Interview

June 30, 2020

Artist Draws Detailed Human Portraits Emerging From Map Contours and Patterns [Interview]

Beginning with a white page can be overwhelming for any artist, which is why Ed Fairburn adopted an unusual canvas. He repurposes old maps, transforming them into beautiful, highly-detailed portraits. By merging landscape and humanity, Fairburn reminds us that we are a product of our environment—and vice versa. Fairburn often spends hours studying the map’s terrain before beginning his artistic process.

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March 11, 2020

Interview: How a Photographer Makes Her Enchanting Photo Shoots a Family Affair

Driven by a need for creativity, the photographer known as Alexandria’s Lens creates enchanting portraits that involve her whole family. Her husband and three children offer both creative input and pose in her images that are soft in focus and contain magical elements that are digitally edited into the photos after the shoots are done. Inspired by fairy tales, Alexandria infuses elements of the iconic stories into her work.

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January 28, 2020

Interview: Surreal Paintings of Sharks “Swimming” in Mid-Air Show a More Peaceful Side

There are over 450 species of shark that roam the planet's waters. Although many have a bad reputation, artist Chris Austin hopes to add a little perspective to the ocean predator in his new series of paintings. The Toronto-based artist has a multi-faceted creative practice that spans both painting and sculpture. His diverse portfolio of work is greatly inspired by the environment of North America, specifically the Pacific Northwest.

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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.