Interview with Dina Torrans

Interview with Dina Torrans

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

Dina Torrans has been working as a multimedia artist for over 25 years. Her award-winning artwork has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions internationally and is included in many private and public collections. After graduating with awards from The Art Centre at Central Technical School in Toronto, she worked as an instructor in both the Sculpture and Printmaking Departments for over 10 years. She has been a Visiting Artist and Speaker at, among others, the McMichael Gallery, York University - School of the Arts and The Toronto Board of Education. 

Interview with Ynoxe Graffiti

Interview with Ynoxe Graffiti

ContemporaryArtCurator
Street Art, Interview, Contemporary Art

You have experimented with canvas painting, sculpture, and other mediums alongside graffiti. How do these different art forms influence your approach to graffiti, and vice versa?

Canvas painting has the virtue of taking me out of my comfort zone. I quickly believed that painting on canvas was like a scaled-down wall... one needs to take the time to understand the preparation processes, and all of this was new. I am currently preparing for an international contemporary art exhibition for Art Shopping in Biarritz in collaboration with p(art)s Paris, who shapes metals and combines them with my paintings in a splendid manner. I'm looking forward to that date!

Caroline Reid

Caroline Reid

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Painting

In the vibrant tableaus of Caroline Reid's artworks, one encounters the vivid essence of the semi-alpine region that she calls home. Reid's oeuvre is a celebration of the natural world, a kaleidoscopic journey through landscapes rendered with a joyous palette and an exuberant stroke. Her paintings, which she creates in the company of her three dogs during her rambles, transcend mere representation. They become an intimate chronicle of her dialogues with Mother Earth, each canvas an act of reverence and exploration.

Marco Benedetti

Marco Benedetti

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Painting

Marco Benedetti’s oeuvre is a testament to the intricate dance between mediums, a symphony of traditional photography and diverse artistic methods that culminates in a rich tapestry of mixed media art. His works are a deep reflection of historical richness blended with modern-day relevance, bridging the gap between epochs with a nuanced understanding of form, emotion, and texture.

Armando Cabba

Armando Cabba

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Painting

Armando Cabba’s artistry is a captivating journey through the intricate dance of portraiture and abstraction. His canvases are realms where the visceral and the ethereal coalesce, presenting a duality that is both profound and accessible. Known predominantly for his portraits, Cabba's works are more than mere representations; they are emotional landscapes painted with the vibrant palette of human experience.

Elena Dobrovolskaya

Elena Dobrovolskaya

ContemporaryArtCurator
Painting, Drawing, Contemporary Art, Interview

In the realm of contemporary art, where abstraction and conceptual motifs often dominate, the works of Elena Dobrovolskaya emerge as a refreshing homage to realism. Her oeuvre, a delightful collection of paintings and drawings, revels in the beauty of the tangible world, capturing the essence of everyday objects and people with an almost poetic grace. This review delves into the heart of Dobrovolskaya's artistry, exploring the nuances that make her work not only aesthetically pleasing but also profoundly significant in today's art landscape.

Interview with Dorothea Elisabeth Piper

Interview with Dorothea Elisabeth Piper

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Painting

The German artist Dorothea Elisabeth Piper, also known under her artist name ELIA, has been living and working south of Berlin since 1980. Since 1956, she spent her childhood in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, an old historical city known for its rich traditions, and studied pedagogy in Potsdam. After another degree in accounting and controlling, and the birth of three wonderful children, she devoted herself completely to art. In 2002 she opened her workshop ELIA in Ludwigsfelde. She loves to share her passion for painting and teaching during classes in her own painting school, in her workshop, and as an independent painting tutor. She supports the Volkshochschule Teltow-Fläming and the Akademie 2. Lebenshälfte on a voluntary basis and practices art with seniors.

Robert Ram

Robert Ram

ContemporaryArtCurator
Painting, Interview, Contemporary Art

Robert Ram's artworks invite spectators into a realm where the boundaries of surrealism and magical realism intertwine, resulting in a mesmerizing tapestry of the extraordinary. Every artwork presented here acts as a gateway, inviting the viewer to step into a meticulously constructed realm that surpasses the ordinary. It demands the suspension of disbelief, urging one to fully embrace a world where the implausible and the unimaginable seamlessly intertwine in perfect unity.

Interview with Asli Dogru

Interview with Asli Dogru

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview

We are delighted to present an exclusive interview with the talented and versatile artist, Asli Dogru. Hailing from Istanbul, Asli's artistic journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Her passion for creativity and artistic expression has led her to explore various mediums, including painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, graphic design, and web design.

Interview with Ursa Schoepper

Interview with Ursa Schoepper

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview, Digital Art, Photography, Abstract

What sparked your interest in science and how has that background influenced your approach to photography and art?

There are various aspects that artistically motivated me to choose photography. I grew up as a curious little girl in a beautiful landscape, near the Eggegebirge. My parents made me aware of the beauty of nature and my mother shared her passion for art with me. That's why I first studied biology. I was amazed at how beautiful the internal anatomy of a leaf, for example, looked. The cellular structure was real and at the same time reminiscent of abstract paintings. As a student, I had to draw these structures that I saw in the microscope. It became more helpful if they could be photographed.

Interview with Lusie Schellenberg

Interview with Lusie Schellenberg

ContemporaryArtCurator
Interview, Painting, Contemporary Art

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.)))

Interview with Marta Prominska

Interview with Marta Prominska

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview

How did you develop the philosophy behind your hypnagogic art, and why do you find this concept so compelling?

Hypnagogic art is that which comes from the world in the corner of the eye, on the border between dream and reality, somewhere in between, in the truest and closest reality to ourselves. It is the delusion or truth, the line between consciousness and reality, the area where our subconscious begins to operate. Hypnagogic art, then, is that which touches our emotions truly without linking them to us common.

Interview with Alessandra Dieffe

Interview with Alessandra Dieffe

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Interview

Your thesis in History and Criticism of Cinema suggests a deep connection with film from early on. How has your academic background in Sociology and Cinema influenced your approach to digital art?

Digital art is a contemporary art form that immediately fascinated me. With time I increased the knowledge of this artistic form and I chose to represent my academic background and everything that has stratified over the years, during my personal learning path. This choice happened spontaneously and naturally.

Michael Surber

Michael Surber

ContemporaryArtCurator
Painting, Contemporary Art, Art Review

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.

Sodoma X

Sodoma X

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Digital Art

The digital art of Sodoma Xia is a profound exploration of the darker aspects of the human psyche, manifested through a digital medium. Her art is a testament to the shadowy corners of the soul, where fear and beauty coalesce into a singular, overwhelming experience. Each piece is a maelstrom of emotion, imbued with a sense of the infinite and the nocturnal. Xia's palette is a sophisticated symphony of darkness, where colors merge into each other, both hiding and revealing forms in a dance that is as much about what is seen as it is about what is suggested.

Katrin Loy

Katrin Loy

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Photography

The photographic oeuvre of Katrin Loy is an intricate tapestry of emotional depth and cerebral landscapes, a profound exploration of the human psyche in its most unguarded state. In Loy's artistic statement, she professes an intent to delve into the essence and soul of humanity, capturing the perennial struggle for vision, the constant grappling with utopias and abysses, and the intimate encounter with the self and the other.

Patrick Joosten

Patrick Joosten

ContemporaryArtCurator
Art Review, Contemporary Art, Painting

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.

Danny Van der Elst

Danny Van der Elst

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Photography

Danny Van der Elst's photography captures the delicate interplay of light and shadow, creating an evocative dance across the contours of the human body. These images are a testament to the photographer's mastery of visual storytelling and command of the camera. The use of natural light to sculpt the subjects’ features brings a sense of raw authenticity and vulnerability to each composition.

Interview with Svetlana Malakhova

Interview with Svetlana Malakhova

ContemporaryArtCurator
Contemporary Art, Painting

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.

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