Hans Holbein The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb, 1521Recently, I went to view New York based artist Kehinde Wiley's show, DOWN at Deitch Projects. It totally moved me. He's doing everything right in an epic way. The enormous canvas' feature various young black men with impeccable sneaker taste posed loosely after Hans Holbein's Christ in the Tomb. For Mr. Wiley to to take a Northern Renaissance image and infuse it with vibrant floral patterns and completely modern figures is mind blowing to me. His technique is astounding. I have never seen patent leather Nike's look so real. Just when you think contemporary art has gone all graphic and kitsch, Mr. Wiley comes through with realism that is as breathtaking as the old masters. There's nothing more perfect than a painting that includes detailed floral patterns, gold chains, fresh sneakers, and stunning color combinations. If your an artist, you should quit because you'll never be this good.
Deitch Projects
18 Wooster Street, New York
November 01, 2008 — December 20, 2008
November 01, 2008 — December 20, 2008
2 comments:
sweet.
© Dan Bedford.
hehehe.. : P
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