Wednesday 4 June 2014

Vintage meets Contemporary Assemblage in Flash Generation


Alfredo Garcia reveals a remarkable talent for adjoining foreign worlds together in one fantastical scene. Through his ability to unite diverse contexts, he plunges his viewers into highly innovative scenes that defies logic and awakens the senses. In his piece, "Emotional Breakdown", Garcia demonstrates this captivating motif. He incorporates imagery that addresses a vintage  style, while also using an abstract aesthetic that is vividly  contemporary. 

The vintage themes are visible in the three pictures shown through window-like cells in the composition. Each cell reveals a scene, which has a nostalgic feel due to outdated touches and faded coloration. The first cell shows s a man on an electric guitar, the second shows  a man with side burn smoking a cigarette, and the last one shows a 70s style television. Each of these scenes transports the viewer into a distinct norm from the past generation.

Garcia contrasts this vintage motif with contemporary elements. In the top left corner, Garcia paints a crystal cube encasing a diamond-like stone, representing the dimensions of time and space. This element also evokes a strong futuristic feel that enhances its displacement among the generational images. Another contemporary element is the abstracted background, showing vigorous textured brushstrokes in all directions. This focus on the purely formal aspects of painting gives the piece a fresh, current vibe. Ultimately, the combination of both vintage and contemporary themes in "Flash Generation" offer an strikingly innovative approach to assemble art.

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