30 September 2012

Donna Ruff



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Using unconventional techniques to make densely patterned drawings that refer to calligraphy and natural forms, Donna finds beauty and inspiration in sacred texts such as the Torah and the Qur’an, but also in the New York Times and the Manhattan phone book; in cathedrals, mosques and synagogues, but also in the warehouses of Chicago and Brooklyn.

29 September 2012

Diane Jacobs

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About Diane  "For me, hair represents humanity and is a rich material thick with history, genetics and societal taboos. I use hair in the form of hairballs, locks, sewing thread, matting, and weaving fiber.

In 1993 I shaved my head and began saving my hair. This daily ritual of rolling a hairball in the shower to later be used in my art is one way I weave my art and the everyday together. My creative process helps me understand the complexities, contradictions and injustices of the world we live in today."

21 September 2012

Joung, Ji-Yee



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"If you don't draw, how can you show your idea? If you practice scribbling, you will be free."  Quote from Joung, Ji-Yee.

20 September 2012

18 September 2012

Souther Salazar



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American artist Salazar’s artwork transports the viewer into a vibrant and endless world of overlapping narratives and dreamscapes— half-remembered, half-imagined places “where stories can develop and take on a life of their own.”

16 September 2012

Gustavo Ortiz



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Influenced by colonial art as well as native indigenous artistic practices, Gustavo’s paintings are distinctly Latin American in their hybrid blending of both a European and a South American heritage.
Using collage as his primary medium, Ortiz combines the whimsical elements of Naïve art with the unexpected juxtapositions of Surrealism, creating an atmosphere of surprise, charm, and simplicity.

14 September 2012

Rébecca Dautremer

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The magical world of French illustrator and artist Rébecca Dautremer.  Her picture books are very poetic, with a hint of humour. Inspired by fairy tales, she offers new and more entertaining stories of wonderful journeys.

13 September 2012

12 September 2012

Marise Maas




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Born in  Utrecht, The Netherlands, the now Melbourne-based Marise Mass's work takes inspiration from ordinary everyday things. I love the feeling of childlike wonder and naivety in her work.  Her line drawings are simple and restrained, yet rich with messages, which stem from Marise’s unique intuitive approach to image composition.

11 September 2012

Danielle Hession



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Canadian artist Danielle’s exploration in mixed media and collage started at a young age with a set of rubber stamps that were given to her by her mother. She kept art journals avidly since she was seven years old and started to create assemblages with found objects as she got older. The juxtaposition of found images and textural elements still plays an integral role in her art.

9 September 2012

yumiko higuchi

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It's been a while since I've seen Yumicko's work - love the graphic detail and clean colours! 

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