The Trappings of Alexa Meade 'Portraits After 5: Camera-Ready'
Romina S. Cortellucci — June 15, 2012 — Art & Design
References: alexameade & mymodernmet
In the Alexa Meade 'Portraits After 5: Camera-Ready' series, participants become trapped in art paintings. On June 6th in the Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, artist Alexa Meade created this lively installation. Known for making living paintings, Meade is constantly removing flat canvases from her work, instead opting to express herself on a three-dimensional plane.
In this piece, Meade used her signature style of painting over live models who then interacted with the gallery's visitors. Together, the models and vistors were photographed in their interplay as a way to complete the piece.
The photorealistic art references the exhibit 'In Vibrant Color' that is currently being shown at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibit curates the innovative work of Harry Warnecke.
In this piece, Meade used her signature style of painting over live models who then interacted with the gallery's visitors. Together, the models and vistors were photographed in their interplay as a way to complete the piece.
The photorealistic art references the exhibit 'In Vibrant Color' that is currently being shown at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibit curates the innovative work of Harry Warnecke.
Trend Themes
1. Participatory Art Installations - The trend of creating interactive artworks that allow participants to become part of the artwork, blurring the line between art and reality.
2. Three-dimensional Paintings - The trend of artists moving away from traditional flat canvases and exploring new ways to express themselves in three-dimensional spaces.
3. Photorealistic Art - The trend of creating highly detailed and realistic artworks using various mediums, such as painting or digital rendering.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can explore the opportunity of hosting participatory art installations to attract more visitors and create unique experiences.
2. Art Education - Art education institutions can incorporate the trend of three-dimensional paintings into their curriculum to encourage students to think outside the box and explore innovative artistic techniques.
3. Photography - Photography industry professionals can capitalize on the trend of photorealistic art by offering services to accurately capture and showcase highly detailed artworks.
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