Art Photography
#camouflage #Cecilia Paredes #paint #pattern #self-portrait #textiles
Ornate Painted Patterns Conceal Photographer Cecilia Paredes Against Textile Backdrops
“Blue Flight” (2021). All images courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, shared with permission
Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes continues her ongoing series of camouflaged self-portraits with deceptive new works that leave only her hair, eyes, and ears untouched. Set against lavish backdrops printed with birds in shades of blue, floral motifs, and ornate flourishes, Paredes paints her skin and positions herself in a precise alignment with the chosen pattern, disappearing among the colorful landscapes. Each work, which the Lima-born artist refers to as “photo performances,” considers how individual identities are informed by natural environments and the broader cultural milieu. Explore an archive of Paredes’s lavish portraits at Ruiz-Healy Art, Artsy, and Instagram.
“The Unseen Glance” (2021)
“Paradise Hands IV” (2020)
“The Whisper” (2021)
“The Forest” (2021)
“Magnolia Stories” (2020)
#camouflage #Cecilia Paredes #paint #pattern #self-portrait #textiles
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