Greg Hopkins: Painstaking A-Peel
Greg Hopkins’ work is tediously created layer by layer with the use of masking tape and an exacto blade. For each color layer, he covers the canvas, then cuts out the major details by hand, peeling away specific areas in an effort to expose a colorful design. Hopkins’ technique provides a level of unpredictability and reminds us of Poster Boy’s subway art. While Hopkin’s work certainly has a DIY vibe, it’s subject matter is fairly traditional. It almost appears as if the artist himself has gone into an old house, taken a knife to outdated wallpaper, and revealed decades of interior design. Each piece is as interesting as it is beautiful, and celebrates the tear, rearrange, and reveal concept. We could easily see the integration of this technique in bedding, wallpaper and packaging design.
Art: Paper Perfect
Patience, an exacto knife and creative vision: just three of the ingredients required to concoct a paper masterpiece. While the simplicity and accessibility of this material levels the playing field, the intricate layering and precise cutting done by today’s featured artists elevates the medium beyond the realm of arts & crafts. Jen Stark, an artist from Miami, has recently exploded onto the creative scene with her vividly geometric sculptures. Starting off in Paris while studying abroad, Stark’s exploration of budget materials paired with an interest in nature’s microscopic patterns has led her on an creative path of 3D metamorphosis. Dabbling in the commercial world of collaboration, Julien Vallée, of Montréal, has managed to merge art, sculpture, motion and technology to create his highly tangible (not to mention playful) paper masterpieces.
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