L'amphigourique (The Amphigoric One) 1954

"L'amphigourique (The Amphigoric One)" is a 1954 sculpture by Jean Dubuffet. The work is created from a rough, textured material reminiscent of rock or hardened earth, standing on a simple rectangular base. The sculpture's form is organic, with uneven, jagged surfaces and an overall shape that resembles a cross or a stylized figure. Dubuffet's work often explored themes of the primitive, the grotesque, and the everyday, challenging traditional notions of beauty and artistic expression. "L'amphigourique" is a prime example of his "Art Brut" style, which celebrated the raw, unrefined art of the outsider and the marginalized. This piece likely challenges viewers to reconsider the concept of beauty and the way they perceive the world around them.