Photo: Nicolo Gentile in his studio, surrounded by the transformative sculptures that redefine narratives of queer identity and history. Photo by Shay Overstone. Exploring Absence, Presence, and Dualities in Art Nicolo Gentile’s art challenges identity and memory by intertwining personal and collective narratives, using evocative materials to explore themes of absence, presence, and transformation. Nicolo…
Photo: Artist Anita Kucharczyk in her Southern California studio, where she explores the boundaries between light, space, and perception. Breaking Boundaries With Light Polish-born artist Anita Kucharczyk explores light’s transformative properties through painting, installation, and projection mapping, creating immersive experiences that challenge perception while blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches. Anita Kucharczyk’s luminous artworks transcend…
Photo: Pacific Northwest artist Duane Kirby Jensen with his latest work, exemplifying his distinctive style of emotional realism through vivid colors and expressive portraiture. Photo Credits © 2023 Peggy Larson Pacific Northwest’s Master Of Emotional Realism Artist Duane Kirby Jensen combines painting and poetry to explore human isolation, environmental decay, and emotional turmoil, creating powerful…
The Master Of Monochrome Vincent Como discusses his 25-year artistic journey exploring black as a medium, combining minimalism with philosophy, science, and occult influences while challenging traditional art perspectives through various mediums. Vincent Como stands as a masterful explorer of the void, pushing the boundaries of contemporary minimalism through his unwavering dedication to the color…
Photo: Tyler Calkin, innovative artist and educator, redefining human connection and interaction through immersive and interdisciplinary media. Exploring Human Connection Through Virtual Worlds Artist Tyler Calkin discusses blending VR, AR, and machine learning to explore social behaviors, pandemic-driven innovations, the role of play, cultural influences, and the intersection of art, technology, and education. Tyler Calkin…
PHOTO: T J O K E E F E: Redefining the intersection of minimalism, space, and nature in contemporary design. Minimalism Meets Nature T J O K E E F E discusses his philosophy on minimalism, the significance of voids in design, and how simplicity and nature inspire his innovative furniture and lighting creations. There…
Photo: Stephanie Deumer in her studio, sitting thoughtfully at a vibrant orange table, embodies the meticulous creativity and intellectual depth that define her groundbreaking works exploring art, technology, and societal transformation. Exploring Gender, Media, And Innovation Through Boundary-Defying Installations Stephanie Deumer challenges societal norms with installations that merge art and technology, exploring gender biases, media…
Photo: SaraNoa Mark, Prayer for Rain, carved clay, collected water, and aluminum. This contemplative piece, captured by Gina Clyne, evokes themes of ritual, memory, and humanity’s relationship with nature. Carving Time And Memory Into Stone, Water, And Community SaraNoa Mark’s work examines memory through materials like stone and water, blending history, oral storytelling, and site-specific…
