In Oliver Coran's "Untitled," vibrant colors intersect with stark black-and-white figures, creating a dynamic tension on the transparent plastic medium. The composition features a partially depicted figure in boots, poised against a colorful, abstract backdrop, blending realism with abstraction. Coran's unique technique of painting on both sides of the plastic surface allows for an interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the perception of depth. This work reflects Coran's exploration of perception and recognition, drawing inspiration from both digital and historical influences to create a disorienting yet captivating experience. ...
Coran has been painting on plastic for ten years, a technique whose references are wide-ranging—from digital screens to 19th-century Japanese reverse glass painting. He has developed a method of painting on both sides of the transparent surface, producing multiple overlapping foregrounds and backgrounds. The see-through surface is not just a support but part of the image itself. It catches light, mirrors, and introduces a delay—something you have to look through. Painting on plastic suspends the image within shifting, disorienting effects that reflect his exploration of perception, recognition, and the slippages between them. ...
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