All in Sculpture
In the pantheon of contemporary sculpture, the works of Stefanoiu Vasile stand as a testament to the enduring dialogue between the classical and the modern, the static and the dynamic, and the corporeal and the abstract. Vasile’s sculptures are not mere representations; they are conversations carved in stone and mixed media, bridging myths of old with the digital pulse of the new era.
Derek Morris's mixed media sculptures are a testament to the innovative spirit that contemporary sculpture can embody. With an engaging and harmonious use of color, form, and space, Morris's works offer a refreshing and energetic perspective on the medium.
Elena Shuppo's artistic oeuvre enchants the viewer with its profound investigation of form and color, as exquisitely showcased in the mesmerizing series of images presented. The artist's creations possess a remarkable architectural quality, characterized by the enchanting utilization of geometric forms that transcend the confines of their two-dimensional canvas, seemingly reaching into the realm of three-dimensionality. The seamless fusion of architectural elements and artistic expression in Shuppo's work serves as a profound testament to the artist's remarkable talent for reshaping both physical spaces and our very perceptions.
We are thrilled to announce our new Online Exhibition, "Parallel Worlds." On view till January 20, 2024.
How did your experience as an actor, particularly your time at Shakespeare's Globe and Broadway, influence your approach to sculpting?
As an actor I was always interested in the inner world of the characters I played. My Swan Song was playing Malvolio in Twelfth Night, again on Broadway in 2014. I worked very hard to ‘get into his shoes’ and felt, most of all, his vulnerability whilst he presented such a stern image to the world. So many characters I played were dealing with Loss, Separation and Attachment. All this influenced my work as a sculptor. All the World’s a Stage and the figures that have emerged over the years have all come with their stories. They do not need a Theatrical Stage as such but certainly exist in the invisible contexts of their lives. They ask to be seen like an actor.
Where do you see the intersection of psychoanalysis and art therapy heading in the future? Are there emerging trends or areas of research that you find particularly exciting or important?
As part of the Steering Committee of the NeuroPsych study group at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis, I have been actively involved in disseminating these concepts within the broader psychoanalytic community. Both the psychoanalytic community and field of art therapy, have benefitted by having new insight into the use of expressive art and nonverbal communication in therapeutic settings. We have been given renewed validation from the scientific community and now have terminology to describe what we have been intuitively using, without a clear voice.
I'm the 3r I d child out of five. Our parents have been emotionally challenged as we almost all brought along a period of worries. I myself for example got seriously stuck at birth and had an accident at the age of 9 through which I got into a coma. I came out of it three weeks later and had to learn how to speak and walk again. I don't know which of the two situations made that I could not be a great student such as my brothers and sisters. I was smart, but to slow to keep up with the standards of others.
Contemporary Art Curator Magazine is proud to present the Artist of the Future Award!
Humour and play are integral in the life and art of Joi Murugavell-- a lesson she learned from her father as an elixir to life’s absurdities. Behind the laughs lies a desperate desire to understand her world - away from the influences of family, friends and culture. Like a string in a maze, her art is the process by which she navigates the layers she’s acquired along the way.
The Hopper Prize has a strong history of supporting contemporary visual artists through their biannual artist grant program. This is a great program that provides unrestricted financial support to working artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. In the Spring and Fall, 5 artists each receive awards, for a total of 10 grants per year. On top of this, support is extended to an additional 30 artists per cycle who are selected for a shortlist.
Jean Jacques Porret’s surreal sculptures transcend the mere human form they represent and instead draw the viewer in with their delicate expressionism, rhythmic movement, and abstract sensuality.
Recent Grant Winners: Recipients of the Hopper Prize
