John Kacere

Gratin is excited to present the work of John Kacere (1920-1999), a key figure in the hyperrealist movement, renowned for his extraordinary precision in depicting women's midsections in lingerie. Using a meticulous oil-painting technique, he captured the details and textures of fabrics such as lace, silk and satin with such accuracy that their tactile quality goes beyond mere representation, further enhanced by the enlarged scale of his works. By layering paint to create smooth, luminous surfaces and emphasizing light, shadow and reflection, Kacere achieved a stunning photographic illusion that revealed the vast potential of oil painting.