The artwork titled “Triumph Over Mastery II” is a piece created by artist Mark Tansey in the year 1987. This artwork is categorized under the art movements of Contemporary Realism and Surrealism and falls under the genre of figurative art.
“Triumph Over Mastery II” depicts a muscular male figure engaged in the act of painting. The central figure, balanced on a ladder, exudes a powerful physical presence as he extends his arm to paint a wall. The composition is rendered in a monochromatic palette, utilizing shades of sepia and brown which evoke a timeless and almost dreamlike quality. The figure’s shadow, also meticulously detailed, adds depth and complexity to the scene, hinting at an interplay between reality and illusion. The overall ambiance of the artwork underscores themes of human endeavor and the transcendence of limitations, consistent with the surreal and realistic influences of Mark Tansey’s approach.
