Author Archives: jolanta
Vivien Kabar
Vivien Kabar’s work highlights elemental images, using dramatic ploys such as contrasts in scale, shifts in focus, mirrored reflections Suzie Walshe Vivien Kabar’s work highlights elemental images, using dramatic ploys such as contrasts in scale, shifts in focus, mirrored reflections, staccato images and multiple or layered surfaces. Sensory perception for Kabar is a spiritual activity, […]
Hedonistic Seduction
In my paintings, I attempt to reflect my sense of the times we are living in, both how richly interesting they are and how difficult it is for most of us to navigate their uncharted waters. Terry Rodgers In my paintings, I attempt to reflect my sense of the times we are living in, both […]
Girl, Recomposed
In the series of works entitled I Recompose Myself I represent a world of automatons composed by pieces that can be taken apart and easily reassembled—“terminator” mutants with the most curious and surprised human expressions. Vania Elettra Tam lives and works in Milan, Italy. In the series of works entitled I Recompose Myself I represent […]
Reflective Tendency
I am interested in a way of looking at the world, not in an idea. I am not looking for something; rather, I find things. I am looking for situations where my innermost is mirrored by the outer world. Marianne Mueller’s exhibited Combine (1995-2005) as part of her DREAM-US-09 show, was on view in […]
Capturing Penis Envy
My works play with questioning the reality of the world around us. What things are hiding from us? What things are blocking our view? It is a game of shifting absence and presence that makes certainties fragile. Jules Julien’s solo show Cadavres Exquis was on view at Diesel Denim Gallery in Tokyo, Japan, in August […]
Kinshasa and the Cities
I am a Besi Bulenge, part of the Bambunda ethnic group. The Besi Bulenge are farming people who are very gentle and very superstitious. Bodys Isek Kingelez responds to questions by André Magnin. I am a Besi Bulenge, part of the Bambunda ethnic group. The Besi Bulenge are farming people who are very gentle and […]
Nihat Kemankasli
Nihat Kemankasli’s visual interpretations are deceptively child-like, humorous and captivating works, which he creates through detailed ink, acrylic and oil paint, and also in his use of bold, vibrant, colors. Nihat Kemankasli’s visual interpretations are deceptively child-like, humorous and captivating works, which he creates through detailed ink, acrylic and oil paint, and also in his […]
Jenik Cook
Known for her technical brilliant and startling use of light and color, Jenik Cook incorporates a plethora of references Known for her technical brilliant and startling use of light and color, Jenik Cook incorporates a plethora of references from literature, and mythology, to landscape and personal relationships. Her works form a mixed media investigation concerning […]
The Fabricated Body
The other day I thought I saw a woman step on a pile of baby birds, but it turned out to be shredded cardboard. Daniel Gordon The other day I thought I saw a woman step on a pile of baby birds, but it turned out to be shredded cardboard. Often I see people that […]
Cutting Edge
My Cut – Work series uses a surgeon’s scalpel to create spontaneous images. A clear mind and a steady hand guide in my exploration into shadow and light. Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen, Gunshot # 1. 100% rag paper, 22″ W x 30″ L. Photo credit: Kevin Sweeney. Courtesy of the artist. My Cut – Work […]
