Betty

Gowoon Lee

Betty, 2023140 x 130cmPrice on Request
Details
Material
oil on canvas
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This abstract artwork features a dreamlike, ethereal composition of soft, amorphous shapes in shades of lilac and lavender. The overall effect is one of gentle, fluid movement and a sense of whimsy, accentuated by the blurred, hazy quality of the image. The piece appears to be a photographic or digital manipulation, showcasing the artist's skilled use of color, light, and texture to create a captivating, almost surreal visual experience. While the subject matter is not immediately recognizable, the artwork invites the viewer to engage in a contemplative, imaginative interpretation, reflecting the artist's intention to evoke a sense of wonder and introspection. ...

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Betty
Artist
Gowoon Lee

Working on mass media and traditional painting, Gowoon Lee's artistic practice uncovers the foundational elements of violence, inebriation, and gender-specific clichés prevalent in children's animations. Lee delves into the cultural industry's fetishization of innocence, evidenced in iconic animations like Casper the Friendly Ghost, Tom & Jerry, and Mickey Mouse. Frames from television series that Lee consumed during her childhood are extracted precisely at moments of cognizance. Lee estranges these characters through eerily designed depictions, emphasizing the commodified appeal of endearment that these mainstream series have subtly embedded in collective memory. Within such portrayals, characters manifest in a seemingly intoxicated state. Adopting a wet-on-wet approach, culminating each artwork in a single session, her methodology emulates the hypnotic effect generated by animations and hallucinogenic visuals. The grandiosity of her recent creations facilitates an enveloping experience, amplifying the intangible essence of animated language. The utilization of muted, pastel hues, coupled with an endearing aesthetic, subtly masks the inherent aggression and control mechanisms within many cartoons. ...

Gowoon Lee: Artworks
Betty
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