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Yaacov Agam (1928 - ) -kinetic artist, Agamograph, Guggeheim, highest recorded selling price for Israeli artist at auction -'Father of Kinetic Art' -viewer invited to touch, move, and actively participate with art, the changing experience provides a 4th dimension -Agamograph: multiple series of images viewed through a lenticular lens, creating change at every angle -works featured at major worldwide locations -Elysee Salon: entire room within Pompidou museum, polymorphic and metapolymorphic works transform as the viewer moves within the space
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Emile Bellet (1941 - ) -paints women with no faces, representing universal femininity -self taught, began at age 5, first art prize at 12, first exhibition at 19 -style represents the colours of Fauves and elongated forms of Mannerists -excels at lithography -stained glass windows of 'Notre Dame Bon Voyage' in 1978 |
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Steve Bloom (1958 - ) -commissioned to create limited edition etchings and serigraphs for an international distribution company -master colourist who understands pigments and their relationship with printmaking and painting -pioneer of the digital art movement -best known for his use of the 'digital paintbrush', and combining modern methods with the most ancient printmaking techniques |
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Andrew Bone (1957 - ) -was a conservationist and wildlife guide before becoming a painter -fully educated in the nature of the animals he paints -recognised for the detail and photorealism in his works -landscapes are completely authentic and just as important from a conservation perspective -"Don't paint it unless you've studied it, been chased by it, or done something to save it" |
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Romero Britto (1963 - ) -commissioned by Absolut Vodka to design their 25th Anniversary commemorative bottle -went on to design for Pepsi, Apple, IBM, Disney, United Nations, Mini Cooper, and BMW -2007, Super Bowl 41 pre-show, in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, turned Dolphin stadium into a giant Britto canvas -fusion of Pop Art and Cubism, "exudes warmth, optimism, and love" -Britto's 3D artworks available exclusively through Park West |
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Slava Brodinsky (1955 - ) -depicts countryside scenes in an incredible symphony of colours -mixes sand and plaster with pigments and coarsely applies to canvas to create distinct, impressionistic texture -the way light interacts with the rough surface produces a stunning dynamic effect -travels from Israel, to South of France, Italy, and around the world to discover varying light and colours to inspire his work |
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Simon Bull (1958 - ) -began career at 18, with a one man show in Hong Kong -numerous exhibitions worldwide, including one man show at Harrod's, where 76 paintings were exhibited -in 2002, official artist for Salt Lake City Winter Olympics -Fine Art Trade Guild Award for top selling original print artist in Great Britain -commissioned in 2007 by Muhammad Ali Centre to paint a series of portraits of the legendary boxer -commissioned to paint joint portraits of Ali and Obama, as Ali's gift on Obama's inauguration -"If I can touch a life... if through my painting, I can show something previously unseen, if I can reveal something old in a new way, if I can enrich a soul on its journey into the eternal, then my painting - my living - has not been in vain" |
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Daniele Cambier (1939 - ) -born in Paris, work has been exhibited at the Paris de Congres of Paris, and numerous shows -in childhood and adolescence very involved in art, but chose a career as an actress -eventually devoted herself entirely to visual art -fascinated with the beauty of nature, landscape, and the details of cities -creates exceptional works that combine all three elements -paints in watercolour |
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Alexander Chen (1952 - ) -internationally acclaimed artist with a reputation for captivating city scenes, enchanting landscapes, and famous landmarks -an official artist of the US Olympic Team, has created originals for the Beijing and Vancouver Olympics -his work amplifies human visual perception, hyper realism |
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Hua Chen (1952 - ) -recognized for capturing the timeless beauty of music and the female form through his ethereal, impressionistic style -artist on the US Olympic Team, created a work of art for 2008 Beijing Olympics -his father would would sneak in books on western art, exposing him to impressionist and post-impressionist styles |
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James Coleman (1949 - ) -began as an animation background painter, more than five animated films for Disney Studios -developed ability to create computer generated images -works in oil, watercolour, gouache, and pastor -his works intrigue the eye and touch the heart, you can feel the warmth in his paintings -a master of colour, light and design, one of the most sort after Disney artists |
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Autumn de Forest (2001 - ) -created first work of art at the age of 5, called 'artistic genius', 'child prodigy' by Discovery Channel, Huffington Post, and Forbes -inspired by Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, Picasso, Pollock, and Mattisse -strong conceptual messages and vivid imagery -at age of 8, her works were first shown at auction, where her collection was sold for over $100000 |
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Duaiv (1952 - ) -French born artist began painting at 3, completed his first oil painting at 9 -his father bought him a cello, hoping he would not pursue a career as an artist -classically trained in both music and art -met Dali at 25, a great inspiration, reminding him to blend his passion for the arts, transitioning his music throughout his art and life -works are uplifting and cheerful, bright and colourful -uses cans of paint rather than tubes, working with various palette knives, tiny brushes, and his fingers to create texture and richly blended colours -awarded the Commander of the Order of the Star of Europe by the Prince of Denmark |
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Erte (Romaine de Tirtoff) (1892 - 1990) -most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period -delicate figures and sophisticated, glamorous designs are instantly recognisable, and still influence 21st century fashion -designed 250 covers for Harper's Bazaar, designs have appeared in Illustrated London News, Cosmopolitan and Vogue |
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Marcus Glenn (1968 - ) -native of Detroit, known for use of bright colours, and expressive use of papers and fabrics, creating masterful textured collage effect -unique form of combining painting with sculpture to form a bas-relief, calls this style "Flat Life", and has been developing it for more than a decade -before being recognised for his artwork, worked for Chrysler -his works are in the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, an honour usually reserved for older artists -selected to create official artwork for the 56th Annual Grammy awards in 2014 |
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Alfred Gockel (1952 - ) -has sold more than 100 million posters and open edition works -commissioned by US Olympic committee to create an official work of art for 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin -has become one of the most prolific distributors of modern art lithographs and serigraphs in the world -expressive use of rich primary colours, exceptional style that is truly unique -'ambidextrous painter', paints with both hands simultaneously |
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Scott Jacobs (1958 - ) -first ever officially licensed Harley Davidson artist -also licensed by Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley estates -depending on size, each painting can take over 100 hours to complete -uses a brush with a tip size of a pencil point to achieve details that render the work photo realistic -a master of reflective surfaces and light, his wine bottles on motorcycles stand out as masterpieces |
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Thomas Kinkade (1958 - 2012) -the most widely collected artist in the United States, known as "The Painter of Light" -uses the technique of the late 19th century painters known as Lumists -paintings radiate light, inviting viewers to to bask in the nostalgia of earlier, less stressful, times -works are rich with symbolism: lights within the home and the smoke in the chimneys, which represent the warmth and welcoming of family -devotion to family is shown in his work with 'love notes' by hiding the letter "N" in all his works, as a tribute to his childhood sweetheart and wife, Nanette -created the DNA matrix signature concept |
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Robert Kipniss (1931 - ) -works include austere tree limbs, modest houses in simple shapes, and shadowy interior scenes; always devoid of people -artfully explore the effects of light and shadow in muted tones -a master of the medium of mezzotint -works displayed in over 30 museums worldwide, including British Museum in London, Metropolitan Museum in NYC, the Smithsonian, and Art Institute of Chicargo -"My art is of intensity, of delving, of exploring the soul" |
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Anatole Krasnyansky (1930 - ) -two different styles: traditional cityscapes and more abstract style with masks, musical themes, and vivid colours -cityscapes influenced by his previous career as an architect in USSR -life in the US has inspired his newer style -the masks in his art represent different facets of our lives -"Do you think that our holiday mask' looks the same as the mask we wear to work?" -as an architect, once worked as a set designer for the rock band KISS |
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Fanch Ledan (1949 - ) -often pays homage to his favourite artists by inserting their works into his 'Interiorscapes' -since 1973, has had more than 50 one-person-shows, including exhibitions at Champ-Elysees in Paris, and the Pantechnicon Gallery in San Francisco -creates spatial relationships that do not exist in reality: walls that do not line up, spaces disappear and reappear in other positions -creates combinations of locations that cannot exist in reality |
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Charles Lee (1948 - ) -works can be classified into two styles: more traditional works often feature women, musical themes and a romantic tone; contemporary works are often bright with bold and vivid colours -has a penchant for bright and eye-catching palette (gold foil), demonstrates his keen sense of colour -in spite of vibrant imagery, presents his subjects in a calm, reflective, and ethereal way -has always been passionate about music, was in a band when younger |
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David Le Batard "LEBO" (1972 - ) -Cuban American artist and innovator of Postmodern Cartoon Expressionism, movement that combines cartoon imagery with richly saturated colour and unique linear composition -numerous commissions, collaborations, and honours including: --design hull for Norwegian Cruise Line Getaway --Lebo and brother, Dan, commission by Miami Herald to create series of stories based around Super Bowl 44 --commissioned by National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to create artwork for Latin Academy Awards in 2003 -"Cartoons are a primordial form of expression that have always combined images to tell stories." -Park West is the first entity to represent him, offering a fantastic collecting opportunity |
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Linda Le Kinff (1949 - ) -influences include the sensuality of Braque, the masterful drawing of Matisse, and elegance of Modigliani -works are elegant in their simplicity, invite the viewer into a world free of modern fuss and stress -figures are at peace, absorbed in a world that is full of life's fruitfulness -works were formerly published by Christie's of London -official artist for 1998 World Cup, as a result, French government minted a commemorative medallion of one of her works -official artist of 2010 Kentucky Derby |
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Leslie Lew (1953 - ) -underlying themes are childhood memories and growing up in America, examining American culture and how it reflects on our tastes historically; good or bad -paints in a technique she calls "Sculpted Oils", using thick swirls of vivid colour -first solo show in New York City, her work as been included in numerous publications -has been shown alongside Warhol, and exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum |
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Nano Lopez (1955 - ) -'Nanimals' engage viewers of all ages and reflect a sense of playfulness, intense creativity, and wonder -combination of classical training, material experimentation, and extensive experience, lead to production of avant-garde art which combines aesthetic considerations and rich textural surfaces -sculptures created using 'lost wax process' |
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Bernard Louedin (1938 - ) -works poetically depict dream-like imagery that is incessantly surprising -transfigures objects in a way that creates an unexpected but wonderful harmony -tremendous accolades: --work featured in over a dozen books, nine published monographs, two movies featuring the artist's life |
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Casaba Markus (1953 - ) -distinctive style is like no other, is incomparable to other artists -unique style described as a contemporary fusion of Renaissance Europe and Classical Mythology -we can't collect a Michelangelo, but we can collect a Markus -devoted to his craft, controls every aspect: makes his own pigments, hand crafts his frames, creates and pulls his own silk screens, hand embellishes the artwork with ground glass, platinum, and 24 karat gold - his art is "one whose underlying message is that there isn't a ... system of oppression strong enough to repress the courage and beauty of an impassioned individual" |
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Felix Mas (1934 - ) -best known for capturing ideal visions of femininity in lush, exquisite oil paintings and graphic works -expressively showing the tend beauty of women -born in Barcelona, now divides his time between Spain and the US -in the style of Mucha, Mas frequently depicts women representative of the Four Seasons |
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Marko Mavrovich (1960 - ) -calls upon some of the true styles of Impressionist masters Monet and Renoir -his work is more influenced by the California Impressionists -ability to own beautiful original impressionist artwork from a contemporary artist is an excellent opportunity for collectors -spends much of his time in Croatia, the inspiration for many of his Mediterranean themed artworks |
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Peter Max (1937 - ) -works can be found in over 100 museums and galleries worldwide, on a variety of canvases, including: Berlin Wall, Boeing 777, hull of the Norwegian Breakaway -retrospective show at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg drew 14500 people -has been on cover of Life Magazine, numerous TV appearances -visual impact on the 60's compared to the influence the Beatles had -painted portraits of the last 6 US presidents -official artist for 5 Super Bowls, USA World Cup |
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Igor Medvedev (1931 - ) -inspired by the light and the history of the Mediterranean, often painting on location -towns and villages making way for development, signal a loss of dialogue with the past -his theme is ecology and his vision is to preserve ancient cities -"There is a mystique, a symbology in boats; they carry a long history in human development" -strong clean forms and a dramatic use of light and shadow are the hallmark of his serene style, serigraphy being the perfect medium for his graphic editions |
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Anatoly Metlan (1964 - ) -born in the Ukraine, both parents were artists, grew up with a love of art and painting -in 1989, accepted into the Artists Guild of Ukraine -solo exhibitions in France, Israel, and throughout the US, Art Expo's in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco -seascapes of France and Italy |
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Michael Milkin (1964 - ) -born in the Ukraine, trained and worked as an architect -has painted throughout his life, taught fine arts, exhibited in Ukraine, France, and Germany before dedicating himself to art -concentrates on still life and landscapes, paints dramatically with thick, expressive brushwork and brilliant colours -new artist to the collection, Milkin's oils provide an opportunity to to collect one-of-a-kind painting at introductory pricing |
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Marcel Mouly (1918 - 2008) -unique, trademark style of boldly colored semi-abstract works -developed a reputation as one of the most important modern artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries -influenced by Matisse, Braque, Picasso -exhibited alongside Picasso -Park West offers extraordinary collecting opportunity for Mouly's lithographs, exclusively publishing lithographs for last 10 years of his life |
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David Najar (1962 - )
-emerging international artist -energetic movements of colour and shapes, describing scenes from nature -plays with thick impasto and thin airy layers of colour; light and shadow; strong strokes and thin lines -viewer has a feeling of deep space in his landscapes -work described as " Contemporary Expressionism" |
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Leroy Nieman (1921 - 2012)
-widely considered to be the world's first great sports artist -covered almost every pinnacle sporting event of his time: Super Bowl, World Series, Kentucky Derby, Russian Ballet, Monaco Grand Prix, Wimbledon, The Masters -also painted Presidents, movie stars, jockeys, dishwashers, and music legends -his works hang in many permanent collections: Hermitage Museum, Smithsonian, National Portrait Gallery -chronicler and confidant of Ali; went on adventures with Sinatra; travelled Africa with Hugh Hefner; smoked cigars with Castro; had countless escapades with Dali and Warhol |
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Peter Nixon (1956 - )
-his imagery deals with concepts of movement, instantaneous expression and gesture, romance, music, dance and poetry -deeply steeped in art history, and a master draftsman -influenced both Janet Treby and Gary Benfield -is an innovator, his collectors know they own the artist who has inspired other artists stylistically -realised that it was difficult to paint something happy (like falling in love) and wanted to challenge himself -inspired by studying Da Vinci's drawings, and inspired to recreate a style based on his 'smoky composition' |
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Dominic Pangborn (1952 - )
-best defined as an evolutionist, believes that art should reflect a current mood, expression and a point in time -has established his own fashion label, the Pangborn Design Collection, his art is incorporated into fashion and home decor -has been published in Playboy and exhibited at museums across the country |
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Alex Pauker (1974 - )
-one of the youngest acclaimed contemporary artists to emerge from Israel recently -his command over the techniques of painting and serigraphy are advanced way beyond his years -one of the most 'up and coming artists' on the scene today -works are inspired by his travels around the world, uniting the sense of peace, natural beauty, and tranquillity -uses an extraordinary impasto technique, achieves this by painting with a palette knife |
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Jean Claude Picot (1933 - ) -Picot was greatly influenced by the works of the Fauvist masters such as Matisse. -He continues today’s legacy of important French landscape artists. -He uses untraditional colours to imbue his work with a playful, happy feel and often creates scenes of markets, cityscapes, and festivals. -Picot spends a part of the year in the south of France, and often draws on the Cote d’Azur in his works. -He has been exclusively working as an artist for over 50 years, and has been exhibited in over fifty one-person shows throughout the world |
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Pino (1939-2010) -Born Giuseppe Dangelico in Bari, Italy, Pino was an Italian Impressionist book illustrator and artist. -Pino’s recognizable style frequently connects with the public on a deep level, as his themes deftly portray the complexities of human relationships. -Women were Pino’s muse, and his bright characters practically jump off the page with his loose, yet accurate brushwork. -While living in Italy, he was commissioned by two of Italy’s largest publishers for numerous book illustrations. After seeing more opportunity in New York City, Pino moved his family to the United States, where his work caught the attention of large American publishers. -His gorgeous, emotional covers helped to sell millions of books. His romance novel covers used a then unknown Italian model named Fabio. -By the end of his career, Pino had created over 3,000 book covers, movie posters, and magazine illustrations. -Pino’s unique works were most often sold through galleries on consignment, and when Pino passed in 2010, his estate recalled all of his paintings that were not purchased. Thus his unique works are rather rare today. We are proud to display one Pino drawing at The Henry; it is one of the only unique Pino works Park West currently owns |
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Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) -Norman Rockwell is easily one of the most popular and well-known American artists of all time. -Rockwell’s illustrations were featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post for 47 years – this led to immense exposure for the artist as he captivated an audience average of 4 million viewers. -Rockwell is the recipient of the highest American honour a civilian can receive from the government: the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his “vivid and affectionate portraits of our country.” -During his long career, he was commissioned to paint the portraits for Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. -Park West Gallery, through association with the Norman Rockwell Licensing Company (the estate of the artist) and Curtis Publishing (owner of the copyrights of the Saturday Evening Post artwork), has been able in recent years to bring new and exceptional collecting opportunities for Norman Rockwell artworks to enthusiastic collectors |
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Tomasz Rut (1961 - ) -Rut looks for inspiration in the tradition of classical art of such greats as Michangelo -his work expresses the entire spectrum of human emotions from exhilaration, to contentment, to melancholy, to pain. -He trained in Art Conservation and worked to restore large scale murals in museums and mansions, such as the Smithsonian Institute and the U.S. Treasury Department. -Rut’s style of aged, cracked canvas mimics the classic style of Italian frescoes and figurative oils |
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Wendy Schaefer & Kevin Miles (1960 - , 1956 - ) -This talented husband and wife team create lush landscapes inspired by their love of travel and nature. -Both artists collaborate on every single painting they create. -The path that appears in many of their works is a metaphor for the journey we take down the road of life, while the warm light represents the artists’ positive faith. -Schaefer-Miles have been exhibited at the Art Expo in New York, The Art Expo in Chicago and the Art Expo in Las Vegas, among other prestigious art shows, and have won dozens of awards |
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Victor Spahn (1949 - ) -Spahn’s energetic style suggests movement and dynamism in the subjects that he portrays, and they appear to capture the essence of movement in a particular moment. -Spahn paints with a combination of palette knife and brush. -Spahn has participated in many exhibitions, including the Salon of Independent Artists, France in 1970. -He also won first prize in New York for mosaic table. |
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Itzchak Tarkay (1935-2012) -Tarkay is considered one of the most influential figurative artists of the early 21st century. -The inspiration for his work lies with French Impressionism and Post- Impressionism, exemplifying the bright colors of the Fauves such as Matisse and the drawing style of Toulouse-Lautrec. -All of Tarkay's images strike the same note: a meditative stillness which is lush, sensuous, and timeless. -His oeuvre is a visual poetry dominated by pictures of women who are exceptionally well-dressed and seated in lavish interiors or terraces. -Tarkay has said,”The love for painting runs in my blood.” -He used his instinct to choose his colors, often inspired by his surroundings – music he has listened to or places he has traveled. -As well as being an acrylic painter and watercolorist, Tarkay was a master graphic artist and his rich tapestry of form and color was achieved primarily through the use of the serigraph. -In his serigraphs, many colors are laid over one another and used to create texture and transparency. In the later years of his life, Tarkay shared his gifts by mentoring younger Israeli artists including, David Najar, Yuval Wolfson and Mark Kanovich. Tarkay was also the only artist to collaborate with Israeli master, Yaacov Agam. -He and Agam created two paintings which incorporated both artists’ imagery in a single painting. -Tarkay received recognition at the International Artexpo in New York in 1986 and 1987, and three hardcover books have been written on Tarkay and his art |
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Daniel Wall (1965 - ) -Founder of Intense Impressionism. This style aims to bring elements of the 18th century art movement into today but update it to reflect the intensity of modern life. -Wall utilizes a palette knife to create big, conspicuous strokes. -He uses heavy paints in intensified colours and exaggerates the effect of light within his images, which include landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, and florals. -There are several important symbols represented in the works, including: Light (hope), Sky (freedom, Road (the path of life), Water (emotion), Umbrella (safeness). -He has studied fine art in China, Italy, and the United States. -He has published hundreds of illustrations in journals and books, has exhibited widely, and won many awards in China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, and the United States. -His art senses were highly enriched by his experience with different cultures and solidified through rich work experience as an art instructor, illustrator, art editor, and fine art professor |
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David Willardson (1943 - ) -Willardson is now “in the pantheon” of the great animation artists of history. -Willardson is the creative force of the “pep art movement,” an innovative new genre where cultural icons are rendered with an unprecedented fusion of color, personality, and energy. -Willardson worked for Disney for 17 years. He was one of the few artists that was actually sought after and approached by Disney. -Furthermore, Willardson is one of only a few who are licensed to use Disney imagery in the world. -Willardson created the logos for “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “American Graffiti.” This is what attracted Disney to Willardson. -Disney commissioned Willardson to redesign their movie posters and promotional illustrations for the re-release of the classic films in the 1980’s. -Willardson created movie posters for “Bambi,” “Pinocchio,” “Snow White,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Lion King” |
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Tim Yanke (1962 - ) -A local artist and native to the Detroit metro-area, Tim’s work is not easily missed: he was commissioned in 2010 to create the signature work for The Henry, an upscale boutique hotel in Michigan rated at Michigan’s #1 hotel in 2013 by U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA. -It is his largest work to date and now permanently resides behind the front desk in the lobby of the hotel. -Yanke is considered a modern-day Abstract Expressionist artist and is inspired by forefathers of the movement: de Kooning, Motherwell, and Pollock. -Tim has no pre-conception when he works and develops his imagery spontaneously. -Tim has a passion for Native Americans, the Southwest USA, and rock and roll. -He blares music in his former garage-turned-studio while he works, typically works very quickly with an incredible array of media, and will frequently incorporate song lyrics or random thoughts into his works. -He focuses on bright colour palettes to attract the viewer and impact a pleasing visual effect to his highly energetic imagery |
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Yuval Wolfson (1966 - ) -Wolfson’s style is Abstract Expressionistic – he uses vibrating, intense colour to represent the changing seasons and their hues. -He is highly accomplished in the technique of serigraphy, but also works in acrylic painting. -Wolfson’s talent was discovered at an early age, and was granted a scholarship from the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. -His first one-person exhibition, “Monet’s Garden,” was received with much acclaim by critics – he created 24 variations of one image, where the colors differed gradually according to the declining sunlight, hour by hour |
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Chris DeRubeis(1978 - ) - The art world is now recognizing DeRubeis as "THE FATHER OF CONCEPTUAL MOVEMENT." - Throughout history, there have been only a select few artists who have changed the way we view art. - Since the creation of “isms” (Impressionism, Pointillism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism), most artists have copied or cloned these styles by simply adding their own spin. The resulting lack of innovation is the current “product” of many art schools. - DeRubeis began experimenting with different tools to manipulate the way light reacted with the surface. - He introduced chemicals and paints to the surface creating unique reactions and bringing his art to life…….Abstract Sensualism was born! - Born in 1978, DeRubeis showed an early proclivity for drawing, which was quickly recognized by his family. - At age 11, Chris’s grandfather gave him his first airbrush, and after watching him use it, proclaimed he would be the artist his grandfather had always dreamed of becoming. - In 2005 DeRubeis’ work was submitted and honored with two nominations by the First Annual Fine Art Awards televised live from the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. - Nominated in the “Mixed Media” and “New Movement” categories, he earned the “MUSE” Award in “New Movement” and is now known as “The Father of the Conceptual Movement.” |
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Michael Godard(1958- ) - Regarded as the “rock star of the art world”, Michael Godard’s world of art invites us into his lighthearted perspective of life, surrounding us with animated olives, grapes and dancing strawberries. - His unique imagery is an exciting combination of imagination and subtle humor which evoke the creative side in “olive” us. - He has taken art as we know it and given it a new definition and, of course, a punch line. - Godard’s imaginative world of art is seen by millions of people each month, worldwide through cruise lines, galleries, hotels, television, and magazines. - His paintings even adorn the walls of the Officer’s Lounge in the Pentagon. - Because of Godard’s success, he has been featured in “Inked,” “A&E’s Criss Angel’s Mind Freak,” “HBO’s Cat House,” “American Casino,” and many other television shows. - A documentary on Godard’s life won several awards and was aired at multiple independent film festivals. - Godard has dedicated himself to philanthropic causes through his art. “The funds I help raise save lives and at the end of the day, it’s the most important thing I do,” declares the artist. - Godard works closely with “The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program,” St. Jude’s “Make-A-Wish Foundation” and the “Nevada Cancer Institute.” - Godard says, “The world is small, you can truly make an impact on everyone you meet.” |
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Patrick Guyton (1964 - ) - Guyton’s ability to design with sophisticated detail brings drama and poetic expression into his work. - With his unique vision, he merges mood and atmosphere, evoking powerful emotions that create harmony. - Guyton, an artist of vision and sophistication, has developed his own unique style of imagery using the substrate of Japanese leafing as part of his medium. - Combined with the Flemish Masters practice of glazing, he has created moments in time that many of us miss. - Building layer upon layer of paint, supported by the light bending brilliance of leafing, and the use of negative space, he will take you into his changing world of light and color. - Unlike photographers who try to capture a fixed moment, Guyton explores the moment… that micro-second… when light and color intersect with the changing perceptions we know as life. - Guyton designed and painted many background scenes for Chuck Jones, most notable being the background scene for the “What’s Opera, Doc?” Limited Edition Animation Cell which was included in the films induction into the National Film Registry, an honor bestowed on only 100 films to date for being “among the most culturally, historically or aesthetically significant films of our time.” becoming the first-ever animation film to be inducted. - Guyton was also commissioned by Looney Tunes/McKimson Productions where he became the background painter for classic animator Robert McKimson’s cell art. - Enjoy your journey through Guyton’s vision of “Moments in Time”. |
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Martiros Manoukian (1947 - ) - “God gives each of us something at birth. A person doesn’t become an artist – he is simply born an artist,” -…and so it began for contemporary artist Martiros Manoukian who was born in a cradle on Mount Ararat, and climbed to the top of Olympus art in less than half a century. - Once, after skipping school, he reappeared with a painting in hand, explaining that he couldn’t attend school because, “Nature grabbed me and seduced me… and I had to paint it.” - That painting eventually won first prize at his art school in the Soviet Union. - His unusually advanced artistic ability enabled him to enter the Academy of Art in Yerevan in 1967, directly from high school. - He also traveled to and studied at the academies in Moscow and Leningrad and completed his studies in Yerevan in 1972. - Martiros' first exhibit as an adult was in 1972 in Armenia, in the Young Artists Exhibit sponsored by the Union of Soviet Artists, an exhibit later seen in Moscow. At an unusually young age of 26 he had the prestigious honor of qualifying to become a member of the Artists Union (Union of Soviet Artists). - He participated in numerous exhibits under the auspices of the Union during the years 1974-1986 and received many honors and awards as well. - His colors combine mood and movement — key elements of his work. - According to Martiros, “It is like a piano player who isn’t limited to one or two octaves. Instead, he uses the whole keyboard.” - Some works by Martiros reflect something of antiquity in his homeland – reflections of centuries-old icons of Russian Orthodoxy. - Others express contemporary images. - All, in one way or another, celebrate love of life and freedom. |
