https://mymodernmet.com/chris-austin-interview/
"There are over 450 species of shark that roam the planet’s waters.
Although many have a bad reputation, artist Chris Austin hopes to add a
little perspective to the ocean predator in his new series of paintings.
The Toronto-based artist has a multi-faceted creative practice that
spans both painting and sculpture. His diverse portfolio of work is
greatly inspired by the environment of North America, specifically the
Pacific Northwest. Austin explores the mutability of the landscape as
well as our tenuous relationship with it.
In his most recent series of gouache paintings, the Canadian artist
shines the spotlight on one of the ocean’s most fearsome predators—the
shark. These surreal pictures depict great whites and orcas wandering
urban and rural landscapes above water. Although Austin occasionally
includes a yellow-coated figure, the series focuses predominantly on the
quiet mystery of sharks as they “swim” through the air."
Via Stuart Richman and diane a.
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