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Bonnie and Clyde has mastered the art of mixed media collage, blending photography with fine art until the lines of distinction disappear. At first glance, her brightly coloured brushstrokes often depicting modernist architecture, expanses of sea, and palm tree lined streets are reminiscent of early Hockney. Closer inspection reveals the wealth of different techniques that Bonnie and Clyde has employed to unrivalled effect. ‘3 Kittens’ was first released at the artrepublic Art Yard Sale on Sunday 5th June 2016, in which some of the biggest names in the contemporary art world came together in Brighton’s Jubilee Square, giving fans the chance to buy from the artists directly. ‘3 Kittens’ showcases Bonnie and Clyde’s clever melding of photography with fine art. A first look suggests a boldly painted red house, with blue sky, concrete walkway and a poster showing three kittens. And then you notice the photographic elements. And the closer one looks, the harder it becomes to distinguish brush strokes from photography has the gate been painted What about the kittens And has that cloud been pasted on or painted in Yet this is not only a crafty, intelligent approach to art Bonnie and Clyde has created her own, very distinct aesthetic which is bold, fearless and visually arresting.
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