In his series of abstract paintings, artistPhilip Barlowtranslates the fleeting moments often seen through out-of-focus camera lenses.
This common photography phenomenon called thebokeheffect simplifies the background and subjects into colorful blurs of light.
Barlow’s bokeh-effect paintings emphasize color and harmony over crisp and clear details.
In doing so, the viewer is immersed in an ephemeral moment that is both mysterious and familiar.
These transient moments are elevated by his intentional abstraction.
The colors of car lights, signs, shops, and restaurants suddenly become magical ornaments to the canvas.
Together, they reflect the essence of the space in that instance.
South African artist Philip Barlow recreates the bokeh effect in his oil paintings.
His abstract canvases imitate the out-of-focus effect often seen in photography.
Barlow’s colorful artwork elevates ordinary, fleeting moments into something magical.
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