The artwork titled “Leslie” was created by Chuck Close in 1986. This piece belongs to the Photorealism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a close-up portrait of a person. This particular piece is notable for its grid-based structure, with individual cells filled with varying colors that collectively form the likeness of the subject when viewed from a distance. The use of these distinct, rounded color patches demonstrates the artist’s meticulous technique and commitment to the Photorealism movement. The background grid adds a structural element to the composition, which emphasizes the precision and methodical approach characteristic of Chuck Close’s work.
