Artist Paul Kaptein Works With Wood to Create Surreal Sculptures
Lacey-Jane Walsh — March 18, 2014 — Art & Design
References: paulkaptein & thewondrous
Talented sculptor Paul Kaptein creates surreal wooden statues that are guaranteed to captivate art fans. Many of these artworks depict people doing unusual things. Some of Kaptein's pieces incorporate deadly weapons or electronic devices (and these items are typically presented in way that completely bends reality).
Some of these whittled statues have been created in public spaces, while others appear to be in exhibits. One of these artworks depicts a man's upper body. The man appears to be wearing a hooded sweater, but his face has been replaced with a series of guns. This sculpture is basically the literal interpretation of the phrase "if looks could kill". Another of Kaptein's sculptures focuses on a swimmer who appears to be stretching, but has an extra set of arms.
These wooden statues are thought-provoking and visually intringuing.
Some of these whittled statues have been created in public spaces, while others appear to be in exhibits. One of these artworks depicts a man's upper body. The man appears to be wearing a hooded sweater, but his face has been replaced with a series of guns. This sculpture is basically the literal interpretation of the phrase "if looks could kill". Another of Kaptein's sculptures focuses on a swimmer who appears to be stretching, but has an extra set of arms.
These wooden statues are thought-provoking and visually intringuing.
Trend Themes
1. Surreal Sculptures - There's an opportunity to incorporate more technology into Kaptein's wooden statues to further blur the line between reality and the surreal.
2. Art in Public Spaces - There's an opportunity for artists to create more thought-provoking statues in public spaces to beautify the cityscape and engage citizens in conversations.
3. Intriguing Body Art - There's an opportunity to create more provocative body art that pushes the limits of what can be done with traditional sculpting techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - There's an opportunity for the fine arts industry to use technology to introduce new, more abstract pieces and blur the line between the fine arts and other disciplines.
2. Urban Planning - There's an opportunity for the urban planning industry to make public spaces more engaging and dynamic by incorporating more thought-provoking and eye-catching artwork.
3. Body Art - There's an opportunity for the body art industry to evolve and move beyond the traditional and explore more provocative and thought-provoking designs.
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