Daniel McKinley's oeuvre presents a fascinating interplay of escape, time, and philosophy, painted in a style that masterfully melds the real with the surreal. His paintings are a pastiche of vivid hues and enigmatic spaces that invite viewers to step into an alternate reality where time is not linear and life's philosophy unfolds in layers of color and form.
Marian Sava’s sculptural works are a modern homage to the silent yet profound dialogue between material and immaterial realms. His sculptures are not just forms chiseled into existence; they are the culmination of invisible vibrations made tangible, serving as indestructible witnesses to the powerful emotions and intense feelings that encapsulate the human experience.
Fina Ferrara's work embodies the cutting edge of contemporary performance and video art, bridging the visceral and the intellectual in ways that provoke and inspire. Her art is a visceral exploration of the human condition, a raw and unflinching examination of the social structures and standards that shape our existence.
As a kid I lived on and off with my Aunt who was a formally trained oil painter with a Masters in Fine Art and practiced in a high fantasy type of art with a lot of mythological themes in her works. I was always excited to occasionally peak into see in her studio and the progress she would make on rather large paintings. She was very into the renaissance period. I just remembered the scale and realism was always fascinating to me how she could achieve such types of work, it seemed you could almost feel the hairs on a head of a figure or the emotion conveyed in the facial expressions so clearly.
Your artistic credo suggests a deep belief in the communicative power of art. Can you share an instance where you felt your work deeply connected with an audience, effectively conveying its intended message?
My sculptures do not hide anything, the message is all the easier to receive as the viewer intuits the greatness of Greek mythology and the digital pulse of the new era, having the revelation of the lasting dialogue between classic and modern, static and dynamic, and corporeal and abstract from my sculptures.
When I lived down by a river, I was inspired by my many walks along there, from different trees, rocks, and an old shipyard with old metal pieces. One day, while I was walking down there , I saw an image on a concrete wall that looked like a bird, and I spent many days digitally painting it until I was satisfied with it.
We are proud to present our First Printed Issue 1
"Top Contemporary Artists to Watch in 2024."
This curated publication showcases a carefully selected group of artists whose visionary work promises to define and influence the World's Contemporary art scene in 2024.
Leticia Herrera's "Walkers" series is a striking visual narrative that explores the multifaceted journey of humanity through a vibrant and textured tapestry of oil impasto. The series, a collection of paintings featuring diminutive human figures set against vast, often gradient backgrounds, speaks to the profound search for identity, purpose, and connection that defines the human experience.
PJ Riley's oeuvre is a fascinating amalgamation of abstract expressionism and narrative storytelling, which together forge a compelling visual language that speaks to the contemporary soul. The artist's style is deeply rooted in the expressive potential of color, form, and composition, creating artworks that are not just visually arresting but also emotionally resonant. The use of color in Riley's work is both bold and nuanced. Vibrant hues clash and harmonize within the same canvas, suggesting a world where emotion and thought are rendered visible.
Leigh Witherell has carved out a distinctive niche with her emotionally charged and abstract creations. Her work is a vivid exploration of melancholy, a poignant examination of the human condition that connects with viewers on a deeply personal level. Each piece is not just a visual encounter but an emotional dialogue, inviting introspection and reflection.
Francesca Busca’s art is a harmonious fusion of environmental activism and aesthetic inquiry, a practice where waste is not an end, but a beginning. As an Eco-artivist and mosaicist, she embraces the detritus of daily life, transforming discarded objects into tesserae of a larger socio-environmental commentary. Her work, which she dubs as 'trashure,' is a testament to the transformative power of art, urging a re-examination of what is deemed valuable or beautiful.
I'm an autodidact when it comes to LIFE in general. I'm curious and eager to discover, and reducing myself to an academic approach doesn't suit me. I've evolved with courage, hard work and passion, over the course of my life as a woman artist, giving myself the freedom to create my own writing and offering myself the challenge of not resembling anyone by not locking myself into an academicism or fashion. At the start of my career, this may have seemed inconsistent to art professionals, but over time it has become an asset of authenticity.
Enzo Forgione lives and works in Turin, Italy where he get a degree at Fine Art Academy. After graduation he has many experiences between applied art and design until 2006 when he starts painting full time. His first solo show is held in Turin In 2009, followed by many other solo and group exhibitions in his country and abroad.
Could you share with us the story of how you first became interested in photography? What were your initial steps in this field, and who or what were your early inspirations and influences?
While at the school of Architecture in Florence, Italy I became a very good friend of a fellow student who was also very interested in photography. We ended up traveling together through parts of Europe and N. Africa after the school year taking pictures. We inspired each other. My early inspirations were Avedon. My first serious camera was a Rolleiflex twin lens reflex because that's what he used. Then later, I loved the work of Guy Bourdin and Hiro.
Dina Torrans' sculptures emerge as profound statements within the contemporary art world, a unique amalgamation of material mastery and conceptual depth. Her work transcends the traditional boundaries of sculpture, embracing an environmental and philosophical narrative that is both urgent and timeless. Torrans has carved out a space that is distinctly her own, where the tactile nature of sculpture meets the intangible qualities of human experience.
Wenwen Du's photographic anthology, a reflective series of photos, is a compelling invitation to traverse the realms of existential musings and the philosophic undertones of everyday existence. Each photograph, a vignette capturing the ephemerality of life's instances, is imbued with a deeper, often introspective, narrative. This review will delve into the collection, unraveling the layers of meaning nestled within Du's visual tapestry.
In the realm of contemporary art, Kathy Stanley emerges as a profound conduit for the thematic interplay between ecopsychology and the rising feminine spirit. Her oeuvre, deeply rooted in the rich soil of her Jamaican heritage and nurtured by the diverse landscapes of the Cascadia Bioregion, embodies an intuitive dance between mixed media and acrylics, manifesting as visual hymns to the Earth's magnificence and spiritual wisdom.
Matei Vogel's oeuvre, upon contemplation, evokes a visceral response that stands as a testament to his profound understanding of abstract art's capacity to resonate on an intuitive level, much like the universal language of music. Vogel's approach to painting, with its deliberate eschewing of representational fidelity, aligns him with the philosophical musings of Kandinsky and the expressive force of Abstract Expressionists like Rothko and Pollock. However, Vogel's work carves a unique niche, characterized by a palpable tension between the visible and the invisible, the known and the unknowable, resonating with the emotive power of music.
Since 2018, Teresa has attended painting classes in Padua. During the 2020 lockdown, she experienced an intense creative period that led her to consider painting as an essential part of her life. She participated in group exhibitions in Italy, Europe, and the United States, and she exhibited her artworks in two solo exhibitions in Italy. Three Galleries in New York represent her.
My first experience with art was at home. My mother was a fine artist, and apart from watching her paint, I shared with her books on artists she had. At school, I also was good in art classes because I had the ability to draw. I believe art is in my bones, I come from a family of artists, my first atistic vocation was iterature, but afterwrads I stared painting and never left it. I went deeply into this great and profound world, and I am passionate about it.
