Oviri (sauvage). 1894.

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"Oviri" is a seminal ceramic sculpture created by the French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin in 1894. The title, translating to "savage" or "wild" in Tahitian, encapsulates the work's thematic exploration of primal instincts, mysticism, and the artist's critique of Western civilization. Standing at approximately 75 cm in height, this stoneware piece portrays a gaunt, enigmatic figure that is both menacing and maternal, a duality that has intrigued art historians and critics since its inception.

Gauguin, primarily known for his bold, experimental use of color in painting, ventured into the realm of ceramics during his stay in Tahiti, a period that profoundly influenced his artistic direction. "Oviri" is a testament to Gauguin's fascination with Tahitian culture, mythology, and his quest for a primordial, uncorrupted existence away from the confines of European society. The figure, often interpreted as a representation of a Tahitian goddess of mourning or a symbol of death and rebirth, cradles a wolf in her arms while trampling a she-wolf, further complicating its narrative and symbolic significance.

The sculpture's rough, almost primitive surface texture, combined with its somber, introspective expression, challenges traditional Western aesthetics and reflects Gauguin's departure from realism towards a more symbolic, abstract form of expression. "Oviri" was not only a departure from Gauguin's previous work but also a significant contribution to the Symbolist movement, influencing contemporaries and future generations of artists to explore themes of existential despair, mysticism, and the unconscious.

After Gauguin's death, "Oviri" gained recognition and was cast in bronze, further solidifying its importance in Gauguin's oeuvre and in the history of modern art. Today, it remains a powerful example of Gauguin's innovative approach to form and his relentless pursuit of expressing the inexpressible, standing as a poignant reminder of the artist's complex legacy and his profound impact on the trajectory of 20th-century art.

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