Tag Archives: Art
May is bringing a throng of brilliant new shows, one of them being James Gortner‘s The Lovers at Lyons Wier. Gortner’s first solo exhibition in New York City, The Lovers is culmination of two years worth of work that is heavily inspired by his relationship with Carolina Palmgren–amongst other things. After taking in some of the work and marveling at Gortner’s technique, we got the chance to speak with Gortner and curator, Michael Read More
Painter Amelia Briggs creates a playfully turbulent world of loose limbs and mangled bodies. The bright pastel colors and crude lines resemble illustrations from a child’s storybook. Baby doll faces and naked misshapen figures give the work a familiar feeling of lost innocence. A melting pot of human-like forms suggests chaos and destruction. The artist arranges groups among the figures that create a sense of inclusion or exclusion. Several pieces feature a stack of Read More
We headed to Chelsea to enjoy one of the last few days of Oscar Dotter‘s Nordic Pop. Housed inside Gallery 151, the multimedia solo exhibit features paintings, sculptures, and videos centered around the endangered polar bear. A brilliant case of art with a cause, Dotter teamed up with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), donating all of the proceeds to saving the polar bear. We caught up with Dotter at 151 Read More
We checked up on Alexandra Valenti, and it turns out she’s been quite busy. Her latest series, Phoenix Rising, is a post-apocalyptic romp that takes place in Bastrop, Texas, scene of the 2011 fires. Starring the untamed Kelley Ash, Phoenix Rising showcases the mixed illustration that Valenti known for but also highlights the base of work, brilliant photography. For the uncensored gallery, visit our Tumblr.
Ever since we first met Richard Saja, we’ve had a hawkeye out for any other brilliant embroidery who are breathing innovation into the toil. Siobhán Barbour is a Northern Irish embroiderer whose work consists of an ideal mixture of talent, quirk, and extraordinary expertise.