Author Archives: jolanta
Kinshasa and the Cities
I am a Besi Bulenge, part of the Bambunda ethnic group. The Besi Bulenge are farming people who are very gentle and very superstitious. Bodys Isek Kingelez responds to questions by André Magnin. I am a Besi Bulenge, part of the Bambunda ethnic group. The Besi Bulenge are farming people who are very gentle and […]
Nihat Kemankasli
Nihat Kemankasli’s visual interpretations are deceptively child-like, humorous and captivating works, which he creates through detailed ink, acrylic and oil paint, and also in his use of bold, vibrant, colors. Nihat Kemankasli’s visual interpretations are deceptively child-like, humorous and captivating works, which he creates through detailed ink, acrylic and oil paint, and also in his […]
Jenik Cook
Known for her technical brilliant and startling use of light and color, Jenik Cook incorporates a plethora of references Known for her technical brilliant and startling use of light and color, Jenik Cook incorporates a plethora of references from literature, and mythology, to landscape and personal relationships. Her works form a mixed media investigation concerning […]
The Fabricated Body
The other day I thought I saw a woman step on a pile of baby birds, but it turned out to be shredded cardboard. Daniel Gordon The other day I thought I saw a woman step on a pile of baby birds, but it turned out to be shredded cardboard. Often I see people that […]
Cutting Edge
My Cut – Work series uses a surgeon’s scalpel to create spontaneous images. A clear mind and a steady hand guide in my exploration into shadow and light. Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen, Gunshot # 1. 100% rag paper, 22″ W x 30″ L. Photo credit: Kevin Sweeney. Courtesy of the artist. My Cut – Work […]
Body Apart
Myriam Mihindou (Gabon, 1964) once stated, “Once a work of art has been given to the world, it no longer belongs to the artist. Anyway, the artist is just a mediator of his art. It is not he who decides to create what he creates.” Daphne Pappers Myriam Mihindou (Gabon, 1964) once stated, “Once a […]
True Colors
Remember when it was okay to color outside of the lines in a coloring book? Remember when it was fine to paint a blue sun just for the hell of it? Logan Riley Remember when it was okay to color outside of the lines in a coloring book? Remember when it was fine to paint […]
Solitary Confinement
Inspired by the premise that communication is the basis of all relationships, my work is about communication in the era of technology. Valeria Cordero Inspired by the premise that communication is the basis of all relationships, my work is about communication in the era of technology. Man is by nature social, and with the invention […]
Who’s That Girl?
It is difficult to write something new and revolutionary about someone who herself created new perceptions in the artistic realm, emphasizing the importance of the message as a medium. Yoko Ono It is difficult to write something new and revolutionary about someone who herself created new perceptions in the artistic realm, emphasizing the importance […]
Springtime in the Operating Room
“Imagine yourself in a big white room, a beauty clinic if you like, where pure nature could be inserted in your body. Or where even body parts could be replaced by fresh life. Where beautiful women become even more beautiful. Here you find your true and eternal youth. Your instant rush on a new day….” […]
