Artwork
Study for The Anchorman
Study for The Anchorman is a print by Jeremy Gardiner. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Study for The Anchorman, a 1986 print by Jeremy Gardiner, is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. This work features a bifurcated face with contrasting textures and disintegrating elements, evoking a sense of disquiet.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a face split into two disparate halves: one smooth and pale, the other cracked and rough, akin to shattered glass. The absence of a mouth, replaced by a detached close-up of teeth, and the wide, open eyes, contribute to the subject's unsettling aura.
Technique & Style
Gardiner employed layered techniques and sharp edges to achieve the work's fragmented, textured effect. Patches of gold and dark brown, resembling melted wax or aged leaves, add to the complex visual layering characteristic of his style, as seen in other layered and fragmented works.
History & Provenance
Created in 1986, the print is currently held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jeremy Gardiner made layered prints in the 1980s that blend flat color with crisp line work.
