Trigger Warning :
Gore/Body Horror
"Hidden" 2016 Fiberglass
"Trypophobia" 2015 Fiberglass
As a Fine Arts Major I find myself mostly interested in the obscure and grim side of art. I lean more towards artist that are not afraid to scare their viewers, or make them uncomfortable. With that, Colin Christian is one of my favorite artists. He is a constant inspiration for me and always finds a new way to grasp my attention with his work.
He commonly uses fleshy tones and reds to create his grotesque style. His use of these color gives an uncomfortable and unsettling feeling to all those who see his work. The colors being so natural make the art feel more alive and possible for it to be real.
In "Hidden" the paleness of the face directs your focus to the warm shades of red in the skull and around the eyes. Them being used against the paleness shows where the viewers main focus should be, but also does not take the attention away from the coolness in the eyes.
"Trypophobia" is one of the best examples of his more unsettling pieces. The uses of different shades of red bring out the dimension of the piece and make it more realistic. The multiple uses of the color compliment each other.
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