"Looking Through the Windows"

Item 25 of 87 in 2021 Active Member Exhibition
"Looking Through the Windows" by Karl Mata Hipol

General Information

Title:
Looking Through the Windows
Artist:
Karl Mata Hipol
Size:
40" x 48"
Medium:
Acrylic, Gouache, Flashe and Acrylic Skin on Denim
Price:
CAN$3,500.00
Available for Sale
Description:
The painting for this series explores the themes of immigration, history, and process. This painting serves as evidence of my heritage, my memoir, my journey, which I am and where I came from.

The usage of denim is very significant in this series, responding to the notion of the "Canadian Tuxedo." And so, this situates me here in Canada. Here I am, a foreign body, abiding by the rules and regulations of this land. Simultaneously, I am building up, creating and layering my marks in this society.

Even more, I also aim to emphasize the usage of acrylic skin in this art piece. I am highlighting the action of peeling off and gluing into a new surface--A synecdoche of a body immigrating into a new place; another reiteration of myself migrating here in Canada.
Notes:
This piece will not be included in the physical exhibition on Granville Island but meets the quality standards of the FCA and is classified as, "Recognized Artwork."