Category Archives: Art
Exhibition Arrangements by Bruce Ingram
English sculptor and media artist Bruce Ingram just concluded an exhibition “Arrangements” at the Vitrine gallery in London, which centered around the themes of Ikebana, collages and re-use. The series of 3D collages over photocopies of floral compositions and ephemeral micro
Exhibition Arrangements by Bruce Ingram
English sculptor and media artist Bruce Ingram just concluded an exhibition “Arrangements” at the Vitrine gallery in London, which centered around the themes of Ikebana, collages and re-use. The series of 3D collages over photocopies of floral compositions and ephemeral micro
Needle & Thread – A Trend to Embroidered Mixed Media work
We’ve been seeing a lot of embroidered mixed media work lately. The addition of a tactile material has always been something mixed media artists wrestle with. In its best form it can suggest a way of literal attachment that is perceived as slightly more permanent
Needle & Thread – A Trend to Embroidered Mixed Media work
We’ve been seeing a lot of embroidered mixed media work lately. The addition of a tactile material has always been something mixed media artists wrestle with. In its best form it can suggest a way of literal attachment that is perceived as slightly more permanent
Paul Thurlby
Nice graphic work by Paul Thurlby. I’ve long admired him as an illustrator, so it’s nice to see him produce larger, stand-alone work on canvas.
Paul Thurlby
Nice graphic work by Paul Thurlby. I’ve long admired him as an illustrator, so it’s nice to see him produce larger, stand-alone work on canvas.
Scratchboard Rooster by Michael Donnelly
I love this scratchboard rooster by my friend Michael Donnelly. Just look at the expression on his face.
Scratchboard Rooster by Michael Donnelly
I love this scratchboard rooster by my friend Michael Donnelly. Just look at the expression on his face.
White Horse, Black Horse by Eric Ulrich
White Horse, Black Horse – 20″ x 10″ Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pen and Ink, Photographs
White Horse, Black Horse by Eric Ulrich
White Horse, Black Horse – 20″ x 10″ Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pen and Ink, Photographs
Marilyn Minter’s Heavy Metal Paintings
Now this sounds like fun. Marylin Minter’s new finger-printed enamel-on-metal paintings like Heavy Metal and Cheshire were produced in collaboration with Wangechi Mutu, who was asked to don red and Yves Klein blue lipstick and regurgitate gold-flecked paint or splash around in
Marilyn Minter’s Heavy Metal Paintings
Now this sounds like fun. Marylin Minter’s new finger-printed enamel-on-metal paintings like Heavy Metal and Cheshire were produced in collaboration with Wangechi Mutu, who was asked to don red and Yves Klein blue lipstick and regurgitate gold-flecked paint or splash around in
Norway Sketches by Laura Murphy Frankstone
Norway is a place near the very center of my heart. I think Laura Frankstone’s sketches successfully stir the feelings of anyone who has been there because they hint towards aspects of natural beauty and unique light rather than attempt to capture
Norway Sketches by Laura Murphy Frankstone
Norway is a place near the very center of my heart. I think Laura Frankstone’s sketches successfully stir the feelings of anyone who has been there because they hint towards aspects of natural beauty and unique light rather than attempt to capture
Ink Bubble Drawings by Roland Flexner
The intricate ink bubble drawings by Roland Flexner are created by modifying a Japanese decorative art technique called suminagashi where paper is laid on top of ink floating on water. Flexner takes it one step further by blowing on or
Ink Bubble Drawings by Roland Flexner
The intricate ink bubble drawings by Roland Flexner are created by modifying a Japanese decorative art technique called suminagashi where paper is laid on top of ink floating on water. Flexner takes it one step further by blowing on or
Johnny Green’s “Packing Heat” video for Damaris Lingerie
“All you need for a movie is a gun and a girl”– Jean-Luc Godard The Damaris lingerie brand is known for creating over the top, provocative, sexy short films with visionary directors. This time, Johnny Green calls up supermodel Liberty Ross
Johnny Green’s “Packing Heat” video for Damaris Lingerie
“All you need for a movie is a gun and a girl”– Jean-Luc Godard The Damaris lingerie brand is known for creating over the top, provocative, sexy short films with visionary directors. This time, Johnny Green calls up supermodel Liberty Ross
Men In The Cities series by Robert Longo, 1979
An old favorite popped into my head this morning as I walked to work. I first saw the Men In The Cities series by Robert Longo in a magazine in 1986 and am pretty sure that was the exact moment
Men In The Cities series by Robert Longo, 1979
An old favorite popped into my head this morning as I walked to work. I first saw the Men In The Cities series by Robert Longo in a magazine in 1986 and am pretty sure that was the exact moment
“Never Let Me Go” Exhibition at the Rhona Hoffman Gallery
“Art, artifice, and artificial life form the primary lines of inquiry stitched together in the exhibition “Never Let Me Go,” curated by Terry R. Myers. Borrowing its title from Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed Dickensian science fiction novel from 2005, the show
“Never Let Me Go” Exhibition at the Rhona Hoffman Gallery
“Art, artifice, and artificial life form the primary lines of inquiry stitched together in the exhibition “Never Let Me Go,” curated by Terry R. Myers. Borrowing its title from Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed Dickensian science fiction novel from 2005, the show
Fluid Abstract Works by I Wayan Sudarsana Yansen
The fluid, organic oil paintings of I Wayan Sudarsana Yansen seem to be slowly changing right in front of your eyes. Look closer and you can just as easily get lost in examining the process. While I hate superficial comparison,
Fluid Abstract Works by I Wayan Sudarsana Yansen
The fluid, organic oil paintings of I Wayan Sudarsana Yansen seem to be slowly changing right in front of your eyes. Look closer and you can just as easily get lost in examining the process. While I hate superficial comparison,
No Lifeguard on Duty – Photographs by J. Bennet Fitts
When you truly love swimming pools you are also obliged to mourn their death. It’s difficult to not drift into the dangerous deep end of sentimentality with J. Bennett Fitts‘ images of abandoned swimming pools, but I think he maintains
No Lifeguard on Duty – Photographs by J. Bennet Fitts
When you truly love swimming pools you are also obliged to mourn their death. It’s difficult to not drift into the dangerous deep end of sentimentality with J. Bennett Fitts‘ images of abandoned swimming pools, but I think he maintains
Haunted Mirrors – Collages by Allison Diaz
Almost all of my current work utilizes cut-up photographs in some way. Sometimes the reassembly is more abstract than others. So naturally, I’m really in love with the Haunted Mirror series of collages by Allison Diaz. She uses celebrity portraits
Haunted Mirrors – Collages by Allison Diaz
Almost all of my current work utilizes cut-up photographs in some way. Sometimes the reassembly is more abstract than others. So naturally, I’m really in love with the Haunted Mirror series of collages by Allison Diaz. She uses celebrity portraits
Selected works from LAX, City Nights and Riots series by Peter Alexander
While Peter Alexander is best known for his beautiful resin sculptures, I have always been much more attracted to three specific series of LA-centric paintings and monoprints he created between 1988 and 1995. I think LAX, Riots, and City Nights
Selected works from LAX, City Nights and Riots series by Peter Alexander
While Peter Alexander is best known for his beautiful resin sculptures, I have always been much more attracted to three specific series of LA-centric paintings and monoprints he created between 1988 and 1995. I think LAX, Riots, and City Nights
Don Quixote Illustrations by Roberto Paez, 1969
I’m a sucker for images/drawings of Don Quixote (I even had Picasso’s version on my bed sheets as a kid). It might be because the Man of La Mancha’s delusions of grandeur naturally suggest a nice sketchy, abstract illustration style.
Don Quixote Illustrations by Roberto Paez, 1969
I’m a sucker for images/drawings of Don Quixote (I even had Picasso’s version on my bed sheets as a kid). It might be because the Man of La Mancha’s delusions of grandeur naturally suggest a nice sketchy, abstract illustration style.
Things Taking Shape – Mixed media series by Richard Cook
It’s hard to find much information about Richard Cook, but I really like his mixed media series Things Taking Shape. Cook complicates the photographic subject with bold, contrasting, intrusive objects that make you question whether the simple shapes are conceptually
Things Taking Shape – Mixed media series by Richard Cook
It’s hard to find much information about Richard Cook, but I really like his mixed media series Things Taking Shape. Cook complicates the photographic subject with bold, contrasting, intrusive objects that make you question whether the simple shapes are conceptually
Hard to Categorize Paintings by Phil Ashcroft
At first, Phil Ashcroft‘s paintings appear as sharp, abstract works. But look at them a little longer and you’ll clearly see a cartoon or comic book style with elements of graffiti emerge. On his site, Ashcroft admits to a heavy
Hard to Categorize Paintings by Phil Ashcroft
At first, Phil Ashcroft‘s paintings appear as sharp, abstract works. But look at them a little longer and you’ll clearly see a cartoon or comic book style with elements of graffiti emerge. On his site, Ashcroft admits to a heavy
Birth of a Chair – Sculpture by Ron Gilad
20 objects of enameled sterling silver, part of Ron Gilad‘s Spaces etc./An exercise in utility series. Gilad’s latest body of work “encompasses objects that question our relationship with the architectural environments that define our immediate surroundings”.
Birth of a Chair – Sculpture by Ron Gilad
20 objects of enameled sterling silver, part of Ron Gilad‘s Spaces etc./An exercise in utility series. Gilad’s latest body of work “encompasses objects that question our relationship with the architectural environments that define our immediate surroundings”.
The Human Nature Project by Andy Denzler
Incredible work by Andy Denzler. Understandably, these much blogged about paintings seem to illicit an immediate comparison to Gerhard Richter and damaged videotape. I’ll give that to you on a purely visual basis, but there is an important difference in
The Human Nature Project by Andy Denzler
Incredible work by Andy Denzler. Understandably, these much blogged about paintings seem to illicit an immediate comparison to Gerhard Richter and damaged videotape. I’ll give that to you on a purely visual basis, but there is an important difference in
Polaroid Composites by Patrick Winfield
I’ve been seeing a few Patrick Winfield polaroid composites popping up around lately in some interesting places. Clearly his nature/landscape/flower images are most popular, but I’ve always liked his more abstract composites like these, which almost approach a crossover to
Polaroid Composites by Patrick Winfield
I’ve been seeing a few Patrick Winfield polaroid composites popping up around lately in some interesting places. Clearly his nature/landscape/flower images are most popular, but I’ve always liked his more abstract composites like these, which almost approach a crossover to
Botanical Residue Series by Janet Laurence
A few pieces from the intriguing body of work by Janet Laurence. She often explores the relationship of architecture to the natural world and uses complex alchemical techniques to transfer translucent images and mediums to glass and metal. via tbpdesign.blogspot.com
Botanical Residue Series by Janet Laurence
A few pieces from the intriguing body of work by Janet Laurence. She often explores the relationship of architecture to the natural world and uses complex alchemical techniques to transfer translucent images and mediums to glass and metal. via tbpdesign.blogspot.com
The Figures – Topography of Money Series by Tsilli Pines
I can’t stop looking at the amazing mixed media work from Tsilli Pines. Quoted from her site: “This series is about the topography of money in human consciousness, the constant parade of numbers in everyday life. The figures are at
The Figures – Topography of Money Series by Tsilli Pines
I can’t stop looking at the amazing mixed media work from Tsilli Pines. Quoted from her site: “This series is about the topography of money in human consciousness, the constant parade of numbers in everyday life. The figures are at
Collages by Matt Gonzalez
Former San Francisco Supervisor and Independent Vice Presidential Candidate Matt Gonzalez is an accomplished and prolific collage artist. Working with found paper, he varies between subtle hints of the political and personal. Gonzalez is also the co-founder and frequent contributor
Collages by Matt Gonzalez
Former San Francisco Supervisor and Independent Vice Presidential Candidate Matt Gonzalez is an accomplished and prolific collage artist. Working with found paper, he varies between subtle hints of the political and personal. Gonzalez is also the co-founder and frequent contributor
Photos and Found Windows by Eric Ulrich
1. Lights and Wig, 36×28 inches, Two Photographs and Acrylic on Found Window. 2. Mail and Bus, 36×28 inches, Two Photographs and Acrylic on Found Window. 3. Drips and Van, 36×28 inches, Two Photographs and Acrylic on Found Window. 4. Doorbells and Neon, 36×28
Photos and Found Windows by Eric Ulrich
1. Lights and Wig, 36×28 inches, Two Photographs and Acrylic on Found Window. 2. Mail and Bus, 36×28 inches, Two Photographs and Acrylic on Found Window. 3. Drips and Van, 36×28 inches, Two Photographs and Acrylic on Found Window. 4. Doorbells and Neon, 36×28
Thirty Five Images of Space Helmet Reflections by Eric Ulrich
Assembled from found images on the web
Thirty Five Images of Space Helmet Reflections by Eric Ulrich
Assembled from found images on the web
Photo Collages by Juanvi Martinez
Juanvi’s collages always seem beautifully singular, straightforward and simple with a touch of humor. Check out his entire collection here.
Photo Collages by Juanvi Martinez
Juanvi’s collages always seem beautifully singular, straightforward and simple with a touch of humor. Check out his entire collection here.
Batholith Etchings by Eben Goff
Delicate and beautiful, exposed and continuous. via http://www.ebengoff.net
Batholith Etchings by Eben Goff
Delicate and beautiful, exposed and continuous. via http://www.ebengoff.net
Yes, &, No, by Richard Pearse
“My art is really heavily influenced by the music I’m inspired by and attempting to create. I think about music in terms of loud and quiet colors, textures and patterns, and to me a lot of these pieces are interpretations
Yes, &, No, by Richard Pearse
“My art is really heavily influenced by the music I’m inspired by and attempting to create. I think about music in terms of loud and quiet colors, textures and patterns, and to me a lot of these pieces are interpretations
Unrecognizable by Eric Ulrich
Unrecognizable, 108″x36″, Photographs and acrylic on canvas. Based on a Norwegian folk tale my Grandmother used to tell me. Even though it has a sudden and unhappy ending, as a child I begged her to retell the story over and
Unrecognizable by Eric Ulrich
Unrecognizable, 108″x36″, Photographs and acrylic on canvas. Based on a Norwegian folk tale my Grandmother used to tell me. Even though it has a sudden and unhappy ending, as a child I begged her to retell the story over and
Hot Water by Carrie Marill
“In 2006 I was traveling thru France and found brilliantly colored printed “visual aides” at a flea market. Originally these visual aides were didactic drawings used in classrooms in the late 1950’s to illustrate for children different aspects of the world (farming, industry, water
Hot Water by Carrie Marill
“In 2006 I was traveling thru France and found brilliantly colored printed “visual aides” at a flea market. Originally these visual aides were didactic drawings used in classrooms in the late 1950’s to illustrate for children different aspects of the world (farming, industry, water
Moment of Victory by Erik Otto
via http://www.erikotto.com I love just about everything Erik is doing these days, but i keep coming back to this one as I re-read an old textbook from art school about the influence of Bay Area painters in the early 1960’s.
Moment of Victory by Erik Otto
via http://www.erikotto.com I love just about everything Erik is doing these days, but i keep coming back to this one as I re-read an old textbook from art school about the influence of Bay Area painters in the early 1960’s.
New Work – Wood Type Letters
A while ago, I salvaged a random bunch of loose wood type letters from a printing company in Iowa. They were made between 1820 and 1910 and hadn’t seen the light of day since about 1920. I wanted to take
New Work – Wood Type Letters
A while ago, I salvaged a random bunch of loose wood type letters from a printing company in Iowa. They were made between 1820 and 1910 and hadn’t seen the light of day since about 1920. I wanted to take
Declared Void by Carey Young
via artforum.com An amazing piece by Carey Young. The implications and applications to any current or past event seem almost infinite.
Declared Void by Carey Young
via artforum.com An amazing piece by Carey Young. The implications and applications to any current or past event seem almost infinite.
New Paintings – Dec 2009
A new series of mixed media work using original photographs, vintage dress patterns, tarot card printer's proof sheets, British newspapers and maps of San Francisco. Yellow Boot, 10×10, mixed media on canvas Red SIgn, 10×10, mixed media on canvas
New Paintings – Dec 2009
A new series of mixed media work using original photographs, vintage dress patterns, tarot card printer's proof sheets, British newspapers and maps of San Francisco. Yellow Boot, 10×10, mixed media on canvas Red SIgn, 10×10, mixed media on canvas
Kingdom Of Style: Idea Killers
via kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk so sad, so true
Fink – Sort Of Revolution
via http://www.youtube.com Another fantastic song from Fink, off of his Sort of Revolution EP. It's only a matter of time before you hear this used at that critical end-scene moment of a network television drama (season opener of House M.D.?)
Fink – Sort Of Revolution
via http://www.youtube.com Another fantastic song from Fink, off of his Sort of Revolution EP. It's only a matter of time before you hear this used at that critical end-scene moment of a network television drama (season opener of House M.D.?)
Ink Calendar by Oscar Diaz
Project Description Ink Calendar make use of the timed pace of the ink spreading on the paper to indicate time. The ink is absorbed slowly, and the numbers in the calendar are ‘printed ‘ daily. One a day, they are
Ink Calendar by Oscar Diaz
Project Description Ink Calendar make use of the timed pace of the ink spreading on the paper to indicate time. The ink is absorbed slowly, and the numbers in the calendar are ‘printed ‘ daily. One a day, they are
Andrew Wyeth, July 12, 1917 – January 16, 2009
Growing up, we had a reproduction of Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World in our playroom. When I was very young I used to think it was a picture of my mother. When I was five, I remember feeling sorry for
Andrew Wyeth, July 12, 1917 – January 16, 2009
Growing up, we had a reproduction of Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World in our playroom. When I was very young I used to think it was a picture of my mother. When I was five, I remember feeling sorry for
A contemporary gallery of art, design, film and music. 