According to myth, the minotaur symbolises the meeting of opposites: the feminine and masculine, creature and human, rational and irrational, spiritual and instinctual, and good and evil. This duality underlies Auguste Blackman’s ‘Waiting for Beauty’. In it, a dapper minotaur clutches a bouquet of flowers, his fast half cast in shadow.

When discussing the work, Blackman muses: 

“Waiting for Beauty… Him or her? Waiting for Beauty is about tackling our inner demons and no matter how difficult things can be, friends and lovers will come to our aid. Reach out and find your own beauty."

Beauty, like the minotaur, thrives in duality. It cannot exist without ugliness, just as cut flowers must decay and day must dissolve into night. In our search for meaning, Blackman evokes the importance of hardship. His minotaur has endured a long journey to arrive at your doorstep, flowers in hand, a harbinger of beauty. Will you let him in?

Poetry on paper, ‘Waiting for Beauty’ was created with the finest museum quality archival materials and is hand-signed by the artist. It is a limited edition of 125 and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the publisher. For fans of the Blackmans and beauty or those waiting for a sign, ‘Waiting for Beauty’ is it.
 

Auguste BLACKMAN (1957 - )
'Waiting for Beauty'
archival pigment print on paper
Edition of 125
Image Size: 90 x 68 cm
Dimensions: 112 x 77 cm
Signed: Editioned, titled and signed below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Elegance Velvet 310 gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper

Condition: Excellent: The work of art is in the same immaculate condition as when it was created. This could be the description for a work of art that may have been in storage for years, never sold on the market but may still be some years old.

© The Artist or Assignee