Art

June 6, 2021

Abstract Figure Paintings Are a Fascinating Fusion of Several Moments Frozen in Time

In most cases, observing a painting is like looking at a snapshot of a particular moment in time. But not for Eric Pause; the Ontario-based artist tries to capture as many moments as he can in his striking figurative paintings. Similar to the Italian Futurists—who wanted to synthesize time, place, and form—his work conveys movement and time through abstracted forms overlapping over one another.

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May 30, 2021

Lyrical Sculptures Imagine the Human Body as a Network of Branches and Twigs

South Korean artist Sun-Hyuk Kim creates mesmerizing figurative sculptures that sprout into the air like trees. He uses stainless steel to render abstract representations of bodies and faces that are merged with sprawling branches. These outstretched tendrils reach in numerous directions to shape the human form and fill it with sprigs. “[My art] describes the existence of human beings,” Kim tells My Modern met.

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May 25, 2021

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize: One of Today’s Top Contemporary Art Prizes [Interview]

Now in its fourth year, the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize allows both new and established artists to get their work seen by a wide audience. Focusing on representational art, the prize isn't limited to just classic painting. The innovative prize takes an inclusive approach that includes photography, digital art, illustration, embroidery, art dolls, and more.

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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.