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Re-thinking man Artwork

Kevin Massey

India

Mixed Media, Paper on Cardboard

Size: 22 W x 28 H x 0.5 D in

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I believe it's opportune to reconsider how we can creatively repurpose waste materials. In my latest endeavor, I've fashioned a self-portrait using discarded materials sourced from a local stationery store. Among these materials was a batch of vintage handmade paper, over two decades old and delicately faded. Acquiring it at its original price, despite my naivety, seemed appropriate. The project allowed me to recognize the potency of my imaginative faculties, bolstered by my adeptness in the intricacies of photorealistic drawing and painting. My immersion in Art History had already acquainted me with the likes of Vincent Van Gogh. The artwork materialized organically as I embarked on my drawing journey. My color palette selection and application emerged from meticulous contemplation. I made a conscious choice to forgo scissors and tools, relying solely on the dexterity of my nails to tear the paper into minuscule fragments. As the composition progressed, it became evident that the backdrop merited careful consideration. I opted for a textured handmade paper, featuring a crimson exterior and an ivory interior. While my initial intention was to employ the red side, I was struck by the recollection of Van Gogh's signature use of viridian and off-white backdrops. Consequently, I adjusted my approach, combining the off-white and a piece of gently weathered greenish-teal. The pivotal aspect of this endeavor lay in selecting the orientation of the paper fragments. Natural light, with its innate and uncontrollable radiance, informed my choices, rendering the process a harmonious collaboration with the studio's ambient illumination. In crafting this endeavor, my aspiration is that we can acknowledge the artwork's essence, along with its homage to Van Gogh's legacy. Simultaneously, I hope to prompt a reconsideration of paper's utility, thus encapsulating the essence in the title, 'Re-thinking man.'

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Mixed Media:Paper on Cardboard

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:22 W x 28 H x 0.5 D in

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