Artist of the day | Simon Monk
Photorealistic Trapped Superhero Paintings By Simon Monk My fascination with photorealistic paintings continue with a thought-provoking new batch from artist Simon Monk. CalledSecret Identity, this ongoing series is more than just a look at the loss of a superhero’s power, it’s a metaphor for an artist him or herself. “Placed in carrier bags and hung on a hook in a domestic space they become recently purchased objects, robbed of their enormous power... Read More
The fine art of Barbie, by Jocelyne Grivaud
How does Barbie compare with the models who inspired the old masters? French artist Jocelyne Grivaud re-created famous artworks using the Mattel doll, and her series of images charts how the ideal female form has changed over the decades. Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe ‘Here is Barbie’s 15 minutes of fame,’ says French artist Jocelyne Grivaud, who has cast her as Marilyn Monroe, captured by an Andy Warhol print. The Venus de Milo Barbie aping one of the... Read More
