As she draws upon the visual symbolism of the Canadian coast in a fresh and unexpected way, Tania Doucet builds a world of wonder, refuge, and fantasy as these dreamlike visions in acrylic paints on canvas come alive with a glowing vibrancy. [Read More]
Monthly Archives: September 2013
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Enamored of the lonely, wild vastness of the ocean, Tom Stewart uses the abstract textures and patterns formed by watercolor and wax to create paintings full of a charged sense of abandon. His work focuses on the movement of the sea, on [Read More]
Scottish artist Graeme Swanson creates luminous abstract compositions in oil and acrylic, fleetingly evoking landscapes with dramatic juxtapositions of vibrant tones. Born and based in Aberdeen, the painter describes his process in geological terms, likening it to erosion. He creates each piece [Read More]
Serenely poetic, the paintings of Canadian artist Eric Oberhauser harmoniously blend the aesthetics of art with colorful portrayals of life and existence. Imbued with creativity and tender tranquility, Oberhauser’s brushwork infuses vivaciousness into the prosaic, softly creating scenes with an electrifying vividness. [Read More]
“I incarnate my attitude in my works,” says Elena Kozhevnikova. The artist’s approach mixes a sharp eye for color and structure with a free-flowing spirit. She combines paint, metal, canvas and what she refers to as “Cosmos” in dynamic, colorful compositions that [Read More]
An interview granted to Brazilian television by the American artist Aysha Quinn, and a performance (picture above) that has José Roberto Aguillar wrapping up the Museum of Image and Sound, in São Paulo, in a tribute to the Bulgarian Christo. These two [Read More]
For DVANDE (Daniel V. Anderson), medium is a flexible, fascinating creative tool, full of possibility. DVANDE creates intriguing modern bas-reliefs with a technique he calls “canvas sculpting,” in which the contours of the canvas’s surface itself interplay with oil paint and mixed [Read More]
Brooklyn, NY– You pick them up off the ground, marvel at their colors, perhaps pocket a couple hoping by some off chance they might stay pretty for a while longer. They never do. In fact, the speed at which autumn leaves shrivel [Read More]
“If you’re going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It’s the only good [Read More]
For over 100 years, the Contemporary Art Society has been gifting contemporary artworks to museums and public galleries and has donated more than 8,000 important artworks during this time. The Contemporary Art Society is the leading organisation for identifying emerging talent in [Read More]
Daniel Crouch Rare Books will present the first four Chicago Wage Maps from the Hull House Maps and Papers series first published in 1895 ($25,000) at the inaugural Chicago International Map Fair, on September 28+29, at the Primitive Gallery, 130 North Jefferson [Read More]
Brooklyn, NY– Buying art should be fun, not intimidating. You don’t have to be rich or well-connected to collect fabulous art. Instead of buying reproductions or museum posters, you can enjoy original artwork that showcases all the details, textures and colors that [Read More]
Calvert 22 presents Dear Art on 28 September–8 December 2013. ‘Dear art, I am writing you a love letter to cheer you up and encourage you to come and visit me some time.’ – Mladen Stilinović Inspired by a letter addressed to [Read More]
The Lexington Art Show will bring more than 120 artists to Downtown Lexington for a juried show that invites you to shop local for one-of-a-kind pieces. Held Nov. 23-24 inside Lexington Center, the show includes the unveiling of a limited-edition poster by [Read More]