Andrew Salgado
As part of my foundation Art and Design course we were asked to research a Canadian artist called Andrew Salgado. His work is in simpler words, absolutely incredible.
Recently I went to London on a college trip and we were able to go to Canada House Gallery where some of Salgado's paintings were displayed in his own Solo Exhibition. I realised while I was in the gallery that art work that is seen through a computer screen, book or even a phone is never, not even remotely similar to the actual piece. I researched Salgado's work a month or so before seeing it in person and I liked it, but when I saw it in person and had it right in front of me I fell in love.
There is so much life, pain, hope and also sadness in his paintings. I could feel his presence in the brushstrokes and vibrancy in the colours. He passed his pain onto me, in a good way because it made me experience a small portion of his emotions and his life.
I stood in the room in complete awe, looking at every painting in extreme detail. Every time you look at one of his pieces you see a new element that needs photographing. I took just over 120 photos of only a few of his paintings.
If you ever get the chance to see Salgado's work in person I highly recommend to do so.
If you want to know more about Andrew Salgado check out his website
http://www.andrewsalgado.com/
Recently I went to London on a college trip and we were able to go to Canada House Gallery where some of Salgado's paintings were displayed in his own Solo Exhibition. I realised while I was in the gallery that art work that is seen through a computer screen, book or even a phone is never, not even remotely similar to the actual piece. I researched Salgado's work a month or so before seeing it in person and I liked it, but when I saw it in person and had it right in front of me I fell in love.
There is so much life, pain, hope and also sadness in his paintings. I could feel his presence in the brushstrokes and vibrancy in the colours. He passed his pain onto me, in a good way because it made me experience a small portion of his emotions and his life.
I stood in the room in complete awe, looking at every painting in extreme detail. Every time you look at one of his pieces you see a new element that needs photographing. I took just over 120 photos of only a few of his paintings.
If you ever get the chance to see Salgado's work in person I highly recommend to do so.
If you want to know more about Andrew Salgado check out his website
http://www.andrewsalgado.com/
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