Creative Expression with People as Pixels
Marilyn Monroe
© Craig Alan
Portraits of People . . . A Thousand Points of Life
Perceptions change as we look at the world from different perspectives. Such variations in viewpoints are what make life interesting.
What we see at a distance affects us one way. When we move in closer, we may experience something else. This evolution is the spice of creative expression.
What do you see in the image above at first glance?
Yes, it’s Marilyn Monroe, portrayed in a unique minimalist, semi-pointillist style. But look closer. You see much more. Her face, her hair, the textures, the colors are all built from humanity. Atlanta-based artist Craig Alan uses people as his artistic building blocks.
Oh, I See
The first perception provides one view. But with a closer look, something else emerges.
Put into the simpler words of one surprised fan, “OMG, it’s made of little...
