The glittering pink 'Cathedral Print, Palais des Papes' kaleidoscope butterfly wing mandala with diamond dust by contemporary master artist, Damien Hirst, was created in 2007. The large-scale shimmering artwork is a silkscreen print with layers of genuine diamond dust that creates ethereal brilliance and depth. The blue chip pop art piece is of an exceptionally limited edition, one of only fifty in existence, signed and numbered by the Artist on the lower front corners. The perfectly balanced geometric display of hundreds of perfectly aligned iridescent butterfly wings are arranged in a captivating circular mandala pattern, reminiscent of the stained glass windows in Gothic architecture and sacred spiritual symbolism of the east. Hirst took inspiration for his kaleidoscopic butterfly artworks from a Victorian era tea-tray he had found at an antique shop when starting the series in the early 2000s. The symbolism of the butterfly dates back to the ancient Greeks, depicting the Psyche, the soul, and later in Christian imagery, signifying the resurrection. Inspired by these interpretations, Hirst has incorporated his signature butterfly motif in a spiritual manner, displaying the beauty of fleeting mortality and life's delicate balance within the circle of life. The butterfly has been an integral symbol to Hirst's work, the symbols he has created have been called 'Universal Triggers', imagery that transcends language, time, and fine art trend by tapping into the cosmic reality that every living thing must live and ultimately pass on. The saturated color palette of bubblegum millennial pink is contrasted with sharp cobalts, vibrant yellows, and warmed chili red hues that create an instantly likable and versatile tone. This rare fine art print arrives ready-to-install in a custom made shiny black lacquer frame and is finished with museum caliber UV protective non-glare glass.

Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and entrepreneur recognized for his iconic artworks that have defined the contemporary art world for over a decade. His varied practice, which includes installation, sculpture, painting, and drawing, explores the complex relationships between life, death, art, religion, and science. Hirst was born in Bristol in 1965 and grew up in Leeds, England. In 1984, he moved to London, where he worked in construction before enrolling at Goldsmiths University of London, in 1986 to study fine art. While at Goldsmiths, Hirst organized the independent student exhibition 'Freeze', which has become legendary as the originating moment of the Young British Artists (YBAs). 'Freeze', which exhibited Hirst’s first spot paintings, launched Hirst and 15 of his fellow students to fame, making their place in art history. In 1991, Charles Saatchi, offering to fund Hirst’s artwork, mounted the first Young British Artists (YBA) exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Among the works exhibited was 'The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living' (1991), a shark submerged in a formaldehyde vitrine, which became an overnight global sensation. As a result of the show, Hirst was nominated for that year's Turner Prize. Hirst later won the Turner Prize in 1995 for the work, 'Mother and Child Divided'. Known best for his use of symbols, the 'Universal Triggers' utilized throughout his career have instant relatability in connection with universal questions about life, death, love and everything in between. Hirst is well recognized for his spot paintings, medicine cabinet motifs, brightly colored spin paintings, kaleidoscopic butterflies, large-scale sculptural installations and diamond-encrusted skulls. Since 1987, there have been over 80 solo Damien Hirst exhibitions that have taken place worldwide and his work has been included in over 260 group shows. Damien Hirst's impact on the art world has had a similar effect to that of the contemporary masters before him, with similarities to be drawn from the monumental pop art work of Andy Warhol, the street-art sensation installation master Keith Haring, the expressive and vibrant paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and innovative approach of Marcel Duchamp. Damien Hirst continues to work and create art in the present day, with his recent focus primarily on paintings. To learn more about Damien Hirst and see other available artworks, please visit our website: www.artoncontemporary.com