Collage composition of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The Parisian artist himself is featured in this interesting artwork.
I am a big believer in "appropriation art" or recycling art. The reuse of works of art by painters of yesteryear or reactionary art, recycling, reproduction is very satisfying
Putting already created art or already existing objects into a new context is not new. Vincent van Gogh copied famous paintings, even by Delacroix and Rembrandt, but in his own style. In 1856 Ingres copied the portrait of Madame Moitessier in his own style. Marcel Duchamp may be mentioned as the first to use the so-called "ready mades" and bombard them as art objects. Appropriation art is seen in Dadaism, Cubism, Surrealism, Pop Art and Neo-Geo Art and is still used today.
Contemporary images and even those from the past inspire me to recycle them for re-actionary contemporary impressionist art. My drawings and paintings are sketch impressions in a loose and free style, the paintings in a colorful palette. I also produce collages and digital artworks or find new inspirations and.. Read more…