Tag: Portraits
Floral Quilted Portraits by Maria A. Guzmán Capron Cultivate Care and Love — Colossal
Flowers have always been a powerful symbol throughout history, with intricate meanings and messages hidden within their delicate…
Kandy G. Lopez Embroiders Striking, Life-Size Yarn Portraits Highlighting BIPOC Narratives — Colossal
Kandy G. Lopez is an artist based in Fort Lauderdale who creates stunning large-scale embroidered portraits of people…
In Luminous Portraits, Florence Solis Invokes Feminine Power Amid Constraint — Colossal
The makahiya plant, known for its hypersensitive nature, folds its tiny leaflets inward when touched, a defensive response…
Geometric Scaffolding Structures Geoffrey Todd Smith’s Gouache-and-Ink Portraits — Colossal
Geoffrey Todd Smith, a Chicago-based artist, creates stunning works of art that blend abstract geometry with hints of…
In Vivid Reliquaries, Stan Squirewell Layers Anonymous Portraits and Patterned Textiles — Colossal
Stan Squirewell is a contemporary artist known for his intricate and intimate mixed-media collages that bring to light…
Why Did Vincent van Gogh Paint 26 Portraits of a Postman and His Family While Staying in the South of France?
Vincent van Gogh's time in southern France in the late 1880s was marked by both turmoil and productivity.…
Robert Peterson Summons Black Resilience and Tenderness in Vibrant Portraits — Colossal
Robert Peterson's artwork is a breathtaking display of emotionally charged portraits that draw viewers into intricate inner worlds.…
Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders’ Hand-Tufted Textiles — Colossal
Simone Elizabeth Saunders is an artist who delves deep into the exploration of Black identity through her vibrant…
Sparse Brushstrokes Give Rise to Thick Impasto in Jose Lerma’s Minimal Portraits — Colossal
Jose Lerma, a renowned artist, was deeply inspired by Jean-Léon Gérôme's painting "Reception of the Grand Condé by…
Vasilisa Romanenko’s Lush Portraits Wrap Common Birds in Decadent Patterns — Colossal
Beauty, nature, and resilience are the central themes of Vasilisa Romanenko's artwork. Based in Connecticut, this talented artist…
Ruby Sky Stiler Reassesses Women’s Role in Art History in Geometric Portraits — Colossal
Ruby Sky Stiler is an artist whose paintings feature irregularly gridded, geometric backgrounds that resemble patchwork or aerial…
In ‘Flying High,’ Tyler D. Ballon’s Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism — Colossal
Édouard Manet's painting "The Execution of Emperor Maximilian" is a powerful depiction of the Hapsburg royal and two…