April Kamunde, a Nairobi-born artist, immerses herself in the world of oils, skillfully crafting paintings that weave intricate narratives of personal significance. Drawing from her own life experiences, Kamunde’s art transcends the boundaries of the individual and taps into the collective, aiming to ignite meaningful dialogues. In her recent artistic endeavors, she delves into the profound concept of rest, viewed through a feminist lens. The inspiration behind Kamunde’s exploration of rest stems from a deep-seated weariness, instigated by the pandemic’s tumultuous impact and the relentless pursuit of success and fulfillment in an ever-evolving world. Within the vibrant and fast-paced setting of Nairobi, a city perpetually on the move, these challenges…
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Paintings by Tran Nguyen
Award-winning illustrator Tran Nguyen creates beautiful fantasy filled imagery in her soft intricate portraits. See some selected works below:
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Paintings by Nicola Samorí
Artist Nicola Samorí creates mixed media paintings using oil paints. The portraits have surreal dark twists with intricate detailing. See some selected works below:
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Artist Marilyn Minter, HD Oil on Canvas
Marilyn Minter’s paintings operate at a scale and intensity that often confuses the eye before it clarifies the mind. At first glance, her work reads as hyper-real photography. The surface is so sharp, so meticulously rendered, that the instinctive reaction is technological rather than painterly. What camera was used. What lens. What lighting setup. The revelation that these images are oil on canvas arrives slowly, and when it does, it reframes everything.
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Lauren Satlowski’s Creepy Fabulous Oil Paintings.
Lauren Satlowski’s oil paintings exist in the uncomfortable space between attraction and unease, where cuteness begins to fracture and something stranger takes over. At first glance, her characters feel familiar. Doll-like faces. Soft surfaces. Glossy eyes that catch the light just enough to feel alive. Then the details settle in, and the discomfort follows.
