Group Show
#100, No Logo
Oil on linen
100x100cm
2011
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#100, No Logo
Oil on linen
100x100cm
2011
Plus One Gallery celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a
hyperrealist retrospective of the past decade of this contemporary genre that
takes modern fine art to the next level.
In 2001 Plus One Gallery opened its doors to welcome London ’s and the world’s
art lovers into the world of extreme precision that is hyperrealism. It was done
with a little help from some very important people; The Artists. To celebrate
the success and development of hyperrealism over the past ten years at Plus One
Gallery and to honour the artists who have been with the gallery from the early
days, September 16th sees the opening of the exhibition. Most of the
participating artists are exclusively represented by Plus One Gallery and have
continuously exhibited their labour-intensive breathtaking work with us over the
years.
Though hyperrealism as a movement has existed since the late 60’s,
one of the greatest advancement of techniques applied by the artists dedicated
to achieving a hyperrealist result can be seen in the past ten years. The
digital camera coming into widespread use has allowed a merger between advanced
technology and fine art never before seen. While using the camera as a painter’s
tool to freeze a moment in time is not new, the advent of the digital camera has
allowed the artist to capture more than the eye itself can see, to then recreate
his or her own vision in magnified reality.
Be it oil paintings rendered in such extreme realness it startles or
acrylic colour manipulated into results where everyday scenes and objects are
heightened to iconic status, it is evident in the beautiful and meticulous work
collectively on display. Enjoyed by a wide range of collectors and first time
buyers, hyperrealism at large, and the versatility and range of subject matter
in Celebrating 10 Years in particular, promises something for everyone.