Earnest
In Earnest, Rooo Lou tests the limits of recognition.
Lou’s distinct visual language leaves our imagination to fill in the gaps of his portraits. Earnest is an ode to a friend of the artist, who’s defi...
In Earnest, Rooo Lou tests the limits of recognition.
Lou’s distinct visual language leaves our imagination to fill in the gaps of his portraits. Earnest is an ode to a friend of the artist, who’s defining characteristic is sincerity. Strong black linework is offset by a vibrant palette, a result of his process blending digital and traditional painting techniques. A pair of dots punctuate an otherwise featureless face. When viewed closer, subtle textural complexity is revealed, imbuing a sense of familiarity.
‘Most of my paintings are facetious. This time, I painted this figure while thinking of an important friend of mine whom I respect very much.'