“Cleo” (2020), 8.2 x 11.6 inches. All images © Lola Dupré, shared with permission
Glasgow-based artist () continues her practice of slicing and rearranging photographs and art historical works into cleverly surreal collages. Her newest manipulations include a blockheaded Léon Bonnat, an entire row of irresistible puppy eyes, and a twisted rendition of George Stubbs’s “.” Dupré’s cat, Charlie, still finds himself as fodder for the unusual works—see two pieces centered on him below—and the artist is currently in the process of creating her 33rd portrait of the orange-and-white feline. Find more of the Dupré’s compositions in the latest issue of , shop originals and prints on , and see the distorted works in person at Portland’s later this year. You also can follow along with the contorted creations on and .
“Kayack” (2020), 11.6 x 8.2 inches
“Roo after Stubbs” (2021), 8.2 x 11.6 inches
Left: “After Leon Bonnat” (2021), 8.2 x 11.6 inches. Right: “The Community” (2020), 8.2 x 11.6 inches
“Charlie 32” (2021), 8.2 x 11.6 inches
“Hardy” (2020), 16.5 x 11.5 inches
Left: “Cat after Nathaniel Currier” (2021), 8.2 x 11.6 inches. Right: “Rand” (2021), 11.5 x 16.5 inches
“Charlie 31” (2021), 11.6 x 8.2 inches