Painting

March 4, 2025

Hazy Zodiac Paintings Play With Augmented Reality To Convey a Message of Wonder [Interview]

Since the dawn of time, stars have fascinated humans. And while we now have more answers about space than the ancient civilizations–such as the Babylonians, which developed the zodiac–we are still allured by the mysticism and beauty of the universe. Mexican artist Bral Sorchini explores this feeling in her ZODIACO series, bringing together wonder and science in her geometry-infused work. Born in 1985, Sorchini has made stars a major element of her paintings.

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February 20, 2025

Large-Scale Paintings of Ethereal Women Celebrate Raw Beauty Inspired by Motherhood [Interview]

Becoming a mother isn’t simply a bodily transformation, but a creative one as well. This is a sensation with which Caroline Wendelin is deeply familiar. Before the birth of her first child, the Marbella-based painter maintained a commercial edge to her practice, primarily producing pop art pieces. It was motherhood, she claims, that eventually prompted her to reassess the authenticity of her work and reimagine her artistic practice.

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February 2, 2025

Artist Explores Our Relationship With Nature Through Brightly Colored Mixed Media Paintings [Interview]

The work of artist Kate Tova not only challenges the limits of painting but also its narrative possibilities. The California-based creator turns to a vibrant use of color and natural imagery to explore the contemporary concepts of femininity, identity, and power. While her work has long been defined as mixed media due to the sculptural quality of her canvases, even the materials that add texture to her pieces are full of meaning.

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