Alex Garant, renowned for her unique approach to figurative op art, often employs the technique of overlapping images to create a sense of motion and depth in her portrait paintings. Her work challenges the viewer’s perceptions and evokes a feeling of dizziness or disorientation, inviting a deeper engagement with the subject.
Garant’s portraits, particularly of women, are characterized by duplicated eyes and other facial features, which serve to both mesmerize and unsettle. This style, while rooted in traditional portraiture, pushes the boundaries of the genre by incorporating elements of optical illusion, making Garant’s art distinctive and instantly recognizable.