Entitled "Tête de Femme", this image series by Mickalene Thomas pays homage to the cubism art movement. Channeling art greats like Picasso and Braque, the painter creates a series of abstract collages that deconstruct human face images.
The artist's vivid works explore the many facets of female beauty and reference representations of the female form throughout art history.
Mickalene Thomas’ new show at Lehmann Maupin in New York presents contemporary abstractions on the female face. Mixing vivid pigments with glittering and metallic textures, the artist embellishes her pieces with rhinestones and glitter to mimic cosmetics and face paint.
The artist creates her masterpieces with the use of various geometric cutouts that are fragmented, painted with an oil medium and then joined together to create a greater composition.
Collaged Cubism Artworks
Mickalene Thomas Creates Masterpieces with Geometric Cutouts
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Geometric Art - Artists are experimenting with collages featuring geometric cutouts and layered textures to create abstract compositions.
2. Contemporary Female Beauty - Artists are exploring the many facets of female beauty and challenging traditional depictions of the female form in their art.
3. Mixed Media Art - Artists are combining materials such as oil paint, rhinestones, and glitter to create mixed media artworks that represent modern culture and beauty trends.
Industry Implications
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