Category: Art – Painting and Sculpture
This category explores the rich world of contemporary painting and sculpture, showcasing diverse styles and narratives from global artists. From abstract to hyperrealistic, and traditional to avant-garde, it uncovers artists’ unique influences and the stories behind their works, highlighting their invaluable contributions to the vibrant landscape of contemporary art.
Bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary vision, Junko Umemiya elevates Japanese painting to new spiritual heights, where tradition meets modern sensibility. Her masterful technique, employing washi paper as canvas and traditional gansai and iwa enogu pigments…
Dragon’s Tender Whispers: The Artistic Journey of Junko Umemiya Read More »
Brent Kee Young is a luminary in contemporary glass art, celebrated as a master craftsman, innovative artist, and dedicated educator. As Professor Emeritus at the Cleveland Institute of Art, his influence extends far…
Refracting Brilliance: The Glass Artistry of Brent Kee Young Read More »
Born in Taipei in 1986, Julia Hung has a multicultural background that has imbued her identity and art with dynamic and ever-changing qualities. Her creations, like water, effortlessly transcend boundaries and forms…
Taiwan’s Emerging Artist Julia Hung: a Dynamic Perspective on Multicultural Art Read More »
In the serene environment of Carbondale, Illinois, Jiyong Lee operates at the intersection of art and science, transforming glass into mesmerizing sculptures that reflect the intricate beauty of life. As a distinguished artist and educator, Lee has played a pivotal role…
Fostering Aesthetic Elegance: The Visionary Glass Art of Jiyong Lee Read More »
Vanessa Barragão, an artist raised in Albufeira in southern Portugal, where some of the best beaches in Europe are found next to the Atlantic, has been endowed with endless creative inspiration and a reverence for the environment…
Vanessa Barragão: The Fusion of Textile Art and Environmentalism Read More »
Reuben Margolin, an acclaimed artist renowned for his captivating kinetic sculptures, seamlessly blends his love for nature, mathematics, and creative expression. Growing up in Berkeley,…
The prominent American landscape painter, John MacDonald, is known for his soft tones, subtle brushstrokes, smooth edges, and quiet atmosphere. Influenced by the early Impressionist masters…
The Sublime Nature Beauty Portrayed by John MacDonald Read More »
Nathan Walsh’s talent and years of mastery of architectural drawing techniques have catapulted him into a fantastic hyperrealist artist. Nathan specializes in changing perspectives and rendering details in urban landscapes…
A World “Neither Here nor There” as Portrayed by Nathan Walsh Read More »
Kinetic patterns among birds, clouds, waves, and animals are some of the drivers that have inspired DRIFT’s installations ever since they started. DRIFT is a unique art and design studio founded by two Dutch artists, Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta in 2007…
DRIFT’s Performative Installations that Connect to Nature Read More »
Located in the Alto Adige region of northern Italy, there lives a young sculptor, Christian Verginer. He observes the world with a pure heart and sharp eyes…
A Pure Pursuit of Harmonious Coexistence with Nature by Sculptor Christian Verginer Read More »