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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Portrait Art by Adriana Lozano Roman
Adriana Lozano Roman is an artist originally from Colombia, currently based in Atlanta. Her unique style of portraiture is deeply rooted in the practice of closely observing the world around her, and drawing inspiration from the small details and idiosyncrasies of everyday life. Through this intimate exercise of observation, Roman creates charming and captivating portraits that offer a glimpse into the personalities and inner worlds of her subjects. Their use of bold colors and identifiable objects that are specific to each subject. By incorporating these personalized elements into her compositions, she is able to create a sense of connection and familiarity between the viewer and the subject of the portrait.…
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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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A Utopia Where The Problems Are Not Fixed by Kaili Smith
“A utopia where the problems are not fixed. That sentiment encompasses both my painting & film practice. I grew up in the Netherlands & Australia, both times in diverse inner-city areas. In my works I recreate a world that is based on the youth culture in these environments. From mundane scenarios of friendships & connectivity, other works look at the perspectives of young people growing up in environments where they face criminality around them, showing both children simply getting by in these environments or ones who have become involved. The idea of utopia is based around the loyalty, trust and love built within this imperfect environment, as well as one’s…
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Balancing Act by Artist Martine Johanna
“Her heroines visibly grapple with the weight and tension of the expectations that society has placed on them. The figures’ internal dilemmas, made visible through concentrated facial expressions and calculated postures, spill into their surroundings, manifesting in rainbows, fractured and hemorrhaging color fields, and even levitating objects.”
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Paintings by Cian McLoughlin
Figurative portrait paintings by Dublin-based artist Cian McLoughlin see some selected works below:
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Illustrations by Lee K
Diminishing and descending portraits created by artist Lee K.
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Abstract Portraits by Cain Caser
“Hypnagogic portraits. I never set out to create a specific picture, I just keep abusing the same process until one appears.“ – Cain Caser See some selected works below:
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Art by Juca Máximo
Anonymity and darkness collide in portrait paintings created by artist Juca Máximo where the artist subjects faces are removed and replaced by black coal like textures. See some selected works below:
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Illustrations by Aykut Aydoğdu
intricately detailed portraits with flairs of symbolic surrealism created by Turkey based illustrator Aykut Aydoğdu. See some selected works below:
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Bypassing the Rational by Maciek Jasik
A surreal womb like full body portrait series titled Bypassing the Rational by artist Maciek Jasik. See the series below: “Photography has flooded our world with images of ourselves. We are accustomed to seeing and assessing images of people constantly, most of whom are celebrities or strangers we will never meet or know. We instantly affix attributes, often based just on the attractiveness of the other gender. In the 19th century, photography allowed painting to pull away from detail to focus on an emotional response to reality. With ‘Bypassing the Rational,’ I am knowingly retreating from the details which draw and entice us, and which allow us to judge. Seeing…
