Modern Art
Ethereal. Dreamlike. Introspective. Beauty in simplicity. These are just a few ways to describe the work of photographer Stefany Alves, who takes simple moments that we all experience day to day; cuddling with your pet, sipping coffee, looking out over a beautiful landscape, doing launry, or kneeling down and praying. She experiments with light and semi-self portraits by placing herself in various photographs, but only showing PARTS of herself, the back of her head, her arms…her back. Each photo is like you’ve accidentally peered into a beautiful secret moment that’s usually done in private.
Posted by Chelsea Latimer at 20 July, 2010
Inspired by an idealized vision of big city life and its graffiti riddled spaces, Oliver Kosta-Théfaine has taken the act of vandalism and turned it into unique form of art. Using an inexpensive lighter, Oliver burns complex designs into ceilings that are at once poetic and evocative of street culture. Growing up in the suburbs of Paris, it was common for him to encounter different forms of graffiti; his artwork focuses on interpreting and modifying them so they can be understood by the broader public.
Posted by Diana Cook at 19 July, 2010
Artist Tracey M. Kessler has come back to her roots. After 10 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kessler has returned home to New York City bringing with her an organic sensibility paired with a modern aesthetic.
Posted by Diana Cook at 12 July, 2010
Operation Design invited 20 graffiti artist to create a one-of-kind art piece of the classic molded-plywood chair with paint. The chairs were featured in a window display at BARNEYS NEW YORK on Madison Avenue and then were auctioned on ebay to fund architects and designers teaming-up with students to improve public schools.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 1 July, 2010
We came across this beautiful wall art created by artist/designer Parvez Taj. The new generation Canadian artist – who creates and sell hip art at an accessible price point. He describes his work as edgy, urgent and thought provoking, and explains that his art acts as a narrative of his own aesthetics and points of view of the world, society and himself. See More
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 25 June, 2010
We came across the art of Korean artist, Jae Hyo Lee, and we had to share it with you. These furniture pieces / sculptures are made of chopped pieces of pine wood, which give away the artist’s closeness to Mother Nature. The wood pieces are brought together and crafted to make this attractive piece of art. The creative style of the geometric form is unique and powerful in its simplicity.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 7 June, 2010
For talented South African artist Lionel Smit “painting is like an energy release and at that moment in time the workbecomes alive – a paused action. ” He can relate to Jackson Pollock’s “Action Painting” – thecontrolled release of energy onto the canvas but “unlike automatism there are definite thought processes to digest and manipulate whilst working on a piece”
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 2 June, 2010
Beautiful abstract landscapes by British artist Kate Giles. I’m loving her abstract use of color and evident brush strokes.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 27 May, 2010
We have met Contemporary Irish artist and designer Rachel O’Neill at the recent ICFF show where she launched her latest collection of unique lighting sculptures. These beautiful lighting fixtures are created from an unconventional material, Velcro. Some combinations include feathers and metallic finishes, the results are as you see are completely unique and original.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 24 May, 2010
Jessica Swift is a full-time artist, illustrator, and pattern designer based in Atlanta, GA. Her bright, quirky style is enjoyed in a variety of ways and places, from paintings in galleries and magazine illustrations to children’s nurseries, textile designs, and beyond. Go and check out her extended portfolio.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 18 May, 2010
