Bijou Karman Solo: A Look

August 19 - September 14, 2017

Title: A Look

A Look presents a new body of work by Bijou Karman where an ideal world is depicted in vibrant colors and over-the-top fashion. Karman’s women are beautiful, strong individuals. They invite the viewer to gaze, but do not hesitate to look back. Details in each piece signify who the woman is, what she wants, and how she sees the viewer. Their unique fashions derive from real clothing, yet the women and their surroundings are imagined. This creates a satisfying tension between a realistic depiction and an overly-perfect designed world. Foliage, greenery and houseplants are a recurring theme in this body of work; a visual representation of the untamable woman. A domestic houseplant can be manicured, but ultimately it will grow as it pleases.

Artist Bio:

Bijou Karman is an artist and illustrator from Los Angeles. She graduated with Distinction from Art Center College of Design in 2014.  As an illustrator she has worked with clients such as Harper's Bazaar, The Los Angeles Times, and Rihanna.  Her paintings are inspired by unique women, nostalgia, flora, and the California landscape.  In this body of work, fashion becomes a way to express the distinct personalities of her subjects.