Silke Otto-Knapp’s grisaille watercolors were inspired by the choreography of Frederick Ashton’s ballet. The figures represented in Otto-Knapp’s “Monotones” move with fluidity, resembling a ballerina dancing on the stage. These large scale watercolor canvases demand presence and grace, a shared characteristic with ballet.
Monotones (Seascape), 73 by 244 (4) // Silke Otto-Knapp // watercolor/canvas // 2016
Monotones (Figures and groups), 73 by 183 (3) //Silke Otto-Knapp // watercolor/canvas // 2016
Monotones (March), 73 by 61 // Silke Otto-Knapp // watercolor/canvas // 2016
A recent exhibition, “Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual” at The Rubin Museum of Art in NYC explored the natural element of rain in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. On view were works which related to the importance of rain and rain deities for both Hinduism and Buddhism.
Divine Ancestor Hatha Dya // gilt copper alloy // Nepal, 16th century
Upper Section of a Torana // copper alloy; repoussé // Nepal, 1810
Pablo Picasso and Diego Rivera. Two artist living in different cities at the same time. What possibly could they have in common? Much more than you think. Despite Picasso living in Spain and Rivera living in Mexico, both artists were inspired by historical works (antiquities for Picasso, Mesomerica for Rivera) yet developed styles of 20th century modernism unique to them yet had remarkable similarities. Cubism is one such style painted by Picasso and Rivera. While Picasso is best known for his work in Cubism, as he is considered one of the founders of the movement, Rivera also made great strides in his cubist pieces. This can best be exemplified in Picasso’s Man with a Pipe (Homme au chapeau melon assis dans un fauteuil) and Rivera’s Sailor at Lunch (Fusilero marino).
Portrait of Sebastià Junyer Vidal // Pablo Picasso // oil on canvas // June 1903
The Era (La Era) // Diego Rivera // oil on canvas // 1904
Man with a Pipe (Homme au chapeau melon assis dans un fauteuil) // Pablo Picasso // oil on canvas // 1915
Sailor at Lunch (Fusilero marino) // Diego Rivera // oil on canvas // 1914
Woman in a Blue Veil (la femme au voile bleu) // Pablo Picasso // oil on canvas // Fall 1923
(L) Seated Standard Bearer // Mexico, Aztec, Veracruz, 1250-1521 // sandstone, laminated (R) Frida’s Friend (El Amigo de Frida) // Diego Rivera // oil on canvas // 1931
Reversing Service (Oreo) // Kendell Carter // 2017 // cast latex // 38.1 x 28.1 x 5.1 cm
Cranes for Solange // Kendell Carter // 2017 // denim jeans, lightbox, ephemera, locks, brackets
Effigy for a New Normalcy VI (Accepting Greatness) // Kendell Carter // 2017 // gold-plated sneakers
From left to right (1) Waves for My People // Kendell Carter // 2017 // cast latex & aerosol float mounted in frame // 71.8 x 57.8 x 5.1 (2) Thai Waves in Scandinavia // Kendell Carter // 2017 // cast latex & aerosol float mounted in frame // 101 x 85.1 x 5.1 (3) Waves for Breakfast // Kendell Carter // 2017 // cast latex & aerosol float mounted in frame // 118.8 x 95.9 x 5.1 cm (4) Waves on Beverly // Kendell Carter // 2017 // cast latex & aerosol float mounted in fame // 129.5 x 88.9 x 5.1 cm (5) Dirty Waves // Kendell Carter // 2017 // cast latex & aerosol float mounted in frame // 137.2 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm (6) Waves for Amit // Kendell Carter // 2017 // cast latex & aerosol float mounted in frame // 153.7 x 125.1 x 5.1 cm (7) Waves for McQueen // Kendell Carter // cast latex & aerosol float mounted in frame // 203.2 x 143.5 x 5.1 cm
Seydisfjördur Slides – Every View of a Town 1988-1995
Seydisfjördur Slides – Every View of a Town 1988-1995
Seydisfjördur Slides – Every View of a Town 1988-1995
Seydisfjördur Slides – Every View of a Town 1988-1995
The Asheville Regional Airport created a mini gallery to showcase one artist who practices in Asheville’s River Arts District [RAD]. Right now the airport gallery is exhibiting the art of Jonas Gerard. Born in Morocco, Gerard lived in New York City and now currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina. Despite living in North Carolina, Gerard remains influenced by New York and Morocco. While painting, Gerard listens to Moroccan tribal music, Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz, allowing the melodies to inspire him.
Our Beautiful World #2 // Jonas Gerard // acrylic on canvas // 30 x 48”
Enchanted Forest #3 // Jonas Gerard // acrylic on canvas // 36 x 72”
Floral Fantasy #23 // Jonas Gerard // acrylic on canvas // 20 x 20”
Pacific Ocean // Mary Heilmann // acrylic paint // 2016
Pacific Ocean // Mary Heilmann // acrylic paint // 2016
Our View From Here // Linn Meyer
Our View From Here // Linn Meyer
Untitled // Katharina Grosse // acrylic on canvas // 2016 // 299 x 203 cm (unframed)
Untitled // Katharina Grosse // acrylic on canvas // 2016 // 376 x 201 cm
Skerts // Laleh Khorramian
Skerts // Laleh Khorramian