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In exploring the naked form, he has portrayed nudity in a shameless
open way; and rather than touching on suggestive issues, he
has
revealed the comfortable, confident stance of his models. The
women make no issue of shyness, 'Maia' stands directly in front
of a blackboard
which reads her repeated detention lines, "I will not come
to class naked", whereas 'Lupe' appears wearing nothing
but knee-high boots, reflecting the childhood fun of dressing
up.
Void of frames, the works swell with diverse artistic expression,
each holding an individual meaning. In portraying the nudes in different
contexts, his use of locations varies, ranging from metropolitan
and interior views, to the raw traditional landscape. Some works
hold a futurist appeal with their extremely vibrant, electric colours,
while others follow a more traditional style with the use of subtle,
muted hues.
From start to finish, in their intricate creation, these are works
which have been produced and reproduced, starting as one medium
then becoming another. With great skill, McCormack has brought his
exquisite imagery to our attention, reminding us to embrace what
technology has given us, yet respect what was there in its absence.
In both a material and philosophical sense, his use of these mediums
is that of a master, a powerful impressive collection that long
lingers in the mind.
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