Slam Jam is proud to present Protagonist the first Italian solo exhibition of NYC based artist Craig Redman.
The show feature Redman's portrait prints dedicated to leading figures from the Milan Fashion System. Redman’s portrait series are timely and culturally relevant, capturing the essence of the protagonist with new shapes and forms. Each piece, placed against a white background in the tradition of cubism, seeks to reinterpret these character traits in unexpected ways.
Subjects retain the stoney/pockerfaced expression associated with traditional portraiture, but it is blended with furiously bright and modern colours that create a juxtaposition between the subject and the visually confronting execution of wonky black lines and sharp pattern fills. The gravitas of a portrait sitting is removed as the reference image of the subject is based on a composite of online photos.
Aside form his portrait work, Redman is the creator of the blog Darcel Disappoints http://darceldisappoints.c
He has exhibited across the world, most notably at the Musée de la Publicité, Louvre, and has also worked on projects for brands like LVMH, Nike, Apple, Vogue, Converse, MTV and The New York Times.
Together with his co-partner Karl Maier, who lives on the opposite side of the world in Sydney Australia, Redman runs the studio Craig & Karl. Together they create big, bold work that is filled with simple messages executed in a thoughtful and often humorous way.
We are really proud to host the colourful irony of this talented artist, who has created this series of work exclusive for Slam Jam.
What else… you already know too much! Come to discover our characters and have the pleasure to meet Craig in person.
The show feature Redman's portrait prints dedicated to leading figures from the Milan Fashion System. Redman’s portrait series are timely and culturally relevant, capturing the essence of the protagonist with new shapes and forms. Each piece, placed against a white background in the tradition of cubism, seeks to reinterpret these character traits in unexpected ways.
Subjects retain the stoney/pockerfaced expression associated with traditional portraiture, but it is blended with furiously bright and modern colours that create a juxtaposition between the subject and the visually confronting execution of wonky black lines and sharp pattern fills. The gravitas of a portrait sitting is removed as the reference image of the subject is based on a composite of online photos.
Aside form his portrait work, Redman is the creator of the blog Darcel Disappoints http://darceldisappoints.c
He has exhibited across the world, most notably at the Musée de la Publicité, Louvre, and has also worked on projects for brands like LVMH, Nike, Apple, Vogue, Converse, MTV and The New York Times.
Together with his co-partner Karl Maier, who lives on the opposite side of the world in Sydney Australia, Redman runs the studio Craig & Karl. Together they create big, bold work that is filled with simple messages executed in a thoughtful and often humorous way.
We are really proud to host the colourful irony of this talented artist, who has created this series of work exclusive for Slam Jam.
What else… you already know too much! Come to discover our characters and have the pleasure to meet Craig in person.
Saturday, September 24 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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