Over the past few weeks I have been considering which paintings to use as inspiration for the 're-makes'. I have made the decision to reference well known works of art which are easily recognised by their composition or subject. This is because I want my work to have the essence of the original, and to be recognisable to some level. In saying that, they need to be works that can be recreated in a contemporary manner.
Here are a few pieces I am considering.
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| 'Un bar aux Folies Bergère' Manet |
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| 'Young Man At The Window' Gustave Caillebotte |
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| 'Luncheon of the Boating Party' Renoir |
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| 'Nighthawkes' Edward Hopper |
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| 'The Student' Thomas Burke |
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| 'The Alforni Portrait' Jan Van Eyck |
I have been considering how to change these iconic paintings in a ironic and possibly humerous yet in a tasteful way. Although I will be depending on models to pose in set conditions the trick will be for my work to still appear natural and not contrived.
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