“Silk Road” Paintings by Kour Pour

 

The art of rug making is ancient, awe-inspiring, and often a family affair.  Tiny hands are favored on the looms to create the intricate patterns and details, so children learn to weave and knot from a young age.   A rug of size may take a year to produce.

Kour Pour, a young Los Angeles-based artist adds his own twist to the story.  His large-scale paintings may themselves be a year in creation.  His process includes a mixture of canvas preparation to mimic the weave and weft, silk screen, and over-painting.  The results are no doormat.

Artist Website: Kour Pour