Chris Slabber creates unconventional ink portraits by dropping his colored medium in a pool of water. The seemingly random ink blotches are surprisingly beautiful and are later digitally altered to look like human faces. Whether capturing an individual's profile or depicting a loving couple mid-embrace, the South African artist's works play with the perception of their viewer.
Displayed at KKNK 2014 festival in Oudtshoorn, Chris Slabber's portrait series gained praise from art fans and fellow exhibitors at the event. His water-infused ink portraits are striking and organic in their shape, making them even more intriguing at a close range. Finding beauty in the unexpected, the portraits transform high speed ink imagery into human faces that are both lifelike and captivating.
Personified Ink Portraits
Chris Slabber's Visual Art Transforms Ink and Water into Human Faces
Trend Themes
1. Water-ink Art - The use of water and ink in art is a trend that creates visually stunning and unexpected results.
2. Digital Alteration - The trend of digitally altering art allows for the transformation of random ink blotches into realistic human faces.
3. Perception Manipulation - Artists exploring the perception of the viewer are disrupting traditional notions of what constitutes a portrait.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Fine artists can explore the water-ink art trend to create innovative and captivating pieces that challenge conventional techniques.
2. Visual Effects - The trend of digital alteration in art provides opportunities for visual effects artists to apply their skills in transforming ink blotches into lifelike human faces.
3. Art Exhibitions - By presenting ink portraits that manipulate perception, art exhibitions can provide unique and thought-provoking experiences for attendees.