Hyperrealism (Essay Sample)

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Hyperrealism
Art is an illustration that communicates in a million ways by form of display. Painting is an expression that seeks to portray different kinds of art and pass a message to its viewer. The two art samples chosen indicate an Old lady made of acrylic on wood while the other is hyperrealism image of a lady of oil on wood. Both paintings are an expression of a woman’s face that shows an explicit replica of an actual human being. The prowess that goes into painting a human face requires a lot of attention to details, outlining a symmetrical face and figure. The two painters have actually brought out life in both paintings that one would think they are actual portraits. The emotions of the figures can be felt by just looking at the paintings.
The first painting of the Old lady shows a rugged old face placing her hands on her cheeks. This is a sign of despair or worry and the eyes are a plea for help. Her wrinkled skin and eyes clearly indicate she has aged and has lived long enough. The old lady may be a sign of a persisting issue that has taken long to be addressed and maybe it’s about time the issues faced need to be addressed. The drawing has been done using black and white effects that tend to cover the real color of the skin giving a neutrality effect in communicating a general plea. This is ideal to me as anyone can relate to it depending on the context of their understanding. The use of cigar in the painting is a little puzzling; maybe the painter was actualizing the olden ways of life or was trying to pass a message of hope. It still puzzles why such an old lady would find pleasure in smoking with regards to a frail health.
The second painting of the hyperrealism resembles a true image of an existing human being. The beauty of the lady in character has been depicted impeccably. These details are well enhanced from the hair details, the face, eyes, jaws and the neck area. The woman face is bright and it is an appreciation of beauty and hope. Her eyes look lively and she is a ray of hope to anyone who sees her. The painter most likely was appreciating her beauty by sharing it with the world like in the case of the Monalisa. The painter did a ...