Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  We are starting to get some teasers from the upcoming Frieze Los Angeles fair, which obviously has some extra attention due to the wildfires that ravages the landscape here last month. Yesterday we showed you Lenworth McIntosh’s work that will be with OCHI, and today we are…

Source Colossal   Depending on how you look at them, the tendrils seemingly growing from Joan Clare Brown’s porcelain bases could be perceived as soft and delicate or spiny, defensive, and slightly unsettling. Dualities lie at the heart of the artist’s approach to ceramics, especially in her ongoing series Ed, which takes personal experience and human…

Source Colossal   From torn pieces of paper, Nia Winslow constructs vibrant scenes that evoke togetherness and nostalgia, often harkening back to the mid-20th century. The Brooklyn-based artist taught herself to create mixed-media collages using paper adhered to wood panels, which draw on narratives, moods, and memories. Winslow predominantly focuses on the African diaspora, tracing stories…

Source Design You Trust  Sulir, an independent illustrator from the Philippines, creates expressive black and white artworks that often feature people and nature, evoking dreamlike, storybook-like atmospheres. By utilizing delicate forms and stark contrasts, he crafts vivid and open-to-interpretation narratives that intentionally balance darkness and light, guiding your eye to key elements while allowing room…

Source Design You Trust  Derek Ortega, an LA-based artist, skillfully captures the personalities of pop culture icons and celebrities in his illustrations and caricatures, featuring stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Lionel Messi. He also reimagines iconic characters and scenes from classic movies such as Home Alone and The Grinch, imbuing his creations with…

Source Colossal   We’re excited to share that we’re hosting an embroidery workshop next month with Chicago-based artist Peter Frederiksen. Join us at Joy Machine on March 2 for Frederiksen’s signature Stitch Circle. The three-hour workshop will unpack his unique approach to image-making and teach the basics of embroidery. All skill levels are welcome. This workshop coincides with…

Source Artsy Shark  Artist Ginny Mossman presents a collection of delightful images with inspiring messages. Enjoy, and visit her website to learn more.     Although I’ve been a middle school language arts teacher for the past twenty-two years, art has always been a love. I look back to some of my favorite moments in…

Source Colossal   From immersive fabric installations and sculptures to photography, landscape design, and architecture, the work of Aleksandra Kasuba (1923-2019) merges myriad ideas about how we experience the world around us. The intersection of technology and nature enchanted the late Lithuanian artist, and she often experimented with a variety of materials and the effects of…