Brooklyn-based artist Kip Omolade uses modeling, casting and drawing techniques to create detailed masks and large-scale hyper-realistic portraits. Unlike a bright background, each chrome face rises above the canvas to meet the viewer. Continuing the Chrome Diovadiova series, Omolade's latest work explores the form, connections, and basics of what makes us human.
Following the last exhibition, which took place in 2017, the portraits of Kip Omolade evolved and included more than one subject.
“In my paintings, I previously presented each mask as a separate portrait,” he told Colossal.
“In my current job, faces now interact with each other. They are located together on large canvases 13-15 feet long. Masks have become mythological characters who talk about humanity. I see them as deities reflecting on the age-old questions of birth, life, death, identity and love. ”
He also included for the first time his three children in his work. Their portraits, titled “Diovadiova Chrome Triumph” after the song “Wu-Tang”, represent “the ability of life to survive, despite environmental and social difficulties. The reflections of Times Square New York are captured in their portraits. And it would seem that in an eternal dream they are depicted with their eyes closed. Still innocent of the world. ”
Kip Omolade opens the pop art show in New York on September 9th. Titled Diovadiova-Avoid a Void, the show will be open to the public at 520 West 23rd Street.
You can also familiarize yourself with the artist’s work on his pages on Instagram.
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