Faustroll/Square
Thomas Chimes
Since the early 1970's, Chimes has explored Greek mythology, Jungian philosophy, and French symbolism in a series of elusive black and white portraits. "Faustroll," a character in Alfred Jarry's most famous play "Ubu Roi," is one such work. Appropriating a fragment of a vintage photograph of Jarry cycling, Chimes signals his own presence by placing his hat on the French writer's head. The Greek words imbue the work with an Homeric, ode-like quality and signal its honorific and self-referential meanings.
Artist
Date of Birth
(1921-2009)
Date
1988
Medium
Oil on linen
Dimensions
30 x 48 in. (76.2 x 121.92 cm.)
Accession #
1992.5
Credit Line
Funds provided by the Collector's Circle
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate
Category
Subject
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