The notion that an artist’s unique life experiences and personal direction influence how they visually reflect on the world around them is becoming increasingly evident in the work of many artists in todays society. German duo Herakut and Italian painter Agnes Cecile, have both successfully explored the concept of visually representing reflecting on personal struggle and ones inner demons in their works. Herakut, through their unique view of the world around them which is revealed through the use of symbolism and unique painting techniques. Cecile reflects her own thoughts through the use of vibrant coloured portraits that don't always demonstrate every detail forcing the audience to ponder the deeper meaning by considering what is missing. Both artists have effectively used their unique approach to art to reproduce their inner battles to the
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Hera and Akut joined forces in 2004 and began creating collaborative work under the name of Herakut .Through their pieces ‘The Monkey On My Back Was The Best Thing About Me’(2012) and “Now We Were In Charge Of Our Hood’ (2011) the duo has visually represented the personal struggles and beliefs of their characters. With both grungy pieces, Herakut makes a statement on how difficult it can be to deal with ones personal struggles whether it be mentally or physically. Herakut’s use of the human for is both expressive and emotive. They have positioned their subjects in positions that make them look weak or vulnerable, whether its slightly leaning to the side with hunched over shoulders , or in a squatting position, allowing the viewer to focus on the facial expressions of the two people but also to draw attention to the two animals in the piece as well. The monkey on the back of the figure in ‘The Monkey On My Back Was The Best Thing About Me’ successfully coveys the weight that this person is struggling to carry around with them. The added features of a tail and monkeys head in the piece show that this burden is so
Hera and Akut joined forces in 2004 and began creating collaborative work under the name of Herakut .Through their pieces ‘The Monkey On My Back Was The Best Thing About Me’(2012) and “Now We Were In Charge Of Our Hood’ (2011) the duo has visually represented the personal struggles and beliefs of their characters. With both grungy pieces, Herakut makes a statement on how difficult it can be to deal with ones personal struggles whether it be mentally or physically. Herakut’s use of the human for is both expressive and emotive. They have positioned their subjects in positions that make them look weak or vulnerable, whether its slightly leaning to the side with hunched over shoulders , or in a squatting position, allowing the viewer to focus on the facial expressions of the two people but also to draw attention to the two animals in the piece as well. The monkey on the back of the figure in ‘The Monkey On My Back Was The Best Thing About Me’ successfully coveys the weight that this person is struggling to carry around with them. The added features of a tail and monkeys head in the piece show that this burden is so