Bernard Pras’ Amazing Assemblages
October 15, 2011 7:51 AM Subscribe
French artist Bernard Pras arranges objects to look like images of other things when viewed from afar. For example, he’s recreated Hyacinthe Rigaud’s portrait of Louis XIV using toilet paper and junk food. You can view his portfolio by clicking on the galerie link on his website.
Clothes do make the Man, n'est-ce pas? Imagine this lackluster group all decked out in similar fashion.
posted by cenoxo at 8:32 AM on October 15, 2011
posted by cenoxo at 8:32 AM on October 15, 2011
Yes, cenoxo! The tragedy of modern life has been the simplification of clothing. While it is nice that a peasant and a National leader can approximate the same look quite easily (dark suit, tie, and white shirt) I am sorry that there isn't more opportunity for splendor and art. There was an attempt in the 60's to break out of the rigid mold introduced back in the Edwardian era and I fondly remember the velvet jackets, paisley waistcoats and frilled shirts worn by the young men of my youth, but then the 80's came and people went back to be dull and serious.
Still, I much prefer dull and serious to tank tops and shorts-- which is what you see outside the office. Too bad we don't have Casual, Office, and Special Occasions. I would love to see really magnificent men on the Red Carpet or a Splendid Groom to match the Blushing Bride.
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 8:57 AM on October 15, 2011
Still, I much prefer dull and serious to tank tops and shorts-- which is what you see outside the office. Too bad we don't have Casual, Office, and Special Occasions. I would love to see really magnificent men on the Red Carpet or a Splendid Groom to match the Blushing Bride.
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 8:57 AM on October 15, 2011
Thank you! See also, Vik Muniz's project Wasteland, also a documentary.
posted by xod at 9:45 AM on October 15, 2011
posted by xod at 9:45 AM on October 15, 2011
Love this, thank you!
posted by Dragonness at 10:44 AM on October 15, 2011
posted by Dragonness at 10:44 AM on October 15, 2011
toilet paper and junk food.
It would be cooler if all that junk food contained Olestra.
posted by nathancaswell at 12:14 PM on October 15, 2011
It would be cooler if all that junk food contained Olestra.
posted by nathancaswell at 12:14 PM on October 15, 2011
This is freaking awesome.
posted by three blind mice at 1:44 PM on October 15, 2011
posted by three blind mice at 1:44 PM on October 15, 2011
Reminds me of the "Big Art Attack" scenes from Neil Buchanan's kids show "Art Attack".
This one is my favorite.
posted by chavenet at 2:22 PM on October 15, 2011
This one is my favorite.
posted by chavenet at 2:22 PM on October 15, 2011
Wow. Thanks so much for posting this.
I'm getting a strong Expressionist flavor from a lot of these. Is that Pras' deliberate technique, or is it inherent in his medium?
posted by Slithy_Tove at 6:00 PM on October 15, 2011
I'm getting a strong Expressionist flavor from a lot of these. Is that Pras' deliberate technique, or is it inherent in his medium?
posted by Slithy_Tove at 6:00 PM on October 15, 2011
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