Luciana Abait was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is currently based in Los Angeles. Her multimedia works deal with climate change and environmental fragility, and their impacts on immigration in particular.
All in Painting
Interview with Lusie Schellenberg
Who are some of the artists, past or present, who have influenced your work the most, and how do you hope your work will influence future artists?
Leonardo da Vinci is certainly one of the greatest artists of all time. His masterpieces, such as The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, impress with their technical mastering idealism and anticipate many modern artistic trends. In my work, I will try to create unique works that will evoke emotions and imagination in people. I hope that my work will inspire future artists to experiment and create their own original art. Influencing other artists is a privilege, most of it, but it's a matter of time and does not depend on the wishes of the artist.)))
Michael Surber
Michael W. Surber's artistry is a striking display of color's emotive force and an adventurous exploration of form. His approach to painting is dynamic, marked by a tactile and often thick application of paint that seems to jump off the canvas, engaging the viewer directly. Surber's skillful use of a wide range of colors, from fiery reds and oranges to calming blues and greens, exhibits his deep understanding of color theory and its emotional resonance.
Patrick Joosten
Patrick Joosten stands out as a self-taught virtuoso in the abstract art scene, crafting pieces that are as spontaneous as they are meticulously thought out. His canvases serve as more than mere backdrops; they are vibrant arenas where color, texture, and form unite to orchestrate a complex visual experience. Joosten’s oeuvre is a compelling reminder of abstract art’s ability to stir emotions, prompt introspection, and challenge the viewer’s perspective.
Interview with Svetlana Malakhova
Svetlana, please share some of your earliest experiences or influences that led you to pursue an art career, mainly focusing on the human theme?
Actually, during my studying I had already understood that the most interesting theme for me is the human body. I distracted from humans, only during summer practice when we were focusing on landscapes and spent a lot of time painting fields and trees or parks and rivers not far from Moscow. So, during summer time, I was engrossed in landscape painting, but when I came back to Academy walls, I began to create with a new energy new artworks with human bodies and work with models. I think it had always been in my subconscious mind, but my mind understood it a little bit later. Then, I almost stop to work with any theme but humanity and I think one life is not enough to open this enormous and huge question.
Interview with Jianhui Ren
Mr Ren Jianhui, born in ChenDu, China. He graduated from Art Academy of Qing Hua University, his teacher was the art master Mr. Wu Guanzhong. He was selected as “Top 60 Masters of International Contemporarty artists” in 2013 by USA, Canada and Italy, he is also the first South East Asia artist to get this nomination. Mr. Ren Jianhui used to teach in National University of Singapore. He is the president of Artists Society of Singapore (2002 till present) and a member of China Artists Association.
Interview with Milena Bini
In your varied artistic journey, starting in adolescence, what initially led you toward art as a form of expression and how has this inspiration evolved over time?
Art was initially therapeutic for me, the medium that allowed me to express my states of mind. I remember in my early adolescent conflicts feeling a strong uneasiness, running to the attic, grabbing everything I had on hand: sand, paper, paints, glues, etc., and instinctively transferring my malaise to canvas or board. Art was my salvation. This is precisely why I enrolled in one school after another to learn how to express myself better in this language. The real passion blossomed in high school where I had the good fortune to meet good teachers who passed on to me a love of art history and human figure drawing; attending classes got me hooked on oil painting, over time I experimented with different techniques and expressions in various artistic fields, I was thirsty to learn.
Interview with Giovanni Gambasin
Giovanni Gambasin, born in 1951, started out in a family that was foreign to the artistic world. However, destiny led him on a unique artistic path, growing up in an unusual context: his father was sacristan of a small church in Crespano del Grappa, designed by none other than Antonio Canova as a 'dress rehearsal' for the Canovian temple in Possagno, the neoclassical artist's birthplace. A certainly peculiar context for the training of an artist.
Interview with Maja Pavlovska - Maja Angel
How has your journey from Macedonia to the Netherlands influenced your artistic style and themes in your paintings?
First of all I would like to express the honor, happiness and thankfulness to you and the whole team of Contemporary Art Curator, for giving me this great opportunity to present my art journey to your visitors and audience world wide, who are interested in art. I hope that my art journey will be interesting for them, as well.
Interview with Sharon Volpe
How do you balance the use of traditional painting techniques with modern digital tools in your creative process?
Well, every day I draw or paint traditionally either in my sketchbook or by just creating small works with ink to keep myself loose. At that point, I will transfer those ideas digitally and or enlarge them and make larger paintings. Digital transforming can allow me to make them into affordable prints, cards and stickers, and even a book. A larger painting would be if I may want to submit to a gallery show.
Atom Hovhanesyan
Atom Hovhanesyan's artistic journey, as experienced through his oeuvre, is a profound narrative of emotional depth, technical brilliance, and a relentless pursuit of a distinct visual language that speaks to the complexity of human experience. Born in Yerevan, Armenia, and later becoming a vibrant part of the New York art scene, Hovhanesyan's work is a testament to the power of art to transcend boundaries, both geographical and psychological.
Bex Wilkinson
Bex Wilkinson's paintings can be described as a vivid exploration of the abstract and figurative, where the visceral meets the ephemeral. Her work is a dance of colors and forms, a visual symphony that captures the complexities of emotion and the subtleties of the human condition. Wilkinson’s technique is reminiscent of the action painting of the Abstract Expressionists. Yet, it bears a personal stamp that is undeniably unique. The dynamic strokes, the splattering of paint, and the bold, sometimes almost violent application of color, create a sense of movement that is almost palpable. There is an urgency in her brushwork, a need to convey not just an image but a sensation, a feeling, an experience.
Ori Aviram
Ori Aviram’s paintings represent a distinct fusion of emotion, texture, and color, creating a vibrant tapestry that speaks to the human experience in its rawest form. His work transcends the traditional confines of canvas and pigment, offering instead a glimpse into a world where feeling and form collide with profound intensity.
Michael Kaphengst
Michael Kaphengst's artwork presents an intriguing exploration of color, form, and texture, displaying a unique and distinctive voice within the contemporary art scene.
The artist's sense of colour captivates the viewer, as vibrant hues harmoniously dance across the canvas, beckoning one to immerse themselves in the captivating world of the artwork. The artist's masterful manipulation of form traverses the realms of abstraction and representation, giving birth to a captivating visual discourse that both challenges and captivates the viewer.
Gayathrisai (Gaya) Chandrasekaran
Gaya Chandrasekaran's exquisite collection of artworks orchestrates a harmonious blend of texture, color, and emotive prowess, captivating the senses and beckoning the viewer into a realm of profound contemplation. The artist's oeuvre is distinguished by a daring exploration of impasto technique, wherein the application of paint is executed with such audacity that the viewer is immediately captivated by the discernible knife or brush strokes. This deliberate choice bestows upon each artwork a remarkable three-dimensional quality, allowing it to command a tangible presence within the realm of visual perception. The artist's masterful manipulation of texture beckons the viewer to engage with the artwork on a multisensory level, transcending the boundaries of mere visual perception.
Rania Abulhasan
Rania Abulhasan's artistic creations captivate the beholder through a mesmerizing journey into the realms of form, color, and texture. With each stroke and hue, she masterfully transcends the conventional confines of the canvas, inviting the viewer into a profound visual dialogue. Every stroke of the brush on these canvases forms an intricate web of abstract elements, challenging the viewer's inclination to neatly classify and label. The artist's deliberate choice to transcend conventional boundaries beckons us to engage in deep introspection and embrace the boundless possibilities of personal meaning.
Eugene Kuperman
Eugene Kuperman, a masterful painter, skillfully delves into the intricate depths of the human condition, deftly exploring the nuances of social issues and historical narratives. The artist's oeuvre is distinguished by a profound emotional resonance, a striking interplay between hope and despair, and a vibrant visual narrative that resonates with both the depths of the soul and the faculties of the mind.
IRIS
The artistic creations by IRIS captivate the viewer with their vibrant and expressive nature. Through a masterful use of color, each brushstroke contributes harmoniously to a visual symphony, resulting in a captivating and immersive experience. Through a masterful manipulation of color gradients and skillful rendering of contours, the artist known as IRIS has managed to encapsulate the very essence of her subjects. With a distinct perspective, she breathes new life into familiar visages, transporting viewers into a realm that borders on the psychedelic. The artist's mastery extends beyond mere representation of physical features, delving into the very essence of her subjects. Through her work, she unveils a profound emotional and psychological dimension that is frequently disregarded.
Interview with Ramón Rivas
Ramón Rivas was born in Lands of Don Quixote (Castilla-La Mancha / Spain), a land rich in literary and artistic heritage. His family environment and the multidisciplinary influence of his professional activity; in sports, music, engineering, inventions and art, in Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid, he was decisive for the artistic creation, of a very personal and different style, called Rivismo, based on the application of Experiential Brushstrokes. During the last nineteen years, his research has managed to reinforce the Concepts and Philosophy that predominate in Rivismo and that have given prominence to the material elements to which he has assigned aspects, functions and values of people.
Interview with Soo Youn Kim
What are some of the challenges you face in your artistic practice, and how do you overcome them?
Sometimes, it can be challenging to maintain an experimental approach while also creating work that resonates with a broader audience. When I encounter people who find my work difficult to understand, I often ponder on how to make it more accessible to the public. My approach to addressing this involves not only exhibiting the artworks themselves but also attempting to display accompanying texts or video materials that explain them.