International Art Magazine for Emerging Artists
Mawuko ABOSSEH is a self-taught visual artist of Togolese origin. In his works he deals with several themes, one in particular being the stool which in his language means “Atiklè”, a symbol of power, authority, sovereignty, submission and ambition. The artist lives and works in Lomé, Togo. Find out more about Abosseh in today’s “All Eyes On”.
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Mixed media artist and art instructor Fredrick Idele Osarodion, creates distorted figurative expressions that explore the beauty and complexities of the human experience, reflecting hope, courage, and confidence through different situations. Learn more about the Nigerian artist in today’s Rising Stars.
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Welcome to another series of “All Eyes On” with Nigerian painter Olalekan Odunbori who recently created a series on Self Evaluation and Self Consciousness, which we are excited to share with you. Enjoy!
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Ioana Tocoaie’s ( b.1998, Sibiu, Romania), artistic practice centers around the fantastic, superimposing recognizable elements from a feminist area with metamorphosed fragments, contradictions of reality. Artworks are assembled like a puzzle, a collage of fragments, touches gestures or recognizable elements, a complex game, a scenography as such. Know more about her work in today’s Rising Stars.
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Welcome to another edition of “Rising Stars” with Russian artist Elizaveta Urakova whose mysterious pictures are filled with contrasts and vibrant colours. Enjoy!
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James Adebayo (b. 1996; born and based in Ilorin, Nigeria) is a self-taught artist working predominantly with acrylic and oil paint. His figurative paintings often depict scenes of historical and contemporary life, familial moments, mundane activities and simultaneously convey innate human emotions and nostalgic feelings.
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Dutch artist Ilona Rijkeboer’s practice is significantly driven by a deep curiosity about sociocultural processes, and questions such as how we identify ourselves in an ever-changing environment. We’re excited to call Ilona our most recent Rising Star and have the honour to share 8 works form her “Manual Series”.
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In her works, Lahore based artist Aleezah Qayyum deals with the abstraction of the body, exploring different materials and historical narratives that inform her perspective. She paints bodies, that feel faintly familiar, melting into their dream like fluid environments – forming remnants of what is known and what we can imagine.
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Argentinian painter Florencia del Fabbro believes that every human being is a construction of experiences and moments. Interested in showing a little of people’s intimate worlds, her paintings deal moments that are so familiar to us, that many times, they go unnoticed.
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Exploring the relationship between the world he encounters and himself, New York City based artist Woosik Choi visually translates the world interpreted from his own perspective,.
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Brooklyn based artist SuJung Jo works photography, painting, wood working and sculpture, aiming to visualize the fragility and vulnerability of human life. Discover more of her work, a combination of acceptance and resistance to her own vulnerability.
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Inspired by patterns and nature, Joha Bisone’s paintings can be described as organic landcapes. We’re excited to be able to share 7 of Joha’s works with you and invite you to learn more about this U.S. artist!
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Capturing confidence, beauty and the essence of his models through green skin and poker dots, Nigerian artist Makama John’s paintings are truly one of a kind. Learn more about today’s Rising Star and the inspiration behind his artwork.
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During the first Covid lockdown in Italy, Italian artist Martina Buiat discovered her passion for embroidery. Embroidering old photos and postcards, she gives them new life.
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Drawing inspiration from African culture, ancient sculptures, music, and fashion magazines, Nigerian artist and art educator Eghosa Raymond Akenbor creates colourful works that depict the beauty of African culture.
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Curious about what artists and viewers gravitate towards after the pandemic, Canadian artist Jordan Baraniecki explores colour, play, and stimuli in his series “Chasing Dopamine”, aiming to explore the psychology of what that can do for him as an artist.
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Nigerian photographer Bade Fuwa’s images are inspired by the complexities of nature, his own personal life, and the death of his mother. We’re happy to be able to call Bade one of our latest featured artist and to share 6 of his most intriguing images with you.
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With her project “Emotional Botany”, Spanish visual artist and musician Lucia Antonini invites the viewers of her paintings to pay attention to nature.
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Do you know Francis Jeremiah? The Nigerian artist uses leaves and other organic elements to construct his portrait paintings of the female figure in cool and earthy tones. He’s another of Fola Harold’s picks, who’ll interview Francis on April 30th in an Instagram live session. Find out more.
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Through her vibrant paintings, Russian native and Singapore based artist Vibrant Cuckoo aims to bring light in our sometimes all too dark reality. She’s the first artist in our series “5 questions with Fola” that will launch on April 23rd on Instagram.
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