#figurative-painting

#figurative-painting

Often I'm thinking about the problem of articulating a surface in such a way that it forces the eye to move over the painting in a particular way. The eye can get blocked at junctions: elbows, knees, ankles, etc. So I look for paths that run across the form in order to connect them. I often deviate from anatomical accuracy in order to generate compositional tension. There are also details that command the eye with psycho(sexual) compulsion: lips, ears, nipples, fingertips, eyes etc. I will use the bulges and indentations of musculature as an inflection point to modulate the impact of those signifiers.

I don't entirely believe that there's a single state of finished. It's usually more of a series of waves peaking,

For me, blue is the color of gentle melancholy, profound calm, and also a hidden hope," Ciochinǎ says. Titles like "Don't Eclipse Me" and "You Are Your Own Home" tap into our deep-seated desire for connection and a sense of belonging. They also hint at the nature of individuality within the context of our relationships with others, navigated in a series of dreamy scenes.

Minami Kobayashi's figurative oil paintings and sculptures intertwine elements of intimacy and mystery, showcasing ordinary subjects with a surreal twist. Her work evokes a sense of the uncanny, engaging viewers with familiar yet disorienting imagery.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's exhibition, To Improvise A Mountain, invites audiences on a personal journey through art, merging her work with various historical and contemporary artists.

Anna Weyant's paintings display a wealth of artistic references from the Baroque to the early 20th century, showcasing a dialogue with the Thyssen collections.