Posts tagged painting

I Love You to Death

Don’t be fooled by the pastels and cuddly teddy bears in the paintings.
Texas native artist Loretta Gonzalez pays tribute to the murders of children by their mothers in her I Love You to Death series. As you look closer, you will see that the teddy bears are actually in tears or splattered with blood while an emotionless female is committing the act. Psychologically and aesthetically intriguing, the series compels you to explore the vulnerability and disturbance that linger in such situations. 

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The Dirty Faces of JKB Fletcher

JKB Fletcher’s realistic and erotic paintings are ridiculously good. Would really love to see one close-up before I die. 

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The Collages of Geraldine Georges

The dark and sultry collages and illustrations of Belgian artist Geraldine Georges

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Morgan Slade

The work of mixed media artist and photographer Morgan Slade.  Check out his current solo show “They Live By Night” at LeBasse Projects: Chinatown  in LA going on through October 22.

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Aaron Nagel And His Women

We can’t get our eyes off the provocative work of self-taught figurative painter, Aaron Nagel. 

Aaron recently had a show at Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City. You can view images from the opening show here. The show will be up until this Saturday, October 1st. Check it out!

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Figurative Artist Esther Erlich

Really enjoy the gritty and raw style of Australian artist Esther Erlich. She has been an established artist since 1983 and has exhibited not only throughout Australia but all over the world. 

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Artist Interview: Young & Free featured artist Vexta

What is better than being young and free? According to the Aussies, also having a can of spray paint in hand. Behold: the most noteworthy exhibition of Australian street art and artists to hit the United States. The Geary Gallery in San Francisco will be hosting this fine show featuring an nice array of stencils, paste-ups, and direct sprays that have all come to color the land down under. 

Mark your calendar for the opening of YOUNG & FREE on September 10 from 6-9 pm at 941 Geary to catch the works by Anthony Lister, Kid Zoom, Dabs & Myla, Dmote, New2, Ben Frost, Meggs, Rone, Sofles, and Vexta. Show ends October 22.

We interviewed one of YOUNG & FREE’s featured artists, Vexta, for a sneak peek at her background and artistic endeavors. 

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Jennifer Nehrbass

The beautiful and sexual art of Jennifer Nehrbass. Jennifer will be showing at Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, LA from September 10-Oct 1st (Opening night with artist Sep. 10th). I would highly recommend you check out her show in person. Her pieces are amazing!

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Paintings & Photography of Marilyn Minter

The beautiful work of the talented Marilyn Minter. 

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Ignacio Murua

The beautiful and sensual work of Chilean artist Ignacio Murua

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Artist of The Week: Cain Caser

Cain Caser describes his work as “hypnagogic portraits,” in which he abuses his process until one of these appears. He cuts, pastes, paints, photocopies, collages, and even ruins his art until his colorful creation is finished at last. Feast your eyes on his vibrant, semi Basquiat-esque works of art.

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Krista Hout

Montreal-based artist Krista Huot loves fairy tales. Her paintings reflect that Disney fairy tale quality with a little darkness and sadness to each of the heroines.

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Artist Interview: Jordan Grace Owens

Meet Jordan Owens. An artist and illustrator living in Greensboro, North Carolina.  She makes awesome cut-outs of early-to mid-century styled portraits of cute girls, and my personal favorite, CATS!

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