Nothing exists in a vacuum. An old idea augmented by new means—it plays itself out over and over again in every facet of society, culture, technology, and art. The balancing act between the novel and the familiar is ever-present in the artwork of Hans Sures, a creative director, designer, and illustrator based in London.
He’s found the sweet spot where his art is recognizable, yet challenging in technique, presentation, and subject matter, leaning on Renaissance masters like Titian and da Vinci for stylistic inspiration.
Though his work is influenced by ’60s and ’70s motor culture, the visual cues are from a different period altogether, removing the viewer from a particular place in time. It’s modern yet remains steeped in familiar stylistic tropes, enabling it to transcend its timestamp.…