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Classic Malarkey Published by Coriander Studio in 2009
In 'Classic Malarkey' Faine extends his recent theme of layering letters and images in a chequerboard format, to create a composition packed with information that challenges the viewer to unlock the text whilst also testing their knowledge of the old masters. In this work Faine brings contemporary art together with the old masters. His skill as a contemporary artist favouring modern geometric compositions and cutting-edge ink-jet techniques is combined with the subject of old master paintings from Velasquez's 'Rokeby Venus' to David's 'Death of Marat' Each square of the grid that Faine has created contains a letter, the alphabet winding around the composition. Faine tempers the muted colours of the old masters by using bold modern shades for the large alphabet sequence, the letters are also finished with a gloss glaze to give them emphasis. Each letter represents the surname of an old master, whose work can be found somewhere in the piece. The smaller text spells these names of the 49 artists and the viewer is challenged to find them all and reconcile them with the correct image, making 'Classic Malarkey' an entertaining puzzle as well as a stunning piece of art Clare Clinton 2009 |
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