Raphaella Spence paintings are known for its amazing photorealism. She was born in 1978 in London. She is now settled in Italy. Photorealistic art is produced with the help of a photograph. The artist often takes photograph and then work on it. Raphaella Spence technique is quite impressive. It actually takes hours of hard work to produce a picture-perfect painting. She is more inclined towards paintings cityscapes and normal city scenes. The night time vision of cities with lights are beautifully portrayed in her paintings.
It is hard to believe one’s eyes in the case of Spence paintings. Her paintings of Manhattan, Vegas and Central Park Lake are popular for its immense realism. She has received wide recognition for her art in International newspapers and art magazines. Her paintings are collected by famous galleries worldwide. She has participated in several exhibitions(solo and group).
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Exhibitions:
- Venice Reprise,2011, Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery, New York
- Beijing, Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery, New York (2009)
- Crossroads, New York (2007)
- Bridge of Colors, New York (2005)
Raphaella Spence Paintings
This is unbelievable realism. the perspective and tiny details she adds is just thrilling.
“unbelievable realism” is right. This is not really painting at all. The technique is everything–from the photo to its transmission to canvas and then the addition of pigments. Traditional painters do not consider this really painting, and many galleries will not carry this kind of work. Yes, it has its fascination and appeal, but that doesn’t mean it’s really painting in the tradition of the great cityscape artists.