In Bloom
About this artwork
Created in 2011 as part of the series ‘In Bloom’ for the magazine ‘Dazed & Confused’, this euphoric image shows a woman in purple and yellow skirts in a field of pink tulips. Although the figure is somewhat obscured by the multiple layers of clothing, the vitality of the form and the use of colour creates a very dynamic composition. Sassen has stated that her approach is often to confuse the viewer by presenting unusual perspectives or dramatic angles. This print was purchased after Sassen's successful exhibition held at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2013.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Viviane Sassen (born 1972) Dutch
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title:In Bloom
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date created:2011
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materials:Chromogenic print
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measurements:180.00 x 120.00 cm
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credit line:Purchased 2014
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accession number:PGP 860
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Viviane Sassen
Viviane Sassen
Viviane Sassen was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands and studied fashion design at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, Ultrecht. She entered into modelling before electing to study photography at Ateliers Arnhem in the Netherlands. Sassen’s work spans both fashion and fine art photography, and she is known...