So let’s assess: naked dudes with pink masks in candy-coated cyber realities enjoying the pleasures of life. These paintings by Mark Whalen are quite strange yet mesmerizing.
‘painting’ Category
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Artist: Mark Whalen
October 31, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
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Artist: Amze Emmons
October 10, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
Ironically, these images of a world in disarray are quite pleasing to the eye. I find Amze Emmons use of delicate line work against invisible, moody silhouettes in conjunction with his bold color choices alluring.
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Artist: Jennifer Sánchez
October 4, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
I love to layer, this is true when it comes to my fashion, my work and my plate. So it’s fair to say that I love Jennifer Sánchez’s paintings. Each piece dons neon colors layered onto neutral tones, shapes zigging and zagging in all different directions, patterns overlapping patterns. Jennifer’s work is available all over the internet: buy original work on Etsy, open editions at Society6, or fabric prints at Spoonflower. Then you can make your own garment and layer up.
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Artist: Rachell Sumpter
October 3, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
Rachell Sumpter borrows symbols from religious and political traditions, dreams and our endangered natural world in order to capture legacies left by generations of people who are hidden, but whose actions are seen. Through layered gouache and pastel, Rachell creates scenes full of mystery, pleasure and loss, painting figures dressed in heavily embroidered clothing engaged in ceremonious acts. Amongst these powerful scenes we view human closeness and intimacy at the edge of vast natural landscapes.
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Artist: Jennifer Mehigan
October 3, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
In the series Armed/Luminous artist Jennifer Mehigan engulfs found images of burning buildings with layers of paint; at the base of each building, vibrant colors spring upward creating a visual distraction from tragedy. Taking an image that can bring forth unpleasant memories, Jennifer transforms it into a beautiful, abstract scene.
The following series is Various Kinds of Fire:
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Artist: Michael Cina
August 26, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
The Ghostly Store offers another great visual artist. Michael Cina uses acrylic paint in a most unusual way, creating soft images packed with vivid colors which move across the canvas mimicking the effects of marbling; images that could be mistaken for interstellar clouds of dust.
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Artist: Jenni Rope
August 17, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
Jenni Rope works in various mediums taking color and shapes inspired by man-built structures and nature to create abstract landscapes. And if you squint your eyes, your mind begins to develop the scene. Throughout her work the same shapes begin to appear as if characters themselves, escaping the canvas and showing up in her drawings, sculptures and animations. The hand of the artist is apparent throughout her work creating movement and texture.
See what happens when Jenni’s shapes come to life in this great little animation title Kiipeilypuu/The Climbing Tree.
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Artist: Becca Stadtlander
August 15, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
As an illustrator, Becca Stadtlander creates images worth more than just a thousand words. She develops scenes and characters of magic and intrigue. Plus her sense of color is magnificent; she can flood an image with warm tones without it being harsh or over baring (see Living Room below). As a bonus you can purchase prints of her originals through her Etsy shop.
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Around Town: Os Gêmeos Mural
August 11, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
As you emerge from the South Station tunnel, your eyes are instantly directed towards Dewey Square Plaza where a 70’x70′ mural has been painted on the Air Intake Structure. Brazilian twin brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo (better known as Os Gêmeos) created this mural as an extension to their exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art.
Greatly inspired by the color and chaos of Brazil, Os Gêmeos also draw from their own dreams when developing their yellow-skinned characters covered in brightly mismatched clothes donning whimsical hats, colorful hoods or scarves. In this mural, the character is squeezed into the unusual shape of the structure between the bustling city and towering buildings. Os Gêmeos hope their mural will bring color and energy to the streets of Boston, while inspiring curiosity and imagination. I think they have succeeded wonderfully, it’s such a treat to see this brightly colored being as I travel to and from the bindery.
Check out their website for a video and photographs of the various stages during the painting of the mural.
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Artist: Lulie Wallace
July 24, 2012 by Erin Fletcher
Not only does Lulie Wallace have a great name, she’s also an amazing painter whose madly in love with color and texture. She transforms the idea of the traditional floral still life through layers of radical shapes, vibrant colors and simple patterns. As a bonus, her work is for sale and you can commission her to paint a custom bouquet or floral arrangement.
