Tokyo-based artistJohn Battalgaziis challenging himself to replicatefamous paintingslike the Mona Lisa using only geometric shapes.
As a result, these minimalist designs capture the essence of what makes these pieces so well known.
Similarly, Battalgazi translates the ornate patterns of Klimt’sThe Kissto a simpler spotted design adorning the softly wavy shapes.
Johannes Vermeer, “Girl With a Pearl Earring,” 1665
These are styles that appeal to me and influence my art.
That allows me to be bold and try interesting color schemes and compositions.
Tokyo-based artist John Battalgazi reimagines famous works of art using geometric shapes.
Gustav Klimt, “The Kiss,” 1907
Leonardo da Vinci, “Mona Lisa,” c. 1503-6
Henri Matisse, “Blue Nude II,” 1952
Grant Wood, “American Gothic,” 1930
Diego Rivera, “Flower Carrier,” 1935
