This is a list of a few artists that I find to be very inspiring. Their method of producing work is equally as interesting as the result. Interesting because, as Douglas Rushkoff writes in Present Shock, "the more technologized and interconnected we become, the more dependent we are on the artist for orientation and pattern recognition."
Mark Lombardi (visit web page)
Mark's work was exhibited at the AGO in late 2001, shortly after his death. The exhibition 'Digital Networks' showcased several dozen large, hand drawn, illustrations inspired by global scandals.
Mark's work was exhibited at the AGO in late 2001, shortly after his death. The exhibition 'Digital Networks' showcased several dozen large, hand drawn, illustrations inspired by global scandals.
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David Blackwood (visit web page)
David's etching work is masterful. At a recent exhibition at the AGO, several proofs of "Fire down on the Labrador" were on display. I spent nearly 45 minutes examining the plates and reading his approach perfecting the work. |
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Miriam Rudolf (visit her website)
The first meeting to bring the Winnipeg Timeraiser to life was at the Winnipeg Foundation office. In their reception room is a piece of artwork by Miriam Rudolf, which I immediately fell in love with. Now residing in Minneapolis, Miriam is traveling throughout the America's showcasing her work.
The first meeting to bring the Winnipeg Timeraiser to life was at the Winnipeg Foundation office. In their reception room is a piece of artwork by Miriam Rudolf, which I immediately fell in love with. Now residing in Minneapolis, Miriam is traveling throughout the America's showcasing her work.
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Simon Hughes (visit his website)
Walking into Martha Street Studio in 2012 was a real treat. They run a commercial gallery that has hundreds of prints for sale. Over the course of two hours, Simon Hughes leaped out to me. The series Modular Ice Fishing is very fun. Using a mix of media, includes stickers, his work has so much depth, colour and character. |
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Andy Emerson (visit his website)
My brother and I were massive Star Wars fans growing up, just like many kids our age. More recently, I was walking past Hill's Fine Art Gallery in Gastown. In their window were prints of Andy's Star Wars series. He has artfully transformed Star Wars characters with a First Nations treatment. Given the growing divide within many groups locally and around the world, this treatment - a mashup of iconic science fiction images and current affairs - is technically brilliant and incredibly controversial.
My brother and I were massive Star Wars fans growing up, just like many kids our age. More recently, I was walking past Hill's Fine Art Gallery in Gastown. In their window were prints of Andy's Star Wars series. He has artfully transformed Star Wars characters with a First Nations treatment. Given the growing divide within many groups locally and around the world, this treatment - a mashup of iconic science fiction images and current affairs - is technically brilliant and incredibly controversial.
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