The brilliant combination of Western infatuation and Haitian ideals lands us in the sketch-ridden hands of illustrator Serge Gay Jr.
Russian artist Rinat Shingareev‘s Facebook page proudly proclaims he’s the “best artist alive.” I know, I know, you’ve heard that before. Rinat may or may not be the best, especially when legends like Ron English, Banksy and Kehinde Wiley are still well, alive and very productive. But the 25-year old artist, is on to something very extraordinary.
Cassidy Rae Limbach is a artist/illustrator based on Columbus, Ohio. The 27-year old artist works on linen combining elements of acrylics, collage and inks. Concerned with Rich-Juicy colors, textures and surface qualities, Cassidy creates life-affirming visual meditations on life through her illustrations.
One of Miami’s most lovable street artists is set to open his latest solo exhibition Ahol: Full-Time Feb 17 at Mercenary Square in Little Havana. His first exhibition in two years, Full Time finds the artist saluting the working class by visually and sonically documenting the decay of society. Tuning inward, he focuses on fruitless jobs he’s worked while juggling being an artist. This is Economic states and shapes. This is the American Dream of epic proportions. We sat down with the artist, to talk more about his show, the art scene in Miami and his take on the low brow art vs high brow art debate.
Renzo Razzetto Never liked painting, or working in color for that matter. But who needs paint or color when your work is as arresting as Renzo’s. The Florida based artist, emphasizes spontaneity of invention, the value of the instant, and a lot of kicks in a lot of behinds, sacred or not. If you are not satisfied, whistles are for sale at the door. Straight to the Pointillism. It’s Renzo’s technique that add a certain wow factor to his pointillist collages.
I stumbled on the work of 17-year-old painter AJ while cruising through Tumblr recently. What the New Jersey based artist lacked in age she made up immensely in talent. Her work, which she documents with process shots she posts to Tumblr, is vibrant, poised and refined. It’s as if she’s possesd with an old soul. She coy-fully says she’s “no artist” but hopes she can “learn to be one.” If you ask our opinion she could give us a pointer or two.
Emily Detrick considers herself an artist who uses photography as a tool to communicate an issue visually. She struggled with the decision to study psychology or photography, until she realized she could combine the two and use each to aid the other. Now, living, working and attending SCAD in Atlanta Emily is creating work that focuses on societal issues and psychological problems. Emily aims to start conversations and encourages her audience to reevaluate the way they perceive themselves in relation to society. With that said, Emily has penned an open letter to society complete with visual pieces that can aid any wayfarer on their path to greatness.
Philipp Igumnov aka Woodcum is a collage artist who’s work hits with a biting sense of humor that’s as funny as it is sad. The Moscow based artist creates collages and illustrations that walk the tight-rope of the duality of a sad clown. At once his work is teaming with laugh-out-loud nefarious behavior and a kinda-blue mood. Take a closer look at some of Philipp’s work below.
“Everything is born of the need to answer the call of the subconscious.
Open a channel where can emerge, these dream images that come to my mind.
I try to illustrate a confusing message, which will take effect over time.
My work reflects a personal universe that is embraced with Dada and Surrealism kisses.
Bright colors, nature, humanity and the spark that gives life, are the protagonists of this in my work, which is constantly evolving. Always with hands full of spray paint, crop images, draw, paint, on paper, canvas or digital, trying to not have any structure or steps. Try my work is an invitation to travel without movement and feel without touching.” – Ale Sinestro
We kissed Elizabeth Winnel and we liked it. The Toronto, based painter received a BFA from in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Her current work begins each painting with a layer of drips, splashes and bleeding, the ‘associative layer’ binding form and color for emotive effect. The second layer depicts herself in vulnerable and often erotic poses. The aim is not self-objectification, but reflection and analysis. In her paintings she endeavors to make apparent the dichotomy of interior and exterior in relation to her self-image. Take a closer look at some of her work below.
Victoria Viray aka Prettymonkey26 likes to draw/paint things–very sexy things. Using a wide variety of mediums, from vectors to digital painting, traditional charcoals to acrylics, her style can be summed up in several words; punk, rock, sexy, sensual, fluid, angst, beauty, woman, feminine, orgasmic.
