À propos de l'œuvre
- 51 x 40 x 2 cm
Exclusivité de la galerie Belart.
Lincoln Townley’s Banker Head is a visceral and haunting portrayal of power, anonymity, and psychological tension in the corporate sphere. Known for his raw and emotionally charged depictions of the human psyche, Townley here channels the internalized chaos of high finance into a bold, textured figure that feels both larger-than-life and disturbingly faceless.
This is not a portrait of a man, but of a system, one in which individuals are subsumed, anonymized, and ultimately dehumanized. The green tie and pocket square feel deliberate, almost mocking nods to money, greed, and superficial success, while the absence of eyes renders the subject ethically and emotionally void.
Banker Head offers a visual dissection of the financial world’s detachment from humanity. In a society where identity is often shaped by roles, status, and capital, Townley challenges the viewer to confront what lies beneath the exterior: anxiety, emptiness, and a craving for validation.