2/22/17
The piece that stood out to me the most in the Society of Illustrators was a work for The Rolling Stones magazine, which was created by Chris Buzelli. I thought it was interesting how this contemporary piece is driven by surrealism, which has existed for millennia, even though the subject matter is based on pop culture, and a celebrity figure of todays modern society.
The medium is oil paint, and best believe Buzelli is a master of this medium. His technique draws from artists like Salvador Dali and Frida Khalo, and it is especially apparent in his portraits, like the one above. Fantasy is his bread and butter, and his surrealistic style ties perfectly with his paintings.
Not only does he have am impressive resume, but he is also a professor of the craft at The School of Visual Art in NYC. He has done similar work for other huge clients like Time Magazine, The New York Times, Macy’s, and Urban Outfitters.
Ive always taken an interest in editorial art, and I think its fascinating the way he utilizes such an old technique to express new and modern day concepts to the society we reside in today. It speaks level to his artistry to be able to accomplish such a thing.
Klever- Wonderful analysis of the work of this artist. Well done observing the influence of the surrealist movement in his work. There is a contemporary movement of Pop-Surrealism which his work is sometimes seen as a part of. Look it up. YOu’ll find it interesting. It is especially interesting how he can apply this style to client based work- which is pretty different than how it was used by influences like Dali, or Khalo. What difference do you see in applying this technique when working for a client? Thanks so much for sharing. Are there aspects of hi process you could see learning from in your own work? Well done!