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Cecilia Paredes is a Peruvian-born, Philadelphia-based artist who mixes photography, illusion drawings, and performance arts in order to develop a unique art form. She is the main subject of her own richly patterned works of art, yet her figure aesthetically disappears into optical illusions.

Instead of using canvas, Paredes paints directly onto her own skin. She uses paint and clothing patterns and blends herself into floral backgrounds like a chameleon. Sometimes she leaves her hair exposed, making her presence visible for the spectator.

“I wrap, cover, or paint my body with the same pattern of the material and re-present myself as part of that landscape,” she says. “Through this illusion art, I am working on the theme of building my own identification with the entourage or part of the world where I live or where I feel I can call home. My bio has been described as nomadic so maybe this is also a need for addressing the process of constant relocation.”

Her body art and performance leaves audiences mesmerized. Therefore, we invite you to see her beautiful artworks for yourself and enjoy them!

 

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Dorothy Parker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous. I would want to look like this all the time. An alternate reality.

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Mya Lugar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again.. don't know how she could paint intricacies like that on the back of her own body?????????

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I seeing it right, she's actually popping out of a hole in the fabric? If so, that's really clever.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She disappears, well that's a bit of a push, i can clearly see her even with my eyes half closed.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is one of the best "blenders." If it weren't for her hair, you'd probably miss her entirely if you were just scrolling past. Of course, once you really look you can see the curves and the folds of the dress, but it's pretty stunning.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Soo Where are you again? Oh I see you now... I see you...mmmuuuaaah! Amazing darling, simply amazing.!!!

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