Behind the Scenes of “Untold”: Exclusive Interview with James Reka. In his upcoming solo exhibition at Backwoods Gallery in Melbourne, Australia, James Reka examines the transition in a city from winter to spring.
Perhaps no other city experiences such a drastic change during this time, than does Berlin, which come April is flooded with people riding bikes, picnicking in parks and soaking up the sunshine. Earlier this year, Reka came to Berlin as the inaugural artist-in-residence at the Urban Nation Workspace in the former West Berlin neighborhood of Schöneberg. His abstract paintings of women pulse with a dynamic spirit that captures not only the city’s newfound spring life, but also Berlin’s struggles with gentrification.
Working in Schöneberg, an area noted for both its upscale residences and regular prostitutes, Reka is no stranger to this paradox of imported poshness and crude authenticity. Photos by Rosalind O’Connor. There seem to be a lot of found objects in the show, which is a bit of a departure from your regular practice. Completely. Amysol.com. Intricate Paintings by Maki Ohkojima Spill Off the Canvas and Onto Walls. “Mother” (2012).
Pencil and acrylic on paper mounted on panel, Drawing on the paper Maki Ohkojima is a 27-year old Japanese painter who creates sprawling yet intricate paintings that often feature imagery pertaining to mother earth and animals. Over the years she has developed in interesting style she calls – quite straightforwardly – “the mural beyond the frame.” “When drawing a picture, I always think that the picture I am drawing in that moment is merely one part of a larger world and narrative,” says Ohkojima. She compares her feelings to the frustration we’ve all felt when encountering a beautiful landscape. Installation images of “in the forest” (2012) Ohkojima is a frequent participant in the Wall Art Festival and earlier this year she spent several days in India creating a sprawling mural on the walls of a classroom.
“Star Song” (2012). pencil, colored pencil and crayon on paper. Book Paintings by Ekaterina Panikanova. © Ekaterina Panikanova © Ekaterina Panikanova, courtesy z2o Galleria Artist Ekaterina Panikanova creates densely layered paintings across large spreads of old books and other documents, resulting in artwork that blurs the lines between painting, installation and collage.
Born in St. Petersburg in 1975 Panikanova graduated at the top of her class from the Academy of Fine Arts and was subsequently given a studio to work from for five years. She now lives and works in Rome. Paintings on Wood. Sarah Giannobile. Artist Statement Some of my paintings are about the exploration of my dreams.
Exploring the unknown helps me appreciate the existence of life. I like to tell stories with my paintings with symbols. The web formations in several of my paintings deal with something that has been woven or created relating to my past, and other generations before my existence. Roby Dwi Antono. Digital-paintings-12.jpg (JPEG Image, 550 × 825 pixels) Superb & Must-See Paintings Of An Aging Superhero. When it comes to the world of superheroes, we only really seem that at their best, in their prime, vanquishing evil-doers left right and centre.
But what happens when Captain America turns 55? Or Batman isn't as flexible as he once used to be? That's the theme Andreas Englund startling photorealistic oil paintings. The immensely gifted Swedish painter has been creating different scenarios in the life of an Ageing Superhero, which is also the name of the series. From struggling at the supermarket to getting a genuine workout fighting off hordes of ninjas, it's a fun, candid and tender look at a superhero who's body has truly seen better days. Englund actually sells originals of his work on his website, but if that's out of your price range you could always settle for a neat limited edition print instead.
Below are just a few of the moments he's captured with breathtaking realism. Via Andreas Englund, Juxtapoz. Emma Hack Artist. To purchase art works please select your region from the list below to be directed to your nearest Gallery.
Protection. Paintings - Dreaming14"x18”, acrylic on birch panel, 2013Private collection The Catch12"x9”, acrylic on birch panel, 2013 Private collection Roaming Woods20"x34", acrylic on birch panel, 2013 Private collection The Call9”x12", acrylic on birch panel, 2014Private collection. Art of Face – 10 amazing portraits by Alexander Khokhlov. Art of Face – 10 amazing portraits by Alexander Khokhlov After his portraits with beautiful and amazing monochrome make-up (see “Monochrome Make-Up” and “Weird Beauty“), here is a new series of stunning portraits, entitled “2D or not 2D“, created by Russian photographer Alexander Khokhlov in collaboration with the make-up artist Valeriya Kutsan, both based in Moscow.
From the project “Art of Face“, this new colorful series transforms the faces of models into beautiful two dimensions paintings… In the same vein I also strongly recommend you to the amazing work of Alexa Meade (“Living Street Art” and “Living paintings“). Street Art By Phlegm. UK based artist PHLEGM is born in North Wales.
Phlegm is well known for his self-published comics and street art. Nick Mann. Drawings by Nick Mann (aka Doodles).
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