Andreas Gursky
Art is not a record of reality, but an observation behind things
Paris, Montparnasse, 1993 ©Andreas Gursky
Although Gursky captures the architectural and natural environment on a grand photographic scale. to present large-scale man-made landscapes with bright colors and rich details. But many of his dizzying repetitions of elements resemble forms or images in abstract paintings. It is ultimately about working towards a final end. I can learn a lot from this kind of surreal composition. The seemingly simple scenery, when deliberately planned, the power of the picture is impressive.
Luc Tuymans
The true meaning of painting
‘Luc Tuymans 007’ on the reverseoil on canvas231.5 x 312.5 cm (91 1/8 x 123 in.)Painted in 2007.
I was looking at a painting by Luc Tuymans and it made me think about what kind of power should be behind the image of the painting itself.
He is known as the "Savior of Representational Painting". His works have always tried to display multiple meanings in order to achieve true resonance with history and reality. He was trying to explain what "reality" is, which reminded me of how I should choose images for my works, and how to extract vividness and archivality from the images, so that the scenes presented through paintings can be better than reality. world is more precise.
What impressed me deeply was Tuymans ‘Luc Tuymans 007’. The scene he painted may have become more than just a scene:
Rather, it is like a speculative time complex. Imitations, mirror images, and phantoms are all fragmenting, and myths, narratives, and allegories are being integrated into them.
CAPTURING THE MOMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY And PAINTING
Andy Warhol Self Portrait 1966–1967 YAGEO Foundation Collection, Taiwan
I have always been interested in photography, and I went to the Tate Morden Gallery to watch "CAPTURING THE MOMENT" many times during the holidays.
As the exhibition says, the arrival of photography forever changed the process of painting. Me as a Painter In this unique exhibition, I am able to explore the dynamic relationship between the two mediums through artworks by some of the most iconic artists of recent times. Reflect and learn how artists blur the lines between painting and photography to create exciting new art forms.