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Nicholas Evans"In Girum Imus" (type, poetry, dye, natural, neutral, brown, antique linen)2024
2024
$1,800
£1,371.99
€1,582.45
CA$2,556.54
A$2,747.27
CHF 1,474.07
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NOK 18,534.79
SEK 16,931.41
DKK 11,826.59
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IN GIRUM IMUS
2024
Paris, France
This painting has a weathered, almost ancient quality, created on dyed antique Belgian linen with acrylic paint. The linen’s rich brown surface appears aged and textured, with cracks and fissures highlighted in white, giving the impression of something worn, fractured, or eroded over time. The deliberate imperfections create a sense of history, as if the piece has been exposed to the elements or uncovered after years in obscurity.
Centered within the composition is a line of text, spaced out methodically: “INGIRUM IMUS NOCTE ET CONSUMIMUR IGNI.” This Latin phrase translates to “We wander in the night and are consumed by fire,” often linked to moths drawn to a flame. The phrase, combined with the saturated surface, suggests themes of repetition, inevitability, and destruction—perhaps a meditation on human nature, time, or fate.
The combination of antique Belgian linen and acrylic paint reinforces the tension between old and new, permanence and decay. The restrained palette and minimalistic design heighten the sense of mystery, making the painting feel like a relic—something unearthed rather than created—inviting the viewer to contemplate its hidden meanings and the passage of time it seems to embody.
Evans Deventer stamp on back of canvas features name, year and place of the work, alongside artist, Nicholas Evans', signature. Please inquire directly for questions or to explore alternative shipping options.
Nicholas Evans woks under the moniker of Evans Deventer to present his art. Through Evans Deventer, he is continuously intrigued by the ‘decayed decadence’ of long-held traditions and the looming past, and how to represent them visually.
- Creator:Nicholas Evans (1982, American)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1630215631982
Nicholas Evans
Nicholas Evans is an American, Paris-based artist, designer and creative director. Painting is a cornerstone of Evans’s artistic expression, which is largely inspired by personal events, religious symbolism, and historical allegories.
In addition to traditional oil and acrylics, Evans uses materials such as plasters, wax, salt and found objects in his works, presenting a way to seek new meaning in elements that have collapsed or eroded over time. Threads of poetry convey the fragmented logic of suffering, lost love and redemption that push him to create.
After early success in New York’s fashion and creative industry — followed by nearly losing his life to addiction — a liver transplant gave way to a new perspective and allowed Evans to reinvent himself. Inspired to revisit the rudiments of expression through his first love of painting, Nicholas began working under the moniker of Evans Deventer to present his art.
Through Evans Deventer, he is continuously intrigued by the “decayed decadence” of long-held traditions and the looming past, and how to represent them visually. Evans Deventer is also represented as a brick and mortar space, which he designed in 2015, featuring furniture, jewelry and objects, in addition to artwork.
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