Amose

Please take the time to look into his flickr 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amose

Pier Stockholm

http://www.pierstockholm.com/

Robert Kaindl

 To look at more of Roberts Kaindls work look at his website :

http://glass.ae/en/BarnacleNestingGallery.htm

Michael Johansson

” I am fascinated walking around flea markets finding doubles of seemingly unique, though often useless objects I have already purchased at another flea market. Despite the fact that I did not have any use for them even the first time, the desire to own two of these objects becomes too strong to resist. The unique and unknown origin of the object increases my desire to want the double – the unlikelihood of this sensation repeating itself produces an attraction that is too strong to resist. This combination of the now-familiar and the new-unknown are among the various factors that come together to create the irresistible pull of these objects. This re-iterated fascination and the overwhelming desire that follows is central to my art practice. ” - Michael Johansson

Best Ever

Best ever is an English street art collective. 

It is interested to observe them at work, so i recommend checking this out!!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73iGIFBHZ9w&feature=player_embedded#!

Nika Sarabi (Cade)

Ellen Granter

I love absolutely love these birds

David Arms

Pipilotti Rist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJgiSyCr6BY

Francis Alÿs (1959) When Faith Moves Mountains

A Project for Geological Displacement.
A project by Francis Alÿs, collaborating with Rafael Ortega and Cuauhtémoc Medina.

On April 11th 2002, 500 volunteers were called in order to form a line to move a sand dune situated in the surroundings of the city of Lima. This human comb progressed pushing forward a certain quantity of sand with shovels in order to move the dune from its original position. The actual displacement was of an infinitesimal proportion, but not its metaphorical resonance.

Duration: 15 min

http://www.ubu.com/film/alys_faith.html

Then check out the video called "El Gringo"

Eric Fortune

 

"Daughters of Our Nature" @ Roq La Rue

“First, I need an idea/concept worthy of becoming a painting. Sometimes they come in a flash (my personal favorite) and sometimes I grind through sketches until I’ve worked everything out. A lot of sketches don’t make the cut.”

“Once I have the sketch worked out I have a model, usually family or friend, pose for photo ref. Afterwards, I use a light table to loosely transfer my sketch. Using the photo ref I then refine the drawing on the paper. It’s always a bit of a struggle finding the balance of using the photo ref and maintain the freshness of the initial sketch. Using acrylic paints on arches water color paper I start off by doing broad thin washes of paint.”

 

“It’s basically multiple….MULTIPLE layers of thin washes. Slowly building up the value and color. As I paint there’s usually room for some unexpected things to happen as the washes may start to form “shapes” on their own.”

 

 

 

 

 

“Over the years I’ve become a little better at letting some things in the painting go and tightening up on others. This can create a sense of depth as well as juxtaposing something well rendered next to something more loose and spontaneous. As I approach the end of the painting I find it easier to put in the long hours because I really enjoy noodling details. The sooner I get to the end the sooner I can noodle out details and tweak the image until it’s just the way I want it.”

Chuck Close