Study for The Anchorman
1986
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1986
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a face split in half—one side smooth and pale, the other rough and cracked, like broken glass. The eyes are wide open, but the mouth is missing, replaced by a close-up of teeth in the lower half. Gold and dark brown patches cover parts of the face, almost like melted wax or old leaves. The mix of textures makes it feel unsettling, like a portrait that’s falling apart. The artist used layers and sharp edges to create this effect. Look up Gardiner, Jeremy to see more of his layered, fragmented work.
