From individually stained snippets of watercolor paper, YoYo Lander collages elaborate portraits.
Every work begins with a photograph session throughout which the artist focuses on capturing the sitter’s distinctive gestures, poses, and expressions. She then combines the reference photos right into a singular composition that conveys a specific emotion or expertise.
In a latest physique of labor, Lander clothes her sitters in the identical inexperienced sweater, the kindred knit signifying private and collective development and transformation. Much like earlier items like “Hold That Thought #1” and “The Parts of Me That Get No Applause #2,” the more moderen portraits are dynamic and impeccably constructed to convey mild hitting a cheekbone or the shadow of a garment fold. Considered up shut, the textured, layered paper provides immense intricacy and depth to the already energetic compositions.
Many works proven listed below are on view in Lander’s solo present Yesterday Was Arduous by means of October 11 at Phillips Los Angeles. The artist steadily shares glimpses into her course of on Instagram, so head there for extra.
