In the process of painting someone, artist Jenny Morgan reveals not only what shows, but what doesn’t show. Her vibrant and emotional oil paintings of figures hover in a place that is between realism and abstraction, where many of her subjects confront their viewer with an electric stare that braves against the vulnerable moment in […]

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Embroidery as an art form is often overlooked as a craft, but that is part of its appeal to Burbank, California-based artist Michelle Kingdom, who uses embroidery to express her innermost thoughts and escape to her imaginary world. Michelle Kingdom’s unexpected approach to embroidery is like a painter’s, and some have dubbed her work as […]

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Younguk Yi’s work delves into the dimensions of repetition, where figures are deconstructed and reassembled in fragmented ways. The repetition and arrangement of figures create a sense of transformation, encouraging the viewer to reconsider how we perceive the subjects. These elements function as a means of reconstructing and amplifying the form, revealing its presence in a heightened and dramatic way. Read the full article by Caro by clicking above.

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rom the elbowing to the knee-shoving, there’s no denying that the full-contact, female-dominated sport of roller derby is a
badass one. And so are the women who play it. Their ability to take a hard hit and get back up again is the epitome of girl
power—and has inspired Finnish artist Riikka Hyvönen to make their unapologetically bruised butts the stars of her artworks.. Read Caro's full article on the artist by clicking above!

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