'Self-Portrait As Commuter' - A Stage By Stage Installation Concept.

My initial idea was to show the intricate process of creating this hyperrealistic painting as an installation art concept. Each stage of the painting process was photographed and then digitally printed onto canvases - which are the exact size and dimension of the original painting. 

The whole idea of the exhibition is to show the actual process of creating the art was in fact the most important aspect. It also allows the viewer to interact with each stage of the painting as it evolved through out the years. 

The actual painting eventually took nearly three years to complete - as it incorporates every pore in the skin and thread in the jacket.

For a more comprehensive look at how this particular oil painting was created stage by stage have a look at my new blog: iaingardinerartist.blogspot.com and my very short videos. - The first premieres this Sunday on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u3G81UA8GWA 28th March, 2021, 7pm - and the second video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-UojZ0LpXAo Sunday 4th April, 2021, 7pm.