Author Archives: jolanta
John Jurayj
My most recent series, Untitled (Undead), springs from my persistent interest in the destruction of the Lebanese Civil War and its aftermath. The series consists of life-size interpretations of dead bodies silkscreened onto polished stainless steel, with ink and gunpowder cued by my earlier series 15 Untitled Men. The overall presentation references Michelangelo Pistoletto’s […]
Habit
My recent work delves into the contradictions and spiritual practice of female monastic communities as metaphors and case studies. My collaborations explore the lines between art, commerce, and devotion, while considering the role of gender in these Utopian societies. Epistemological ripples result, as meaning is re-purposed, labor re-contextualized, and the value of my authorship challenged. […]
Sara Hohloch
Courtesy of the artist. Sara Hohloch www.sh-galerie.ch Beauty is famously in the eye of the beholder.
Nikolina Simunovic
“My paintings recreate the space of their origin and pull their viewer inside.” Courtesy of the artist. Nikolina Simunovic www.nikolinasimunovic.com The motifs of my work refer to the seaside landscape and everything connected with it, such as fragments of seashore and sea surface, islands, boats, and sailing boats. These universal and imaginary motifs […]
Miguel Angel Godoy
“Invited by a diabolical entity this became the first revelation:” Courtesy of the artist. Miguel Angel Godoy www.miguelangelgodoy.com Pressurized vapors rattled and released like a snake hissing for freedom. This moment was the start of a spiritual journey through a dark path masked by an enticing playfulness. There was a fanciful ambience […]
Igor Bogojevic
“…they represent a sort of perpetuum mobile, or the idea of the perfect machine, which creates on its own and expends its own energy, without beginning or end.” Courtesy of the artist. Igor Bogojevic www.wix.com/igorart/arts The figurative attitude has a metaphysical character. In my work, some figures are recognizable, and some are interacting […]
Barb Bowlsby
Viewers standing before them become part of the scenery itself as their reflections are superimposed. Courtesy of the artist. Barb Bowlsby www.members.shaw.ca/bbowlsby/ This body of work embraces a distinct process utilizing metal leaf. Gilt is applied on flat canvas or Barb’s trademark curved panel. As an integral part of this creative process, she paints the layers of […]
The Surreal Salon
Where has the French salon of the 18th century gone in our 21st century media-driven New York youth culture? Fresh, self-styled patroness Sally Golan provided an answer at last week’s “Dive into a Dream” party at the Grace Hotel. Mademoiselle Golan threw 400 guests in a pool surrounded by surrealist photography, collages, performances, paintings, and […]
Eva Hesse – Studio Work, Fotene Demoulas Gallery, Boston, Massachussetts, July 20-October 10, 2011.
Eva Hesse – Studio Work, Fotene Demoulas Gallery, Boston, Massachussetts, July 20-October 10, 2011.
Auckland Art Fair 2011, Auckland, New Zealand. August 4-7, 2011.
Auckland, New Zealand. August 4-7, 2011.
