Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe

Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe, Rancher - Signed Print, Limited Edition, Portrait

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...

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...

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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 ...

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 i...

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 i...

Meeting, 2023 18 x 20.75 inches Archival pigment print Edition of 50 + 5AP + 1PP Signed and numbered by the artist Meeting is a serene composition of three figures, ensconced in one...

Versaweiss Knife Chill, 2016 Archival pigment print on archival mat paper 150 x 200 cm Unique Don’t Kill Bambi: The studio 54 phenomenon repositioned at times of crisis Wit...