Today we’d like to introduce you to Korin Chapman.
Hi Korin, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Seven years ago, I dove into the world of Resin paintings. With a focus on 3D, photo realistic oceans and beaches, my career as an artist was taking way. Unfortunately, in 2018, I started having some health issues, like migraines, arthritis and fainting spells, and my Drs couldn’t figure out why. I found out in 2020 that I have a gene mutation that makes my body struggle to detox toxins on its own. Between living in an apartment with mold and working with resin, my health had declined so much that I was unable to paint and was sleeping all day and night.
I spent the last year prioritizing my health with my art taking more of an experiment in the background role, I knew I had to move my work in a different direction and without resin. That was when I decided to fully embrace my admiration of the ancient techniques of Mezzo Relief sculptures.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
A current struggle is both exciting and a challenge. I’m currently in between homes which is exciting because we are building our first home together and a challenge because we are living in a trailer where my workspace is limited. Despite that, I find myself creating some of my most exciting work yet.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Mezzo Relief is a technique where figures and objects are carved into a flat surface, exposing a 3-dimensional painting like sculpture. There are many different varieties of Relief Sculptures like Bas (Low) and Alto (High) and can be found throughout the world on the walls of buildings like churches. They were originally practiced in Eastern and Asian cultures but are most commonly found in Ancient Egypt. Some relief sculptures are believed to be over 20,000 years old.
While Relief sculptures are my inspiration, I take a bit of a different approach to my paintings. Using pallet knives, paintbrushes and plaster, I slowly build up my texture into the shapes I want then carve away the excess and add fine details where I then paint my sculpture with paint. My goal is to create realistic sculptural paintings where you feel as if you are looking at a giant wave crashing on you or you find yourself walking through a field of flowers below the mountain tops.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@KorinFineArt.com
- Website: www.KorinFineArt.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korinfineart_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Korinfineart
