A selection of drawings by Vancouver-based artist Katie So (previously featured here). So began the first drawing in the series during a residency on Galiano Island in 2022. She continued adding more pastel drawings at residencies in Italy and Spain, which offered new colour palettes compared to the Pacific Northwest she had captured before: “Overall, these drawings attempt to capture moments […]
“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.” – Bertolt Brecht Welcome to BSA Images of the Week! Our current reality appears quite bent, and maybe art has the power to straighten it out, but you won’t see a lot of political stuff on the streets right now ironically. Here and […]
A selection of recent work by UK-based artist Jarvis Brookfield. Part of his latest solo exhibition in London last September, “Julanite” is a series of inventive paintings that encapsulate Brookfield’s admiration and celebration of the inner landscapes of the mind: “My perception of the imagination diverges from the conventional and exclusive notion tied to fantasy or creative problem-solving. Throughout the […]
January 18, 2024 Artists Today, we unveil new works from the Unmute Campaign, a dynamic and impactful movement supporting photojournalists in Gaza. This creative initiative transforms harrowing moments captured in conflict zones into evocative paintings and sketches. By doing so, the campaign plays a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of those who risk their lives to report the realities […]
A still life series featuring eight distinct vegetables by photographer Skye Tao (previously featured here). Originally from Suzhou and currently based in Vancouver, Tao received her BFA in Photography from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Her works often utilize the lens to narrate stories about culture and humanity through surrealistic images that challenge viewer’s perceptions. “The Eight Immortals” […]
NOT SO BLACK AND WHITE SCOPE WALLS 2023 A decade ago, spotting a fire extinguisher tag at a high-profile art fair was as rare as stumbling upon a unicorn. These tags, a raw expression borrowed from the rebellious part of street culture, remain one of the few graffiti forms embodying untamed, voluminous fury. Their wild, nearly uncontrollable nature often sends […]
A selection of new work by artist Nicole Duennebier (previously featured here). Born in Connecticut, Duennebier received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Maine College of Art. Her BFA thesis was influenced by research into the coastal ecosystems of Maine. Her work continues to draw inspiration from sea life and often combines the darkness and intricacy of undersea regions with […]
January 14, 2024 Artists, BSA Images Of The Week “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” – Cesar A. Cruz Welcome to BSA Images of the Week! The fog of war obscures our vision, confuses our thoughts, and stirs fear and anger within us. Yet, we must not yield to despair as we navigate these unpredictable times. Within […]
A selection of work by Chinese illustrator and designer Zhenyi Zheng. Currently based in London, Zheng graduated from the Royal College of Art with a Masters in Visual Communication. Drawing from memory, observation and imagination, Zheng tells stories that explore the internal and external experiences of ordinary days. She loves to capture life details from unspoken objects, spaces and movements […]
January 11, 2024 Artists Art Basel and Wynwood Walls was a buzzing hive of artistic and cultural activity, and this year’s event at Wynwood Walls was initiated by an invite-only party featuring the iconic British DJ, Fatboy Slim, who played an hour-long set in the open courtyard. Made very famous by his hits of the early late 90s/2000s, his legendary […]