Interview

January 23, 2025

Powerful Oil Paintings of Women on Wood Tell the Story of Resilient Unsung Heroes [Interview]

Artist Jodie Herrera has devoted her practice to telling the stories of women she regards as unsung heroes. Rather than focusing on their hardships, Herrera depicts them from a standpoint that radiates admiration. Mixing photorealistic portraiture and geometric symbolism, the artist honors the many facets that make up her subjects, whether it's their personal achievements, the way they embrace their heritage, or their strength against all odds.

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January 9, 2025

Photographer and Scientist Shares Majestic Beauty of “Big Tuskers” [Interview]

Wildlife photographer, scientist, and world record seeker George Dian Balan has long been fascinated by big tusked elephants. These “big tuskers” have tusks so large that they reach the ground, but are exceedingly difficult to find in nature. The big tuskers hearken back to the woolly mammoths of epochs past, seeming to come from another time.

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January 6, 2025

Multidisciplinary Artist Embodies Optimism Through Her Bold and Immersive Illustrations [Interview]

If one is a jack of all trades, the old adage quips, one is ultimately the master of none. Multidisciplinary artist and creative director Dalkhafine offers compelling evidence to the contrary. Based in Paris and Montréal, Dalkhafine masterfully slips between a myriad of media, whether it be digital illustration, 3D installation, mural art, motion design, or even VJing for live musical performances.

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December 19, 2024

Artist Creates Parallel Universes and Fantastical Worlds for Top Fashion Brands Through Digital Collage [Interview]

First coined by Cubist luminaries Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, the term “collage” is lifted from the French word coller, meaning “to glue.” This “gluing” is central to collage, and merges a range of materials, influences, and symbols. It’s also a technique that Paris-based artist Constantin Prozorov has mastered throughout his 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.