Creased, Crinkled, Wrinkled
Definition
This term refers to the intentional use of creased, crinkled, or wrinkled textures in art, often to convey a sense of imperfection, decay, or the passage of time, as well as to create visual interest through the play of light and shadow on uneven surfaces.
History
The use of creased, crinkled, or wrinkled surfaces in art has been employed by contemporary artists to challenge traditional ideas of perfection and smoothness, often emphasizing the materiality of the work and its connection to time, process, and physicality.
Notable Examples
Lucio Fontana
Concetto spaziale, 1959
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Lucio Fontana, whose slashed and punctured canvases often incorporated wrinkled textures to explore the tension between creation and destruction, and El Anatsui, who uses crumpled metal and fabric to create textured, dynamic installations.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve manipulating materials like canvas, paper, metal, or fabric to create creases, wrinkles, or crinkles, often using folding, crushing, or layering to achieve the desired effect, with a focus on the interplay between texture, light, and shadow.
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