Inspiration: Craig Kauffmann

INSPIRATION:

Throughout his career, Kauffman remained a painter, and his work reflected his many trips to Europe as much as it reflected the atmosphere of the West Coast. Kauffman was the first contemporary artist to use vacuum-form technology to mold plastic into wall-relief paintings. Described at the time as part of an “L.A. Look,” they were seen by curators and critics as evidence of a promisingly sophisticated aesthetic that was unique in its fascination with light and shadow, use of commercial materials, and obsession with physical perfection. Although he is often associated with that movement, Kauffman’s work was always informed by a broad historical knowledge of European painting and Asian art.

                                            

I'm really interested in the processes Kauffmann uses throughout his work, particularly in his earlier pieces. even though I have not been able to be induced on the plastic bending workshops, I definitely would like to for future outcomes. I really like the transparency of the acrylic and the way the simple colours gradually look dip dyed. I instead will be attempting to use other transparent materials through out my final piece such as Acetate which is much more easily accessible in the time scale which I have.