By placing the eyes onto a silhouette of another person, whose race, sex, hairstyle, or body shape differs from those of the original, Matsuyama’s portraits reflect anonymity, and the uncertain veracity of information on the Internet
Shigeki Matsuyama is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his vibrant, thought-provoking works.
His paintings contrast hyper realistic eyes against bold, geometric patterns that echo the ‘Dazzle’ camouflaging technique.
By placing the eyes onto a silhouette of another person, whose race, sex, hairstyle, or body shape differs from those of the original, Matsuyama’s portraits reflect anonymity, and the uncertain veracity of information on the Internet and the intersection of technology, identity, nature, and human existence.
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