Painting

April 2, 2025

Artist Explores the Depths of Human Emotion Through Striking Oil Paintings

Istanbul-born, Santa Monica-based artist Reyhan Gulses Demircioglu brings human emotion to life through her striking large-scale oil paintings. Blending realism with expressive, abstract backgrounds, she places her subjects in moody, evocative scenes that tell a story beyond the canvas. “My work explores the intersection of realism and introspection, often capturing moments that feel both intimate and timeless,” Demircioglu tells My Modern Met.

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March 8, 2025

Colorful, Dreamlike Paintings Tell Stories of Women Standing in Their Power

At first sight, the paintings of Indian-American artist Rupy C. Tut seem to depict tranquil scenes in lush landscapes. But looking deeper, there's uneasiness and defiance beneath the colorful compositions. Particularly, feelings of fear of losing these idyllic spaces, and a will to fight for them. This represents the experience of Tut, who knows this anxiety all too well.

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My Modern Met

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