Petra Cortright / Computer Paintings on Linen
May 25th 2019 – June 27th 2019
Galeria Duarte Sequeira
Rua da Galeria n.129
4700-803, Parada de Tibães
Braga
Portugal
Rua da Galeria n.129
4700-803, Parada de Tibães
Braga
Portugal
“Computer Paintings on Linen” presents a
new series of digital paintings, that occur as a result of editing and
intervening on a vast collection of fragmented images sourced online. Each
painting derives from a “mother file”, that subsequently undergoes a series of
transformation through editing software. Comprised of a considerable number of
digital “brushstrokes” created in Photoshop the paintings are built up layer by
layer. Further manipulation of texture, light and colour, enable her to work
towards reconfiguring the element of flatness in digital works.
The LA-based artist uses the computer as
a canvas to express a preference for fast-paced working, in relation to the
slow process embedded in traditional painting. Interested in the exploration of
painting techniques, material selection and printing processes, the production
of physical work becomes an important and essential element in her practice.
Petra Cortright’s core practice is the
creation of videos, GIFs, JPEGs, and other digital files produced using
consumer and enterprise software platforms. Cortright initially gained
notoriety for her Youtube self-portrait videos, which used her computer’s
webcam and default effects, and are considered seminal works of the Post
Internet Art movement.
“Computer Paintings on Linen”, the first solo
exhibition of artist Petra Cortright, in Portugal.