All in Contemporary Art

Interview with Karen Kanas

I am very connected to each piece I paint and it's a very personal experience. I believe painting is as honest as I can be with myself. There are no work arounds, it's me facing the canvas and the truist I can be with myself. If I'm struggling with a piece where I need to determine how to get through the process, that is always a learning experience for me and it is a different journey with each piece, a different connection. The personal insight I gain is that yes, I may have struggled, but I figured out how to make the piece come together and work.

Interview with Gunilla Klemendz

I move at the border between reality and fantasy in my art, using strong colors typical of the Swedish region of Skane. Ever since I was a child, I've had an interest in drawing and painting. This interest has grown into a deep passion for sculpturing and I've been working with stoneware for the last 20 years. The creative process fills me with true happiness, something I hope is reflected in my art.

Gerhard Petzl

In the ever-evolving narrative of sculpture, Gerhard Petzl emerges as a contemporary sculptor whose work commands a unique presence in the dialogue with the old masters. His oeuvre, a confluence of abstract forms and material experimentation, shares an undercurrent with the explorations of the greats, yet speaks with a distinct voice that resonates with today’s aesthetic inquiries.

Hee Sook Kim

Hee Sook Kim's "Everlasting Playground" is a captivating artwork that immediately engages the viewer through its vibrant composition and meticulous detailing. The piece is a testament to the fusion of diverse artistic mediums – acrylic, oil, and the unconventional use of rhinestones – on canvas, which together create a textured, almost three-dimensional visual experience.

Lliam Greguez

Lliam Greguez's ICE photo series is a riveting collection of images that captures the ephemeral beauty of ice in its natural environment. Each photograph in the series is a testament to Greguez's eye for detail and his ability to find artistry in transient moments. What sets this series apart is its ability to make the viewers feel the textures and temperatures of the scenes depicted, bridging the gap between the visual and the tactile.

Natalie Egger

In her traditional drawings, Egger's adept handling of pencil and charcoal offers a nuanced exploration of human and organic forms. The lines are confident, yet there is a delicacy in her work that suggests a profound understanding of her subjects. The pencil sketches of human figures convey a raw emotional intensity that is palpable, their gestures and expressions captured with a sense of immediacy and spontaneity that is often only found in live studies. These works speak to the human condition, a narrative thread that weaves through the collection, suggesting both vulnerability and strength.

Doreen Wulbrecht

Doreen Wulbrecht's "Fluid Dimensions" is a testament to the transformative power of fluid art, a genre that reshapes the boundaries of traditional painting. Wulbrecht has mastered the delicate art of fluid painting, using thin, flowing paints to create large-scale abstract masterpieces that defy conventional brushwork. Her collection is not just an exploration of color and form, but a journey into the realm of spontaneity and controlled chaos.

Irina Howard

Irina Howard’s collection of oil paintings emerges as a captivating symphony of texture, form, and monochromatic tonality that resonates with an ethereal quality, seldom seen in contemporary art. Her works, an intricate ballet of contrasts, demonstrate a profound understanding of the medium’s potential, and invite viewers into a world where the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical blur.

Lois Gold

Lois Gold's artworks radiate a profound sense of exploration and an unyielding devotion to the sensory experiences of color, texture, and form. His canvases are expansive fields where the sublime interplay of hues and textures coalesce into a visual symphony, engaging the viewer in a silent yet eloquent dialogue. Each painting appears as a carefully woven tapestry of color, each stroke and speckle a testament to Gold's meticulous attention to detail and her unwavering passion for the abstract expression.

Jiawei Fu

Jiawei Fu's recent series of paintings is a testament to the artist's profound ability to encapsulate the human condition with a raw and poignant brush. Through the medium of acrylic and eggyolk on canvas, Fu embarks on a visual exploration of the intricacies of human relationships, often oscillating between intimacy and detachment.

Bruce Cowell

Bruce Cowell's collection of fine art photography is a testament to the power of visual storytelling through the lens of a camera. His work is a captivating blend of humanity, nature, and the urban landscape, each frame meticulously composed to not only capture a moment in time but to also evoke a profound emotional response from the viewer.

Interview with Christopher Fowler

In your professional journey, what have been some of the most significant challenges you've faced, and how have you adapted your approach or technique in response to these challenges?

I feel a bit sheepish in admitting it, but, instead, I’ve been surprised, even amazed, at the success I've had. 

There are, of course, the technical challenges from continuing to work in film—finding film suppliers and processors.  For a time, I figured I would be compelled to switch over to digital photography despite my preference for the film image, but, although I still consider myself one of the dinosaurs who sees the asteroid coming, I no longer think film photography will die out before I do…

Marcelle Mansour

Marcelle Mansour’s oeuvre is a rich tapestry of visual narratives, each piece a story unto itself. For instance, her work that captures the essence of heritage through a powerful female figure adorned in traditional attire, resonates with the strength and grace of cultural identity. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors not only celebrate the past but also breathe new life into it, asserting the relevance of heritage in the modern age.

Daniel McKinley

McKinley’s paintings invite viewers into a world where the boundaries between the interior and exterior, the tangible and intangible, are blurred. Each piece is a contemplation of space, form, and color, masterfully executed to transport the observer to a place that is both otherworldly and grounded in reality. His use of light and shadow is particularly noteworthy, as it adds depth and dimension to the spaces he creates, making them seem almost inhabitable.

Simon Hafele

Simon Hafele’s artistry stands as a vivid testament to the boundless potential of contemporary painting, where each piece serves as a conduit to a world thrumming with vibrancy, complexity, and a profound depth of imagination. Hafele’s work, characterized by an exuberant fusion of color, form, and motion, propels the viewer into a realm that transcends the canvas's flat surface, suggesting a multilayered universe that defies conventional perception.