Shyama Golden, an artist based in Los Angeles, delves into the realm of oil painting, which she describes as her first love. Despite initially pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and spending a decade as a designer and illustrator, Golden’s passion for painting persisted. In 2020, she made the decision to fully...
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Exploring Indian Residential School, Leaving the Shallow Graves and Going Home by Artist Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, known by his Coast Salish name Lets’lo:tseltun, stands as a prominent figure in Indigenous artistry. A graduate of the Emily Carr School of Art and Design, Yuxweluptun’s artistic oeuvre is characterized by large-scale paintings that intricately weave together elements of Coast Salish cosmology, Northwest Coast formal design, and Western landscape tradition. Informed...
Exploring Homecoming by Artist Huntz Liu
Huntz Liu, a Taiwanese-American artist based in Los Angeles, presents a compelling new body of work titled “Homecoming.” Renowned for his mastery of cut paper techniques, Liu creates visually striking compositions characterized by unflattened two-dimensional forms and weighted lines and edges. With “Homecoming,” Liu delves into themes surrounding the origins of things and the significance...
Exploring Goodbye Earl by Artist Bambou Gili
Bambou Gili, a New Mexico-based artist, presents a captivating new collection of paintings titled “Goodbye Earl.” Recently showcased at Night Gallery in Los Angeles, this series showcases Gili’s surreal style and affinity for atmospheric, nocturnal color palettes. With “Goodbye Earl,” Gili addresses contemporary concerns stemming from the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and...
Delving into For those who came in late by Artist Lucy Ray
Australian artist Lucy Ray presents a captivating selection of work that invites viewers to explore the depths of desolation and introspection. Through her highly detailed graphite drawings, Ray creates immersive environments populated with uncanny objects and figures, evoking a sense of unease and curiosity. Exploring Bleak Landscapes Ray’s artwork transports viewers to bleak and desolate...
Exploring “Feeling” by Illustrator Evan M. Cohen
Evan M. Cohen, a talented illustrator and comic book artist, presents a beautiful comic titled “Feeling.” In this poignant piece, Cohen offers a wistful reflection on the changing seasons and the enduring power of hope in the face of life’s challenges. Embracing Change and Hope “Feeling” serves as a heartfelt ode to the passage of...
Exploring Faint of Heart by Nicole Duennebier
Nicole Duennebier, an artist hailing from Connecticut and a graduate of Maine College of Art, presents a selection of new works in her exhibition titled “Faint of Heart.” Drawing inspiration from her research into coastal ecosystems during her Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis, Duennebier’s artwork continues to be influenced by sea life and the intricate...
Exploring Evanescent Splendor by Miss Van
“Evanescent Splendor” is a solo exhibition by Barcelona-based artist Miss Van, showcasing at Harman Projects in New York from September 3rd to 24th. Renowned for her distinctive female forms, Miss Van has solidified her reputation as one of the world’s leading street artists over the past few decades. With a penchant for traveling the globe,...
Unveiling EOM by Sebastian Palencia & Eric Cheung
“EOM” (Exploration of Motion) is an audiovisual research project that delves into the intricate relationship between humans and technology, spearheaded by Vancouver-based artists Sebastian Palencia and Eric Cheung. Palencia, a self-taught Filipino-Canadian designer, brings his expertise in image-making techniques through graphic design and photography to the project. Collaborating with him is Eric Cheung, a street...
Exploring Empty Orchestra by Leon Xu
Leon Xu, an artist hailing from Zongshan, China, and raised in San Francisco, presents his latest series of paintings titled “Empty Orchestra.” With a background in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a certificate in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Xu’s artwork reflects his reflective and meditative approach to his...