Blanca’s ITP 101

Mimmo Rotella, born Domenico Rotella, was a Italian artist who was considered an essential artist in post-war European art. Rotella used iconic images of the prolific personas of the time in his collages and incorporated torn advertisement posters which reflected the post-WWII tone in a battered European society. Rotella created pop art collages that played with texture, type, & color which gave it that eye catching playful appeal.

Max Ernst was a German based artist who’s works included paintings, graphic design, and sculpture. Ernst is considered a pioneer in the Dada movement and surrealism. His pieces, such as “The Robing of the Bride,” present images that seem eerily reminiscent of renaissance art with a unique and otherworldly twist. The artist’s usage of boastful colors and disproportionate designs produce a cohesive image that challenges the ideology of reality and questions the design of the divine.

Matt McCormick is an installation artist and filmmaker based in Spokane, Washington who’s work has been featured at the Sundance Festival, Art Basel, and the Museum of Modern Art. McCormick went from being a tattoo artist for celebrities such as Tyler, The Creator and Mac Miller to making his mark in the world of fine arts as an independent filmmaker and director. He is also responsible for Don Toliver's, Heaven or Hell, cover art.

James Turrell is an American artist who is best known for his work with the Light and Space movement. His minimalist style was shown through his manipulation of light and isolation of colors to evoke thoughts and feelings transcendent of the often boring reality of many people. James Turrell has served as an inspiration to many prominent creatives such as Kanye West who has praised the Artist on multiple occasions.

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