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How does this artist bring street art into the gallery?
Chinese artist Hua Tunan brings graffiti-style artwork from the streets to the art gallery. The artist created this giant painting, called Leopard, by layering a series of vibrant hues in a performance-like process. He started by splattering many different layers of paint onto a wall-sized canvas. The colors blended into one another, forming the background. Hua allowed paint to splash onto the ceiling and surrounding walls, adding more depth to the larger-than-life work. The image of the big cat emerged when the artist used a spray can to add details such as the leopard’s spots, eyes, and whiskers. The splattered paint creates the illusion of movement on a monumental scale.
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