Damien Hirst

From Damien Hirst’s “Entomology Works” series, Inferno is reminiscent of his iconic “Entomology” and “Kaleidoscope” paintings, which feature hundreds of insects and butterflies arranged in mesmerizing geometric patterns. While they appear delicate and fragile, insects show remarkable endurance, making them the perfect vehicle through which to explore the thin line between life and death. Hirst does so repeatedly throughout his work. For this edition, he also references Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy, contemplating the poet’s journey from darkness to the revelation of divine light. Printed using lenticular technology, there is a sense of depth and movement to this work that evokes Dante’s journey.