hipergerçekçilik

Hipergerçekçilik, also known as hyperrealism, is an art movement and style that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is characterized by its meticulous and highly detailed representation of reality, often to the point where it can be mistaken for a photograph. Hyperrealist artists aim to create an illusion of reality that is even more "real" than reality itself, exploring themes of perception, media, and the artificiality of modern life.

The technique involves an extremely precise rendering of subjects, focusing on textures, light, and shadow with exceptional accuracy. Artists often use reference photographs, but their work is not simply a copy. They make deliberate choices in composition, lighting, and detail to enhance the sense of realism and to convey their artistic intent. Common subjects include everyday objects, urban landscapes, portraits, and still lifes, all depicted with an almost photographic clarity.

Hyperrealism can be seen as a response to abstract art and conceptual art that dominated the preceding decades. It reasserts the importance of skill and traditional techniques in painting and sculpture, while simultaneously engaging with contemporary issues surrounding representation and the overwhelming presence of visual media in society. The effect can be both captivating and unsettling, prompting viewers to question the nature of what they are seeing and the distinction between the real and the simulated.