Artist spotlight: Choi Xoo Ang

"Choi Xoo Ang is an emerging mixed media artist based out of Seoul, South Korea who creates figurative sculptures out of clay and resin that examines human rights, society’s pathological state, and sex and gender politics among other themes (Empty Kingdom, 2012)".

Reference:

http://www.emptykingdom.com/featured/choi-xoo-ang/

Artist spotlight: Jesse Thompson

From the artist's website: "Originally from New Jersey, Jesse Thompson has made his home in Providence, RI.  After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design’s Masters in Sculpture Program in 2007, Jesse established a studio on Providence’s west side where he makes sculptures, paintings, drawings and friends with stray cats. He teaches drawing, illustration, anatomy and animation at The Rhode Island School of Design, Monserrat College of Art, and Bristol Community College".

To find out more about the artist go to his website below.
 http://www.jessethompsonart.com

all images are copyright of the artist and may not be used without permission.

Check out his dress up series below!!

Artist spotlight: Mister Finch

Self- taught textile artist, Mister Finch lives in Leeds, Yorkshire. He states that his main inspiration for his work comes from nature. He is fascinated by flowers, birds, insects and their life cycles. From his artist statement, “British folklore is also so beautifully rich in fabulous stories and warnings and never ceases to be at the heart of what I make. Shape shifting witches, moon gazing hares and a smartly dressed devil ready to invite you to stray from the path. Humanizing animals with shoes and clothes is something I’ve always done and I imagine them to come alive at night. Getting dressed and helping an elderly shoemaker or the tired housewife”.

Most of his work is made from recycled materials, not only as an ethical statement, but he believes they add more authenticity and charm.

You may learn more about his work by visiting his website here.

Have a look at his wonderful, mysterious work below. We can’t get enough of it! 

(All images are copyright of Mr. Finch and cannot be reproduced without his consent)

Artist spotlight: Scott Radke

Scott Radke is a Cleveland Based artist who works from his subconscious imagery… Mixed media sculpture, animal human hybrid explorations. He is highly influenced by nature (Radke, 2014).

From his website:

“Radke’s artwork can be found from London to Los Angeles… from major art collections (Mark Parker, former Nike CEO) to work and design making cameo appearances in such films as Walt Disney’s Academy award winning Alice in Wonderland Directed by Tim Burton”.

To learn more about this artist, please visit his website: http://www.scottradke.com

 

Artist spotlight: Os Gemeos

Os Gemeos consists of two twin brothers Otavioa and Gustavo Pandolfo, from Brazil. Together they have become widely recognized as leaders in graffiti and urban art. They began their career in 1987 and were influenced by the hip hop culture. 

They credit Barry McGee for influencing their decision to become full time artists.

The twins say their work comes from dreams [they both claim to have the same ones], while incorporating the chaos of everyday life in Brazil. They now do paintings, murals, and installations full of bursting colors. 

When asked, Os Gemeos do not consider themselves street artists, they just like to paint.

See for yourself below. (All artwork copyright of the artists).

Dust bunnies

Artist spotlight: Amanda Louise Spayd

Ohio artist and designer Amanda Louise Spayd makes incredibly cute and odd little creatures. She is a collector of antique medical tools and toys. Her mixed media work combines natural elements mixed with old antique finds. The unique features of each piece tells its own story. Her work has been published internationally, and is highly sought after by collectors around the globe, and she has exhibited her work in galleries and conventions across the United States, France, and Japan. [All images are copyright of the artist].


You can read more about this artist by going to her website here.