Havoc Hendricks is inspired by minimalism, both as a way of life as it concerns aesthetics. His art focuses on the complex patterns that can be found through nature viewed through a minimalist’s perspective. This so-called “detailed minimalism” translates incredibly well through Hendricks’ paintings – make sure you check out the moons and geodes.
There’s not a lot of information to be found about Australian artist Dane Lovett, but all I need to know is that I like what I see in his work – particularly the pieces centered around plant-life. His latest is a series of two-color ultra-violet paintings that simultaneously make me think of greenhouses and backlights.
Even though it’s not officially summer until tomorrow, it feels like it’s already landed in full force. Elisabeth McBrien‘s oil paintings feel like perfectly encapsulated portraits of the season.
McBrien’s oil paintings reflect her interest in depicting the personal relationships that we share with nature, and the places that have had a part in shaping our identities. Preserving a simplicity in composition allows her to focus on the captivating interplay of light and color in her work, evoking a sense of presence and familiarity in the viewer.
Emma-Leone Palmer paints faces, but what she strives to capture are the deep wells of feeling and emotion that run beneath the surface of their expressions. Her latest work, the Paint Play series, uses paint, lube, glitter, and water, the mediums smeared, dripped, flicked, and splashed onto the subject’s face to trigger reactions and emotions. It’s not premeditated, rather hundreds of photos are taken and the paintings made as a result.
Summertime is definitely nostalgia-filled season, and Kyle Surges‘ paintings – yes, paintings! – bring on the feelings in spades. That perfect rectangle of Hershey’s chocolate is just waiting to become a toasty s’more. Those Coca Colas are begging to be uncapped next to a pool on a sweltering day. Surges is a master of capturing these objects of youth and beyond.
Abstract expressionism is often thought of as old boys club. Thankfully, Australian painter and contemporary artist Lani Mitchell is challenging the thought with her own work that’s inspired and driven by experiences of love, relationships, and kindness. All of these pieces are from her KIND exhibit which explores these themes within a micro and macro context.
The brush calligraphy of Vincent de Boer is pure magic to behold. The things he’s able to accomplish with a brush and some paint go beyond calligraphy, but the letterforms de Boer shapes hold a lot of weight and form.
Full Moon’s Light by Rachel Elise
Large Geometric Print by The Peoples Prints
Make Your Own Luck by Anthony Oram
One Is Lonely, Two Is a Party, Three Is a Bunch Print by Morgan Elvington Walker
Hailing from the upper midwest, artist Shawna Gilmore finds inspiration in her overactive imagination. Her vintage-infused paintings are full of narrative, exploring topics like childhood, animals, nature, patterns, humor, metaphors, space, paradoxes, and fairytales.
Toronto-based artist Carolyn Gavin paints the most lush bouquets! The rich, layered tones she uses with aplomb in her florals, along with everything else that flows from her brush, makes everything just about jump off the page.
