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Boxed canvas original collage
This large format handcrafted collage exemplifies the exceptional skill of the artist. Every element is meticulously crafted from small clippings sourced from magazines and newspapers. The piece, titled “Voyager,” is thought to be a discreet portrait of the actress and filmmaker, Angelina Jolie…but you can decide if this is true.
Thai artist Virut, based in Bangkok, has gained global recognition for his remarkable large-scale and intricately expressive collage portraits. Infusing elements of pop art style and concepts, Virut employs thousands of patches sourced from fashion and adult magazines to construct his larger-than-life artworks. Working meticulously layer by layer, he carefully selects each clipping, resulting in incredibly realistic skin tones and textures.Virut’s artistic exploration extends to various facets of humanity, where he celebrates the diverse ages, genders, and ethnicities of his portrayed characters. Having achieved initial success through solo exhibitions and garnered accolades across various Asian countries, Virut has expanded his reach to Europe, where his work has been met with great acclaim. Notably, his artworks have found a place in high-profile collections, including that of Italian fashion icon Luciano Benetton.
What is Collage art: Collage is indeed a technique in art creation, commonly utilised in the visual arts but also found in music. This method involves assembling various forms, such as images, materials, or elements, to create a new and cohesive whole. In visual arts, collages often consist of cut-and-pasted materials, such as photographs, newspaper clippings, fabric, or any other items that can be adhered to a surface. Similarly, in music, collage can involve combining and juxtaposing different sound elements, samples, or musical fragments to create a unique and layered composition. The essence of collage lies in the creative juxtaposition and arrangement of diverse elements to form a unified and meaningful artistic expression.
| Medium: | Collage |
| Format: | Canvas |
| Size (Framed): | 55 x 71" |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Condition: | Excellent |
| Provenance: | Direct from gallery to current owner |
Bangkok-based Thai artist Virut is known throughout the world for his large-scale, intricately expressive collage portraits. Playing with pop-art style and concepts, Virut uses thousands of patches taken from fashion and adult magazines to create his larger-than-life artworks. He works layer by layer, selecting each clipping as he creates incredibly realistic skin tones and textures.
Virut enjoys exploring various facets of humanity through his work, celebrating his different characters’ ages, genders and ethnicities.
Following his first successes in solo exhibitions and accolades throughout different countries in Asia, Virut began exhibiting in Europe as well, to great acclaim. His artworks can now be found in high profile collections such as that of Italian fashion icon Luciano Benetton.
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