Mark Prent,Armistice Life-size figure. Mixed media, polyester resin and fiberglass.
Created byMark Prent (1947–2020), one of Canada’s most provocative and controversial artists,Armisticeexemplifies his pioneering approach to hyperrealism, which he described as “Extended Realism.” Cast in polyester resin and fiberglass, the life-size figure combines extraordinary anatomical precision with a powerful psychological presence. Prent’s work is held in museum and public collections around the world, and his sculptures have been exhibited internationally.Armisticepossesses the uncanny realism and compelling sculptural presence that made the artist one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary sculpture.
Artist Blurb:
Mark Prent (1947–2020)was one of Canada’s most controversial sculptors, renowned for his hyperrealistic figures that challenged conventional ideas of the body and identity. His unsettling and technically masterful works sparked debate and fascination in equal measure, earning international recognition and securing places in museum and public collections around the world. Prent’s sculptures remain among the most distinctive and provocative examples of contemporary realism.
