Mike Dargas

Sweet Bliss (AP)

2020

In a captivating new collection, Alex Guofeng Cao dazzles audiences with his unique twist on instantly recognizable images. Inspired by history and pop culture, Cao manipulates one iconic image to create another in his extraordinary large-scale works. From a distance, the pieces appear to be a singular image but as the viewer approaches closer, you find each work is a masterfully crafted compilation of minute detailed images layered next to one another, creating a mesmerizing and hypnotic optical illusion. Cao meticulously places each smaller image to form a dynamic gradient from dark to light which tricks the eye into seeing one image. This expertise in contrast is exemplified in all of his works, from striking black and white pieces to stunning explorations in high-definition color. He cleverly mirrors this visual contrast in his subject matter by subverting the main image and creating a dialogue between the macrocosm and microcosm. Take the piece, Ali vs Armstrong; here we see the iconic image of Muhammed Ali’s victory composed of thousands of tiny portraits...

About the Artist: Richard Klein is a Connecticut-based artist, curator and writer. As an artist, he has exhibited widely, including the Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase; Ca...

About the Artist: Richard Klein is a Connecticut-based artist, curator and writer. As an artist, he has exhibited widely, including the Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase; Ca...

About the Artist: Richard Klein is a Connecticut-based artist, curator and writer. As an artist, he has exhibited widely, including the Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase; Ca...

Julio Girona (Cuba, 1914-2002) 'Genevieve' collagraph on paper Guarro Geler 27.6 x 19.7 in. (70 x 50 cm.) Edition of 75 ID: GIR-301 Unframed

Signed Limited Edition Etching 32 of 75 the artist more known for his Gouache and Oil paintings has here put his hand to an etching. Image 16" x 11"

Hand signed, titled, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 175. All reasonable offers will be conside...

Set of 3 lithographs on heavy smooth white wove paper. Each sheet measures 31.5 x 23 inches. Each hand signed and numbered in pencil. Numbered A.P. 18/50 (artist's proofs aside fro...

Peintre barbu en robe de chambre, avec deux femmes nues et un visiteur, from « 347 Series » Aquatint on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Bloch 1715. Edition of 50. ...

Homme nu assis en Tailleur, Plate 121 from Series 347 (B. 1600; Ba. 1616). Etching on wove paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition of 50. Image size 3.5 x 2.5 inches...