All in Painting

Tatyana Bondarenko

Tatyana Bondarenko

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

Tatyana Bondarenko’s work stands as a vivid testament to the raw, uncontainable energy of abstract expressionism. Her paintings are intense explorations of emotion, emerging from a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and inner dialogue. Born in Russia, a place where cultural expectations often place value on emotional reserve, Tatyana's creative practice serves as a liberating counterpoint, allowing her to transcend these constraints through paint. Each piece becomes a release, a form of self-therapy that embraces and magnifies the subtleties of feeling, creating visual expressions that are as layered as they are honest.

Tom Bitt

Tom Bitt

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

Born in Hradec Králové, Bitt's early artistic inclinations led him to study Artistic Woodworking in 1996. He initially channeled his creativity into wood sculptures and puppet-making, but this period of craft, while skilled, left him searching for deeper meaning. Woodworking, with its rigid structures and utilitarian demands, ultimately did not fulfill his desire for self-expression. His journey took a pivotal turn in 2020, when he abandoned the familiarity of traditional craft and embraced the liberating world of abstract oil painting. This shift marked not only a technical evolution but also a philosophical awakening.

Interview with Dr. Lowly

Interview with Dr. Lowly

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

Dr Lowly’s (Low Lee Yong) artistic journey is a unique tapestry woven from diverse life experiences. While medicine and healthcare technology were his initial pursuits, a deep passion for art ultimately led him to fully embrace this creative path.
His prior experiences as a doctor, motivational speaker, author and health technology entrepreneur, spanning over two and a half decades, have profoundly shaped his artistic practice. Dr. Lowly brings strategic thinking, a spirit of innovation, and a keen understanding of human connection to his art. This unique blend allows him to approach each creation with focus and a sense of adventure.

Judith Dupree Beale

Judith Dupree Beale

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

Judith Dupree Beale's work embodies a fiercely authentic artistic spirit, pulsating with an internal logic that defies conventional categorization and instead invokes a deeply felt phenomenology of mark-making. Her approach to creating, expressed in her artist statement, emphasizes the primal thrill of initiating a piece. This commitment to spontaneity, to letting her marks breathe without constraint, makes her a significant voice in the landscape of contemporary art. Indeed, her pieces feel like physical manifestations of thought, moving dynamically across surfaces with an energy that feels both ancient and avant-garde.

Dominique Meunier

Dominique Meunier

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

In the contemporary art scene, Dominique Meunier stands as a figure whose works not only capture but probe the ephemeral and the transcendent, a journey rendered through his deeply atmospheric canvases. His recent works, each a contemplative blend of oil and ink, form an evocative series that engages viewers in meditations on existence, spirituality, and humanity’s connection to the world. Through ethereal abstraction, Meunier invokes a metaphysical resonance rarely encountered in contemporary painting, positioning his art as a counterpoint to today’s materialistic, surface-driven tendencies.

Alexandra Dyalee

Alexandra Dyalee

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Art Review, Painting

In the contemporary art scene, where the fusion of disparate disciplines has become a norm yet often lacks depth, Alexandra Dyalee emerges as a singular figure, bridging the gap between mathematical formalism and emotive human expression. This ambitious and talented artist intertwines the rational language of mathematics with the ephemeral and fragile nature of human relationships, producing a body of work that is as intellectually provocative as it is emotionally resonant.

Vasco Diogo

Vasco Diogo

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

In the experimental realm of contemporary art, few artists embrace the multifaceted complexity of media like Vasco Diogo. Known as an experimental director, performer, and video artist, Diogo’s work stands out in the crowded field of new media for its intricate exploration of self, technology, and the often surreal interplay between image and meaning. His art challenges the observer to question what is real, what is performed, and what lies in the liminal space between life and art.

Greg Stirling

Greg Stirling

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Painting, Contemporary Art

For over forty years, Greg Stirling has been a quiet yet profound force in the world of contemporary art, a true luminary in San Jose, California’s creative scene. His work, spanning abstract and impressionist painting to kinetic sculpture, resonates with a duality of stillness and motion, of quiet contemplation and explosive energy. Stirling's journey, as he describes it, is “a fascinating exploration of various styles, techniques, and media,” beginning in the raw expressiveness of abstract expressionism and leading him through the refined vistas of realism.

Cristian Diez-Sanchez

Cristian Diez-Sanchez

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

Cristian Diez-Sanchez's sculptural work radiates a sense of both groundedness and transcendence, capturing the poetic simplicity of human interaction within the bustling urban landscape. These sculptures, forged from his life experiences and evolving passions, occupy a significant space in the dialogue of contemporary public art. Not merely objects to observe, they are active participants in their environments, seamlessly blending the intimate and the monumental.

Yi Zhu

Yi Zhu

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

Yi Zhu's work is a visceral plunge into the metaphysical realms, where the human experience is rendered through a lens both intimate and surreal. His recent series, including works like "Construct a State of Mind," "Disrespectful Intrusion," and "Posthuman Implant," create a dialogue between the abstract and the tangible, inviting viewers to confront and question the structural rigidity of the world.

Interview with Tamara Michel

Interview with Tamara Michel

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

My artistic development was formed under the influence of both, eastern and western European, cultures. The pulse of life of culturally diverse metropolitan cities like Moscow and Vienna allowed me to get close to world art master pieces and international famous artwork.
My love for impressionism was born visiting numerous museums of the Russian capital, while studying I was often in the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts attending regularly exhibitions. After moving to Vienna I was inspired later by Austrian artists as Gustav Klimt and focusing much in my own artwork on Austrian landscapes, churches and architecture.

Interview with Simone Monney

Interview with Simone Monney

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

My artistic journey is a reflection of my inner self, driven by a deep desire to create harmony and well-being. I believe that well-being is an integral part of a broader art of living, which is why my multi-sensory installations embody my vision for the future. These installations are designed to offer a holistic experience, inviting viewers to connect with both my art and the world around us. I truly believe that each of us has a mission in life, and mine is to inspire harmony and love through my creations.

Interview with Carla Kleekamp

Interview with Carla Kleekamp

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

In the late 1980s, while visiting the Frans Hals Museum in the Netherlands, I stumbled upon a small exhibition of Japanese watercolors near the exit. In that moment, I knew this was exactly what I wanted to learn.
After that, I studied an old Japanese technique called ‘Njimi’ with a Chinese teacher for five years. In the early 1990s, I received a bursary to go to Japan."

Interview with Giora Carmi

Interview with Giora Carmi

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

Everything that we encounter, as we live with active senses, creates, in response, patterns of movements in the subtle energies of our body. There are the obvious ones, the emotions that we recognize and that have been given names in our culture, like sadness, worry, joy, etc., and there are many more, to which we have not given names. That’s where it starts to be interesting for me. This is where I go with my art.

Interview with Jenny Bennett

Interview with Jenny Bennett

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

When I begin a work, I usually establish what it's about;- i.e the basics of line and form are blocked in, sometimes over a monocoat of colour, or if I want a really pure light colour to be present in the finished work I will apply this directly on to a white base. As the work progresses I often lose control and direction in some parts and although this can be difficult to work through and resolve, it is where the creativity sets in and the original vision may evolve. When I am in 'the zone' I am not making conscious decisions, I just seem to know what to do.

Interview with Marco Secchi

Interview with Marco Secchi

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

Marco Secchi is an accomplished photographer renowned for documenting the UK Royal family with a thoughtful balance of access and ethics. Capturing moments that are both intimate and grandiose, Marco Secchi ensures personal boundaries are respected while telling compelling visual stories.

After relocating to Ljubljana, Marco presented a black and white photography exhibition offering a fresh, minimalist perspective of the city. By focusing on light and shadow, the absence of color invited viewers to engage more deeply with composition and emotion.

Interview with Trần Quang Đại

Interview with Trần Quang Đại

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

Trần Quang Đại (b.1992) embarks on a global odyssey, carrying a suitcase brimming with life's precious moments. A prominent public figure, Dai's academic background includes a graduation from ULAW HCMC in IP Law and making his way to be a lawyer at Judicial Academy. Presently, he utilizes the medium of memory as a means of expression, providing us with a glimpse into the imprinted imperfections of coexisting memories.

His ongoing performance practice, embodied in the poignant question "How are you these days?", serves as the artist's voyage into the realm of art. Đại’s artistic endeavors intertwine with the realm of non- profit art therapy, enriching his journey with a profound impact on both himself and those who engage with his installations.

Interview with Hazu Ionut

Interview with Hazu Ionut

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

By creating new and innovative works of art, I hope to leave a lasting mark in the world of art. I hope that my work will raise awareness of important issues to challenge power structures and inspire social change. Leaving behind works of art that provoke thinking from a visual point of view, I hope to leave a legacy that will be appreciated by the next generations of artists.

Interview with Paul Scott Malone

Interview with Paul Scott Malone

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

How we, in art, transcend the perils of life is by falling in love with our own characters, our interiors or landscapes, scenes, nudes, tigers, cityscapes, strange abstractions ... your model, your dog, your nation ... and we let that love speak in our work. It's the fundamental philosophy of fine art: to uplift by sharing ourselves with each other and thereby create a civilization based more on love than hatred, one heart to another. "Spill the beans on yourself," as Falkner advised. The viewer can see it in the artwork whether they know it or not, and we respond most fondly to those works that expose the most.

Interview with Nicola Barth

Interview with Nicola Barth

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

Nicola Barth, born in 1966 in Mölln, now resides near Frankfurt am Main, where she pursued a master's degree in German language and literature at JW Goethe University. Her initial passion for writing books shifted as she embraced non-representational painting, seeking to express the profound and permanent metamorphosis processes that elude verbal articulation. Her art delves into the interstices of existence, merging opposites and embracing ambivalence. It reveals an unseen world beyond the obvious, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the poetry of transitions.

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