Painting

July 6, 2021

Colorful Figurative Paintings Depict Young Women Inhabiting Surreal Spaces

Korean artist Soey Milk imagines colorful dreamscapes occupied by ethereal young women layered in luxuriously patterned fabrics. She collages botanical motifs and bold swatches of color together to create a surreal space that reflects the beauty and personality of the subject inhabiting it. An experimental artist, Milk is constantly searching for new ways to bring her ideas to life.

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June 27, 2021

Exquisite Oil Paintings Capture the Beauty of Cloudy Skies

Looking at one of Ksenya Verse‘s paintings is a good reminder to look at the sky more often. The Arizona-based artist captures the nebulous forms of clouds and their numerous colors in her exquisite oil paintings. Originally from Russia, Verse moved to Arizona at the age of 19 to “broaden her visual and cultural perspectives.

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June 20, 2021

5 Abstract Paintings by Hilma af Klint That Capture Her Colorful View on Life

Although Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian are often regarded as the pioneers of European abstract art, it was actually Swedish artist Hilma af Klint who was the first trailblazer of the movement. The radical female painter began creating bold and colorful works in 1906 and continued working during the final years of her life. However, even Af Klint understood that the world wasn’t ready for her work.

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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.