Lot 184: Nuclear Velvet

Tim Head (b. 1946)
Nuclear Velvet
signed, insrcibed and dated ''NUCLEAR VELVET' Tim Head 89' (on the overlap)
acrylic on canvas
78 x 96in. (198 x 234.8cm.)
Painted in 1989

London, Nicola Jacobs Gallery, 1990.

Nicola Jacobs Gallery, London.

Nuclear Velvet is one of a group of paintings made between 1989-90 that take as their source material the artificial patterns and textures that are applied as a synthetic skin to various commercial products.
Often these computerised surfaces mimic natural forms and materials.

Tim Head in a conversation with Christie's Specialists, October 2007

This lot is offered without reserve.

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The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the artist.