Photorealism

Jacqui Wunderlich
Alexis Shaft
John Fortenberry

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1. By Jacqui Wunderlich, Alexis Shaft & John Fortenberry Photorealism

2. Paintings & sculptures where photographs are used to gather information and then replicated in exact detail so that they are indistinguishable from the original subject. Reactionary movement against Abstract Expressionism art movement, similar to Pop Art & Minimalism. Took place during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Other names for Photorealism are: Hyperrealism, Superrealism , Sharp Focus & New Realism. What is photorealism?

3. Critic Howard Smith asked me, “What are you going to call this group?” I said, “I don’t know, what am I going to call them? They’re using the photograph, they’re being very open about it. It’s photographic realism. I don’t know, photorealism. Does that sound good to you?” -Louis K. Meisel The term ‘photorealism’ was coined by Louis K. Meisel in 1969. " Six Views of Edo: Shinjuko III” by Richard Estes

4. Abstract Expressionism was the favored American art style during the post-WWII era. Abstract Expressionism used little to no pre-planning, a lot of spontaneity and was very conceptual. Photorealism went back to the roots of heavy planning and realistic depictions of objects. Unlike Abstract Expressionism, photorealism favored random objects and “everydayness”. Reaction against Abstract Expressionism “Tourists” sculpture by Duane Hanson

5. Everyday objects and everyday scenery, use of found objects Detached and impersonal Geometric and colorful Lets art speak for itself Rejection of elitism More cluttered than minimalism, no “less is more” Points out commercialism of America, very satirical look Relies very heavily on good technique and skill Mistaken for real photographs Similarities to Pop art & Minimalism Differences from Pop art & Minimalism Photorealism Vs. Pop Art & Minimalism

6. Estes was born in 1932 in Illinois. He attended college at The Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Estes is regarded as one of the key founders of the photorealism movement. Most of his paintings are of reflective city life, mostly in New York City. Richard ESTES b. 1932 - present

7. Telephone booths 1968 Contained abstraction Reflectivity Hyperreal from afar, abstract brush strokes from up close

8. “The L Train” 2009 is a great example of Richard’s constant use of reflection used to confuse the mind. He liked to do this with his paintings so you would question what you are actually seeing.

9. Reflections Nasdaq Window (2010)

10. Michigan Avenue (1984) As Estes work progresses throughout time, what is seen in his pictures changes. He carefully selects what goes into his pictures. From them you can see a snapshot of time—what the cars looked like, what was in shop windows, and even what people dressed like.

11. Spirit (1995-1996)

12. Times Square (2004)

13. Born July 14, 1940 Used Grid Technique His works are generally larger than life and highly focused Suffers from Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness " The Event” b. 1940 - present CHUCK CLOSE

14. Born in Alexandria, Minnesota in 1925. It took him until he was 40 to realize he didn’t enjoy abstract art and to fall in love with photorealism Early works centered around violent, graphic situations Later works focused on ordinary life, people who get ignored Used his art to make a statement DUANE HANSON b. 1925 – d. 1996

15. Abortion (1967)

16. Race Riot (1969-1971)

17. Seated Artist (1971)

18. Children Playing Game (1979)

19. Queenie II (1988)

20. Tourists II (1988)

21. Duane Hanson used sculpture by casting parts of his models’ bodies and then using a mixture of fiberglass resin and polyester to create the forms. He then painted them to have flesh-colored skin and any extra details like veins, muscles, freckles, etc. He used real human hair to create wigs for the sculptures’ heads and bought clothing to fit them properly. Sculpture technique

22. Attended college in Honolulu, Hawaii and Santa Barbara. Originally was a surfboard painter, and did not want to be an artist. Known for extreme precision and adding texture to his oil paintings Went from object oriented works to images he juxtaposed in relation to another DON EDDY b. 1944 - present

23. Evolution of don eddy’s work 1960’s-present

24. Angels of Destruction (1967) One of his more well known pieces of art, it was a reaction to Vietnam, including elements of G.I. Joe and Hell’s Angels (famous biker gang). This referenced soldiers seriousness, set against an American flag.

25. Prodigal Son Cycle: My Father Tempts Me, 1968 In this picture, he liked to cut in another image in place of something else that should’ve been there. E.g. the apple and the man’s face.

26. Two Volkswagens (1971) In this one, you can see his progression into the photorealist movement, using hyperrealist techniques.

27. Volkswagen and OK used Cars, 1971

28. New Shoes (1973) From 1973-1990, his paintings concentrate on objects, transitioning from cars and other early works.

29. Silverware I (1976) This shows his attention to detail, and the light shining off the gleaming dishes.

30. Dreamreader in Bellagio (1985)

31. Evacutaion of the Common Error (1997-1998)

32. How to make Photorealism Grid Method Take a Picture Make a Grid Focus on detail Focus on lighting

33. Paintings & sculptures where photographs are used to gather information and then replicated in exact detail so that they are indistinguishable from the original subject. Reactionary movement against Abstract Expressionism art movement, similar to Pop Art & Minimalism. Richard Estes (Painting) Chuck Close (Grid Method) Duane Hanson (Sculpture) Don Eddy (Painting) RECAP