Natural Hallucinations abound “When Two Worlds Collide”

Something interesting happens when when artists like Alan and Carolynda Macdonald, who have the painting fundamentals mastered, decide to subvert expectations and perplex a viewers expectations conceptually. Click to read the Hi-Fructose exclusive interview. The post Natural Hallucinations abound “When Two Worlds Collide” first appeared on Hi-Fructose Magazine.

Ryan Matthew Cohn and Jean Labourdette explore the Wunderkammer in “Mors Et Anima”

The concept of the Wunderkammer, aka The Cabinet Of Curiosities has been an artistic inspiration for some time, however a new show opening in November by Ryan Matthew Cohn and Jean Labourdette takes it up a notch with an exceptional show of sculptures and paintings based thematically on the subject. Click to read the new Hi-Fructose exclusive interview. The post Ryan Matthew Cohn and Jean...

Gregory Hergert’s Blue Acid

Former illustrator turned full-time painter Gregory Hergert’s work has been described as “urban Surrealism”. He paints non-traditional themes in a traditional manner, yet allows the medium to shine through the often brutal settings depicted in his work. The post Gregory Hergert’s Blue Acid first appeared on Hi-Fructose Magazine.

From the Archives: An Interview with Gerhard Demetz

It is often said that children are privy to a certain wisdom inaccessible to adults, that their naivete allows them to gaze at the world without the cynicism that comes from a long time of living in...

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The Photography and Sculptures of Mari Katayama

Mari Katayama's photography uses her own body as one of her materials. Born with a rare congenital disorder, the artist had her legs amputated as a child, and at times, her sculptural work emulates...

The Installations and Sculptures of Rob Voerman

Rob Voerman's massive installations and sculptures examine issues of wealth, climate change, and poverty—and where our current behaviors may take us. Projects like "The Exchange" posit that the only...

The Dark Surrealist Paintings of Fred Laverne

Tattoo artist, painter, and sculptor Fred Laverne has a dark surrealist sensibility, blending in odes to pop culture and pulp tropes into his work. The artist resides in Menton, France, and has...

Telmo Miel Brings Collaborative Paintings to Thinkspace

Telmo Miel, the artist duo consisting of Telmo Pieper and Miel Krutzmann, brings their surreal, distinct collaborative work to Thinkspace Projects with a new show. "Encounters," opening on February...

The Oil Paintings of Reza Bahmani

Reza Bahmani's oil paintings, with each's distinctive texture and scale, carry a distinct intimacy. In his recent show at Saless Gallery an accompanying score that required the use of headphones...

The Murals and Paintings of Luca Ledda

Luca Ledda’s surreal works deal with both our conception of the world and our consumption of its resources. The Turin artist offers these scenes in murals and gallery work across the globe. Recent...

Game of Shrooms 2020 Arrives in June

Game of Shrooms 2020 is coming! There's less than five months until Game of Shrooms: Join artists and art hunters all over the world again on June 13, and follow the...

The Riveting Murals of Shozy

Shozy's illusionary murals use subtle techniques that enhance the life of a work. For instance, with the pieces above, packing bikes into a “hole” in the structure, uses reflective chrome paint that...

The ‘Dispatchwork’ Activations of Jan Vormann

For more than a decade, Jan Vormann has used LEGOs to craft “dispatchwork” for centuries-old structures, public spaces across the globe, and other eroded areas. Within these pieces, which take hours...

Amir H. Fallah Gets Major Solo Exhibition at MOCA Tucson

With "Scatter My Ashes on Foreign Lands," Amir H. Fallah's largest solo museum exhibition is currently on display at MOCA Tucson. Exploring identity and the immigrant experience, his vibrant...

The Recent Illusionary Work of Leon Keer

With Leon Keer's recent output, the painter continues to craft illusionary gallery work, murals, and installations that play with depth and nostalgia. A recent piece for Thinkspace's anniversary...

Unit London Honors Tom French in Show

Unit London is hosting a retrospective and memorial show to honor the late Tom French, the brilliant young painter who lost his battle with cancer on Christmas Day 2019. "Transcend" offers a riveting...

Bisa Butler Shows New Quilts in Upcoming Exhibits

Bisa Butler offers new narrative quilts with two exhibits this spring, at Claire Oliver Gallery and her first solo museum effort at The Katonah Museum of Art. The fiber artist creates startling...

The Anamorphic Sculptures of Thomas Medicus

The illusionary works of Thomas Medicus include "What It Is Like to Be," an anamorphic sculpture consisting of 144 hand-painted strips of glass that reveal new images when turned. Each of the strips...

The Mixed-Media Work of Jay Torres

The illustrations and personal work of artist Jay Torres have a dark surrealist edge. The El Paso-raised artist, now based in Pasadena, moves between analogue and digital tools to craft his...

The Bodysuits of Daisy Collingridge

Daisy Collingridge crafts wearable, stitched suits inspired by what's contained beneath our skin. The artist's background is in fashion, but "her practice has continued to revolve around textiles and...

Series Highlights Nairobi Motor Taxi Drivers

Photographer Jan Hoek collaborated with Ugandan-Kenyan fashion designer Bobbin Case on a project focused on the Boda Boda motor taxis roaming Nairobi. As the drivers crafted vibrant and accessorized...

The Figurative Paintings of Vivian Greven

Vivian Greven's oil and acrylic paintings, bridging Greco-Roman art and a contemporary sense of depth and space, are studies of intimacy. The artist's command of color and negative space offer...

Collaborators Share Tributes to Late Japanese Artist Toshio Saeki

Toshio Saeki, the legendary Japanese artist known for blending eroticism, horror, and humor in his works, passed away in November at the age of 74. During his life, he was given the moniker “the...