Source Colossal   Through a mixed-media approach combining oil paint with the soft definition of embroidery fiber, Daniela García Hamilton explores intergenerational bonds in tender, narrative canvases. A first-generation American from a Mexican family, the artist metaphorically links loved ones via thread, incorporating symbols of both Mexican and American geography and imagery of relatives drawn from…

Source Colossal   As visitors wander through a mile-stretch of Filoli’s Natural Lands this summer, they’ll encounter a group of eager wooden characters ready to share their wisdom. Trolls: Save the Humans is a playful, yet urgent exhibition by Danish artist Thomas Dambo (previously), who’s known for creating enormous fairytale characters from reclaimed wood. At Filoli,…

Source Colossal   From the spiral shells of prehistoric ammonites to uncanny depictions of organs and fish, Hiné Mizushima has a knack for combining cuteness and humor with the unusual and unseen. The Vancouver-based artist (previously) continues to create vibrant dioramas and wall sculptures that toy with textiles, anatomy, and taxidermy. Using felt, sequins, embroidery thread,…

Source Artsy Shark  North Carolina native and printmaker Breonna Harris-Plants presents a delightfully charming collection of nature-inspired art. The post Featured Artist Breonna Harris-Plants appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Samuele Visentin is proud to present Twelve Paintings—a solo show by American artist Max Xeno Karnig presented in the rooms of Alchemilla at Palazzo Vizzani Sanguinetti in Bologna, Italy. The show includes 12 works on copper panel and will be open until July 31st by appointment (Saturdays…

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, one of the most important figurative painters today, selects an exhibition of works critical to her way of seeing and thinking, inviting audiences on a personal journey through art past and present.

Source Colossal   If you, like us, are in desperate need of some outdoor time but are instead caught up in emails, meetings, and distressing news alerts, we have a salve to hold you over for at least an hour or two. New York-based photographer Noah Kalina is known for expansive projects that test commitment and…

Source Colossal   In some parts of the world, stray animals are nearly as beloved as pets. Thousands of dogs roam the streets of Cusco, Peru, for example, and cats pretty much rule the night in places like Athens, Valletta, and Japan’s “cat islands.” Local residents often feed and provide shelter for these roving colonies, and…