James Barnor

James Barnor, The Roadmaker - Limited Edition Print and Book

2021

In a captivating new collection, Alex Guofeng Cao dazzles audiences with his unique twist on instantly recognizable images. Inspired by history and pop culture, Cao manipulates one iconic image to create another in his extraordinary large-scale works. From a distance, the pieces appear to be a singular image but as the viewer approaches closer, you find each work is a masterfully crafted compilation of minute detailed images layered next to one another, creating a mesmerizing and hypnotic optical illusion. Cao meticulously places each smaller image to form a dynamic gradient from dark to light which tricks the eye into seeing one image. This expertise in contrast is exemplified in all of his works, from striking black and white pieces to stunning explorations in high-definition color. He cleverly mirrors this visual contrast in his subject matter by subverting the main image and creating a dialogue between the macrocosm and microcosm. Take the piece, Ali vs Armstrong; here we see the iconic image of Muhammed Ali’s victory composed of thousands of tiny portraits of Neil Armstrong. Cao seamlessly ties together two astronomical events from the ‘60s: Ali’s incredible career and the moon landing...

In a captivating new collection, Alex Guofeng Cao dazzles audiences with his unique twist on instantly recognizable images. Inspired by history and pop culture, Cao manipulates one iconic image to create another in his extraordinary large-scale works. From a distance, the pieces appear to be a singular image but as the viewer approaches closer, you find each work is a masterfully crafted compilation of minute detailed images layered next to one another, creating a mesmerizing and hypnotic optical illusion. Cao meticulously places each smaller image to form a dynamic gradient from dark to light which tricks the eye into seeing one image. This expertise in contrast is exemplified in all of his works, from striking black and white pieces to stunning explorations in high-definition color. He cleverly mirrors this visual contrast in his subject matter by subverting the main image and creating a dialogue between the macrocosm and microcosm. Take the piece, Ali vs Armstrong; here we see the iconic image of Muhammed Ali’s victory composed of thousands of tiny portraits...

Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...

Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...

Technical Information: Alex Katz Sunrise 1 2022 Archival pigment ink on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm fine art paper 54 x 40 1/2 in. Edition of 100 Pencil signed and numbered

Technical Information: Alex Katz Straw Hat 3 2022 Archival pigment ink on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm fine art paper 75 1/2 x 42 in. Edition of 100 P...

woman in straw hat with eyes closed

This piece titled "A Cowboy Needs A Horse" is an original artwork made from digital collage art by Lexicon Love. This piece is shipped in the pictured wood frame and measures 23”h x ...

Digital pigment print on Takeo Deep PV Hakou paper and hardback book 27.9 x 22.9 cm Edition of 100 + 5 APs It was produced in Tokyo under the direction of the artist. Each print come...

Hand-embellished Archival pigment print, Edition of 25 + 5 AP + 1 PP 58.4 x 45.7 cm - 23 x 18 inches hand-signed and numbered by the artist Drawing from an early series of work on ...