{"title":"Genuine Fakes | Picasso | 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eYears in the making, Myatt has utterly immersed himself in the life and mind of Picasso to interpret some of the most seminal works from the artist who redefined art as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing his revolutionary spirit and masterful methods, Myatt has portrayed works from the distinct chapters of Picasso’s career, including his Blue, Rose, Cubist and Surrealist periods. Each period is marked by significant stylistic and thematic shifts, creating a narrative that reflects the evolution of twentieth-century art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyatt has devotedly sought to represent the works with the spirit Picasso would have originally intended, to honour the profound connection between Picasso’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features pieces inspired by Picasso’s lovers and his affection for his children, whilst others handle powerful themes including war, purity and female beauty. Each artwork has been framed in a style that is sympathetic to that of the original to recreate its initial character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyatt has been inspired by Picasso’s fearless experimentation, his ability to adapt, innovate, and defy artistic norms, for as long as he can remember.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-myatt-blue-dove-of-peace-sle","title":"Blue Dove of Peace","description":"\u003cp\u003eYears in the making, Myatt has utterly immersed himself in the life and mind of Picasso to interpret some of the most seminal works from the artist who redefined art as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing his revolutionary spirit and masterful methods, Myatt has portrayed works from the distinct chapters of Picasso’s career, including his Blue, Rose, Cubist and Surrealist periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach period is marked by significant stylistic and thematic shifts, creating a narrative that reflects the evolution of twentieth-century art. Myatt has devotedly sought to represent the works with the spirit Picasso would have originally intended, to honour the profound connection between Picasso’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are just a few artists who are born with a level of skill that it takes others decades of hard work to achieve. Picasso was one of those. And when you can do anything in art, what do you do? You either turn out dazzling displays of technical virtuosity time and time again or challenge your own skills by seeking to redefine the very nature of art itself. 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Myatt has devotedly sought to represent the works with the spirit Picasso would have originally intended, to honour the profound connection between Picasso’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are just a few artists who are born with a level of skill that it takes others decades of hard work to achieve. Picasso was one of those. And when you can do anything in art, what do you do? You either turn out dazzling displays of technical virtuosity time and time again or challenge your own skills by seeking to redefine the very nature of art itself. That was what Picasso attempted and achieved.” – John Myatt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is based on Picasso's \"In Child with a Dove\", one of his earliest masterpieces, where Picasso showcases his nascent style at just twenty-one. Painted during his second visit to Paris while staying with Spanish friends, this work reflects his deep engagement with contemporary French art. Influenced by Toulouse-Lautrec's bold, swift brushwork and vivid color contrasts, Picasso developed a unique approach that melded rapid impression with emotional depth. From Degas, he absorbed the art of keen observation, lending a sharp, detached perspective to his figures. 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Myatt has devotedly sought to represent the works with the spirit Picasso would have originally intended, to honour the profound connection between Picasso’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are just a few artists who are born with a level of skill that it takes others decades of hard work to achieve. Picasso was one of those. And when you can do anything in art, what do you do? You either turn out dazzling displays of technical virtuosity time and time again or challenge your own skills by seeking to redefine the very nature of art itself. That was what Picasso attempted and achieved.” – John Myatt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is based on \"Picasso's - Le Rêve(The Dream), 1932\". Created when Picasso was 50 years old, it features his 24-year-old mistress, Marie-Thérèse Walter. Legend has it that this vibrant work was completed in just one afternoon, on January 24, 1932. Showcasing Picasso's distinctive style, the painting embodies his fascination with distorted forms, featuring simplified outlines and bold colors reminiscent of early Fauvism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics have often highlighted the erotic undertones of the piece, noting the suggestive elements within Walter's upturned face, which some interpret as a symbol of Picasso's own desires. 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Myatt has devotedly sought to represent the works with the spirit Picasso would have originally intended, to honour the profound connection between Picasso’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are just a few artists who are born with a level of skill that it takes others decades of hard work to achieve. Picasso was one of those. And when you can do anything in art, what do you do? You either turn out dazzling displays of technical virtuosity time and time again or challenge your own skills by seeking to redefine the very nature of art itself. That was what Picasso attempted and achieved.” – John Myatt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is based on Picasso's Maya with her Doll, 1938 - As daughter Maya plays with her doll, an adoring father Picasso experiments with his latest exploration of space and color. The plasticity of figurative distortion continues, with facial features pushed and reshaped as if molded from clay. Picasso’s playful sense of fun and humor shines through: the doll boasts a realistic face, while Maya’s is surreal, creating a striking contrast. Both heads are humorously oversized compared to their bodies. The doll’s eyes coordinate with Maya’s outfit, while Maya’s eyes echo the doll’s sailor costume, blurring the lines between child and doll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll may serve as a whimsical symbol of Picasso the father, reminiscent of his own childhood, when he was depicted in a similar outfit. This echoes his earlier portrait of his son Paulo dressed as a harlequin in 1924. 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Myatt has devotedly sought to represent the works with the spirit Picasso would have originally intended, to honour the profound connection between Picasso’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are just a few artists who are born with a level of skill that it takes others decades of hard work to achieve. Picasso was one of those. And when you can do anything in art, what do you do? You either turn out dazzling displays of technical virtuosity time and time again or challenge your own skills by seeking to redefine the very nature of art itself. That was what Picasso attempted and achieved.” – John Myatt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is based on Picasso's \"Women in Algiers\", 1955. In this striking piece, Picasso masterfully distorts the forms of the women in the foreground, presenting them in dynamic and impossible contortions that reveal both front and back views simultaneously. This emphasis on the odalisque reflects Picasso's admiration for Henri Matisse, a master of depicting women adorned in exotic costumes. 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Myatt has devotedly sought to represent the works with the spirit Picasso would have originally intended, to honour the profound connection between Picasso’s life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are just a few artists who are born with a level of skill that it takes others decades of hard work to achieve. Picasso was one of those. And when you can do anything in art, what do you do? You either turn out dazzling displays of technical virtuosity time and time again or challenge your own skills by seeking to redefine the very nature of art itself. That was what Picasso attempted and achieved.” – John Myatt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is based on Picasso's \"The Weeping Woman\", 1937, which serves as a poignant extension of the themes found in Picasso's monumental painting Guernica. By concentrating on the image of a crying woman, Picasso transcends the specific horrors of the Spanish Civil War, evoking a universal representation of suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic piece, created in 1937, emerged as a powerful response to the distressing images Picasso encountered in newspaper photographs of the Luftwaffe's bombing of Guernica on April 26, 1937. His portrayal of the Weeping Woman invites viewers to engage deeply with her anguished expression and dark eyes, connecting personal emotion to broader tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is imbued with personal significance for Picasso; in May 1937, his mother wrote to him from Barcelona, describing how the smoke from the burning city made her eyes water. The image also draws on traditional Spanish art, referencing the Mater Dolorosa, the weeping Virgin, often depicted in dramatic baroque sculptures. A glass tear flows toward the woman's right ear, reminiscent of those historical representations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model for The Weeping Woman and the entire series is Dora Maar, a professional photographer who documented the stages of Guernica while Picasso worked on it in 1937. 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