Trance, the newest film by British director Danny Boyle features a selection of three recreations of Goya’s Witches in the Air, done by British artist Charlie Cobb. Â The replicas were used to emphasize the densely textured surface of the work, as digital replicas or prints can often appear distorted or unconvincing on film. Â The work involved the acquiring of rare paints, as well as hours of study viewing the work. Â “Just to stand in front of it, you get a real feel for the painting.” says Cobb.
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