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With Warhol and Julian Opie in mind (pop art aesthetic - flat, limited colourful pallet) - I've endeavoured to create a "portrait" that presents the recognisable characteristics of Elvis, but with his "individual humanity" omitted in the removal of the eyes. His face becomes mask-like, as if something that is worn to become that beloved icon - which is something all performers must do, metaphorically at least.
With Warhol and Julian Opie in mind (pop art aesthetic - flat, limited colourful pallet) - I've endeavoured to create a "portrait" that presents the recognisable characteristics of Elvis, but with his "individual humanity" omitted in the removal of the eyes. His face becomes mask-like, as if something that is worn to become that beloved icon - which is something all performers must do, metaphorically at least.
With Warhol and Julian Opie in mind (pop art aesthetic - flat, limited colourful pallet) - I've endeavoured to create a "portrait" that presents the recognisable characteristics of Elvis, but with his "individual humanity" omitted in the removal of the eyes. His face becomes mask-like, as if something that is worn to become that beloved icon - which is something all performers must do, metaphorically at least.

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Red Face King Painting

Russell Oliver

United Kingdom

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 30 W x 30 H x 1.6 D in

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With Warhol and Julian Opie in mind (pop art aesthetic - flat, limited colourful pallet) - I've endeavoured to create a "portrait" that presents the recognisable characteristics of Elvis, but with his "individual humanity" omitted in the removal of the eyes. His face becomes mask-like, as if somethi...

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2017

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Painting, Oil on Canvas

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30 W x 30 H x 1.6 D in

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Born 27.07.77 My paintings are character driven spaces, drawing on popular culture. They address such universal themes as; mortality, religion, mythology and philosophy. In addition, I am interested in portraiture. The paintings showcase combined techniques, from the figurative and detailed to loose and impressionistic.

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