Back in the 1970s, I worked with Duane Hanson, an artist based in South Florida, who did lifecast realistic replicas of people. His works were cast in various materials including polyester resin, fiberglass, Bondo or bronze. Hansons work is often associated with the Pop Art movement, as well as hyperrealism. I was producing a video about Hanson’s work for the Whitney Museum in New York and Hanson gave me the keys to his studio to set-up lights early in the pre-dawn hours. I entered the darkened studio for the first time to discover trays of eyeballs and body parts including heads, arms, legs fingers and toes. I still feel creepy thinking about my introduction to hyper realistic art. That came to mind when I saw a feature on Australian hyperrealist sculptor, Ronald Ron Mueck, who uses silicone and mixed media to create shockingly lifelike figures. Much like Hanson, but in a new era.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 04:27:17 +0000
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