The Seven Sisters (1985) by Desmond Morris

“The Seven Sisters,” created by Desmond Morris in 1985, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is categorized under the figurative genre. The artwork presents a curious collection of abstract figures positioned against a mysterious, otherworldly backdrop.

In this composition, the artist employs a palette dominated by purples and earthy tones, suffusing the scene with an enigmatic atmosphere. Various anthropomorphic forms, distinguished by unusual proportions and vibrant hues, occupy the foreground. These figures appear to engage in elusive activities or interactions, imparting a sense of narrative ambiguity. Notably, a series of slender, elongated shapes arranged in a perpendicularly ordered manner in the background suggest a contrast between organization and the organic chaos of the surrounding elements. The visual style hints at biological forms and dreamlike scenarios, eliciting contemplation and a surrealist intrigue typical of Morris’s oeuvre.

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