A selection of recent work by artist Amy Ordoveza (previously featured here). Ordoveza received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art and her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She carefully crafts and arranges delicate cut-paper plants, animals, and architectural elements that she then depicts in her oil paintings. The fragility of the paper objects suggests […]
“So I count 17, 18, 19, 20 people that are not from Miami,” Alan Ket observes as he scans the office tower at Biscayne and 1st Street, now an outstanding crown jewel in Miami’s graffiti scene. Emerging primarily at night during Art Basel week, this all-façade painted temple brought out an unprecedented mix of international and out-of-town graffiti writers and […]
A lovely series by Swiss photographer Ralph Steinegger. Steinegger has lived in Beijing, New York, Istanbul, Singapore and Shanghai. He uses analogue cameras to document mostly urban environments, exploring their contradictions, hidden aspects, and poetic elements. For Steinegger the significance of water, and the waterways designed to control it, can’t be understated. Especially when it comes to a city like […]
January 7, 2024 Artists, BSA Images Of The Week Welcome to BSA Images of the Week! The New Year has been good so far, except if your country is in a war and is being pulverized. We captured some exceptional street art during our visits to Miami last month. It’s encouraging to see that, despite commercial pressures, the artists’ untamed […]
A selection of uplifting paintings from artist Mikey Yates (previously featured here). “2 Summers” conveys the feeling of what it is to live optimistically — with a sense of wonderment, awe, and wholehearted connection. An ode to small moments of hope and peacefulness, the images were created during Yates’ time at the Skowhegan Artist Residency, and then finished in Yates […]
We’re pleased to continue positively into the new year by sharing a heartwarming journey into the world of family made street art, where personal ties and creativity intertwine beautifully. Contrary to the often-perceived image of the solitary graffiti writer or street artist, the French Tuco Wallach is a shining example of a family man whose art blossoms from his close-knit […]
A selection of work by illustrator Wenjing Yang. Yang received her undergraduate degree from the School of Visual Arts and is currently pursuing a graduate degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her passion lies in uncovering the intricate and often overlooked connections between ourselves, objects, and spaces. Inspired by the enchanting interplay and subtle moments within our daily […]
January 2, 2024 Artists As we usher in the new year, it’s exhilarating to embrace a project that embodies a powerful message: “Raise the Level.” This initiative, resonating with the ethos of elevating our discourse on critical issues, reminds us that respectful, high-quality debate is not only possible but necessary. Steering clear of personal attacks, we all have the capability […]
January 1, 2024 Artists KIR loves you and loves New York (photo ©copyright Jaime Rojo) From New York to the rest of the world, we wish you the very best for health and happiness in 2024. Love, BSA