
“Faces” – Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings by Erica Elan Ciganek
Using words like hyperrealistic or hyperrealism is something a writer tries to stray away from. Just uttering the words will ignite instant criticism and unwanted opinions. But when you look at work from artists like Chicago-based Erica Elan Ciganek, you can’t help but say they’re hyperreal. In her portrait series “Faces,” the young artist paints insanely realistic portraits using oil paint on canvas.

Erica Elan Ciganek working a Hyperrealistic Oil Painting