Jeff Ostergren
Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe (study), 2022
Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe (study), 2022
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This work references the famous Manet and Monet paintings of the same title, replacing
19th-century figures with individuals from contemporary Juul vaping advertisements. In what I am calling “pharmaceutical pointillism,” I have created a system in which I build up an image using dots that are the shape and size of a specific pill. Next, I use a CNC router to create custom tools to paint the exact structure and pattern I want. I then grind up the pharmaceutical and mix it with paint that matches the color associated with that drug, often the logo or branding, sometimes the function.
The original artwork is arylic, Albuterol, Aspirin, Cardizem, Cephalex, Ciprofloxacin, Claritin, Digoxin, Jolessa, Lamotrigine, Lunesta, Luvox, Meclizine Hydrochloride, Miralax, Naltrexone, Oxycontin, Saphris, Strattera, Sudafed, Tofranil, Toprol, Tramadol, Xanax, Viagra, alcohol, hand sanitizer, and pigment on polyester canvas over custom PVC strainer.
PRINT DETAILS
PRINT DETAILS
Limited edition reprint of the original artwork.
Printed on 11" x 14" Innova Soft White Cotton (IFA-15) with a 1/2" border.
UNMOUNTED VS. MOUNTED
UNMOUNTED VS. MOUNTED
The printer can provide a Sintra mount with a hardwood frame backing for an additional cost of $100.
If you choose to frame it yourself, 11"x 14" is a standard frame size at most frame shops.
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AUTHENTICITY
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Jeff Ostergren
Jeff Ostergren was originally trained as an anthropologist. He has been practicing as an artist for two decades, exhibiting around the world. Recent shows include the commissioned installation, “Science For a Better Life” at City Wide Open Studios in New Haven, which explored the chemical history of Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Ostergren makes art about the intertwined histories of pharmaceuticals and color, infusing paintings, sculptures and videos with actual drugs and chemicals. A key concept that centers the work is the “pharmakon,” a Greek word that simultaneously means cure and poison. His work is infused with a wide range of synthetic products including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, energy drinks, sex lubricant, hand sanitizer and sunscreen.
Read Epicenter-NYC's feature on Ostergren here.