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Oil Painting "Wantaburger" by John Baeder
As an art movement, Photorealism began in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a reaction to Abstract Expressionism. Louis K. Meisel, a prominent New York gallery owner, coined the word photorealism in 1969 and developed a five point definition:
1. The Photo-Realist uses the camera and photograph to gather information.
2. The Photo-Realist uses a mechanical or semi mechanical means to transfer the information to the canvas.
3. The Photo-Realist must have the technical ability to make the finished work appear photographic.
4. The artist must have exhibited work as a Photo-Realist by 1972 to be considered one of the central Photo-Realists.
5. The artist must have devoted at least five years to the development and exhibition of Photo-Realist work.
Photorealism relies on photography as part of the artistic process, not to reproduce photographs but for the visual challenge posed by realistic interpretations of subjects. Richard Estes, Audrey Flack, and Ralph Goings among others were pioneers of the movement. Their highly photographic renditions painted with oils, acrylics or watercolor depict everyday contemporary culture, New York skyscrapers, and suburban landscapes. John Baeder’s diners clearly demonstrate the mood that can be captured with this highly skilled technique. Maxine's next article will be a Q & A with this brilliant artist.
To learn more, take a look at::
www.audreyflack.com
www.ralphlgoings.com
www.johnbaeder.com
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Comments
Ms Shriber your articles are very educational, and interesting also I have enjoyed seeing your oil paintings can you please inform us on this Blog when and where your paintings can be seened up close, i think i may be smitten by your work
thank you Flavian
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