All in Painting
Originally from Austria, Marco Riha started his long creative journey in Sri Lanka in the mid-nineties. After painting and traveling for some years, he found his creative home base in Mexico. André Breton describes Surrealism as ‘psychic automatism in its pure state.’ For decades Riha has been experimenting with this automatic painting technique, unaware of being a modern-day Surrealist.
Christopher, Tim König holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in "Culture and media education with art and music as a specialization". In the meantime he has taken part in international exhibitions and sold his paintings to private collectors. His art moves between abstraction with strong color volumes, performing arts and drawings with ink. His ideas result from consistently listening to the music as well as from his everyday experiences.
Gayle Printz has swiftly become a monumental figure in the contemporary art scene. Since picking up her first paintbrush in May 2020, Printz's work has garnered international acclaim, transcending geographic and cultural boundaries to resonate deeply with a global audience. Her artistic journey is not only a testament to her innate talent but also a reflection of the profound human capacity for creative expression, even in the face of unprecedented global challenges.
Jeong-Ah Zhang is a distinguished contemporary artist hailing from Seoul, South Korea, whose oeuvre transcends the boundaries of painting, photography, and mixed media. Her work beckons viewers to traverse the liminal spaces of consciousness, presenting a surrealist exploration that reflects deeply on the human condition and the universe's inherent mysteries. Zhang's artistic journey, underpinned by a robust academic foundation from Ewha Women's University and extensive exhibition history, is a testament to her profound engagement with philosophical and metaphysical concepts.
Laura Pretto Vargas's body of work stands as a testament to the profound depth and fluidity of human emotion. Drawing heavily from the Abstract Expressionist movement, her paintings capture an essence that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Each canvas is a symphony of gestures, where brushstrokes dance to the rhythm of her inner thoughts and feelings, creating a visual narrative that speaks directly to the viewer's soul.
You mention a deep connection with imagining unseen worlds. How do you translate these imaginative visions into tangible artworks?
I believe that by listening to music from different movies and soundtracks, I transport myself to another world, a place to escape from my reality, where all my characters and stories connect. Likewise, I seek ways to translate that imagination or stories into a tangible work.
Phyllis van CHUA's products are full of colorful and vibrant floral patterns and designs. Phyllis van CHUA's core concept and features are mostly based on greenery and flowers, which stem from the fact that since I was a child, I have been living with flowers and plants, and I feel that the world of flowers, plants and plants is full of joy, carefree, comfortable and at ease, and that I am passionate about collecting treasures of the natural world. I remember my father's orchid garden is a good medicine for my spiritual enrichment, and the flying winged insects in the garden are regarded as an image of "freedom", which is the goal that I want to pursue most, so I incorporate the concept into my works.
Rebeccah Klodt's painting collection, "The Synesthesia Collection," takes its audience on a riveting journey through a visual concert, an experience that aspires to simulate the enigmatic workings of synesthetic perception. Through her masterful use of oil and acrylic on canvas, Klodt's artworks become a sensory bridge between sight and sound, beckoning viewers into a realm where color and music intertwine.
Natha's Out of the Blue collection is a profound and spirited exploration of the intricate relationships between human existence, nature, and animal spirits. Through her innovative use of mixed mediums on canvas, Natha conveys profound messages that resonate with viewers, beckoning them to a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life. Her work is a testament to the transformative power of art, serving not only as a reflection of the self and the world around us but also as an agent of change and introspection.
The artworks of Kenan Koçak represent a visceral exploration into the realms of consciousness and perception, challenging the viewer to reconsider the boundaries between illusion and reality. Koçak's statement highlights his belief in the transformative power of art as a medium for advancing awareness and fostering 'Constructive Freedom.' His works act as a conduit for energy transfer, aligning with his aspiration to counteract destructive tendencies prevalent in contemporary society.
I began my career 5 years ago as an abstract artist while working as an accountant. It was the hobby for me at first and I was learning different painting languages by copying paintings from famous artists like Van Gogh or Claude Monet. It was a relaxing time for me. Then later I developed my own abstract taste and started looking at the art deeper than just a visual object. Some artworks were like a door that invites to the different worlds, a portal to the different layer of reality that coexists with the current one. And later on, I started exploring new worlds and expressing messages from it in a new form of art which allows me to be my most vulnerable and open self in a form of a sacred energy art.
Oksana Tanasiv is American, Ukrainian-born contemporary artist, who currently lives and works in Connecticut, USA. Her art works belong to the museum collections in the USA, Canada and Europe, and to the private collections worldwide. Oksana collaborates with the galleries in Connecticut, NYC, and Miami. She is an exhibitor at International Art Fairs such as Volta NYC, Art Hamptons, Art Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Miami, and Aqua Miami.
My name is Birgit Huttemann-Holz, I am a German American painter and printmaker. My energetic works show a lush world, where nature is in constant celebration. My lyrical abstractions reflect an intense relationship with the surrounding landscape, an intimate experience of wilderness which mirrors alluring and alarming oneself.
Penny Frith's landscapes are a harmonious blend of tranquility and a profound reflection of everyday beauty, capturing the essence of the UK's coastal and landscape splendors. Through her brushwork, viewers are taken on a serene journey across the contours of the earth, echoing the rhythms of nature and life's inherent harmony.
Barbara Palka Winek's paintings serve as a vivid journey into the exploration of femininity, intertwining sensuality, obsession, and the universal role of women. Her works, characterized by their vibrant colors and abstract forms, delve into the themes of Obsessions and Archetypes, not just capturing the essence of the female form, but encapsulating the entire cosmos of female energy.
Makoto Ambo, a contemporary ink brush painter, has carved out a unique space in the art world with his distinctive technique known as Nijimi-ga or "Blur Painting." This innovative style, which employs the deliberate overpainting of ink bleeds, enables Ambo to create images that are deeply resonant with emotion and meaning, while also reflecting a masterful control of a notoriously unforgiving medium.
Torhild Frøydis Eid’s artwork embodies a unique expression of the ethereal, an articulation of life’s transient beauty captured in the muted tones and textured whispers of her canvases. Engaging with her art is to delve into a serene contemplation of the everyday moments that constitute our existence, finding joy in the often overlooked. The aesthetic of her work draws the viewer into a meditative state, gently reminding us to appreciate the silent dance of light and shadow, the soft gradient of a fading day, or the stillness of nature.
Latana's artwork is a captivating odyssey through the corridors of time and the spectrum of human emotion. Her work embodies a profound examination of the transient nature of existence and the intrinsic interplay between time's relentless march and the emotive currents that define our lives. The poignancy of Latana's art is derived from its ability to freeze ephemeral moments, capturing their essence before they slip through the hourglass of history.
In the realm of contemporary art, Max Werner's oeuvre emerges as a contemplative narrative, a testament to the enduring power of storytelling through visual media. The canvases of Werner are imbued with a sense of narrative, one that is not confined to the immediate portrayal but extends to a broader, often metaphysical dialogue with the observer.
Paul Scott Malone's art resonates with the kaleidoscopic nature of human experience. His paintings are not merely canvases but windows into the deep, unseen nebulae of our souls, bringing to light the myriad emotions that make us inherently human. In each stroke, Malone captures the duality of our existence—the warmth of love and the chill of anguish, the brilliance of beauty and the starkness of the desolate.
