On Thursday, September 28th, Guy Hepner and Guy Hepner Editions is pleased to present “Consumed” – a series of exclusive hand-embellished prints and original paintings by Sage Barnes.
A self-taught artist, Sage Barnes has only learned to create from his own ideas, which is exactly what sets him apart. He has found a unique combination of abstract, realistic, and street art techniques, which are often kept separate. Many of his works feature a very realistic bodice, with an explosion of colors in place of ahead, painted against a graffiti-like wall. His Instagram bio reads “college dropout,” potentially as a way to share with people that there is no clear cut path to success. He also uses his Instagram as a form of connection with his followers. Rather than just posting an artwork with its title, he will add a meaningful quote or share the story behind a work.
For Sage’s “Consumed” print, each edition is uniquely embellished with acrylic paint splatters and drips over the subject’s head. The piece comes in four colorways.
The release also features six exclusive works on paper. The floral studies are painted on 600lb watercolor paper with deckled edges.