Myriam Zimmer is a painter and sculptor that captures the images of a variety of objects and subjects. Many of her works captures unique, original expressions that are realistic portrayals of the figures the art creates. “In Hommage à Amy Winehouse”, she takes a photograph of the singer and creates a sculpture of the portrait with realism.
Upon first observation it appears that the artist wants the subject’s hair to be a dominant focus in the art. She masterfully depicts a hairstyle in which the singer often wore on stage. Capturing the detail of the hair is what makes it possible for observers to discover that the subject in the piece is Amy Winehouse. Another point of emphasis is the expression mostly likely is identical with the original photograph. The sharpness of the eye brows and lashes bring a distinct focus to her nose and lips, which depicts a natural aesthetic of the performer. Her use of color helped in the process of recreating a realistic portrayal of Amy Winehouse.
The artist’s inspiration is the use of realism and how applying it through creative works, observers can discover creative details regarding the subjects and objects in her creations.
These types of works are significant because it gives observers the chance to experience characteristics about the artist and other figures, we have the opportunity to learn about.