All in Painting
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.
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'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’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'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.
Born in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands, in 1954. Participated in a number of exhibitions in several countries: the Netherlands, the United States, Italy, Spain, Belgium, England, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, etc.
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.
Weronika Raczynska’s paintings are a vibrant testament to the power of color and form to evoke emotion and narrative. Through a bold use of paint and a distinctive style that marries abstract and figurative elements, Raczynska creates works that are at once deeply personal and universally resonant.
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.
Robert Irwin Wolf’s sculptures are a testament to the artist's profound understanding of form, space, and the intrinsic qualities of his chosen materials. Each piece is a unique exploration of the relationships between nature, the man-made, and the interplay between light and shadow, form and void.
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’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.
Ted Barr's latest art series, RECO - Revealment & Concealment, is an extraordinary exploration of the intricate dance between what is seen and what remains hidden. In this captivating collection, Barr takes us on a profound journey, challenging our perceptions of reality and inviting us to consider the layers of experience, emotion, and memory that shape our individual understanding of the world around us.
Sannie Guo's collection presents a harmonious blend of minimalism and impressionistic touches that resonate with the viewer through their simplicity and understated complexity. Each painting, with its serene expanse of color at the top, subtly gradates into a field of textural brushstrokes, suggesting a landscape abstracted to its emotional essence rather than its physical form.
‘STYLE’ in my art is not my objective, each piece is an adventure in both process and substance, the technique is developed according to a need for expressing an inspiration, developing the means to create visually an inner feeling, or thought. I am inspired by a belief in the healing spirit of art.
The Paintbrush artist Pu Wei, a native of Kunming, Yunnan, China, is well-known as an “innovative color of Surupa painting” artist in China. She was reported in Chinese influential art webs, magazines and newspapers, TV, and CNC world news, and participated in international art exhibitions in New York, London, Paris, Strasbourg, Miami, San Diego, Dubai, Tokyo, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, etc. and won many international art awards.
What were the biggest challenges you faced when you first started out as an artist in NYC and LA, especially coming from a family with no background in art, theatre, film, or politics?
My biggest challenge was my own ignorance. There was a lot I needed to learn about the world, and about myself. Growing up, I had a passion for politics, art, and classic movies, but I struggled in school and didn’t know what to do with those interests. I think for every artist it’s vital to see a path that connects where you are to where you want to be. That can come from knowing art history (personal stories, not just chronology), exploring the contemporary art world, and being part of a community.
Miro Frei was born 1974 in the small town Aarau in Switzerland where he also grew up. He studied history, geography and German studies at the University of Zurich. He had been working as an artist since 2004. In 2007 he exhibited his paintings at the Kraftwerk gallery in Berlin. In 2009 he was asked to participate in the Florence Biennale. Frei’s installation „Dada is growing up” in 2014 at the artclub in Cologne received a lot of attention. Also in 2014, he exhibited his paintings in a show of the art scene Berlin at the Petrus Church in Berlin Lichterfelde. After the Florence Biennale 2013 he decided to exhibit at the Artifact gallery in Lower East Side. In January 2022 he exhibited at the Kunsthalle Bern. In 2023, he graduated from the F+F School of Art and Design with a degree in art. Further expositions in Berlin, Innsbruck, Zurich and near Zurich.
Dina Torrans has been working as a multimedia artist for over 25 years. Her award-winning artwork has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions internationally and is included in many private and public collections. After graduating with awards from The Art Centre at Central Technical School in Toronto, she worked as an instructor in both the Sculpture and Printmaking Departments for over 10 years. She has been a Visiting Artist and Speaker at, among others, the McMichael Gallery, York University - School of the Arts and The Toronto Board of Education.
In the vibrant tableaus of Caroline Reid's artworks, one encounters the vivid essence of the semi-alpine region that she calls home. Reid's oeuvre is a celebration of the natural world, a kaleidoscopic journey through landscapes rendered with a joyous palette and an exuberant stroke. Her paintings, which she creates in the company of her three dogs during her rambles, transcend mere representation. They become an intimate chronicle of her dialogues with Mother Earth, each canvas an act of reverence and exploration.
