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: 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: 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…
Photo: Meg Duguid in her element, reimagining art through the interplay of performance, innovation, and a visionary eye for storytelling. Meg Duguid, 2012 photo by Catie Olson Blurring Boundaries Between Art And Life Meg Duguid delves into her process-oriented practice, blending performance, film, and installation, while exploring themes of optimism, storytelling, and the endless cycle…
PHOTO: Rachel Meginnes transforms forgotten textiles into profound art, blending history and creativity with boundless skill, sensitivity, and insight. Breathing New Life Into Forgotten Textiles Rachel Meginnes reimagines discarded textiles into thought-provoking art, reflecting history, emotion, and transformation while balancing her roles as artist and coach in the inspiring Blue Ridge Mountains. Rachel Meginnes is…
Photo: Kate Sherman is pictured in her serene studio, surrounded by her evocative works of art, where she transforms everyday scenes into poignant reflections of memory and emotion. Transforming Landscapes Into Emotional Narratives Kate Sherman creates oil paintings inspired by photography, capturing memory, emotion, and beauty in overlooked landscapes. Her works evoke quiet melancholy, longing,…
PHOTO: Artist Fredj Moussa, whose work masterfully blends film and sculpture to create breathtakingly immersive experiences. A Conversation On Narrative, Identity, And Artistic Evolution Fredj Moussa discusses his unique artistic process, blending film and sculpture to explore evolving landscapes and challenge traditional narratives rooted in his Tunisian and French heritage. His work transcends geographical boundaries,…
