We’ve all had that urge when we were younger to chop of the braids of the girl sitting in front of us right? San Francisco based artist Naomi Hawksley creates a series using graphite to tie in the themes of faceless portraits, a wandering dog and braids. Artist Naomi Hawksley goes on: “I do not braid my own hair often, but in drawing, control over the appearance of one’s body takes this form. An acknowledgement of another’s eye — one that is beautiful, constricting, and comes undone. Though, as braid leave creases in the hair, an observer my leave a trace after their eyes disappear. Their presence follows you through…
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“Strange Pain” Series by Artist Felicia Chiao
“Strange Pain is about the small, undefinable pains you sometimes feel when nothing is specifically wrong. It can come as that ache you feel from a sad song or that fleeting wave of despair that comes over you while waiting for water to boil. It can be the tightness in your chest before a social event or that vague sense of guilt you sometimes get, even though you’ve done nothing wrong. Strange pains are hard to put into words but this body of work does its best to explore them.” – Felecia Chiao See more images from “Strange Pain” below or on display at Harman Projects December 17 – January 7.
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Is Art Basel a Joke?
Art Basel is an international art fair that takes place annually in Basel, Switzerland, as well as in Miami Beach and Hong Kong. The fair is known for its high-end artworks, exclusive events, and celebrity attendees. However, like any major event, Art Basel has its own set of criticisms and controversies. One criticism of Art Basel is that it caters primarily to the wealthy and privileged, with high ticket prices and exclusive events that can be difficult for the general public to access. This exclusivity can create a sense of elitism and exclusivity that some people find off-putting. Another criticism of Art Basel is that it can be a breeding…
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Psychological Forces with Faces by Artist Peter Mcrury
Pixel blurred portraits almost resembling the appearance of a colored ultrasound. by actor and artist Peter Mcrury “When painting, he usually works towards something visually quiet, focused, and compositionally minimal rather than towards a scene or narrative. He’s primarily interested in exploring new ways to represent the figure (mostly the face) with the assistance of digital tools.”
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Art by Eugene Korolev
Russian painter Eugene Korolev creates warped and dreamlike portraits that include monsters and mayhem in picturesques settings. See some selected works below:
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Art by Caramurú Baumgartner
Rio de Janeiro based artist Caramurú Baumgartner creates a mixture of psychedelic, vintage and scifi inspired scenes. See some selected works below:
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Art by Oliver Caron
A selection of work by Parisian artist Olivier Caron. Featuring dystopian and surreal imagery. See some selected works below:
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Paintings by Dominika Hofman
Polish artist Dominika Hofman creates beautiful pale portraits with a focus on the charms of shell like iridescents. See the artists works below:
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What the Hat by Anna Devis & Daniel Rueda
Spanish art duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda create a visually imaginative series titled “What the Hat”.
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Susanne Knipper by Daniel Scheel
Photographer: Daniel Scheel at 8 Artist Management. Fashion Stylist: Piluca Valverde. Hair Stylist: Jesús de Paula. Makeup Artist: Gato. Talent: Susanne Knipper.
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Paintings by Pablo Martinez
Artist Pablo Martinez creates hauntingly nostalgic imagery based on old photographs interpreted into paintings where you don’t really know if some details are removed and/or placed. From the faceless figures from our memories and an overall sense of secrecy and hiding. See some selected works below:
