Inside Jenny Wu’s “It Depends”: A Continuation of Creative Exploration
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by A Women’s Thing
3w ago
Jenny Wu. Right: Delulu is Not The Selulu, 2023. 24 × 18 × 2.5 in. Latex paint and resin on wood panel. Courtesy Morton Fine Art and the artist. In her latest solo exhibition, “It Depends,” at Morton Fine Art in D.C., sculptural painter Jenny Wu continues to explore the boundaries of painting, building on the conceptual and material investigations that characterized her 2023 “Ai Yo!” show.  Until March 16, Wu’s newest works, marked by their intricate gradients and sculptural possibilities, challenge and expand perceptions of depth and movement, engaging the viewer in a dynamic interplay o ..read more
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Alice Neel’s Portraits and the Force of Her Character
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by Micaela Brinsley
1M ago
Alice Neel portrait in her studio by © Lynn Gilbert 1976, New York. Right: Alice Neel, Elenka, 1936. © The Estate of Alice Neel Courtesy The Estate of Alice Neel and David Zwirner. Alice Neel (1900–1984) was a visual artist known for her portraits of friends and family. AWT columnist Micaela Brinsley shares a creative look at her work and Neel’s talent for capturing the energy of her subjects. She’s the start of this, open ended. Maybe there’s a shade to a backdrop you know already. Too faint to tell what it’s suggesting but I’m sure it’s something about loneliness—no? Or maybe I’m listening f ..read more
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The Art of Advocacy: How Tracey Tawhiao Uses Exhibitions to Amplify Indigenous Voices
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by Clare Gemima
1M ago
Detail of collage by Tracey Tawhiao. In conversation with Tracey Tawhiao, a revered artist and curator hailing from Aotearoa, New Zealand, I had the privilege to explore her culturally vibrant, and boundary-pushing artistic journey. Emerging from the rich soil of Matakana Island, Tawhiao’s deep immersion in Te Ao Māori bestowed upon her a profound understanding of interconnectedness—a worldview that permeates her artistic expression. Guided by the wisdom passed down through generations, Tawhiao’s work resonates with an authenticity rooted in the essence of her heritage. Within the realm of art ..read more
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Jaynie Crimmins: A Dive Into Recycled Art
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by A Women’s Thing
2M ago
Jaynie Crimmins. Photo courtesy of Taos Tintype. New York City-based artist Jaynie Crimmins redefines repurposing in her art, transforming everyday materials into captivating pieces.  Inspired by her Eastern European heritage, where repurposing was a way of life, Crimmins’ work blends craft traditions with a strong environmental ethos. Her process involves shredding and reassembling junk mail and catalogs, a nod to her commitment to upcycling difficult-to-recycle materials.  Crimmins’ work is currently on display in the group show “You Know What You Know.” Jaynie Crimmins In Search o ..read more
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At the Intersection of Art and Knowledge: Christina Massey Curates “You Know What You Know”
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by A Women’s Thing
2M ago
Photo of curator Christina Massey of Garland Quek. Known for her curatorial work with women artists, artist and curator Christina Massey is on a mission to give back to the creative community, bringing awareness to contemporary women artists who inspire her and deserve attention and recognition. Massey’s latest curatorial project, “You Know What You Know,” at KUNSTRAUM, features the work of five female-identifying artists who intricately explore the profound connection between themselves and their embodied knowledge.  We spoke with Massey about her work as a curator, where she finds fulfi ..read more
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Transforming Spaces: Eiko Nishida’s Immersive Artistic Journey at Tutu Gallery
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by Clare Gemima
2M ago
Eiko Nishida’s works are part of the group show “Tu! Gift, Tu! Take” which is on view at Tutu Gallery until January 24, 2024. From the metamorphosis of her creative process to the immersive inclusivity of her large-scale installations, Eiko Nishida’s artistry emerges as a force that challenges conventional boundaries. In a recent interview, I delved deep into the avant-garde realm of conceptual and participatory art with Nishida. Nishida’s commitment to community engagement and the profound impact of audience interaction within her projects injects a dynamic energy into the arts community in N ..read more
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Leonora Carrington: The Moments Before a Legacy
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by Micaela Brinsley
4M ago
Leonora Carrington with her painting The Temptation of Saint Anthony. Image courtesy of MoMA, which acquired two of Carrington’s paintings in 2020. Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) was an acclaimed writer and artist who made her mark on the surrealist movement of the 1930s. AWT columnist Micaela Brinsley’s new essay shares an imaginative look at her work and her legacy. The world spins on its axis as a suitcase stands in the corner of a room. An artifact. Its surface, a deep shade of navy blue, imprints fragments. Every patch, of a wolf of a star of a composite animal, stains from ketchup from c ..read more
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Who is worthy of care? Amber Robles-Gordon’s “Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal?”
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by A Women’s Thing
5M ago
Left: Amber Robles-Gordon. Right: detail of Montgomery Brawl. Photo credit: Amber Robles-Gordon and Jarrett Hendrix. Who is worthy of care? Amber Robles-Gordon’s “Surely, she (he/we) is a little animal?” critically examines power, control, and societal implications. The show aims to visually demonstrate how unchecked control can lead to the mistreatment of both animals and children, emphasizing that these issues are universally connected and perpetuate a cycle of violence and abuse. The body of work, six mixed-media collages on wooden panels, also highlights the deep-rooted biases and racism t ..read more
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“Devourer of Sunsets”: the collaborative journey of Carla Perez and Nakai Falcón
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by Clare Gemima
5M ago
Left: Your Rocking Chair Grows, 2023. Carla Perez. Oil on hardboard, 20”×16”. Right: Vase with Flowers with stationery orchids and branches, 2023. Carla Perez. Borosilicate glass, dimensions variable. Photo courtesy of Charmoli Ciarmoli. In an interview with both artist and curator, Clare Gemima explores the collaborative journey of Carla Perez and Nakai Falcón’s “Devourer of Sunsets,” Perez’s solo showcase which recently ran at Charmoli Ciarmoli in Midtown East in Manhattan. By employing an illuminating, multifaceted and physically demanding material sophistication, the artist uncovers themes ..read more
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Veronica Franco: The almost-forgotten courtesan
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by Emily Linstrom
5M ago
Jacopo Tintoretto or Follower. Portrait of a lady. 16th century. Worcester Art museum, Massachusetts. A portrait, said to be of Veronica Franco, was acquired by the Worcester Art Museum from a private collection in Venice in 1948. On the lining of the painting, Franco’s name appears in block letters. “When we too are armed and trained, we can convince men that we have hands, feet, and a heart like yours; and although we may be delicate and soft, some men who are delicate are also strong; and others, coarse and harsh, are cowards. Women have not yet realized this, for if they should decide to d ..read more
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