Federico Salis: The illustrator reimagining retro glamour with self-possessed, unbothered women
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Katy Cowan
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Profile of Milan-based, Sardinia-born illustrator Federico Salis, who creates bold, glossy illustrations of full-figured, self-possessed women that reimagine retro glamour. His subjects refuse to be objectified — turning away, hiding behind sunglasses or hair, or dissolving into abstract ribbons. Salis took an unconventional path to his career, and his work challenges traditional male gaze dynamics in art and illustration.
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· 3 pulledThey are sensual, full-figured and rendered in glorious, glossy, saturated colour. And they are completely, magnificently unbothered by the fact that you might be watching.
The women in Federico Salis's illustrations are not waiting to be admired.
He got there by taking the long way round.
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