Shannon Purcell studied the techniques of the old masters to perfect his painting.
His recent series focuses on narrative portraiture and classical techniques combined with a contemporary approach.
Read more about Shannon below and view his work in print in Issue 22 “Something New.”
My newest work combines portraiture with projections from classic Hollywood films.
I started using projections because I felt traditional portraits weren’t conveying the mystery and complexity that I was seeking, the full scope of a subject.
I obfuscate the figure with shadows and light, and project different cultural influences onto it, trying to find through the juxtapositions and chance encounters, some more complex and poetic portraiture.
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