Louis Sidoli Appearance at Artica Gallery, South Molton Street on 21st July
Forget the clouds and join us from 3-5pm for a summer cocktail with the team and of course our special guest Louis Sidoli. He will be making an appearance and chatting about his work, particularly his most recent striking collection 'Most Wanted'
“I like to think of this collection as a bit like Andy Warhol on steroids,”laughs Louis Sidoli
'Most Wanted' focuses on a range of the most iconic personalities throughout the 20th century. Drawing inspiration from Andy Warhol himself, Louis has created a series of portraits from black and white vintage mugshots and later adds luminous monochrome wash for the finishing touch.
Louis comments that what draws him to each mug shot is that there are no special lighting or make-up artists, just an off the cuff shot taken by police clerks which adds 'authenticity' and a 'raw' feel to the subjects.
What is massively conveyed in Sidoli's work is his ability to convey these iconic personalities and lead you to wonder about the personal story behind each individual portrait.
And what a reaction we recieve!
“Collectors seem to be responding to the personality on the screen,” says Sidoli,who has noticed that there has been a surprisingly cross-generational response.“These guys are such famous and unique individuals that their appeal resonates across all age groups - and it seems just one image is not enough for some collectors.”
Wednesday 11 July 2012
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