Re-staging the Masters
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Recreate the pictorial elements of an existing artwork using a variety of like objects. Choose a famous work of art that you think you could re-stage, from objects you gather from home. The objective is to transform the original into a derivative version of your own design by using alternative elements while keeping with the overall structure and character of the piece. The outcome will inevitably be a surreal version of the original.
Examples of restaged paintings
The Process:
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The Persistence of Memory,
by Spanish Surrealist, Salvador Dali, 1931 Re-stage, edit, and paint your version of the original artwork |
Compose the pictorial elements of the artwork.
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Use Photoshop to add desired elements of the original.
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More Examples:
Re-staging the composition:
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Elements of the original artwork are replaced by ordinary household objects, using a similar setting. Use two or three dimensional images to produce your re-staging of the original artwork. |
Reproducing the mood:
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Use lighting to aid in composing the design. Be thoughtful about how you recreate the essence of the original |
Capturing the essence
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You can use as much or as little of the original elements to create your re-staging. The objective is to use the original as a source of inspiration. Don't feel like you have to produce an exact replica. |
Restaging: The Concept
The inherent results of a, "Re-staging" of a painting will lean toward Surrealism. The re-fabricated set-up will be like an alternate reality, akin to Surrealism in nature. A dream-like reality.
