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Haris Purmono’s Honest Portraits Show the Faces of Indonesia

Haris Purmono's hyperrealistic portraits illustrate resilience. The Indonesian artist began his practice in the 1970s under Suharto's military government and the battle-scarred faces of his civilian subjects symbolize the country's difficult past. Purmono's sitters are everyday individuals whose faces the artist embellishes with bandages and dragon tattoos. Despite their different ethnicities and social classes, these symbols unite the subjects of his work and hint at their shared cultural history.

Haris Purmono’s hyperrealistic portraits illustrate resilience. The Indonesian artist began his practice in the 1970s under Suharto’s military government and the battle-scarred faces of his civilian subjects symbolize the country’s difficult past. Purmono’s sitters are everyday individuals whose faces the artist embellishes with bandages and dragon tattoos. Despite their different ethnicities and social classes, these symbols unite the subjects of his work and hint at their shared cultural history.

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Haris Purmono, painting, Portraiture

Erik Parker, painting, Peter Saul

June 3, 2019

Peter Saul

Two decades ago, Erik Parker studied under Peter Saul at the University of Austin. At NANZUKA in Tokyo this month, the two offer a vibrant and arresting duo show. Running through July 6, this program marks the first showing of Saul's work in the country. (Parker was the featured cover artist of Hi-Fructose Vol. 49. Saul was last featured on cctvta.com here.)

The Public Art of Anders Gjennestad

Anders Gjennestad, painting, Public art

April 26, 2019

Anders Gjennestad’s illusionary painted public art often features his signature, monochromatic characters scaling structures across the globe. The artist uses shadows with his figures to play with depth, whether on eroding buildings or adorning newly constructed offices in Norway, Germany, and beyond. The artist’s practice also includes humanscale, gallery-based work.

Adam Crawford’s Monstrous and Vibrant, Geometric Forms

Adam Crawford, painting, spraypaint

August 11, 2017

Adam Crawford’s paintings are a mix of sharp, vibrant geometric forms and grotesque beasts, appearing in both shared spaces and separate studies. The Philadelphia-based artist uses acrylics, spraypaint, and an array of surfaces for his works. Crawford was recently chosen for the juried exhibition "Delusional" at Jonathan Levine Gallery, which kicked off on Aug. 9.

Ken Flewellyn Returns to Thinkspace With ‘Shine’

Ken Flewellyn, painting, Realism

October 16, 2019

With "Shine," painter Ken Flewellyn further explores the golden age of hip-hop and intersecting cultures. The show, currently running at Thinkspace Projects in Culver City, offers a set of new works, including a collaboration with artist Brian Viveros. Flewellyn was recently featured in print with Hi-Fructose Vol. 47.

Haris Purmono’s Honest Portraits Show the Faces of Indonesia

Erik Parker, Peter Saul Show at NANZUKA

The Public Art of Anders Gjennestad

Adam Crawford’s Monstrous and Vibrant, Geometric Forms

Ken Flewellyn Returns to Thinkspace With ‘Shine’

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