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Guardian
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Guardian, by Karl Bang Is a Limited Edition production signed by the Artist. Print Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity which affirms that this Art Print is an authentic Limited Edition production from Karl Bang
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Artist Bio: Karl Bang's paintings are unique because he combines totally different styles of painting within the same format. It is very difficult to design a balanced composition with realistic elements that are juxtaposed with flat colors and patterns.
The faces of his subjects are painted realistically in the Western tradition with subtle gradations of color; while, his figures and costumes vignette into abstracted shapes, lines, flat colors and patterns that reflect Karl's background in China. It is as though there are different visual languages being spoken within his paintings. In many ways Karl is breaking the traditional rules in painting by using pure black and metallic, and by mixing diverse styles. However, this adds a great deal of mystery and intrigue to his work. Karl also breaks another rule by having his women look directly at the viewer as if they are flirting with the audience. It is very bold and engaging to the beholder.
Although Karl's paintings are often colorful and flamboyant, he still maintains a quality of quiet subtle beauty in the facial expressions of the women. Interestingly many of the women that he paints are portrayed as being strong and independent, not just pretty. Because women were oppressed in the Chinese culture, Karl was not allowed to paint women in such an idealized manner.
Karl has been in publishing for over 30 years and has received international acclaim. When Karl lived in China he was commissioned to paint communist propaganda often glorifying the peasant life. One of the projects that Karl painted when he was twenty was a huge mural of Mao, like those often seen in news and film clips.
Karl Bang
