Alexis Rockman’s watercolor drawings were the first stage in the development of the fantastical, imaginary world ofLife of Pi, the 2012 Academy Award-winning feature film directed by Ang Lee. Lee sought out Rockman’s vision as an artist with a specific commitment to hand drawing to bring a human scale to the project. Though most artistic contributions to cinema are dependent on photorealism or cartoon-like illustration, Rockman’s images are fluid, intimate, and dynamic in a way that only drawing can capture. The exhibition provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the relationship between visual art—specifically drawing—and commercial filmmaking.
Study for Tiger Vision (Tunicate 8/12/11)
2011
Alexis Rockman
Courtesy of the artist and 20th Century Fox
Study for Tiger Vision (Squid 8/12/11)
2011
Alexis Rockman
Courtesy of the artist and 20th Century Fox
Study for Tiger Vision (Cosmography 4 9/20/11)
2011
Alexis Rockman
Courtesy of the artist and 20th Century Fox
Study for French Chef (Squid/Whale Composite) Detail
2010
Alexis Rockman
Courtesy of the artist and 20th Century Fox
Study for Island Scale
2009
Alexis Rockman
Courtesy of the artist and 20th Century Fox
Study for Island (Root Tip and Trunk)
2009
Alexis Rockman
Courtesy of the artist and 20th Century Fox
Dreamy Paintings Were The Visual Inspiration For Film ‘Life Of Pi’
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Sponsors / Partners
Alexis Rockman: Drawings from Life of Pi is made possible by an anonymous donor. Additional support is provided by Richard Edwards, Baldwin Gallery, Aspen and James Salomon.
Support for the New Orleans presentation of this exhibition is provided by International-Matex Tank Terminals.