INDEX From Iceland with love!
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Silty Art is bringing Icelandic artists to the international arena taking the art world by storm.
- Alexander A.M. - Finnur P. Fróðason - Rebekka Guðleifsdóttir - Sólveig Edda - Tómas Ó. Malmberg - Victor G. Cilia
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Editors’ Picks!
This year's ATIM anniversary issue features an exciting selection of artists that have made huge waves and stood out for their tremendous contribution with their brilliant works that have captured the hearts of many all over the world. Enjoy the following pages with our Editor’s Picks and discover these artists, keep your eyes open during the coming year for these shining stars and start collecting their works!
“Woman In Wine” By Janice Alamanou
Fine Art Photography By Finnur P. Fróðason
- Alison BarrowsYoung P-18 - Aase Birkhaug P-20 - Agnes Jorgensen P-21 - Alan Beckstead P-22 - Andy Elton P-26 - Antonia Chaffey P-28 - Astrid Jacobs P-29 - Atypical P-25 - Barbara Palka Winek P-30 - Bo Mi Jo P-31 - Briana Gallo P-32 - Brighart P-34 - Bruce A. Niemi P-36 - Carla Kleekamp P-38 - Carole K. Boyd P-39 - Carole Robitaille P-49 - Cathrine EdlingerKunze P-40 - Cheryl L. Hrudka P-42 - Cher Anderson P-44 - David Whitfield P-43 - Donna Bonin P-46 - Frans Frengen P-47
- George Coll P-48 - Gloria Keh P-50 - Grady Zeeman P-52 - Hanna Supetran P-54 - Hazel Wilks P-56 - Jacqueline Domin P-57 - Jani Jan J. P-58 - Janice Alamanou P-59 - Jason Bryant P-62 - Jerry Venditti P-60 - Jory Mason P-63 - Jean-Jacques Porret P-64 - Jeong Ah Zhang P-66 - Judith Gale P-122 - Julia Chu P-68 - Katrin Alvarez P-70 - Kay Griffith P-72 - Kina Wolfe P-73 - Laurence Lher P-74 - Lawrence R. Armstrong P-124 - Lois Gold P-80 - Mano P-75
ANNIVERSARY ISSUE Back Cover
LeRoi - Mague Brewer - Margaretha Gubernale - Michael Gleizer - Michelle Purves - Mieke Van Den Hoogen-Huijgen - Misa Aihara - Monika Cilmi - Natalia Bragina - Nobuko Ogawa - Päivyt Niemeläinen - Olivia Kapoor - Onno Dröge - Paul Hartel - Pia Buxbom - Philip Noyed - Raymond John Westraadt - Raymond Quenneville - Ryusuke Yamagiwa - Richard Heley
The Essence Of Beauty
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Metamorphosis. Colors & Healing
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P-126 - Ron C. Curlee II P-106 - Seppo Kari P-108 P-82 - Siegfried Lehmann P-128 P-109 P-83 - Steve Lyons P-84 - Subodh Maheshwari P-110 - Susan Talbot Hoffmann P-112 P-85 P-24 P-86 - Sveta Long P-19 - Sónia Domingues P-130 P-113 P-87 - Ulla Haga P-88 - Tinatin Vachnadze P-132 P-114 P-89 - Therese Boisclair P-90 - Wendy Carmichael Bauld P-92 P-116 P-94 - Wendy Yeo P-117 P-95 Interior Back Cover P-96
The Top Environmentalist Artists Of The Year Awarded in New York in an unprecedented event!
“Discoveries”. A Journey Of Beauty And Splendor
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Renée Bellavance
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From Iceland with love!
Silty Art is bringing Icelandic artists to the international arena taking the art world by storm. Photography by Finnur P. Fróðason
In an earnest act of love and appreciation for visual arts, Thorgrim Cilia and Alexander Malmberg founded Silty Art with one goal in mind: to provide a platform for artists from Iceland and all over the world to grow and develop in their respective fields. Silty Art is an arts agency dedicated to fully representing emerging artists and developing their exposure. The agency deals in the consultation and portfolio development of the artist, in an attempt to get them to a broader audience with the organization of exhibitions in museums and in partnering galleries worldwide. One rule of thumb followed by Silty Art is to work closely with artists, forming strong bonds centered on understanding. This artist-centric approach to artist promotion and representation is what gives Silty Art an edge above other agencies. Cilia recognizes the individuality of the artist in terms of artistic definition and form of expression.
The captivating father-son story that formed the foundation of Silty Art is told in an exclusive interview between founder Thorgrim Cilia and the editor-in-chief of ArtTour International Magazine, Viviana Puello, broadcast on the ArtTour International Show and now available on YouTube. Cilia explains how he was deeply inspired by his father Victor Cilia, who has been in the Icelandic art scene for over 25 years and is now one of the artists represented by Silty Art. The conversation also highlights the growth and development of Silty Art, including its challenges and accomplishments to date. The word "Silty" is an ingenious allusion to what the agency stands for. As fertile as the silt soil, Silty Art is keen on nurturing and promoting the artists, cultivating them to be the best versions of themselves-just as silt soil nurtures healthy and abundant crops. Silty Art boasts a wide selection of artists specializing in different forms of visual arts. The following six pages feature the excellent group of Icelandic artists represented by Silty Art and their awe-inspiring artworks.
For more info visit: www.siltyart.com @Siltyehf
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EDITORS’ PICKS
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Alan Beckstead
an Francisco Castro Halloween in the 1990s is a recent series I have been working on to explore the history of the LGBTQ community through art. “
In the 1990s the Castro Neighborhood was in the midst of the AIDS plague. The Muscle System Gym sponsored a local AIDS organization fund-raising Ball during Halloween. Attendees were required to wear drag. The buffed gym bunnies took to the task competitively, emptying the city of wigs and oversized pumps. In 1993 a group of ten friends decided to go to the Ball
"Misty And Roz Preping For The Ball" Acrylic On Canvas, 50"X30"
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“Hicky With Folsom Gang" Acrylic On Canvas, 30"X24"
"Looking For A Husband" Acrylic On Canvas, 24"X20"
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“Beauticians On Parole" Acrylic On Canvas, 40"X24"
lead by Connie Cocktail. At Goodwill, they found 10 Jessica McClintock sample wedding gowns. They became “The Brides in Search of a Husband.” In the years that followed the themes changed. The Muscle Ball was first but followed by visits to their favorite local bars which always included the SF Eagle. AIDS claimed the lives of three of the friends. Most have remained in the Bay Area and stay in touch. Every
Halloween, each walk down Castro Street with memories and smiles in their eyes. The series is a tribute to the 10 Crazy Queens. For more info contact: alanbeckstead@sbcglobal.net
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"Nicole At The Sf Eagle" Acrylic On Canvas, 30"X30"
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Brighart
“Into The Nature 2" Acrylic On Canvas, 60”X60”
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righart, abstract expressive artist, born 1956 in Amsterdam. She attended workshops and classes of Femia Morselt. From 2004 till 2007, Brighart worked full-time as an abstract artist at WBK Vrije Academie werkplaats (studio) voor beeldende kunsten in The Hague. From 2010-2011 she studied Graphs and drawing at the Willem de Kooning academic. Brighart’s colorful modern paintings are rich in shades of red. At the moment I'm working with
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layers of transparent acrylic paint. (Lascaux). Sometimes I'm using glass beads. (See Flirti bird). The idea that artists have a unique role to play in bringing peace to people and countries appeals very much to me 'Participating in this ‘struggle for peace’ fits in with the way I work and why I paint.' Positive energy Brighart’s oeuvre radiates positivism, energy, and warmth. Energy and movement are the
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“Februari" Acrylic On Canvas, 60”X60”
subjects that inspire Brighart to make her paintings and prints. 'Everything is energy; everything is in movement. That energy and power are what I want to express in my paintings. Whatever you pay attention to, grows. That is why I would rather focus on the glass that is half full, on love, on happiness. Or, as Popper put it, 'Optimism is a moral duty.'
"Only In Movement Is Truth" Acrylic On Canvas, 83”X43”
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“Reverie D" Acrylic On Canvas, 47”X47”
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"Individuen Higgs" Acrylic On Canvas, 39”X39"
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Grady Zeeman
“I Am Comfortably Me” Mixed Media, 29”X39”
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y true power comes after the words: “I am.” According to the book: “The Secret” when you say “I am” the words that follow are summoning creation with a mighty force because you are declaring it to be a fact. My roses are my secret passion, in my garden or on canvas. As a young farmer ’s wife, I started gardening and fell in love with roses, especially heritage roses. From 2011 to 2017 I was the owner of the Kunstehuijs Art Gallery, which though it fueled my passion for art, caused me to neglect my garden. However, now that I’m back on the farm, I've been planting roses all around my house again. My aim is to see and smell a rose from every window. I have taken part in numerous exhibitions in South Africa, USA, UK, Europe and the East. My work has been published in a variety of international books and magazines.“
www.gradyzart.co.za “A Touch Of Class” Mixed Media, 39”X29”
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“I Am A Powerful Force” Mixed Media, 39”X29”
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Jean-Jacques Porret “Compromise” Bronze Sculpture, 8"X18"X12"
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ean-Jacques Porret’s surreal sculptures transcend the mere human form they represent and instead draw the viewer in with their delicate expressionism, rhythmic movement, and abstract sensuality. To categorize Jean-Jacques’ work as figurative or abstract is moot. Though figurative in practice, the work is never about the figure, but the emotions and ideas shared by the human race, expressed in the tension of his fluid curves and precarious balance. Though abstract in nature, the
“HARMONIOUS” Bronze Sculpture, 8"X11"X15"
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“PRETENSE” Bronze Sculpture, 7”X7”X16.5"
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“NOTORIOUS” Bronze Sculpture, 7"X7"X12"
recognizable form and innate humanity residing within each piece are impossible to ignore. Thus, we are given a case study in restraint, with the artist utilizing the best aspects of each genre without clouding his final result, creating a self-styled harmony. Over time, his work has only become more dramatic in its simplicity. As Porret’s experimentation with his iconoclastic style moves forward, the outcomes will undoubtedly continue to serve as a reflection of our collective and personal experiences, possibly changing in shape, but never in sensibility. “OPULENCE” Bronze Sculpture, 19” In Height
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“COMCUBINE” Bronze Sculpture, 22.5” In Height
“INSOLITE” Bronze Sculpture, 20” In Height
“ROCAMBOLESQUE” Bronze Sculpture, 22.5” In Height
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Laurence Lher
“Graphic 1” Acrylic Paint On Canvas, 21.3”X28.7”
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aurence LHER was born in 1965 (FRANCE). Her interest in Art began early before designing and creating collages. After extensive University studies, she worked freelance in the field of Human Relations and Real Estate. In 2002, she moved to CAEN in Normandy, the home of her father’s ancestors. There she worked as a freelance agent in Real Estate and attended Writing Workshops given by the stage design artist, Charlotte NOYELLE. Over the past several years, she has regularly participated in the Jean-François CONTA’s Visual Arts Workshop. Laurence also paints at home, wishing through her paintings to communicate to others the values that are dear to her: WISDOM, HAPPINESS, AUDACITY, and FREEDOM. She has exhibited her works in numerous International Exhibitions.
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“Papillon D’été” Acrylic Paint On Canvas, 23.6”X31.8”
“Summer Time” Acrylic Paint With Adhered Décopatch Papers On Canvas Mounted On Cardboard, 19.7”X25.6”
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Mano
“Lake” Oil On Canvas, 47"X39"
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s a Hungarian artist, I traveled quite extensively and wanted to capture the moments in painting. I paint with oil on canvas all things that I like: landscape, still-life, portrait inspired by people, domestic soil and foreign lands. My works have been exhibited in Budapest and other Hungarian cities, Stockholm, Brussels and Tel Aviv. My intention is to save the environment and pay tribute to the beauty of nature."
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“Winter” Oil On Canvas, 47"X35"
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“Our Colourful World” Oil On Canvas, 27"X40"
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Wendy Carmichael Bauld
“When I Opened The Sky” Mixed Media, 12"X16"
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celebrate and treasure the ordinary, the beautiful, the eccentric. I’m intrigued by our ability to manifest our dreams and be open to possibilities. Letting go of self-limiting barriers helps me gain a new freedom in my artistic process. Therefore, I take risks by creating intuitive, allegorical mixed media pieces that are a culmination of my perceptual viewpoints, while exhibiting around the world."
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“When I Opened The Sky” Mixed Media, 12"X16"
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“Rapture Ravissement” Mixed Media, 16”X12"
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Wendy Yeo
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endy Yeo, R.W.S.W, is a Hong Kong-born artist and a graduate of the Slade School of Fine Art, University of London. She has won many awards and a traveling scholarship to Europe. Yeo has exhibited in Solo Shows in UK, New York, California, Hong Kong, Kuwait, and Turkey. Her works can be found in the following public collections: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Wolfson College, Oxford, The Slade School of Fine Art, London, Yu Kyung Museum, Geoje, S. Korea, and the Hong Kong Museum.
“Waterfall In Autumn Mist” Acrylic On Canvas, 24”X30”
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“Rocks And Waves” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”X36”
For more info visit:
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“Autumn Sunset” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”X40”
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The Top Environmentalist Artists of the Year Awarded in New York in an Unprecedented Event! ArtTour International Magazine, in collaboration with Artists for a Green Planet, celebrated an exciting award ceremony honoring a selection of artists for their role in environmental conservation through the ARTYA Awards. World-renowned figures in the art industry converged on November 9th, 2018, to celebrate their achievements and contributions in making the world a better place through art. The award ceremony took place with an exciting environmental exhibition where the step and repeat banner was decorated with grass instead of a red carpet, and bamboo
trunks, flowers, plants, and other recycled materials served as the backdrop for the masterpieces shown by sixteen international artists that gathered in New York to send a message of environmental conservation. Leading artists from all over the world were the proud recipients of this prestigious award, and their works were showcased in the exhibit "Wonders of Our Universe," hosted at the Viviana Puello Gallery in Manhattan, home of the ARTYA Awards.
The award presented to the artists was an artwork by Viviana Puello founder of Artists For A Green Planet. “Ocean Blue” was done in recycled pieces of wood with the artist’s favorite mixes of blue hues, powdered Lapis, and gold foil.
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The gallery displayed an environmental installation made of recycled wood, paper, and mix-media. Photography Alan Grimandi
The award recognized the artists' concerted efforts in raising awareness of the plight of the planet on the precipice of destruction. The exhibiting works were intended to enlighten the masses and provoke a change of heart toward caring for the earth. The artworks gave viewers a chance to reflect on their own overall attitude toward the planet and hopefully evoke positive change.
The hallmark event heralded the beginning of a global wave of artists keen on protecting the environment from further destruction and making the world a better place. Cont. Next Page to our photo gallery. For more information about the ARTYA awards visit
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The Glow In The Dark Room. Judith Gale who was also awarded and made the cover of the fall 2018 issue of ArtTour International magazine, showcased her stunning glow in the dark series in the exhibition "Wonders Of Our Universe" hosted during the ARTYA AWARDS at the Viviana Puello Gallery in Manhattan.
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Judith Gale
"Argus II� Mixed Media On Canvas, 44"X58"
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ward-winning American artist Judith Gale has created the exciting work in the cover of our Fall 2018 issue. Awarded as one of ATIM Top 60 Masters 2018 and also with the ARTYA AWARD 2018 (Artivists Of The Year Award), Judith Gales creates awe-inspiring paintings as a homage to the magnificence of marine environments. Working with mixed media, Gale harmoniously captures organic shapes in bright, bold tones inviting the viewer to pay close attention to the vulnerability of nature and how climate change and environmental degradation threaten our future.
warriors who will protect marine life from human destruction and join in the preservation of the marine environment. Let's enjoy this exclusive interview with our cover artist.
As Gales states, there is minimum separation between her art and the oceanic environment. Though each distinct in their sense, there exists an interspersing between her art and the beautiful setting from which stems her inspiration. In each work, organic colors, carefully rendered shapes, and figurative forms blend, permeating the work with layers of meaning evoking feelings of self-reflection from her viewers. This passion for marine life has led her to travel many feet underwater to explore the dazzling marine life, particularly of mollusks. As a lifelong environmentalist, hints of the aquatic environment echo in most of her paintings. As acting vice president of the Molluscan Science Foundation, Gale has stepped up her efforts to preserve the aquatic environment through her artwork. She also has been actively involved in distributing educational materials to schools worldwide. By introducing young children to seashells, she hopes to raise an army of future spirited "Blue Crush" Mixed Media On Canvas, 25.5"X 32.5"
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"Sieve" Mixed Media On Canvas, 23"X30" 2018
Judith Gale is actively exhibiting her works in the international art scene and has most recently exhibit her works in New York in an exhibition entitled “Bioneers” at POOKIE & SEBASTIAN in New York . She participated at the "Wonders Of Our Universe" exhibit, organized by Artists For A Green Planet in collaboration with ArtTour International
"Rainbow Cowry" Mixed Media On Canvas, 20”X15.5”
Magazine at the Viviana Puello Gallery in New York this past November. For more info contact: info@judithgalemont.com
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"Voluta Amoria" Mixed Media On Canvas, 33"X60" 2017
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Lawrence R. Armstrong “My work, both in Art and Architecture, is an ongoing exploration of the concept of Layers. I have always been aware of and fascinated by Layers in the Natural and Built Environment. Layers in Space and Time. Layers in Intellect, in Emotion. Synthesis and Interpenetration of Form, of Solid and Void, of Chaos and -Lawrence R. Armstrong Order, Simplicity and Complexity.”
“Spectrous 2.0” Acrylic On Board, 54”X 54”
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“Spectrous 1.1” Acrylic On Board, 18”X 24”
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ward-winning American contemporary artist and Architect Lawrence R. Armstrong creates works that explore a unique form of art centered on layers. Armstrong is a sensory artist whose inspiration is as capricious as his work is stunning. His media is infinite, sometimes combining both glass, metal, oil paints and other material for his works. An excellent line work is a prominent feature of Amstrong’s body of work, creating various geometrical shapes in vibrant hues that take up a good part of his pieces. This makes for a perfect backdrop of brilliant colors in playful streaks or squiggly spirals. His work reflects unlikely the harmony between nature and the built environment which he wishes to convey to the viewer.
visual essentials through color, form, shapes, and texture. He uses unique details to grab the attention of viewers by highlighting elements that were buried in the background. Lawrence Armstrong advocates for more accommodating building practices that may help conserve and improve the natural environment. His cause is expounded exhaustively in his contemplative artwork. For more info contact: lraart@waremalcomb.com
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The layered vision work is ongoing scrutiny of the concept of layers. Armstrong explores the depth of layers by connecting
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“Spectrous 1.0” Acrylic On Board, 18”X 24”
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Tinatin Vachnadze
"Restlessness" Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 24"X48"
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orn in Tbilisi, Giorgia in a family of artists, Tinatin Vachnadze was exposed to art at an early age and the bohemian environment that came along with it. Her vibrantly abstract paintings are highly textured, characterized by a great fluidity and simultaneous contrasts, paying close attention to form and color, utilizing curved shapes that frequently resemble dashes of color or even biomorphic shapes. This is exceptionally important in the creation of movement within the composition, as when combined with the chromatic intensity, the final result is exceptionally dynamic. These elements are predominantly evident in her abstract works, such as “Restlessness,” which depicts vibrant blue and red vortexes accompanied by dashes and splashes of color. It is a composition with complexity in nature, but at the same time, it exhibits a methodic structure, retaining a harmonic, rhythmic pattern. Similarly, “Feelings” is a dual piece which focuses on an eruption of blue and purple biomorphic shapes that resemble clouds or fungal growth. This can be seen as a hint that her abstract works have an indirect reference to our environment, drawing inspiration from nature to create a contemporary result. Her father and both of her grandparents were accomplished artists. In her own words, she grew up within the confines of her grandfather's art workshop. Nearly everyone in her family was creating something be it a painting or a piece of music. It's no wonder that drawing and painting came very naturally to her. Looking back to her artistic childhood, Vachnadze said that art has always been the window through which she understood and interpreted the world. Vachnadze's work and overall style have gone through a few crucial transitions. Since she had a classical education in figurative art, the majority of her early works were realistic.
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"Euphoria" Mixed Media & Oil On Canvas, 48"X30"
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"Palette" Mixed Media & Oil On Canvas, 48"X48"
Along the way, she decided to begin her exploration of abstract works. She described the transition as very difficult, admitting it was necessary, as in time she found her voice in the abstract style.
"L' Autome" Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 40"X30"
These examples showcase the plurality of artistic languages that Vachnadze utilizes to voice her creative ideas, painting with freedom and spontaneity while carefully orchestrating textural compositions and translating her emotions into pure color. For more info contact: tinikov@yahoo.com
Watch Interview https://youtu.be/h-fPmz3QC1U
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"First Love" Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 24"X36"
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The Essence Of Beauty
“Fashion is definitely a great influence… I love drama, dramatic posing and lighting.” Barbara Tyler Ahlfield
"The Essence of Beauty,” a solo exhibit by master artist Barbara Tyler Ahlfield, praises fashion, beauty, and glamour, but above all, the internal beauty of the female soul. The exhibition, presented at the Viviana Puello Gallery in Manhattan, examined ties between fashion and internal beauty. Curated by Viviana Puello, A r t To u r I n t e r n a t i o n a l Magazine's editor-in-chief, "The Essence Of Beauty" explores how fashion's imagery has influenced women through the years as a way to express their uniqueness.
Barbara Tyler Ahlfield arriving to her Solo Exhibition “The Essence Of Beauty” Photo by Alan Grimandi
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"The exhibition situates costumes alongside artworks to provide an interpretive context for the influence of fashion and the history of the artist as a prominent fashion illustrator for major brands in a time when the industry was still relying on
artists for illustrations," said curator Viviana Puello during an interview. "All of the designs featured in the exhibition were the inspiration to some of the artworks presented in the show. I thought it would be an excellent way for the public to make the connection between the fashion illustrator and the artist, she excels in both fields. Most acknowledge fashion's significant influence over her paintings." She added: "Barbara Tyler A h l fi e l d c r e a t e s d ra m a t i c , evocative and emotionally layered portraits that are whimsical and profound, elegant and refined, technically accurate yet spontaneous. She carefully orchestrates portraits capturing the psychology of her subjects through harmonious compositions that emanate
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intimacy, delicacy, and strength. Ahlfield paints exciting, fleeting moments with tenderness and grace. Her scenes convey a world of fashion, beauty, and glamour." Visitors were invited to walk through the gallery to enjoy paintings, fashion illustrations, and elegant gowns. Colorfully dressed mannequins, arranged to look like characters found in Ahlfield’s paintings, were displayed elegantly. Ahlfield's quotes were scattered about the gallery to create an intimate dialogue between viewers and the artist. This was a fascinating exhibition that showcased the artist's best.
Grammy-winning American soprano Ilana Davidson powerful performance and angelic voice was a joy to hear and filled the gallery with glorious sound.
Above: Barbara Tyler Ahlfield with Joyce Adewumi, Chairperson for the Arts and Culture Committee in Manhattan Community Board 9 and founder of the New York African Chorus Ensemble.
For more information about the artist visit: www.barbaratylerahlfield.com
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Photo by Alan Grimandi courtesy of Grimandi Art Gallery.
Metamorphosis. Colors & Healing Showcased in the exciting and modern setting of the Grimandi Art Gallery in Manhattan, “Metamorphosis. Colors & Healing” featured the works of master artist and holistic therapist Helen Kagan. It is a collection of over twenty-five artworks we displayed in an awe-inspiring exhibit.
“I believe art heals. I believe in mind-bodyspirit connection. My ‘Healing Arts’ is a statement of my beliefs. ~ " Helen Kagan, Phd
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With her message of healing arts, Dr. Kagan's work brings the message of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Helen Kagan integrates the fine arts and the art of healing to develop her unique concept of the “Healing Arts,” which can enhance well-being and bring healing to those in need. “Metamorphosis,” by definition, is a profound change from one stage to t h e n ex t . T h i s i s w h a t H e l e n communicates in her art via positively charged intention, healing frequencies of color, embedded spiritual messages, and an energetically balanced composition. By awakening the senses, memories, energies, and thoughts of the divine, she leads viewers to tap into their source to allow healing to take place. Her art is not just viewed – it is experienced. A viewer is invited to experience not only an artistic enigma and mastery, but to embrace the very
positive aura of her compositions, to have his or her own spiritual experience and experience profound realizations while feeling energized and enlightened. In Kagan's own words: “For many of us creatives, art is a spiritual path, a transformational process, a way of being." C u ra t e d b y I n t e r n a t i o n a l A r t Personality Viviana Puello, ArtTour International Magazine’s Editor-inChief, the exhibit was a fantastic display of dynamic colors and movement. As per the curator: “This exhibition is full of positive healing energy; Helen’s works attract people even across the street. There’s a sense of joy, of bursting excitement. This exhibit shows the artist’s mastery of the beautiful blend of art and healing therapy, establishing the connection between them very well. Her mastery has impacted everyone that visited the show.”
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Artist Helen Kagan arriving to her Solo Exhibition “Metamorphosis. Colors & Healing� Photo by Alan
Gallery Director Alan Grimandi during the opening reception. Photo by Destiny Perdomo
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