Charlie Leal: Coda For General Public

Ancient cairns – stacks of stones used as memorials or landmarks – inspired this work by Charlie Leal. Emerging from a subdued foundation composed of polished plaster, acrylic paint and coats of wax are a series of brushmarks that suggest the sublime, rough-hewn structures. General Public, an art curation and publishing company based in LA, is revolutionizing the way we think about and collect art. Founded by Portia de Rossi, a collector and art world disruptor, General Public makes a radical proposition: a painting shouldn't be enjoyed by just one person, but should be available to all. The General Public Synograph™, a groundbreaking 3-D technology, redefines the limits of printing, recreating every detail of the original artwork with total fidelity. Capturing the nuances of brushwork and technique, these textured prints are an authentic expression of the artist's hand.