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Artist Puts Masks On Classical Paintings, And Instagram Is Loving It (30 Pics)
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Not all art has an apparent purpose in the beginning, but in the end, it turns out to be very relevant. Volker Hermes has been creating a series of "Hidden Portraits" for over 10 years, where he manipulates photos of classical paintings tangled up in head accessories. It seemed like an innocent play of imagination until it became very poignant when the COVID-19 pandemic took place.
Artwork itself is best at explaining itself. The second best option is an artist's explanation. Luckily, we have both options. Here's what Volker told Bored Panda about his project: "first of all, I am an artist, a painter. My photo collages are a reflection on the social meaning and our treatment of old masters. I don't paint them because I think it's no longer contemporary to paint that way, so I decided to do Photoshop interventions."
More info: Instagram | volkerhermes.de | Facebook
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Anna Sadacca 5 years ago
get into silk sheets with all that satin and you have yourself a greased pig
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Lydia Gichia-Black 5 years ago
Fancy fern leaf mask, check. Awesome purple hair dye, check. Pretty pink bedazzled headband, oh yeah!
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Grumble O'Pug 5 years ago
This photoshop hack should at least mention the legit artists he's riffing off of. Or ripping off.
Bettye McKee 5 years ago
I did not enjoy this one. I didn't recognize most of the art, it was silly and was not relevant to masking as we are experiencing it today. I would have welcomed some lighthearted humor, but this was not it.
Jenny McKeown 5 years ago
Agreed, it just felt weird, not amusing or like a real commentary on the world today
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Bruce Robb 5 years ago
I guess I don't understand the ones that have the eyes covered. The ones with eyes uncovered, OK; eye holes, OK. But the rest? No.
Grumble O'Pug 5 years ago
This photoshop hack should at least mention the legit artists he's riffing off of. Or ripping off.
Bettye McKee 5 years ago
I did not enjoy this one. I didn't recognize most of the art, it was silly and was not relevant to masking as we are experiencing it today. I would have welcomed some lighthearted humor, but this was not it.
Jenny McKeown 5 years ago
Agreed, it just felt weird, not amusing or like a real commentary on the world today
Load More Replies... Bruce Robb 5 years ago
I guess I don't understand the ones that have the eyes covered. The ones with eyes uncovered, OK; eye holes, OK. But the rest? No.
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