Monday 18 November 2013

Juan Francisco Casas.

Juan’s art works go one of two ways. Firstly giving a lighthearted impression, with silly facial expressions and an interaction with the viewer that would suggest that the individuals are doing more than ‘posing for pretty pictures’. And secondly taking a more erotic feel, showing intimate scenes between two people that wouldn’t often be seen outside of the bedroom. These pieces capture women as more of an object than of a person and as a result of this the viewer is immediately in a role of power when exploring the work. The tone and depth to the drawings along with the detail added gives them a photorealistic feel. Because the subjects aren’t static, and their expressions aren’t set up or asked for the energy in the works is more apparent, appealing to the viewers more playful side of seeing things.