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Bridget's Blockhouse Blues Artwork - Limited Edition of 50

Dex Hannon

United Kingdom

Digital, Digital on Paper

Size: 29.5 W x 11.8 H x 0 D in

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In this captivating artwork, Dex Hannon pays homage to the iconic Op-Art style pioneered by renowned artist Bridget Riley, while simultaneously exploring the architectural heritage of Blyth, Northumberland. The title itself, a nod to Riley's mesmerizing Op-Art paintings, sets the stage for a visual journey that challenges perceptions of stability and disorientation. At the heart of this piece lies the Blyth Blockhouse, a tangible relic of the Second World War that once stood as a bastion of defense, safeguarding the port during times of conflict. Through a meticulous process of photographic documentation, Hannon captures the essence of this historical landmark, preserving its rugged beauty for posterity. Yet, it is in the realm of digital manipulation and animation that Hannon's artistic vision truly flourishes. The photographs of the Blockhouse undergo a metamorphosis, as they are animated, overlaid, and digitally transformed to create a dynamic visual tapestry. In this realm of virtual reconstruction, the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, inviting viewers to question their perceptions of space and form. As the film unfolds, each frame becomes a canvas for exploration, offering glimpses into alternative compositions and perspectives. Guided by an intuitive sense of aesthetic balance, Hannon selects and recreates these intriguing compositions, capturing fleeting moments of visual intrigue frozen in time. His works currently are based on frames of this film he created from a series of still photographs of the local area of Northumberland. Objects and areas he refers to as 'memes' places and objects etched into his mind as he recalls journeys around the area. https://youtu.be/GW04ho_ayls?si=wiAUyHFqxR5Djnf9

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Digital:Digital on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:50

Size:29.5 W x 11.8 H x 0 D in

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Born in 1972 in Manchester, Dex Hannon is an abstract expressionist who moves effortlessly between mediums of paint, digital, sound, and photography. Similarly to Mark Rothko and Gerhard Richter, Hannon uses music as his main source of inspiration. His art transforms the memories and emotions evoked while listening to music into dynamic and expressive brushstrokes on canvas. Hannon’s paintings are sublime pictorial symphonies characterised by an intricate weaving of lines that capture an infinite string of emotions conveyed through a range of textures and bold colour palettes. Alongside his traditional work, the artist has developed throughout the years a new approach to digital art developing work for his “Retro Futurism” project/series. Hannon gives a new life to his paintings by photographing them during the creative process and then digitally recreate them by combining multiple artworks. According to the artist, the technique of “digitally remixing” his paintings allows him to give life to a brand-new artwork that reimagines and reinterprets the original. The end result is often completely different from the original painting, yet it is still part of it, because without the first, the remix would not exist. The artist turns to photography not only to remix his paintings but also to point out the beauty and tragedy of the little worlds around our feet. As with music, Hannon is deeply fascinated by nature and its volatility, and with his photographs he hopes that “others notice this world and take note of how quickly anyone’s world can change”. Dex Hannon regularly exhibits in the UK, and in 2020 he was awarded the ‘Best in Show’ prize for the inaugural Art Folio Annual Award. Dex Hannon currently works and lives in Blyth, Northumberland, UK.

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