The Story of Eyes
Description
A round red patch on the right and two pairs of eyes are peer out of the canvas. Gaylord Chan has tried to convey a sense of weight, space and texture by using different painting techniques. At the edge of the round patch, he has used solid colours to highlight the density of the circle, adding weight and substance to it. In the translucent centre of the red patch and the blue strokes on the dark background, he has used loose, sketchy brushstrokes that allow lower layers of paint to show through. This technique has enhanced the composition's strong texture.
Object Information
Date Created:
1996
Local ID:
AC1998.0011
Collection:
Modern Art
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Hong Kong
Dimensions:
92 x 122 cm
Creator(s):
Gaylord Chan
Materials:
Acrylic on canvas
Period:
20th Century
Classification:
Western Media Painting
Rights:
Hong Kong Museum of Art
