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Artistic Ear Exhibits

Joe Sola is Showing Six Portraits Inside a Gallerist's Ear

— October 9, 2013 — Art & Design
Joe Sola will be exhibiting six new portraits in a highly unusual place--inside a human ear canal. The microscopic paintings will be on display in Tif Sigrid's ear, who will be seated in an otherwise empty space in the Los Angeles gallery for the duration of the exhibit. From October 12-November 9th 2013, visitors will need to look inside Sigfrid's ear to see the 4/64 of an inch portraits. Sigrid is considered part of the installation, as the artist was quoted saying, "It’s as if you have to look into the head (mind) of the gallerist to see/experience the art."

Joe Sola created the paintings using a stereo microscope and the smallest acupuncture needle available, typically using extremely small amounts of oil paint. 'Portraits: An Exhibition in Tif Sigfrid's Ear' can be seen in the self-entitled art dealer's gallery.

Photo Credits: designboom, joesola.info
Trend Themes
1. Microscopic Art - The display of microscopic paintings in unconventional spaces presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and immersive experiences.
2. Body as Canvas - Using the human body as a canvas for art offers a disruptive innovation in the world of traditional galleries and exhibition spaces.
3. Art-installation Fusion - Combining art installations with the physical presence of the artist or gallery owner opens up new possibilities for immersive and interactive experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can explore new exhibition formats and engage visitors with innovative displays like microscopic art in unconventional spaces.
2. Fine Art - Artists specializing in fine art can explore the use of unconventional canvases such as the human body to create groundbreaking works.
3. Experiential Art - The fusion of art installations and physical presence in the gallery space provides an opportunity for artists to create immersive and interactive experiences that redefine the boundaries of traditional art.
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