Xiaojing Yan's 'Face to Face' ditches the conventional canvas for something more delicate. By painting on delicate silkscreens wrapped in acrylic frames, Yan creates beautiful portraits from photographic images of the same person. Her work has a traditional Chinese aesthetic with a modern touch that accentuates her work.
Xiaojing Yan's work is currently featured in Gladstone Hotel's design event 'Come Up To My Room' in Toronto.
Silkscreen Portraits
Face to Face by Xiaojing Yan are Delicately Painted Works of Art
Trend Themes
1. Silkscreen Portraiture - Painting on silkscreens wrapped in acrylic frames presents an opportunity for artists to create delicate, detailed portraiture.
2. Chinese Modernism - The synthesis of traditional, Chinese aesthetic with modern sensibilities in art and design has the potential to disrupt established styles.
3. Photographic Painting - Combining photographic references with painterly techniques creates new aesthetic possibilities in portraiture.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Silkscreen portraiture and the fusion of traditional and modern aesthetics have the potential to attract art enthusiasts and collectors.
2. Interior Design - Artists like Xiaojing Yan who specialize in bespoke work offer disruptive innovation opportunities for interior designers seeking to create unique spaces.
3. Fashion Design - The approach favored by Yan is a good example of the benefits of seeking innovation from unconventional sources in fashion and accessories design.