Silvia Rastelli is an Italian artist born in Piacenza in 1983. Her artistic practice crossed over many fields, from painting to dance Her figurative paintings incorporate elements of pop art to create extreme close ups of faces, fruit, and the human body that are both intimate and elusive. We recently caught up with Silvia to take a closer look at…
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Stefan Reiss is a German artist whose artistic approach focuses on the physical experience and transformation of digital signs into analog, haptic elements. Read on to learn how he forms spatial constructions in drawing, painting and sculpture, always combining the material with the virtual. Good morning, Stefan! What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?…
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Brian Nash is a talented marketing director-turned-country musician-turned painter from the US. His works have the rare quality of singularity, each showcasing an unmistakable artistic aesthetic that this Nashville-based talent has spent years building up. From canine wake up calls to winding down with a book, read on to find out how he’s continuing its evolution. Good morning, Brian! What’s…
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Maren Simon was born in Hannover, Germany, studied Applied Cultural Sciences in Lüneburg and Pavia (Italy) and, after several years as a cultural manager and trend researcher, has been working as an independent artist since 2012. She lives in Hamburg – the hometown of Daniel Richter, the Elbphilharmonie and a strange dish called “Labskaus.” While Maren is mostly known for…
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Sean Ward is an exciting American talent who has already adorned countless exhibitions throughout the US with his signature stenciled works, each full of color, innovation and a psychedelic touch. Forming a fascinating marriage between technology and tradition, he jumps from the computer to the studio to build a standout body of work. Read on to see how he does…
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If there’s anyone who fits the profile of ‘One to Watch,’ it’s young British talent Emily Tapp. Boasting a wholly original technique and determined body of work, it’s easy to see how the Cornwall-based artist snapped up studio funding and speedy representation on the heels of her degree show last year. From strong coffee to start the day and cosy…
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David Tycho is a Canadian talent whose works – jumping from figurative representations of humans to abstract pieces inspired by the wilderness – have featured in numerous international exhibitions, collections and publications. It’s time to spend a day with him in Vancouver, where the views are spectacular, the light generous and the creativity endless. Good morning, David! What’s the first…
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Igor Barkhatkov is a passionate Belarusian painter whose life has been enriched with art and creativity for as long as he can remember. With a painter for a father, a musician for a mother, and an upbringing decorated with inspiring mentors, immersive artistic summers and memories to last a lifetime, his story is full of fascinating history and a palpable,…
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Today we’re taking you into the studio of Victoria Horkan – a talented British painter whose works boast a vibrant colour palette, allusions to creatures of the sea and sky and expressive strokes that encourage each viewer to make emotional connections. From listening to music to overcoming self doubt to winding down with the help of her canine companions, Horkan’s…
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Alfred Freddy Krupa is a Croatian artist of versatility and passion. Formally trained and with a wide range of creative interests that he’s held and explored since a young age, his art marries a variety of influences to arrive at a point of distinction. We caught up with Alfred to delve deeper into his artistic motivations, goals and reflections. Good…
