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viernes, 5 de junio de 2015

In English: Cristina Burns: Surreal still life: food from the alienation and colorful perspective

''Delusional Parasitosis''

Cristina Burns (Spain, 1982) is a photographer who is the subject of still lifes with enough frequency. Relation to insects and parasites ( Morgellons syndrome, for example) child mental disorders reflected in the foods appearing in photographs by Burns. Also, food presentation As can be so succulent pastries and jellies , combined with filth bugs, forcing the viewer a UN contemplate universe of contrasts. Aggressive sweet contrasts where, claiming to be tested. Taste, is suddenly polluted by countless tales of filth as viscera , dead animals , birds dissected , human heads of childish ... Multiple Food terrors that distance one thereof realism and still lifes , all about the search for representing something nice paragraph rich palate.


Finally, it notes that the materials used in these photographs and montages are not at all edible, but treated plastic and sparkling ornaments, giving these works of art to a completely unnatural air. This, again, reaffirms the surreal character of still lifes, showing once again that it is in front of a suggestive and bizarre food, but even the most curious can never prove.

sábado, 6 de septiembre de 2014

In English: Rouble Rust: The beauty that conveys a colorful death

Spyridoula (Roula) Mpleta (1986, Greece) is a contemporary artist who is characterized by usually represent death issues. His works are carried out by women, especially following his latest work, suffer 'some kind of possession', leading to 'aggressive removal of viscera by the various body orifices'.

''Bleeding to pieces''.
Acrylic, watercolor, ink and marker on canvas.

The artist thus suggests, emerge as strange girls 'vines'. However, sometimes these 'vines' are shaped like candy canes, or else are bicolor and remember goodies. In many cases they can also be seen bodily fluids are the obvious result of the violent death of the young. But as they are represented, with typical Vivid colorful wrapping the scenes, could be sweet syrups or sauces.

''苦悩''
Acrylic, watercolor and gouache on canvas.

Rust may fall within the pop surrealism, accounting issues that are not common in the art 'traditional' to be considered unpleasant. In fact, perhaps is better to say that these violent deaths that appear Rust does not usually received with pleasure or academics or the public in general.

''Pink noise pain''.
Acrylic, watercolor and marker on canvas.

The death remains, and especially in our culture, an inevitable part of life, but also ominous and frightening. And above all, the 'death forced' by other causes, especially when they are impossible to explain. As these 'vines' Striped. Evoke some fear, like the stuff of science fiction or magical terror. You can not justify a person will escape the intestines through the mouth or ears. It is truly disgusting, and shocking.

''Endlessly waiting''.
Acrylic, watercolor, ink and marker on canvas.

Still, the artist knows how to use the element of surprise and make up their girls, and elaborate hairstyles; even standing naked to cause more commotion. The beauty and eroticism are obvious resources, but also convey this concern for the death and the unknown. Rust advantage and combine the canvas, the stand considered as 'sublime' in the History of Art, with paintings 'not standing so high', such as acrylic, which are shiny and give it a more contemporary look, along with watercolors and gouache, creating transparencies and more ephemeral and supernatural atmosphere.


''Broken into ends''.
Acrylic, watercolor and marker on canvas.

The aforementioned bright colors gives a fantastic look and get the looks not focus on both the cruelty of the subject represented, but the magic that evokes the joyous color range. The contrast of colors with these powerful figurative, is death itself is an achievement; It is a wonder in the eyes of any lover of contemporary art. The fuchsia colored hair or blue enhance the feeling of being in an unreal world. The vividness of tone also allows to downplay the issue of violent death.


''Bubblegum pink''.
Acrylic, ink and watercolor on canvas.

Rouble Rust works that have become designs also can be found in Fine Art America or Artflakes



''(Zombie) loved''.
Acrylic, watercolor and ink on canvas.

Certainly, if the purpose of a work of art is the viewer feel emotion, Rust has certainly achieved a top rating.

''(Heart still pink) bleeding''.
Acrylic, ink and watercolor on canvas.