Art

July 2, 2019

This Artist’s Oil Paintings of Women Are Considered the Most Realistic in the World

Creating portraits that are startlingly lifelike, Chinese artist Leng Jun is a master of hyperrealism. The accomplished painter is particularly known for his detailed oil paintings of women, where every wisp of hair and fiber of clothing is rendered to perfection. Born in 1963, Leng came of age during a time of great economic reform known as the Opening of China. This great cultural change, and the Western influences it introduced, greatly influenced his art.

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June 29, 2019

Illustrator Captures “Magical Realism” in Imaginative Storybook Illustrations

Describing her work as “magical realism,” award-winning, Tel Aviv-based illustrator Gabriella Barouch creates captivating images that evoke childhood nostalgia. Her distinct visual language is characterized by delicate lines and a slightly muted color palette that’s influenced by her love of old picture books. Each drawing depicts fantastical scenes where animals and humans are friends. Barouch plays with scale, often allowing animals to be the dominant subject, while humans are often depicted as small, fairy-like characters.

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June 27, 2019

Artist Immortalizes Asia’s Historical Storefronts in Watercolor and Ink

Many travelers use a camera to capture the places they visit, but Shanghai-based artist Zhifang Shi opts for watercolor and ink. From Japan to South Korea, the talented artist travels all over Asia, documenting old storefronts and street corners in his sketchbook. Shi paints en plein air, quickly capturing fleeting moments with loose, gestural line work.

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June 24, 2019

Interview: Artists Map Out the Environmental Impact of Fish Farming in Eye-Opening Mosaic

With a practice rooted in “statistical, mathematical, and computational techniques,” Stefen Chow and Huiyi Lin are no ordinary artists. Harnessing their respective skills as a photographer and market researcher, Chow and Lin use their craft to tackle some of society's most prevalent problems, like sustainability—a topic explored in their latest project, Equivalence – The Ecological Footprint of Fish. This eye-opening piece traces the impact that farming large yellow croakers has on the environment.

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