Baroque-style Painter Nieves Gonzalez distorts trappings of traditional portraiture to exalt modern-day women - Hi-Fructose Magazine
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Baroque-style Painter Nieves Gonzalez distorts trappings of traditional portraiture to exalt modern-day women - Hi-Fructose Magazine
"González has excelled at upfront compositions: centrally posed women that confront viewers with subtle gazes, rendered in soft tones save for their flashy accoutrements."
"Her wardrobes always complement the features of the models that wear them, and vice versa. A mop of blue-black hair and snowy complexion are paired with vibrant cyan."
"These are qualities which caught the attention of renowned English singer, songwriter, and actress Lily Allen, who commissioned González to paint her latest album cover for West End Girl."
"It was a very natural process. There were conversations and a video call with Lily, but the image emerged from my own pictorial language."
González's compositions showcase women with subtle gazes, rendered in soft tones and vibrant colors. Her work features clever arrays of color and texture that enhance the models' features. Unique visual elements, such as mylar balloons or glistening hair, add intrigue. This distinctive style attracted Lily Allen, who commissioned González for her album cover, West End Girl. The collaboration was a natural process, allowing González to express her pictorial language while aligning with the energy desired for the project.
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