The Saatchi Gallery’s current exhibition, ‘From Selfie to Self Expression’ is on everyone’s lips and we’re not surprised! This ground-breaking contemporary art show is the first of its kind to celebrate the selfie as a new and notable way of making art. We explored this subject further in our recent blog post, ‘From Self-Portrait to Selfie: ‘The Evolution of Artistic Self-expression’.
In the run up to its opening, a #saatchiselfie competition was launched, encouraging the public to submit their most daring and innovative selfie. The results can be seen in this post from Dazed Digital and they take the standard selfie format to new, creative heights.
Now, as the exhibition has been open to the public for a few weeks, we thought we’d turn our attention to the work hosted here at Art2Arts that fit into this new, updated selfie category to pay homage to this incredible exhibit.
If you’ve been to the Saatchi’s exhibition or if you’re dying to go, here is some more selfie-worthy art to admire, with a difference.
Now, thanks to filters and digital effects, the selfie can take on new and fantastical forms like those seen in this canvas. If taken by the hands of an artistic subject, we could imagine a similar looking futuristic image being posted on Instagram, receiving many ‘double tap’ likes in admiration.
This collaged ‘selfie’ uses many layers to create its final result, much like those adopted by image conscious artists behind the front facing camera lens. While these layers may often take on the form of costume, makeup and careful framing, the layers in this collage are more literal, making an equally as anarchic statement.
Expresstionist Cubist Selfie-Obsession 854 – Eraclis Artistdou
We couldn’t curate our most selfie-worth art without mentioning this piece by Eraclis Artistidou.As the name suggests, the words ‘selfie obsession’ take centre stage in this mixed-media collage, perhaps making a statement about this cultural trend. Regardless of how you interpret this message, it is presented in a wonderful, colourful cubist form, with the theme of music also remaining prominent.
What are your thoughts on the selfie entering the world of art?
How does it differ from the self-portrait style? Would you buy a selfie, digital or painted, to hang in your house? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, or let us know via our social media channels.
