Frank Auerbach's 'Head of J.Y.M. II, 1984-1985' Celebrated for Expressive Melancholy
Frank Auerbach's distinctive style, marked by his use of paint's viscosity and sensuality, is celebrated in works like 'Head of J.Y.M. II, 1984-1985'. The painting, owned by the Tate Gallery, is admired for its expressive melancholy and sits on the border between figuration and abstraction.
Auerbach's unique approach to painting began under the tutelage of David Bomberg at St Martin's School of Art and the Royal College of Art. His early works were thick with impasto, but by the time he created 'Head of J.Y.M. II, 1984-1985', he had developed a new technique.
The painting is a portrait of Juliet Yardley Mills, a professional artist's model who sat for Auerbach from 1963 to 1997. Emily Howes, an admirer of Auerbach's work, finds this piece particularly expressive, with the artist using the structure and form of a head as the basis for his paint application. Charlotte Mullins explains that sitting for Auerbach requires dedication and patience, a testament to Mills' commitment.
Born in Berlin in 1931 and sent to England in 1939, Auerbach's art captures the meeting place of inner feelings and external perceptions. His work, like 'Head of J.Y.M. II, 1984-1985', is a testament to his expressive style and dedication to his craft. The Tate Gallery in London houses several of Auerbach's paintings, including this notable piece, for art enthusiasts to appreciate.
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