Currently on view at Joshua Liner Gallery in New York City is artist Wayne White’s solo exhibition, “I Don’t Know.” “I Don’t Know” showcases White’s recent statement word paintings, which mark a new, expanded direction for this beloved series. White is starting to adapt his practice by making word paintings entirely by hand- creating his own backgrounds as the stage for his text. For this body of work, the backgrounds are mostly clouded skies, reminiscent of artists John Constable and Maxfield Parrish, or the kitsch of a Hallmark, affirmation poster. Each sky-scape differs in light and time of day, creating a diverse and dramatic collection. These canvases continue to reflect White’s sardonic wit, while simultaneously…
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Paintings by Martin Jonsson
Clouds of smoke and participation hauntingly interact the sujbects portrayed whether covering their faces, separating one another or being tugged at. Painted by artist Martin Jonnson. See the series belwo: Paintings by Martin Jonsson
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Atmosphere Paintings by Ian Fisher
A color spewed painting series depicting unique ever changing atmospheres created by artist Ian Fisher. See the series below:
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Return to Magenta by Brooklyn Whelan
Sydney based artist Brooklyn Whelan creates a series titled Return to Magenta where he depicts beautiful clouds slowly descend into color using acrylic paints. “As an artist, I work to develop paintings that speak about the beauty and power that exists within weather patterns. I constantly find myself staring into oncoming storms. I do not merely want to capture the image with my painting; rather, with strong bold strokes, I want to give it life and energy, also the sense of fantasy that one might see in an 80’s sci fi – Powerful electricity, but with a tone of grace, softness and movement.” www.brooklynwhelan.com
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In the Clouds by artist Yang Cao
Artist Yang Cao mixes portraits with clouds. The variety includes from stormy to sunset pink. The people featured in the portraits match their clouds, and like people they are something ever-changing and unpredictable. “I like the unpredictability of the cloud. It’s shapeless and changes all the time, it follows the wind and never stays in one form and place. Somehow I find this as a resemblance to our human nature and mind.” -Yang Cao
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“Famous are Dreaming” digital collage by Luis Dourado
The visualisation of iconic figures dreaming expressed by smoking colorful clouds. Including Martin Luther King Jr., President John F Kennedy etc. source:
