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Monthly Archives: August 2016
The People’s Painter
African American artist Benny Andrews’ (1930-2006) work reflects “bits and pieces” from his memory and imagination. “I want my images of people to give off a feeling of being real. By real, I don’t mean rendering them photographically, but rather something more abstract, something more than what the viewer usually sees.” A social realist,… Read more »
Transmitter
Keith Sonnier was part of a group of artists who challenged preconceived notions of sculpture in the late 1960s by experimenting with industrial and ephemeral materials.. In Sonnier’s case, materials ranged from latex and satin, to found objects, transmitters and video. In 1968, the artist began creating wall sculptures using incandescent light and sheer fabric…. Read more »
World, World
Mondo Mondo is the jewelry line of Texan-born, New York based Natasha Ghosn. “Mondo” meaning “world” is the perfect name for her magic jewels. “There’s a cinematic ring to it’” she says. “Movies are like little worlds.” Trained by local artisans in Mexico, Natasha has expanded on that foundation of traditional craftsmanship. Her mood rings… Read more »
Small Figures
Working in a frame shop artist Larry Bell became fixated with light, experimenting with excess scraps of glass and the material’s interaction with light. Bell emerged in the 1960s among a circle of avant-garde artists who shared an attitude towards experimentation, invention, and discovery. Known foremost for his refined surface treatment of glass, Bell’s diverse, prolific production… Read more »