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| Bryan, Zac Freeman, 2007 |
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| Detail of Bryan, 2007 |
He collects junk and pastes it into a piece of cardboard with a hot glue gun.
"I was interested in communicating through visual representation in apparent 2-dimensional space and through the actual objects used for the medium in 3-dimensional space. It is very important to me that I incorporate the actual objects into the art as opposed to a picture or rendition of it because it better expresses the intention of the artwork. I feel the junk is more powerful being present. It is an actual thing to be reckoned with that existed in this time and place and carries energy in and of itself."
I admire his patience and eye for colour and form.
This is like Dadaism, with its use of ready-mades, only in a tribute to art instead of a mockery. The vaguely geometrical shapes of which the head is made up of result in less of a photographic reality but more of a fusion of realism and pop art. Looks like Andy Warhol with texture.
Heya!
ReplyDeleteI really liked that you searched up on this artist on your own accord and also that you drew the reference to Dadaism and Andy Warhol and that really draws the links in the art world. Nonetheless this is only still just one example, but in this modern day and age where art is so diverse, the link you drew really shows others how the art world has developed, being influenced by one another and even crossing art styles (Y) great job! :)