All in Painting
Music is important in my creative process because it helps me to stop thinking. I forget everything and start painting. In this way, reason or self-criticism stop bothering me and I can concentrate only on what the painting asks of me. I don't listen only to a certain style of music or a particular artist. I like jazz and electronic music. Painting with music accompanies me and makes the creative process less solitary.
I was fortunate to grow up in an era with readily accessible online resources and tutorials, surrounded by talented individuals. My nearly ten-year career as a visual effects artist offered opportunities to work with amazing people in different countries, but it was also demanding and skill-focused. Deep down, I yearned to create my own work and enjoy the process of painting and self-expression. The lockdown provided an opportunity for reflection on my career path and what I truly wanted to pursue without regrets. Additionally, this marked an exciting new adventure to share my work with others and build connections.
Serhii Matveichenko, also known as Matthew Morpheus, is a visual artist born in Ukraine. During his career he received several international awards (including Beijing, Moscow and New York). Matthew Morpheus is known for his unique style, in which he combines graphics, collage and specific types of aerosol paints. It is important to note, that his art works fully convey the atmosphere of the New Age concept of the 21st century with unique cultural diversity and unusual genres and ideas.
I feel myself change as I look at an object of beauty. It has calmed me from childhood, the blue shadows on the snow, and the sparkling raindrops on leaves. The late great Canadian encaustic painter, Tony Scherman, said that you know it’s beauty because there’s pain in it. This is my experience also. Sometimes, you can’t look away. My only explanation is that it is something divine.
Nora is a Hungarian artist-painter with the artist name Mano. She was born in Hungary and is still living in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. She’s been painting with oil on canvas for more than three decades, inspired first by the beautiful landscapes in Hungary and other countries where she has been living with her family for a few years (Sweden, Israel, Belgium).
Montreal artist Sonia Indelicato Roseval was born in Tunis, Tunisia in 1955. Inspired by and passionate about the architecture of Old Montreal, Roseval took on her first exhibit in the 1980's. It was at this exhibit that she met her future mentor and internationally renowned artist Francois Lortie.
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.
