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you could not ask for a better exemplar of the “conceptual” point of view than Chwast, who was among the earliest and most effective exponents of this trend in the US. Here is his brilliant illustration for an article on impotence for Playboy: Last week this blog discussed the contortions of “realistic” illustrators trying to conceal parts of human anatomy. Chwast’s illustration not only solves that problem with creative symbolism, he adds an important layer of psychological insight with the tangled cord that prevents the plug from reaching its goal. Traditional illustration offered nothing to compete with this. (via ILLUSTRATION ART: 5 ARTISTS AT COMIC-CON: SEYMOUR CHWAST)
