Art

November 28, 2021

Vibrant Paintings Look Like Kaleidoscopic Flowers Pressed on Canvases

Former fashion designer and fine artist Yuta Okuda creates mesmerizing abstract paintings that highlight the beauty of the “little things” we take for granted. He uses a flower motif—symbolic of fond childhood memories—to construct colorful bouquets that pop off the canvas. These floral arrangements are made up of thick dollops of acrylic paint and numerous intricate lines. In each piece, black stems stretch from the bottom of the painting to support the vibrant blooms.

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November 25, 2021

Artist Creates Giant “Memento Mori” Drawing of a Skeleton Filled With Plant Life

Artist and professor Guno Park is known for his expressive, yet detailed ballpoint pen drawings of people and sights in New York City. In addition to capturing real-life subjects, however, he also makes illustrations that explore deep concepts, such as life and death. His 85 x 51.5 inch graphite drawing entitled Nature of Things is one such piece. It depicts a human skeleton filled with thriving plant life.

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November 21, 2021

Lifelike Paintings Celebrate the Spectacular Beauty of Big Cats

Although UK-based artist Julie Rhodes doesn't live near the natural habitat of big cats, she celebrates the majestic beauty of lions and tigers in massive acrylic paintings. These realistic works capture the many fine details of large felines, from their intricate fur patterns to their graceful silhouette and thick coats.

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November 17, 2021

Wildlife Reimagined in Technicolor Dreamscapes Highlight Human’s Disconnection From Nature

Photographic artist Jim Naughten explores the depths of nature and history with his captivating artworks that blur the lines between several artistic mediums. Sometimes described as resembling magic realism, his striking digital masterpieces alter our vision of reality and call into question our perspective on the world around us. In his latest solo exhibition, Eremozoic, Naughten showcases a new series of artworks that place varying species of wildlife into technicolored dreamscapes.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.