“contemporary representations inspired by master works of the past. I wanted to explore a kind of omnipresent pressure I think we all live under; One that grows out of the clash between humanity—our unique mess of emotions, obsessions and urges—and society’s prescription for success. Subtle shifts, repetition, (re)placement, or absence of facial features are attempts to create a feeling of dissonance and pressure in the viewer. I want someone to be drawn in by the uncanny nature of a piece and still feel safe to explore the feelings and reactions the pressure gives rise to.” -Emilio Villalba
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Illustrations by artist Michael Dandley
Futuristic landscapes in retro scifi pastels created by Zürich based illustrator Michael Dandley. The works incorporate both a sense of mystery and familiarity with it’s not so distant but odd future feeling. See some selected works below:
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Paintings by Juan Manuel Sanabria
Argentinian based artist Juan Manuel Sanabria creates figurative portraits, distorting their faces in abstract cutouts and shapes, pulling inspiration from pop art, beauty and fashion. See some selected works below:
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Illustrations by artist Choo
Australian based artist Choo creates illustrations highlighting bruised boys, still life and simply beauties of life. See some selected works below:
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Art by Dadu Shin
Brooklyn based artist Dadu Shin creates colorfully playful imagery, from simplified portraiture to pop culture characters and more. See some selected works below:
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Portraits by artist Ed Fairburn
Cartographic portraits created by UK based artist Ed Fairburn. “Paper maps are essential to portrait artist Ed Fairburn, who uses them as the canvas for his detailed work. His thoughtful integration of human portrait and topography make it appear as though the two have always belonged together” – Rocky Mountain PBS See some selected works below:
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Paintings by Dean Monogenis
Artist Dean Monogenis paints landscapes filled with geometric imagery and architecture. See some selected works below:
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Illustrations by artist Chun Lo
Bombastic and epic illustrations by Florida based artist Chun Lo, displaying scifi and anime themes full of color and mystery. See some selected works below:
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Watershed by artist Josie Morway
“Morway’s paintings are fragmented narratives, inspired by everyday words and phrases that bombard us – old signage, broken billboards, overheard conversations. Morway is of the opinion that omissions tell half the story. Substituting animals for human characters in her visual narratives, she explores gestures, postures and expressions that are familiar and universal but at the same time ambiguous.”
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Art by Austin Parkhill
Northern Alaska captured by artist Austin Parkhill in giant surreal animals and closeup intimate portraits.
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Paintings by artist Vivian Rashotte
Canadian artist Vivian Rashotte creates charming slice of life imagery capturing the love of our personal digital media and casually stylish objects and/or occasions. See some selected works below:
