The Medusa Artwork

My work is based on the concept of abstract realism, where I show avant-garde appropriation and recreation by hand of existing concepts and taking them into an abstract dimension, as can be seen with Caravaggio’s Medusa. The goal was to blur the lines between animation and lifelessness, conceptualism and realism, black and white, and welcome contradiction. This was inspired by my recent travels in Florence where I was enlightened by Jeff Koon’s modernist sculptures “Schein” When I created this piece, I allowed myself to live in the painting, in my memories I had when I walked through the Uffizi gallery halls of the greatest paintings in the world, where the masters of each century spoke to me, making me realise my own potential of who I can become and my own capabilities as a human. I live that experience through my art. I believe my collection does not compartmentalise in a space. It leaves the room when you leave it. It inspires, excites and confuses, and evoking these emotions affirms your existence as a human being. My colour palette is monochromatic with the intention of bringing attention to the impasto technique wherein, the oils are thickly laid on the canvas to visualise brush strokes. Because of my background in architecture, the 3D elevation is imperative in bringing about my own unique style. An assemblage in my use of foil paper was mainly to bring out the kinetic element through reflection, bringing light to the dark moods created in my paintings and showing that art is a visceral experience that engages the senses and bring about a heightened viewpoint that goes beyond the sense of sight.

Mixed Media:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:72 W x 36 H x 1.8 D in

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