ARTIST TALK MAGAZINE
New York City is one of the world’s most visited cities. The city is densely packed with some of the tallest skyscrapers on the planet. One of the most famous locations is Times Square. This is the world famous intersection centre, which is dazzlingly lit by plentiful billboards and advertisements, this all being a spectacular visual display to see.
Times Square after the Great Depression and World War II looked very different to what it currently looks like now. From the 60’s crime rates were very high and continued to increase throughout the years. Adult allurements played a big role. This is well captured in the tv series The Deuce, James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal star in a gritty drama
from David Simon, that traces the evolution of the porn industry in NYC’s Times Square in the 1970s.
In 2018, the New York City Economic Development Council, created a short documentary about the economic transformation. Against All Odds, tells the story through interviews with the people who made this transformation happen. This includes the following project leaders, real estate developers, architects, law enforcement officials and historic preservationists.
Artist Talk Magazine is proud to add to the fantastic history of the location, by showcasing art digitally.
Standing at 22 stories tall on 3 Times Square, also known as the
Thomson Reuters, This display consists of 2 high definition LED screens and state-of-the-art technology.
It shows prominently to the hundreds of thousands of vehicles and pedestrians that make their way through Times Square each day. In addition, this iconic display lies directly adjacent to 7 Times Square, home of the famous New Year’s Eve Ball.
This exciting exhibition will be taking place on Thursday 22nd June 2023.
We will be showcasing a range of work from 64 incredible artists.
Midtown Manhattan, which contains the Times Square subdistrict, is the largest central business district in the world and is a key economic driver for New York City as a whole. The area is home to the headquarters of major national and international businesses, as well as the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
At over 10,500 total square feet, the full-motion digital display also marks a significant 40% increase in size over its predecessor. With its towering spire, the Midtown Financial ascends nearly 300 feet off grade, making it one of the largest and highest reaching displays in all North America. Thank you to everyone involved.
Grant Milne, Founder of Artist Talk MagazineNae Zerka, MIR STEHT DER KOPF - In his new series PLAY, Nae Zerka shows a continuation of his artistic exploration on the subject of transformation. Nae Zerka is an artist who enjoys playing with various forms of artistic experimentation, harnessing the importance of play as a primal source of artistic inspiration and a method for stimulating the associative flow of ideas. For PLAY, he has reworked both portrait photographs and vector graphics using digital and analogue painting techniques to create new visual worlds. “PLAY is a way for me to express my visual freedom and play with the boundaries between reality and fiction,” says Nae Zerka. “I want to encourage viewers to question their own perceptions on a playful journey of discovery.”
Discover More - www.naezerka.com / Instagram: @nae.zerka
Vian Borchert, The Circulation of Dreams - Noted artist Vian Borchert’s vision is one of hope and big dreams for the future. Borchert’s artwork reflects the artist’s dreams and inspirations. In Borchert’s signature architectural cityscapes, there is an emphasis on tall buildings and looking up. Thus, Borchert’s cityscapes are a celebration of landmarks not only to present their beauty through a poetic touch, but to also stress on the importance of staying hopeful and dreaming big. In her cityscapes, Borchert highlights her love for the NYC skyline. An architect at heart, Borchert builds a visual painterly cityscape of a dreamscape that embodies the essence and the spirit of the city. Discover More - www.vianborchert.com / Instagram: @vianborchert
Nayma Yasir, Meadows - The painting title meadows is inspired by the beautiful place of Northern areas Baltistan of Pakistan, Named Shangrila Resort Hotel Skardu and also known as ‘Heaven On Earth’, I tried to spread some shades of this beautiful place with a palette knife with oil on canvas.
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JoJo huxford, JOSIE - I was named after two grandmothers: Josephine and ANNA. My dad one of the true loves of my life, called me “JOSIE”.I dedicate JOSIE to my dad, one of the most wonderful men I ever knew. He was bright, worked hard, played hard. He was a great dad granddad son husband brother. A man of his era the D. Martin,S. Davis era Loved by all his name was W. GORDON. One of the loves of my life alongside my brotherJACK my husband HUX AND my surrogate mother Jean KERR.THEY were all greats. METRO. In honour of the love of New York City and everything it stands for…
Discover More - www.nantucketphotos.photography / Instagram: @Jojohuxford2
Gia Sabatini, In BLOOM - In Bloom is the exploration of the emotion through color and textures. I wanted to create a piece that would simulate the idea of coming out of a dark place. The bright colors and explosive shapes are my thoughts of what joy would look like after depression. The dark background is symbolic of the past or grief. The cracks symbolize that the pain we experience carries on with us. We should not think of grief and loss as a thing we want to escape from. These are emotions that help shape us into the people we are. They are beautiful in their own way. My work up to this point was very dark and was my way of dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Discover More - www.Giasabatini.com / Instagram: @giasabatinistudio
Gaya Chandrasekaran, Mirror Mirror Burning Bright - Mirror Mirror Burning Bright is a textured acrylic on canvas of a mountainscape. It belongs to the theme ‘Soliloquy’ which seeks to induce a deep inner dialogue through memories evoked of shared experiences. Tidings Anew is a textured acrylic on canvas of a sunrise. It belongs to the theme ‘Rebirth’ which seeks to remind us of precious reset, endings or completion and new beginnings. Golden Dawn is a textured acrylic on canvas with gold flakes of a seascape. It belongs to the theme ‘Soliloquy’ which seeks to induce a deep inner dialogue through memories evoked of shared experiences.
Discover More - www.cgayas.com / Instagram: @cgayasart / Twitter: @cgayasart
Sarah Soh, The Prestige Soul - A prestige unicorn is born when the clouds shift. It talks about a powerful, courageous yet gentle spirit that takes charge in the sky. As a fluid figurative artist, I thought what better way to express that than to pour the paints out forming a natural flow, thus creating the unicorn. My mission as a fluid figurative artist is to set a bar and to push fluid art to the next level.
Discover More - www.sarahsoh.art / Instagram: @sarahsoh.art
Emily Gold, Drive Through - During the COVID-19 pandemic Times Square shut down and NYC as we knew it had completely changed. Signs that would normally be displaying advertisements were now thanking our essential workers and warning us to stay home if we feel sick. I wanted to show our “new normal” whilst also appreciating the whimsical nature of NYC and Times Square. Discover More - www.emilygoldphotography.com / Instagram: @Emilygoldphotography
George Agapitidis, Dive into it - The diver is lunging into a sea of changes and new experiences leaving behind his older self and his comfort zone. A transformative event that many people were seeking and experienced during the pandemic. Changing yourself is the probably the hardest thing someone will experience. The diver is in the process of that, diving and entering a new world where he is trying to wash his problems, regrets, mistakes and self-doubts behind.
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Glaieul Samadani, Soul Surfer - This work is part of the Abstract Figurative series and it is a portrait of my daughter at her surf competition in Malibu, California. I wanted to capture the emotion and anticipation of the moment before the horns sound off and the rush off into the water, paddling to the waves. As she faces the ocean in front of her, it represents the world waiting to be explored, the future, new adventures and perseverance. The magenta surfboard represents her boldness, passion, happiness and strength.
Discover More - www.glaieulsamadaniart.com Instagram: @glaieulsamadaniart
Glaieul Samadani, Rythm - This work is part of the Colors Have Sound series. I painted with the focus on the colors and the different sounds each color evokes, and the paint strokes tell the story. Just as we listen to music we hear the lyrics, the melody, the harmony, and the rhythm that expresses different emotions and beauty. The bold colors of reds express love, passion, power, and high energy. And, the strokes tell the story with different tones, patterns, movement and rhythm.
Discover More - www.glaieulsamadaniart.com Instagram: @glaieulsamadaniart
Glaieul Samadani, Sounds Of Jazz - This work is part of the Colors Have Sound series and inspired by listening to jazz music. The composition expresses the mood of a live jazz band in a nightclub. The deep crimson reds, violets and maroons express the sounds of the bass, cello and saxophone. The cool reds and oranges express the strong, bold, sounds of the trumpets and horns. The white and black expresses the silence and pauses throughout the music. I wanted to show the personality of jazz, its expressiveness and originality with the colors and paint strokes.
Discover More - www.glaieulsamadaniart.com Instagram: @glaieulsamadaniart
Glaieul Samadani, Melody In Flute - This work is part of the Colors Have Sound series. I wanted to capture this part of the music and to express the beautiful sounds of the flute with the light blue and turquoise tones. Calm and serene, like a bird chirping outside on a beautiful spring day. The colors of orange and bright reds bring in the sounds of the trumpets and horns that express bold and high energy, like the warm sun on your face. The subtle whites express the calm, harmony and silent moments. Every color has a feeling, a sensation, and sound. And, the paint strokes tell the story. Discover More - www.glaieulsamadaniart.com Instagram: @glaieulsamadaniart
Glaieul Samadani, Reflections - The figures portrayed in my Abstract Figurative paintings are usually self portraits. I portray them as silhouettes or in an expressionism form. They are depicted from my dreams and imagination, not from reality, but rather the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse within a person. The women in my paintings also can represent any woman, strong, bold, graceful, sincere, serene, romantic, and mysterious.
Discover More - www.glaieulsamadaniart.com Instagram: @glaieulsamadaniart
Lucia Boaghe, Doina - Doina is a female name and a traditional specific Romanian song. Doina was inscribed on the representative list of the ICHH in 2009. Doina is a solemn and lyrical folkloric song, marking the essence of Romanian folklore. It can be sung in any social context, with or without instrumental accompaniment. Doina is representative for the peasant’s soul, expressing his most intense emotions. It’s a song passed down orally from generation to generation, it preserves the authentic values of the Romanian culture over the centuries. The traditions are still alive in my country and we keep them like that for centuries.
Discover More - www.luciaboaghe.co.uk / Instagram: @lucia_boaghe_art
Olivia Pop, Grace - Semi-figurative portrait of a Lady. The music is sweet, she wears royal blue and invites you to dance, gracefully and lightly... It develops itself as a portrait of a strong and loving woman.
Through bold acrylics and flowing movements on wood, connecting deep earthy roots to atmospheric wanderings, “Grace” is, on a deeper observation, a metamorphosing portrait of Love.
Discover More - www.oliviapopart.ch / Instagram: @oliviapop.art
Sandra H. Andersen, II.I, III.I, III.II
- Sandra H. Andersen is an Icelandic artist, writer, and passionate advocate for women´s rights based in New York and Reykjavik. The latter played host to her first solo gallery show in August 2022. She continues to exhibit in galleries in New York and explore opportunities to share her work across new mediums. Her sculptures are composed of layers upon layers of paper, just as a life is built upon countless layers of emotion, memory, trauma, and joy.
Discover More - www.sandrahandersen.com / Instagram: @sandrahandersenart
Marcia Bianchi, Age of Phase I - My work explores the space between movement and stillness, often expressed through the lively curves of the female form juxtaposed against a solid ground. Through the use of oil paints and a neutral palette, my paintings are a translated state of mind — I intend to capture the essence of whatever is behind a blank stare and draw attention to it. Motivated by my theory that if we confront the uncomfortable, we will find solace.
Discover More - www.marciabianchi.ca / Instagram: @marciabianchi.studio
AKSHITA LAD, Winter’s Last Embrace - This semi-abstract landscape painting captures the serene beauty of the pre-spring season with a balanced composition. The reflection of the alpine trees in the water creates a romantic mood, with the trees themselves still showing hints of green, adorned with snow, and signaling the transition from winter to spring.The trees look soft and fluffy, like candy floss, adding to the overall romantic and modern Monet-esque feel of the painting. Discover More - www.akshitalad.com / Instagram: @akshitalad.art
AKSHITA LAD, Autumn’s Last Kiss - This semi-abstract landscape painting depicts a balanced composition that captures the serene beauty of the pre-fall season. The reflection of the trees in the water creates a romantic mood, with the trees themselves still showing hints of green, adorned with snow, and signaling the transition from fall to winter. The trees appear soft and fluffy, like candy floss, adding to the overall romantic and modern Monet-esque feel of the painting. Discover More - www.akshitalad.com / Instagram: @akshitalad.art
AKSHITA LAD, Dusk’s Spring Reverie - This title reflects the season, time of day, and subject matter of the painting, while also hinting at the dreamy and romantic mood conveyed by the soft and muted colors and the semi-abstract style. The overall style of the painting is reminiscent of Monet, with a modern twist that makes it unique and visually beautiful. Discover More - www.akshitalad.com / Instagram: @akshitalad.art
AKSHITA LAD, Winter’s Peace - Set against a balanced composition this painting captures the serene beauty of the winter season with its icy sorbet colors in shades of pink, violet, lavender, peach, and pistachio. The painting invites the viewer to feel the chill and stillness of winter while also evoking a sense of peace and calm. The overall effect is one of tranquil beauty, perfect for those seeking a moment of serenity in the midst of the cold winter months. Discover More - www.akshitalad.com / Instagram: @akshitalad.art
Olga Goldina Hirsch, MA FA, Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka, 2022 Mixed media on canvas
160 x 190 x 3.5 cm - “Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka” is for me a paradoxical metaphor, originally a collection of short stories by the Ukraine writer Nikolai Gogol, written 1829–32, stories we all knew and loved in our childhood, heavily laced with Ukrainian folklore and cultural references, offering a unique perspective into life in the country in Gogol’s time. The dark allegory came to me in March this year when I learned of the excesses of the Russian army in Bucha Ukraine, meaningful for me because of close friends and early years there.
Discover More - www.olgahirschart.com / Instagram: @olgahirschart
Kateryna Brovkova, Cheeky Punky. Cat Josef - Cheeky Punky Josef Cat. Animal Fashion Portrait Series - Size A2 (59 * 42 cm). Mixed Media / Digitalized. 2020. Kateryna Brovkova. Animal Fashion Portrait Series reflects my global vision of conscious fashion. And the message is for the fashion industry to be conscious, sustainable, and avoid mass replication. That is why, animals, like a symbol of nature, are chosen as the main figures, which act as human persons, with their own personalities.
Discover More - linktr.ee/brofashionart / Instagram: @bro_fashion_illustration
Angela Thouless, Owl Boruca Spraycan - My work draws inspiration from the urban environments and street art of European cities. My spray can painting series incorporates the vibrant palette and compositional elements of graffiti with the traditional aesthetic of tribal masks. With this, I wish to celebrate the wonderful diversity there is in this world, while promoting a sense of togetherness. Despite our many differences, we are all one beautiful tribe.
Discover More - www.angelathouless.com / Instagram: @angela_thouless_art
Payaso, Chilled smile - This work is a work that I thought about the expressions that humans make in the present era. There is a cold frost on the smiles of those living in modern times. The smile is subtle and fascinating, but the cold is out of the way. I think that smile will always melt and become a completely different look. Maybe their smiles are fake without a warm heart.
Discover More - Instagram: @payaso_26
Cicci Grensner, New beginning - Lovely flowers picked in the sun. That’s my thoughts when I painted it. Hope the viewer will feel the warm feeling and feel free and safe if only for one second or two when they see it and it is amazing that they can bloom in New York and worldwide.
Discover More - Instagram: @ceciliagrensner
Maria Constantina Cascio, SPLASHING AROUND IN THE SUN - (acrylics on canvas – 28x35cm) is a celebration of post-Lockdown life. During the Covid Lockdown we realised how important freedom is. And how essential it is to our well-being and happiness to be able to go out into the fresh air, move around as we like, feel the sun on our skin, and embrace all the beauty that life and other humans have to offer. This painting represents the joy, fun, and freedom we are now beginning to experience again. The pleasure of being able to travel abroad and enjoy a sunny holiday, splashing around in the hotel swimming pool, or in the sea under the bright sunlight.
Discover More - Instagram: @mconstantinacascioartist
AKSHITA LAD, Giveryn - Lad’s impressionist paintings of Monet’s lily pond in Giverny, France are predominantly created in shades of green, pink, and blue. The use of green in particular, with its calming effects on the nervous system, reinforces the peaceful and tranquil ambiance of the garden. In addition, the pink and blue hues accentuate the delicate beauty of the water lilies and add to the overall serenity of the scene. Through her masterful use of color and technique, Lad pays tribute to Monet’s enduring legacy, while also inviting viewers to connect with the restorative power of nature.
Dimension 35x40cm, Oil on canvs, 2021
Discover More - www.akshitalad.com / Instagram: @akshitalad.art
Marlene Jorge, Volan - I am an artist who tries channeling her creative urges in order to produce unique artwork. Creating has defined my character and provided purpose to my life. My process is made of impromptu expression and unforced outbursts, and my compositions are like a personal diary, with works stemming from volatile emotions that well up within my mind and inquisitive spirit. I extract all creative origin from daily emotion-triggering activities, as much as from more personal, deep realms. Discover More - www.artistmarlenejorge.com / Instagram: @marlenejorgeartist
David Marulli, Bridge - Art is my calling and my longing. I love connecting with creative forces, mixing them with all the ups and downs of life and expressing it through modern abstract paintings and drawings. I work diligently to consistently produce, which is a challenge, because each piece is powerful and comes from the depths of my being. Each work of art I create is special, with a story behind it and, something to say. I take great pride in my work and I’m grateful to be here.
Discover More - www.artofmarulli.com / Instagram: @art.of.marulli
Angela Su, No. 1 - To appreciate or create abstract art is something from beyond the physical realm; it would be insensible to give a description with such limiting words of the human language.
Discover More - www.angela-su.com / Instagram: @angelasuart
Inbar Shahar, Deep Blue - “The eye is the window to the soul”. Radial composition applying layers of pigments and acrylic paint soaked in resin and glass chips. Searching for the secret of this gigantic infinite ocean of universe. They say that life is like the ocean, sometimes it’s stormy and sometimes it’s calm. Using contradictory colors and complementing colors melding into each other. Why are we here? looking for answers in a vast infinite ocean of universe.
Discover More - https://crystalinspiredart.com / Instagram: @crystalinspiredart
Aleyda Olivares, Victor - Victor is a Viet Cong soldier, he belongs to a collection of war soldiers that I made which also I paint “Charlie” who is an American soldier. Both of them fought in the Vietnam war. It is inspired by all those people who had fought a war; raw and painful, for the people we lost and sadly have been forgotten. Today more than ever I believe that society must be aware of the ravages and consequences of armed conflicts. My speech would be to remember and carry in my soul these painful moments, of what the human being was capable of doing. I Wish that we can learn from our past and not repeat all those tragic histories. Honoring the memory of all Discover More - Instagram: @aleyda_olivares/
Leigh Witherell, Alone - Alone and Population: 1 are both pieces in a series titled Invisibility. Alone reflects the feeling that we, grieving parents, are essentially prevented from discussing our unique pain in losing our children simply by societal fears around such deaths. She is alone with her grief in a random space with no one to comfort her or listen as she talks about her child. Population: 1 is reflective of the isolation that parents feel in this situation. It feels as if we are the only ones left in a world that is now devoid of human interaction, devoid of human kindness. This project is an ongoing one and can be found at The Invisibility Project.
Discover More - www.leighs.art / Instagram: @leighsartFl
Megan Mickael, Nothing to See Here - Diving deep into color and exploring its relevance and impression on its viewer. I aim to express or unleash interpersonal issues, thoughts or ideas through imagery and color. Exploring reactions to ideas around sexuality, objectification and even voyeurism. Red for example, attracts the most attention and is associated with strong emotions, such as love, passion, and anger. It’s the universal color to signify strength, power, courage, and danger! Red is exciting and is linked to individuals’ sexuality. How does RED make you feel?
Discover More - www.meganmickaelimages.com / Instagram: @meganmickaelimages
JPX - Jamie Petrie, KEY KEEPER NO: 01 - The Key Keeper Series comprises ten paintings that delve into the contrasts between keys and locks. These two man-made objects are interconnected; pointless without each other, and useless without a Key Keeper. Locks have a specific purpose - to keep things in or keep things out - and the key holder is responsible for its safekeeping. The use of a lock and the power of the Key Keeper can give rise to stories of love, captivity, secrets, deception, wealth, joy, or human fear. Each painting in the Key Keeper Series aims to evoke a story that lies within the portrait of the Key Keeper. Discover More - www.jamiepetrie.art / Instagram: @jamie.petrie.art
Violet Headley, Ixmal, the Lunar Goddess - anartistnamedviolet lives in the historic disrict of Merida, located in the Yucutan Pensinsula, Mexico. She derives inspiration from the local culture and ancient Mayan civilation. She lives with her husband and a cat named Molly. She began creating digital art over a decacde ago and continues to integrate many different influennces into her ever evolving art.
Discover More - www.anartistnamedviolet.com / Instagram: @anartistnamedviolet
Violet Headley, Splash - The tropical climate of the Yucatan brings with it a tumultuous rainy season. During this time of year, the skies turn dark and the sky explodes with lightning. The thunder is extremely loud and the Yucatanean wildlife take cover. It is intense and magnificent. The trees and bushes sway in the gentle wind reminding us that nature is everywhere. The rain starts as a splash and then slowly builds up to a crescendo of pouring rain. The cenotes and aquifer are replenished once again. ‘Splash” is a vibrant digital piece of art representing the beginning of the storm. Discover More - www.anartistnamedviolet.com / Instagram: @anartistnamedviolet
Vanessa Wenwieser, Fear is like a forest - The flowers represent femininity, beauty and delicate strength; she is enveloped by nature. The flowers or blossoms are also a sign of metamorphosis; of change; of learning and developing; be it in art, in love or simply in life. We do not reach a higher level if we do not learn to overcome fear and challenge ourselves. This women is overcoming her fear, she is lost in the forest of flowers, but, she is strong and is overcoming her angst, that to me is the symbol of spring, the conquering of the fear that is winter as it transforms into spring and the beginning of blooming into wisdom and love. Discover More - www.vanessawenwieser.com / Instagram: @kunstfabrikstudio
Catarina Diaz, Resilience in bloom - pозквіт ст ійкості - This masterpiece embodies strength, bravery, and hope in turmoil. It portrays a female figure adorned by a cascade of flowers, each petal symbolizing a glimmer of hope. Her chin is elevated, and her gaze is fixed on the night sky, adorned with stars twinkling with a serene light. She stands tall, proud of who she is, and with quiet confidence, she looks ahead, determined to face whatever challenges come her way.
Discover More - www.catarinadiaz.com / Instagram: @catarina_diaz_
Jaana Kivi, METAMORPHOSIS (2022) - A truer and more authentic self emerges when something is changing. Strong women are taking back their feminine power, being reborn like butterflies. Symbol of women’s recognition and empowerment through the vibrant energy of life. Metamorphosis is a common, profound and essential process of transformation in living beings.
Discover More - www.jaanakivi.com / Instagram: @jaanakivi.art
Alison Dollery, Body as a Canvas 2022 - Alison Dollery explores using the body as material as an interdisciplinary practice to expand the fields of painting, drawing and photography. The artist has exhibited internationally, including performing at the Tate Modern. Using the artist’s body as the canvas collapses the space between the artist, viewer, life model and performance art; this explores the material reality of our body’s matter, weight, performativity and social construction. The body in conversation with itself highlights perceptions of body image of ourselves and each other. The work is based on the artist’s lived experience of eating disorders and the transformation of the body. Discover More - www.alisondollery.com / Instagram: @alisondolleryartist
Tara, ‘‘Octavia” Earth Series, 18x24 - Octavia is a bold and expressive representation of the strength and determination of women. Looking into the future and envisioning the abundance of possibilities ahead. The diverse colors characterize positivity and hope, and the right turn of the head illustrates not always staying the course originally laid out but noticing and seizing the opportunity to travel a new, bright, and unknown path. This piece pays homage to my favorite author Octavia Butler and her visionary and pioneering “works of art”.
Discover More - www.8taraart8.com / Instagram: @8tara.art8
Violet Headley, Ixmal, the Lunar Goddess - In Mayan mythology, Ixmal is the Goddess of the moon. She was imbued with a myriad of powers. Hieroglyphic texts have given her several different names. Ixmal represented love, fertility, water, nature and medicine. Her abilities would fluctuate with the lunar cycle. This interpretation of the Lunar Goddess represents her energy becoming one with the Universe. The Mayan Jungle -This piece showcases the diverse Mayan jungle. La Ventana del CenotesWindows looking out to the cenote which is the gateway to the Mayan underworld. Discover More - www.anartistnamedviolet.com / Instagram: @
Marilyn Gaffney, Lady Amice - Lady Amice is a fictional character that visual artist Gaffney created from historic times to represent a portrait of a lady of importance and wealth of her time. Gaffney’s work explores the poise of historic portraits. Creating fine detailed portraits from a modern sitter that captures the essence of the Renaissance. Historic gold framing features as part of the artwork as it consummates the work as an object. The frame of this original artwork is kitch gold embellished to mirror historic framing. Landscape is apparent within the portraits. Practically, based on a real life model she wears a lavish collar to where ironically she got her name.
Discover More - www.marilyngaffney.com / Instagram: @MarilynGArtist
AKSHITA LAD, Bloom - Bloom is an abstract expressionist painting that conveys the artist’s profound joy and happiness during the spring season. The explosion of colors from the flowers on the canvas represents the opulence and vitality of spring, symbolizing the rebirth, awakening, and renewal of mother nature. The artist carefully blended various colors and textures to create a harmonious composition that reflects the kaleidoscope of hues found in nature. Bloom required many months of meticulous work to achieve a perfectly balanced interplay of contrasting textures and colors, resulting in a stunning representation of the artist’s emotions and the spring season’s abundant beauty. It’s a testament to the artist’s skill and creativity and will undoubtedly inspire anyone who beholds it.
Dimensions: 72x 58 cm, Oil & acrylic on canvas, 2017
Discover More - www.akshitalad.com / Instagram: @akshitalad.art
Cristian Diez-Sanchez, The Urban Sculpture Project - The Urban Sculpture Project aim is to place sculptures on the streets to bring people closer to art, to make cities more liveable and human, and to open minds and discussion channels. Culture should be accessible to the whole population rather than restricted to elitist structures.cNew York is an excellent example to showcase the concept, but the project is aimed at smaller towns where art and culture have yet to arrive. The lack of culture among people is frequently mentioned. But what efforts have been made to provide them with cultural opportunities? Culture should be accesible to all rather than being limited to elitist structures such as galleries, fairs, collectors, and auction houses that dominate and shape art and culture. People need to hold art in their hands to be understood, felt, shared and lived. Cities must have cultural elements to progress.
Discover More - Instagram: @cristiandiez_sculptor + @sculptures_cristiandiez
Steve Jensen, The Journey Home - For me, boats are meant to symbolize a voyage or journey. My parents are from Norway. My father and grandfather were fishermen. My other grandfather was a boat builder. Upon the death of both of my parents, I made a boat for their ashes and buried them at sea. Something like a contemporary Viking funeral. I also made a boat for my best friend and former partner of 24 years, again burying them at sea. These deaths were extremely tragic. My best friend died of AIDS, my father committed suicide with a gun, my mother fell apart emotionally and physically and my former partner from alcoholism. What I am attempting to do is to take something that was personally painful and turn it into something beautiful.
Discover More - www.stevejensenstudios.com / Instagram: @stevejensen55
Michele Farkas, Uno con la terra (One with Earth) - Be still, silent in the dawn of night. Allow the connection between sky and earth penetrate your soul and revitalize you.
We are all one with the earth, for our roots grow deep and take hold, creating a strong foundation. When feeling out of sorts or overwhelmed, close your eyes, bask in the light and allow the gentle breeze sweep over you. Listen for the sounds of a calling bird or the ripple of sand, bring you back to earth, keeping you grounded.
Discover More - Instagram: @michele.farkas.artist
Maria Evseeva, Asking the Universe - How often do we turn our eyes to the stars? How often do we ask why I am here? Which is the meaning of my life? Where did we come from and where do we go? Everyone asks the universe. But sometimes we forget about looking for an answer. This work came as a result of these reflections. We are made of stardust, we and the universe are one. Our home is the universe. Our home is the universe
Discover More - www.erizodeseda.com / Instagram: @maevseeva
Sue Trusler, Day Dream - Day Dream follows on from my Dandelion Dream exhibited in 2022. Nature has become a constant inspiration for my art, portraying its calm, tranquil, beauty. Having created a series of Dandelion designs, I am now focusing on Cow Parsley which has a delicate simplicity that evokes a feeling of relaxation, with just a hint of a gentle breeze. It is important for me to create art that gives a feeling of well being and contentment.
Podcast - https://pentopaperpress.com/2022/01/decorating-a-boat-paintings-in-a-book/ Discover More - https://suetrusler.com / Instagram: @suetrus / FB: @sue.trusler.96
Stefania Gagliardi, Space - The work comes from continuous research, experiments with colors and various components that create golden effects, reliefs and why not sometimes look like nebulae.
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Devanshi Patnaik, Roots - With the rapid emergence of AI and the looming collapse of the natural world as we know it, we find ourselves at a juncture where our humanness appears to be faltering. As we veer on the edge of a synthetic future, filled with fear of what it could entail and what we stand to lose, it becomes more important than ever to connect with our roots. My piece is a metaphorical portrait of a woman deconstructed by the elements of nature that are contained within her to serve as a reminder of what we are ultimately made of, what no transformation can extract from us.
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Olivia Martha - My work is an assemblage of surreal expressions and symbolisms which references to the human perception of the observable world. I currently draw inspiration from philosophical concepts to create a visual language allowing the viewer to observe and question the relationship between reality and imagination. These works depict emerging subconscious mental images from my experimentation with imaginative drawing and automatism. I use digital art to make studies of traditional paintings where I re-imagine textures, colours and compositions. Digital and hand drawing is central in my preparatory process as they inspire my paintings and other final works.
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Michaela Kindle & Daniel Ricardo González, Masquerade - Masquerade is part of the series “Fragments of a Forgotten Symphony”. The moment when the past and the future meet, blend, and give rise to the now. The present moment that transforms the lessons of the past into hope of what is to come. German born artists and photographers Michaela Kindle and Daniel Ricardo González create their own surreal fairytales by combining architectural scenes with layers of imagination. González puts his focus on traveling the world to capture extraordinary architecture which then is turned into magical places by Kindle.
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Tannaz Shoaei Rad, Women power - I have been living in Dubai since 1998. Holding a Master of Arts. I’m doing Oil painting and acrylic. When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it & never let go. Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you and power. The power of freedom is higher than the energy of flames from volcanoes. With a renewed sense of purpose, we move forward like birds drifting in the wind, leading us to a better life.
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Pedro Kubrick, Dopamine - My artwork ¨Dopamine¨ is a work that develops in a surreal environment that is composed of pastel colors that make you travel to the natural and is related to joy. This work is inspired by the universe, music and a bit of nature. The central character is composed of futuristic and cheerful costumes. I want this image to transmit joy and relaxation through its colors and environment, that’s why I titled it Dopamine. In general terms, the 3 works I have been working with this year are developed within pastel and cheerful environments to accompany people in their homes and connect with their positive emotions. View my work here - www.behance.net/pedrokubrick
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Nadine Kooiker, Shattered - Shattered is an intuitive painting. Her first step towards creating bigger and bolder artworks. It resembles a part of the inner world of the artist. Therapeutic colours. Shapes. Layers. Healing. Closely follows her journey back to herself. Uncovering bit by bit, piece by piece, whilst narrating her own story. Who is she when everything is stripped away. Who are you? Who will you become? Slowly, trying to put the pieces back together. To create a new perspective. A new self.
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Jennifer Jean Okumura, Démasquer, our lives and dreams - Démasquer, our lives, and our dreams represent our resilience, healing, solidarity, and freedom narratives. Here there are no mistakes. It is our story - alive, noteworthy, always original, not blinded by hunger, poverty, love, and hate. Humanity in every color - Humanity is colorblind. The frailness in emotions, the memories in our heads, the damages left in our hearts from life events but ultimately Hope for ourselves and others - this work captures the beauties of what we call life, all that is love and art.
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Vilen Künnapu, Conversation - Vilen Künnapu is an internationally known Estonian architect and painter. He has built many fascinating buildings and also has got several awards at international architectural competitions. When VK designs houses he feels like an artist and when he paints he feels like an architect. Vilen´s artwork keeps to a great sense of scale and perspective, he also incorporates a great sense of fluidity, using confident marks and lines to create a piece of work that can be easily identified as having been created by the same artist.
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Maria Lopes, Moving On - Moving on to move forward… I often say this to myself in order to go further in life and in my art. This painting was exactly that. I knew I had to push myself much more in order to achieve better clarity and understanding about where my art was taking me, and working with oil and cold wax on canvas is an amazing world to explore, mainly in terms of texture. I worked in layers and then carved them in order to show what was under but, at the same time, tried to give a feeling of movement… Like life itself moving on… We are built of so many layers and often we do not let others see what’s under.
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Philipp Strodtkoetter - When I started painting 6 years ago, I tried wildly in all realistic directions until I landed on my love, portraits. I am fascinated every time that a face always built the same and frozen in a single movement can convey so much emotion, feelings and stories. Each one is held in contrast with the hair to play with the viewer’s focus. As a person, I like to talk, but I don’t say much. In my art, the opposite is true. I give a lot of importance to details and I am not afraid to paint over a finished painting for lack of affection on my part.
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Tatiana Guseva, Higher vibe - So that you can feel the difference between warm and cold, you definitely feel when your mind is open and your heart is loving. What does it feel like to be open for love? It is like if you have just come out of your protective shell, everything feels new and magical and you can finally relax and stretch yourself. The perception of this world changes and you start to see things as they really are with acceptance and care. Now we are not talking of love as of a relationship. By love we mean state mind, a true way of human being.
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Doriana Sinnett, The Dance Of The Creator - Creativity is never rational on the contrary it comes from deep within. It finds its way out by imposing itself on us. As a dance it takes us into frantic and subtle rhythms. It can’t be tamed by reason. We simply surrender to it as it dances through our being.
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Xiki Lu, Untitled - Dismantling the boundaries that seemingly divide Eastern and Western cultures, Xiki has developed a signature style of abstraction that connects with a wide audience. Her practice embraces bright vivid colors that contrast with one another to create dynamic illusions. Pop art and street culture intersect in a cohesive abstract form. Compositions that manipulate space and shape distill the intricacies of today’s culture into simple artistic visions that resonate with our contemporary society. Discover More - www.xikilu.com
Messiah Brown, Their Eyes are always Judging and Random Art - Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer t since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to ook a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was pas popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker opularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker as popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Discover More - Instagram: @messiahart
Rosemary Coan, You Betcha It’s Heart! - The work is inspired by professional model and dancer Janet Mayer, and her co-creator Matthew Lawrence of Drawing Cabaret Couture. The design is by fashion designer David Paulus and hair by Anne Veck. I delved into this drawing reminiscing of fashion illustration heyday and fashion bible, WWD. I always felt art is fashion and fashion art. Paulus exemplifies that. To me and by my life experiences the covered face and hearts symbolize teamwork. All players give heart into practice, production, and presentation of fashion. This composition and rendering hold standards of merchandising the garment and use of playful gesture to accentuate fabric and design.
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Hanne Margaretha Biedilæ, Wondering - The work is part of a visual dialogue about the wonder above to belong to a national minority. What does it mean to be Kven and how to take care of a cultural heritage? Kvens are a ethnic minority in Norway. They are descended from Finnish peasants and fishermen who emigrated from the northern parts of Finland and Sweden to Northern Norway in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1996, Kvens were granted minority status in Norway, and in 2005 the Kven language was recognized as a minority language in Norway.
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Zandra Solomon, Feeding you - Zandra Solomon created these pieces as an extension of her spiritual practice. With ancestral veneration and honoring moments in nature being the core of these images. All three pieces hints at the power of our ancestors and the way that they water us, show up for us, and help us grow at every stage of our lives. Discover More - www.ZandraSolomon.com Instagram: @Zandra.Solomon
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Funmi Folaranmi Colours of a Butterfly, GLORY - Female portrait with seed glass bugle beads and acrylic paint on canvas. This piece talks about a woman’s strength and beauty, resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
ELIZABETH COLAZO, Libertad Interior - This work represents all the possibilities of this vast universe and the path to our inner freedom, which is in constant work in within us, allowing us to meet our true self and authentic being.
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Matthew Mark, Aurora Lights - There’s something about those Nothern Lights that are thrilling and beautiful to see. Such a stunning sight of the Earth’s magnetic field interacting with charge particles from the sun. Great visual symbolizing thew reminder we are all part of creation of this planet Earth. This painting was inspired through impressionism and expressionism.
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Grant Milne, Rihanna and Usain Bolt - The theme of his work clearly betrays a fascination for people and landscapes. Focused by this allure he paints family, friends, and complete strangers that can be found walking amongst us. The Figurative Themed Art viscerally challenges the viewer to a high level of emotional response and illustrates a vibrant visual intensity, which resonates with a profound visual narrative, as revealing an intense human empathy for life Discover More - Instagram: @grantmilne_art
Erick Mota, WU-TANG FOREVER / ALICIA - In this captivating painting, the Wu-Tang Clan takes center stage, their electrifying performance immortalized in black and white strokes while their iconic “W” hangs above, a stunning visual focal point radiating a golden glow that contrasts against the grayscale palette.
This oil painting of Alicia Keys captures a mesmerizing moment from her unforgettable performance at the Grammys in 2019. Titled “Alicia,” this artwork epitomizes her musical prowess and enchanting stage presence. The painting portrays Alicia Keys in the midst of a magical performance, where she defies the boundaries of possibility by simultaneously playing two pianos.
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Erick Mota, YEEZY SEASON APPROACHING / DIGRESS 3 - “Yeezy Season Approaching” captures the vibrant essence of a Kanye West concert during his Saint Pablo tour. In this painting the intention was to express the electrifying atmosphere of the event, set against the iconic backdrop of Madison Square Garden. The centerpiece of the artwork is a floating stage, seemingly defying gravity, upon which Kanye West commands the spotlight. “Digress 3” is the newest one in the ‘Digress’ series, which further symbolizes how life unexpectedly digresses in ways we didn’t plan or prepare for. Owls can be interpreted to represent transformative change, intuition, intellect, wisdom, and understanding.
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Erick Mota, THE GAME OF LIFE - While every human has the chance to hear God’s truth and choose whether to respond to it, the masterful battle between God versus The Devil is like a chess-match, in which we are the pieces. From the perspective of mankind, the battle of right vs. wrong, light vs. darkness, and good vs. evil, begins with a clash of values with God, being a meta-physical entity, destined to win the battle against the author of sins, in “The Game of Life.”
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Erick Mota, KING JAMES - ”King James” is an evocative painting capturing the electrifying presence of basketball legend LeBron James during his tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The canvas brims with a vibrant energy as James, portrayed in vibrant, colorful detail, stands tall at center stage. Bathed in a spotlight’s glow, he prepares to perform his iconic chalk toss, a ritualistic prelude to his game-time dominance. The brushstrokes recreate his commanding figure, radiating strength and determination in this oil painting of LeBron James. The colorful figure of LeBron against the black and white of the background creates a powerful juxtaposition, amplifying the anticipation and awe of the crowd surrounding James, while portraying him as a symbol of greatness. Discover More - www.ErickMotaArt.com / Instagram: @erickmotaart
Erick Mota, DIGRESS 2 - The sequel in the Digress series - this painting further represents how life unexpectedly digresses in a direction we didn’t plan or prepare for. Studying Freudian dream interpretations in my psychology undergrad, sparked a fascination with the meaning of owls. Symbolizing transformation, intuitive development, knowledge, and wisdom, owls can be interpreted to represent changes within our lives that seek protection, luck, hope, and transitionary states.
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Erick Mota, DIGRESS / VULVA VOLVO - This painting represents the digression of how we think life is supposed to go versus how it actually ends up. After studying Freudian dream interpretations in my psychology undergrad, I became fascinated with the meanings of owls.
The inspiration for this Vulva painting derived from my teenage self, but the meaning runs much deeper. My father has a thick Venezuelan accent and, when he would refer to the family car that was a gray Volvo at the time, it literally sounded like he was saying “Vulva.” I found this humorous at the time, but did not foresee that it would evolve into a painting many years later with an entirely different meaning to me.
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Erick Mota, WALK THROUGH FIRE WITH YOU - Two people in a relationship—perhaps lovers, siblings, or friends—stand ready to take on the world together. Hand in hand, they will walk through all adversity, for “walking through fire,” means to face danger or pain. This couple’s painting signifies devotion, and a resolve to accomplish life together. They stand at the edge of steps, or a bridge, and if you notice, there is no grounding or footing they can step to next. They know this, and yet, they choose to go forward. The fire is bright, vibrant, and blazing, but together, they will face the odds.
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Erick Mota, CONCRETE JUNGLE - In ‘Concrete Jungle,’ I set out to capture the juxtaposition between nature and progress. While the scene looks serene -almost static - the warm tones of the sky, punctuated by the tall masculine shapes of the skyscrapers, lend the viewer some insight into the inner heart of the city. Even in peaceful scenes, this is a place of work, of struggle, the infinite battle between natural elements (the sky and water) and man’s progression towards civilization (the concrete materials and the ferry, which conquered the river).
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Erick Mota, BRAIN VS. HEART: ROUND 1 - You’ve heard of the saying ‘the heart rules the head’ but in real life, things are never that simple. Every day we are forced to make decisions between our emotions and practicality, and I’ve depicted that war here. In this unique artwork, you’ll notice both the brain and the heart are tied in a boxing match. There is no winner in this battle, showing that they are both worthy foes – each the other’s equal canceling out the successes of the other part and each other’s nemesis, destined to fight for eternity.
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Erick Mota, WATER THE FLOWERS IN MY SOUL - It can be argued that water is life’s most precious essence, adding newness to the weary world as it washes the ground clean, breathes life into even the most delicate of plants and refreshes our bodies from within. It is vital for the survival of all living creatures, especially us humans. But then there is the soul – equally as vital and as fluid as water, guiding us through life’s challenges in a way that the mere human form cannot. This sensual art piece celebrates the freedom of the soul, how it grows and develops into an entity bigger than love, bigger than religion, bigger than life itself.
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Erick Mota, A WALK IN THE PARK / SUNFLOWERS ON THE BEACH - Two friends - or maybe lovers - stroll closely together in a fall-swept park as a row of street lamps light their way. It’s the hazy time of evening where the water looks majestic, reflecting a kaleidoscope of colors from the buildings across the lake. The park is location-less. This could be California, New York, Paris, London, yet it has a familiarity to it that reminds us of the comforts of home and the warmth that brings to our hearts.
‘Sunflowers on the Beach’ pays an ode to my passion for the beauty of mother nature. Historically, the Helianthus annuus has held a nuance of meaning for various cultures. Strength, like its stalk. Positivity, like the color yellow it bears. Discover More - www.ErickMotaArt.com / Instagram: @erickmotaart
Erick Mota, ULTRALIGHT BEAM - This painting represents the act of surrendering to God in the form of a “ultralight beam.” Since the term “surrender” implies a battle term, in which all rights are given up to the conqueror, the act of surrendering to God works the same. Surrendering the totality of oneself entails setting aside our plans, seeking a deeper intimacy with God, and trusting God’s plan. The “ultralight beam” renews our minds - helping to let go of control, worry, money, relationships, the future - while focusing on the contentment of today, rather than our eyes wandering towards what lies ahead tomorrow. This was one of those paintings in which I had the title before I knew what I was going to paint. Inspired by the Kanye West song, this painting helps the viewer let go of the past and focus on making room for the goodness, grace, and favor that God provides us.
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Erick Mota, NEW DAY - As an artist, I use art as a form of communication for my thoughts and feelings through a flawed medium. This contemporary artwork is created by layer upon layer of oil paint to create a whirlpool effect that hints at a world beyond the swirling water of the foreground. By entitling this piece “New Day,” I hope to reach the down, the weary and the defeated with this modern oil painting and let them know that, while the circular whirlpool appears infinite, it will one day subside, as will the struggles they’re facing. A new day will, one day, arrive!
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