Visiting the Lower East Side was definitely an adventure. Not only getting there but also while we were visiting the galleries. The area was just full of art. Not only in the galleries but all over the streets. Most of the galleries we visited didn't really catch my attention but some at the very end did start grabbing me. I guess I'm more of a traditional photographer so a lot of really hybrid/abstract photography doesn't really do anything for me. The galleries at the end in Soho did interest me though. The photographer who took pictures of many famous people is up my ally.
The artist that grabbed my attention the most and what I plan on basing my work upon is Bradley Theodore. He is a street artist that focuses on fashion, street art, music, and technology. His murals can be found around New York City but he has also painted in Japan. He has created album artwork for the Wu Tang Clan. He has also created art for Def Jam, Universal Records, and Sony. He makes paintings and murals depicting Anna Wintour and skulls while playfully exploring company logos and popular culture.
The work I'm planning on creating will be based around the photos shown above. I want to take portraits of people looking classy and mounting them on to wooden planks to make them sturdy. Afterwards I want to paint the skull patterns over the face/skin. I want to keep the street art/pop art look while creating these hybrid photos. I'm hoping to get inspired by the idea but use my own medium to create a new look. Street art has always been an interest of mine so being able to incorporate it in to my art will be very exciting.
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