Gateway to the Subconscious Artist Statement The main theme of my work has always been the connection and synergy of all living organisms. It’s symbolic of the delicate balance and inter-dependency of life. I see these interconnections as a perfectly choreographed dance where each element is singular, yet part of the whole. It’s a simple and timely message, and my hope is that the viewer … [Read more...] about Marjorie Darrow
Lyrical
The Art of Mark Hopkins
Mark Hopkins Surrealism The landscapes of Mark Hopkins are as gorgeous as they are mind-bending. Hopkins' surrealistic techniques include playful visual distortion, juxtaposed symbols, and abstract surrealism in combination with a mastery of the craft of painting. The first painting in the gallery above shows the Buddha hovering in the air in an archetypal temple. The scene is calm. … [Read more...] about The Art of Mark Hopkins
Virginia Stewart: Views From Within
Artist Statement When I sit down to do my art, my intention is to create magic; to create a visual wonderland that brings the gift of insight into the realm of mystical perception. Like Zen, I feel I am a channel for the direct transmission of that phenomenon, the mysterious now. So, when I look down at a series of squiggles and an image suddenly appears, I'm frequently surprised and say, … [Read more...] about Virginia Stewart: Views From Within
Victo Ngai
Forbes 30 Under (Art and Style) honoree and Society of Illustrators New York Gold Medalist Victo Ngai 倪傳婧 is a Los Angeles based illustrator from Hong Kong, graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. "Victo" is not a boy nor a typo, but a nickname derived from Victoria - a leftover from the British colonization. Victo provides illustrations for newspaper and magazines such as the New York … [Read more...] about Victo Ngai
Lindsay Pickett
Lindsay Pickett's gorgeous oil paintings of warped and distorted cityscapes transcend and confuse our orienting reflex in deeply surrealistic and magical ways. Artist Statement My main practice involves painting with oils on canvas, linen and board. I start with a basic study of a composition idea, usually in the form of a basic pencil drawing first, then I take it further as a small … [Read more...] about Lindsay Pickett