Ivan Green's London Series not only captures the beauty of London's famous landmarks, it transforms them. Drawing inspiration from the site, Ivan researches deeper into the subject, collecting scenes from the surrounding area and rebuilding them to create these unique mixed media prints. The video above is a timelapse of Ivan's construction of St Pauls cathedral - a very brief glimpse into the technical work and architectural vision needed for each layer of the unfolding image.
Speaking of the series, Timothy Wilson, Keeper of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum says:
'The transformation of St. Paul's is remarkable. A really handsome modern version of the capriccio tradition is emerging. Eloquent, frequently beautiful, and technically interesting.'
No protests there.
Ivan has also just been chosen to illustrate the 2013 Oxford Almanack, following in the footsteps of John Piper and JMW Turner.
To view more views through Ivan's eyes click here.
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