Art


July 13, 2016

Ethereal Figures Wrapped in Bandages Explore Pain and Emotional Captivity

Figurative paintings of women draped in gauze explore concepts of emotional imprisonment and inner strength in Kwon Kyung-yup’s melancholic series, aptly titled Bandages. Perfectly formed in paint, her creations are physically unflawed yet their emotional turmoil clearly seeps through every pore. Minimal in both detail and color, Kwung-yup’s portraits manage to convey a hauntingly upfront and honest sentiment exposed through the layers.

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July 12, 2016

Charming Cut Paper Silhouettes Playfully Transform Famous US Landmarks

King Kong has invaded New York while Marilyn Monroe makes a rare appearance at Las Vegas’ Neon Museum. Not really, of course, but cut paper artist Rich McCor imagines a world where they cleverly interact with the surrounding landscapes. Since we wrote about McCor’s work last year, he’s traveled to Europe and the UK, altering what he sees with simple shapes and black paper.

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