Please introduce yourself to us! I am a contemporary figurative artist with a passion for ballet and the theatre. I am privileged to be invited to many ballet performances to capture the dancers. I work mainly with pastel, watercolour and mixed media. I exhibit all over the UK and have my work in collections world wide. I also teach art…
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Self-Portrait (New-York), 2010, from the series”I Miss You Already” How did you come to art, or how did art come to you? I grew up surrounded by art. There are a few artists and designers in my family, including my mother who was a costume designer. I studied art throughout my childhood in Shanghai. With the support of my family,…
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Until the era of the French Revolution, the presentation of nude figures in European art were only permitted in religious or mythological paintings. Even then, it was discouraged. The nineteenth century was a time of questioning these conventions when many modern artists began playing with the symbolism of the nude. In this article, Singulart takes a closer look at the…
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The origin of abstract art is often dated to 1910 when Wassily Kandinsky painted the first non-figurative artwork in the history of modern art. His painting, bearing the inscription “abstract watercolor” on the back contained no evocation of observed reality. His piece would come to launch one of the most popular artistic genres of the 20th century. In this article…
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Can you tell us a bit about you? Growing up in a Minneapolis ghetto was belittling yet ironically colorful. I started oil painting and found depicting the strange ordeals of the average soul fulfilling and close to home. I’m an artist, filmmaker and singer-songwriter based in Germany and have lived and worked in New York, San Mateo and Los Angeles.…
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Short presentation – who are you? My name is Sebastian Hoyos I’m 33 and like many from a multicultural background. I’m from a Colombian artist family born in the middle of oil scent, music instruments and loud discussion about art, politic and literature. I’m also from Paris raised up in France with constant exposure to concerts, exhibits, museums and other…
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Can you tell us a bit about you? I grew up in the DC area in the 70s and 80s. I was exposed to the many museums such as the Hirshhorn and the National Gallery. I was fascinated by artists such as Jasper Johns de Kooning, Miro, Calder. I also love being outdoors. I spent time hiking and camping in…
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Eva Lake in a nutshell? I am an American multi-media artist who has worked in collage, painting, print-making, fanzines, performance, writing, film, radio, acting, music and dance. Collage and diary-writing are the things that have always been with me, while other activities come and go. TypeFace: Fortune Bold, 2017 Your artistic singularity: what are the major themes you pursue in…
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Sándor Barics in a nutshell? Born in Hungary, Nationality Hungarian. Married since 20 years. Studied art in Munich, Berlin and in New York City, Painting since 30 years. Medium : Acryl Painting, Heavy textured artworks, using soft materials in my assemblages – like foam, rubber, platic waste but also stones, sand, wood and cardboard. I love also photography and architecture…
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Controversial art has always been essential within the world of Contemporary art. Some of its actors, recognized for their, ‘ahem’, unique work, offer offbeat creations that push the limits of the genre and end up arousing public indignation in the process. In this article, Singular takes a look at five contemporary artists who have turned the art world on its…
