Chuck Close
Painter and photographer specializing in realism
Born
Died
2021
4 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American painter and photographer, this individual gained recognition for large-scale, photo-based portraits. The work often featured a grid technique, allowing for meticulous detail and realism. Suffered a spinal artery collapse in 1988, resulting in paralysis, which led to the use of innovative methods to create art. Continued to produce significant works despite physical limitations, showing resilience and creativity in artistic expression.
Created large-scale photorealistic portraits
Utilized a grid technique for detail
Produced works post-paralysis using adaptive methods
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