Author Archives: jolanta
Nom de Plume
The name Andrew Penfold is actually a pen name used to disguise the identity of an English based landscape artist and illustrator who was inspired to tackle the subject of human sexuality by a visit to Amsterdam’s Museum of Erotica in 2006. Using this alias allows Andrew to enjoy both anonymity and the freedom to […]
Even the Ghosts of the Past
This round of works by the prolific, Bob Dylan-admiring Canadian artist Marcel Dzama exposes his interest in the political realm, although the artist was quick to point out (in response to a prying journalist’s question) that it is his intention to be oblique rather than dogmatic in his approach to subjects such as the Bush […]
Veiled Beauty
My drawings have often been described as organic surrealism and I suppose, since I was born under the sign of Taurus, it seems only natural that my art should have an earthy quality about it. I never know what I am going to draw when I sit down with my enormous sheet of white paper, […]
Achromatic Acrobatics
For Your Pleasure has been instigated to celebrate the opening of the new Matches store in Marylebone High Street, London. My contribution to the store is based on circus imagery. I have been a life-long fan of circus stemming from my mother’s love of it. She quite literally ran away with one when I was […]
Andro Wekua
Beginning with his personal history, Andro Wekua translated the fragmented abstractions of memory into the narrative cues that inform his work. Andro Wekua, Blue Mirror March 1 – March 29, 2008. Installation view at Gladstone Gallery. Photo by David Regen. Copyright of Andro Wekua. Courtesy of Gladstone Gallery, New York. Beginning with his personal […]
Andro Wekua
Beginning with his personal history, Andro Wekua translated the fragmented abstractions of memory into the narrative cues that inform his work. Andro Wekua, Blue Mirror March 1 – March 29, 2008. Installation view at Gladstone Gallery. Photo by David Regen. Copyright of Andro Wekua. Courtesy of Gladstone Gallery, New York. Beginning with his personal […]
Andro Wekua
Beginning with his personal history, Andro Wekua translated the fragmented abstractions of memory into the narrative cues that inform his work. Andro Wekua, Blue Mirror March 1 – March 29, 2008. Installation view at Gladstone Gallery. Photo by David Regen. Copyright of Andro Wekua. Courtesy of Gladstone Gallery, New York. Beginning with his personal […]
Christian Curiel
Christian Curiel uses allegory and symbolism to comment on the human condition and current events and allow viewers to access Christian Curiel Christian Curiel uses allegory and symbolism to comment on the human condition and current events and allow viewers to access, imagine, and re-invent childhood. Storytelling in his paintings works like memory functions—non-sequential […]
Travelers Journey
In the photography world, the Aperture Foundation holds a singular place. Founded in 1952, Aperture originally started as a quarterly creative photography journal. As time went on Aperture became a non-profit organization and expanded its scope to include lecture forums, limited edition prints and portfolios, gallery exhibitions, book publishing, and more. The avowed purpose of […]
Tatty Devine
Tatty Devine is famous for unique and quirky accessories, which elevate jewellery to art status. Tatty Devine is famous for unique and quirky accessories, which elevate jewellery to art status. www.tattydevine.com















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