Monthly Archives: June 2012

Artists of the Day / Tania Shcheglova and Roman Noven / Ukraine

Posted on June 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

This young (early 20’s) Ukrainian couple has a distinct and compelling style of photography.  I plan to go to their show in Chicago. Public Works 1539 N Damen Ave, Chicago July 20 at 7:00pm until August 31 http://www.thegreensoccerjournal.com/por-v-spa Join us July 20th, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Rebecca Welz / New York City

Posted on June 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

Welz’ sculptures are some that I would really like to see in person. “Composed of folded sheets of Plexiglas, the sculptures  glow as light passes through them. The mechanics of their making are relatively simple: Welz heats and then folds … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Mali Morris / North Wales/Britain

Posted on June 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

I was led to Mali Morris’ work by a post of Andy Parkinson at: http://patternsthatconnext.wordpress.com I’ve shown her work in roughly chronological order.  Her paintings are acrylic on canvas.  In March 2010 she was elected as a Member of the Royal … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

Originally posted on BUCHALOVS BLOG ••••••••:
Am Wochenende war schon einiges in Sachen Kunst los. Ich habe Juergen schön brav von Ort zu Ort gefahren: nach Kempen zu “FÜNF x NEU im BBK” und nach Düsseldorf zur “Stoschek – Collection”. Letzteres…

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Artist of the Day / Mark Jerome Cleofas / Phillipines

Posted on June 26, 2012 by destructivetesting

I really know nothing about Manga, but I came across this artist, and found his work delightful. Nonoy – is a nickname of a self study Mangaka Artist. Manga- is the Japanese word for “comics/cartoons” and consists of comics and … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Chris Antemann

Posted on June 25, 2012 by destructivetesting

These are not your grandma’s small mass produced porcelain figurines! “All works are porcelain with decals and luster, designed and executed by the artist in her studio.” “My primary focus is liberating the figurine from its roots in mass-production by … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 24, 2012 by destructivetesting

This blog is just TOO much! I think I enjoy it even more in the translation from German!  To see a translation: http://samtmut.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/brief-an-kurt/

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Making It / Ute Schaetzmueller / Germany

Posted on June 24, 2012 by destructivetesting

“I want to show you some pictures from the lithography workshop, because I have some work there last week.”                                           … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Sir Terry Frost / England

Posted on June 24, 2012 by destructivetesting

I was introduced to Sir Terry Frost’s work by Stephen Macinnis (http://sbmacinnis.wordpress.com/.  Knowing something of his life and motivation for painting does heighten my appreciation for his work. “In prisoner-of-war camp I got tremendous spiritual experience, a more aware or … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Jürgen Kuster / Germany

Posted on June 23, 2012 by destructivetesting

Jürgen Kuster has a lot of things going on!  Painting, writing, various ‘projects’.  I’ve only scratched the surface with these images.  You must check out his blogs to get a feel for the imagination this artist has. http://issuu.com/search?q=juergenkuester http://www.youtube.com/results?  search_type=videos&search_query=hjkuester&uni=3 … Continue reading →

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