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Abstract Paper-Cut Artworks

Chad Kouri's Simplistic Shape Paintings Celebrate a Marriage of Color

— June 19, 2014 — Art & Design
American artist Chad Kouri creates layered volume masterpieces that celebrate a marriage of vibrant hues. He creates his pieces by layering paper cut-outs together to create his vivid compositions.

The Chicago-based artist "is not only involved in conceptual and minimal art but also pursues ethnography, typography, design, jazz and the gray areas between these fields with the same enthusiasm."

Chad Kouri's abstract series creates simplistic collages from cutouts of colored paper. These pieces are layered atop one another to create visually vivid compositions atop a white canvas.

When crafting his unique pieces, the artist timed himself with each composition, rejecting a classic notion that suggests art should take a long time to create. The result is an engaging series that evokes feelings of optimism and joy.
Trend Themes
1. Layered Volume Masterpieces - Opportunity for artists to explore a new approach to creating visually vivid compositions by layering paper cut-outs.
2. Timing-based Creation - Disruptive innovation opportunity to challenge the notion that art must take a long time, encouraging artists to experiment with time-based composition.
3. Simplistic Collages - Potential for artists to create abstract artworks using cutouts of colored paper, celebrating a marriage of vibrant hues.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - In the fine arts industry, artists can utilize layered volume techniques to create visually engaging compositions that evoke optimism and joy.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can draw inspiration from simplistic collages to incorporate vibrant colors and playful compositions into their designs.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can incorporate abstract paper-cut artworks into their products to add a vibrant and visually striking element to interior design.
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