The Gold, The Chalk, and The Cage: When Art Basel Bleeds into the Penal Complex Miami in early December is a study in dissonance. On the barrier island of Miami Beach, the air is thick with the scent of sea salt, expensive perfume,…
Francesco Beda: A Master of Historical and Genre Painting Introduction Francesco Beda was an Italian painter known for his highly detailed and romanticized depictions of historical and genre scenes. Working in the 19th century, Beda gained recognition for his ability to capture the…
Nick Grindrod is a British artist who has gained recognition for his dynamic and colorful paintings. Grindrod's work is characterized by his use of bold and vibrant hues, often applied in layers and then distressed, giving his paintings a textured and weathered look.…
Ian Rayer-Smith is an accomplished painter whose work draws from various sources, including the old masters and contemporary culture. In his paintings, he seeks to connect with man's earliest forms of self-expression and create a strong sense of emotional impact or energy. Rayer-Smith…
Art and Architecture: The Influence of Unique Spaces with Jessica Baldivieso In this interview, artist and painter Jessica Baldivieso, who immigrated to the United States, explores how her experiences have shaped her art. Her conversation touches on several aspects of her artistic journey,…
I am excited to introduce this interview with a talented artist from Dallas, Texas. Josh Dodson's background in graffiti heavily influenced his style, and now he creates intricate, geometric paintings that incorporate light and shadow to create depth and illusions. In this interview,…
Relating personal history through the language of abstract landscape, See You There is an invitation to discover our shared humanity through Nishiki Sugawara-Beda Spiritual Abstract Landscape.
In terms of the work evolving, the pandemic period was a real game changer for me. I was having a hard time like we all were, but for me the removal of my ability to work again and my youngest child having an episode of quite severe anxiety led to me feeling quite hopeless.
1. What is the source of inspiration behind your recent two-person exhibition at Execute Project? In this exhibition, I presented a series of works focused on the theme of "cyborgs" and a series of "weather forecast." In the cyborg-themed series, I referenced philosopher Andy…
Richard Wathen 'Mantled' 2017:18 60 x 51cm According to you, “figures are drawn from a variety of iconographic sources such as old books, photographic portraits, historical art references, and snapshots. Gender and age are distorted by the use of disquieting details that dislocate…
