The Paradisical Pictures – Date Stones

A hand signed piece from the Paradisical Pictures. In the Date Stones series, Gilbert & George use date stones bearing their own facial features to create an intriguing blend of plant and human forms. The choice of dates as a medium carries symbolic significance, as the fruit is commonly associated with sensuality and sexual desire. However, some of their other works in the same series feature forms that resemble human excrement, resulting in a complex and sometimes controversial exploration of the intersection of sensuality and bodily functions.