- Benjamin Ferrer, Artist
"If our DNA contains the blueprint of who we are, a portrait is essentially the magnification or the translation of that genetic code, including perhaps, an image of the Soul. Beyond that, the portraits I create demonstrate the ability of an individual who nurtures that Seed of Purpose from the Universe. Within each of us are endless possibilities."
Works on exhibit at Bergamot Station's Andrew Weiss Gallery for One Peace-Mama Earth Organization Charity event
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The standard of beauty that America sets for the rest of the world intrigues me. Via Hollywood movies, Television and Magazines ..it's always been about this Aryan beauty. It's alarming to me that until now, 2014--there has not been an Asian or Pacific Islander on the cover of Vogue Magazine. Furthermore, if a child walks into an American Museum, seeing a painting of an Asian or Pacific Islander is a rarity. I wish to change this by introducing portraits which are inclusive of these people. Perhaps my paintings will make it to a museum someday, and a brown child will feel beautiful too--if she sees herself represented. It may even convince Anna Wintour- that brown is indeed beautiful enough to grace the front cover of her Magazine. -Ben Ferrer Los Angeles www.benferrer.blogspot.com Twitter: @thebenferrer
A second portrait of A Tahitian woman
I am consumed in recreating the allure of Old Tahiti.
Painting is Still in progress..
Oil on Canvas 38" x 48"
Painting is Still in progress..
Oil on Canvas 38" x 48"
My homage to Gauguin begins..
Inspired to create colorful vivid portraits of Tahitian women, from actual historical photographs shot by Lucienne Gauthier from 1904 to 1920 in Tahiti. My goal is to do at least 30 large scale portraits in the next 6 months.
Painting is Still in progress..
Oil on Canvas 38" x 48"
Painting is Still in progress..
Oil on Canvas 38" x 48"
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