, wearing his signature sunglasses.
The artwork is a visual celebration of Dylan's cultural heritage, meticulously composed from thousands of smaller, individual photographs relevant to his life, career, music, and the pop culture he influenced. Austin's genius lies in his exhaustive research and ability to weave these countless, unique "tiles" into a cohesive and captivating large-scale portrait, a form that invites endless viewing and discovery.
The piece is produced as a dye-sublimation print on aluminum, a contemporary process that gives the artwork a vibrant, luminous quality and a sleek, durable finish. This medium is frequently used by the artist for his high-profile celebrity portraits of icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Mick Jagger.
Artist: Robin Austin (British, b. 1959)
Title: "Gotta Serve Somebody"
Medium: Photo mosaic (dye-sublimation print) on aluminum
Subject: Bob Dylan
Edition: Limited Edition 37/75
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: W:20in H:30in
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