Enzo Marra British, b. 1975
'Degenerate', 2011
Oil on canvas
40 x 50 cm
Signed and dated verso
‘Degenerate' (enclave projects)
Considering the image portrayed is of Hitler seen at the Degenerate art exhibition, which they organised to show their distaste for them. I wanted to use this image as it shows the power of art and the emotions that it can inspire, the way it can seem as a symbol for your culture, and a way to speak out against it. The fear and disgust that inspired such a mass showing of unsuitable painterly practises, revealing how powerfully their intended message was made.
‘Degenerate' (enclave projects)
Considering the image portrayed is of Hitler seen at the Degenerate art exhibition, which they organised to show their distaste for them. I wanted to use this image as it shows the power of art and the emotions that it can inspire, the way it can seem as a symbol for your culture, and a way to speak out against it. The fear and disgust that inspired such a mass showing of unsuitable painterly practises, revealing how powerfully their intended message was made.
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the artist