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Savannah Spirit
Concupiscent

2022 - Printed Later

$3,600
£2,718.93
€3,183.25
CA$5,114.57
A$5,203.42
CHF 2,982.08
MX$62,652.39
NOK 34,854.99
SEK 35,007.96
DKK 23,797.62

About the Item

Savannah Spirit’s nudes uses self-portraiture to examine authorship, embodiment, and the politics of visibility. Working primarily in black and white, she utilizes shadow and silhouette to reduce the body to contour and negative space, shifting the nude from spectacle to form. The figure is obscured or fragmented, emphasizing presence while withholding access. Her work engages feminist histories of the body while addressing contemporary conditions of censorship and control, particularly within digital spaces. Through images that prioritize restraint over display, Spirit positions self-representation as an act of agency. Concupiscent Date: 2022 - Printed Later Series: I Am My Own Muse Size: 42” x 56” Edition of 7 + 1 AP Savannah Spirit is a visual artist, curator, and activist based in New York City. Her work explores identity, memory, and freedom of expression. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Photography, Video, and Related Media at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
  • Creator:
    Savannah Spirit (1975, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2022 - Printed Later
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU14817695442

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