Oliver Coran's untitled artwork features dynamic swirls of pink, red, and purple, juxtaposed with subdued earthy tones, creating a vivid interplay of color on a towering transparent surface. The piece depicts abstract forms intermingled with a realistic depiction of a woman, blending the ethereal with the tangible. Coran’s method utilizes both sides of the plastic, creating layers that evoke depth and shifting perceptions. This piece challenges viewers' recognition and perception, reflecting Coran's fascination with visual slippages and the medium's transformative potential, inspired by digital and historical painting techniques. ...
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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