by Fulcrum Gallery Staff
23. January 2014 11:27
Perhaps you’ve read about her in fashionable periodicals like ELLE DÉCOR and DÉCOR. Maybe you’ve seen her work on CD covers, t-shirts or concert posters. Either way, it’s clear to see the appeal of Irish artist Louise Carey's countless creations.
For starters, they’ve got all of the effervescence and moxie one that would expect from feminine, American pop art. Take her print My Space II as an example. It’s a large, white space filled with bold, colorful statements. Among them are “Don’t play games with a girl who can play better” and “Perfectly imperfect.” Because of the colors and statements involved, Carey’s pop art could be displayed in a wide variety of settings.
Those that opt to place My Space II in an office setting may want to pair it with Carey’s series of artwork that focuses on popular chat room acronyms. Among the list of acronym focused artwork are TTYL, OMG Leopard and LOL Zebra. It would be easy to integrate them into a display wall next to a computer.
Spirited statements and chat room acronyms are not the only subjects of Carey’s artwork. She also has a series of prints that focus on popular cocktails and wines. They would look awesome hanging above a home bar or on a modern kitchen wall. Prints in the series include titles like Lemon Drop, Dirty Martini, Apple Martini, Merlot and Cabernet.
The spirit of rock-n-roll as well as the peace and environmental movements work their way into Carey’s designs too. They can be seen in such prints as Without Music, Pink Peace, Think Green and I Love Recycling. There’s also a nod to patriotism and the joy that comes with being deeply in love. They can be found in pieces like Queen Union Jack, Let Love Shine, Star and UK Rock II. To learn more about artist Louise Carey and her work, please visit us at http://fulcrumgallery.com/.
by Fulcrum Gallery Staff
13. January 2014 17:34
International renowned artist and activist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico in 1886. He studied painting at a young age and moved to Paris in 1907. Rivera was mindful of creating new styles of art that could express modern reality and connect with wide, general audiences. Upon experiencing the Renaissance frescoes in Italy, he found his artistic niche and returned to Mexico with unparalleled vision.
Diego Rivera used the fresco form in universities and other public places in Mexico, which made his art accessible and brought it into contact with everyday people. He brilliantly merged his views of political freedom with his artistic voice by embracing public platforms over and above the stuffy, private venues of art museums and galleries. Rivera gained fame rapidly, and he created numerous murals that celebrate Mexican history.
Rivera's paintings often contained natural elements such as flowers and animals, common people performing essential tasks, and basic family relations, such as Mother and child. He had a remarkable way of depicting bold colors and curved lines that created seamlessly flowing images. His artistic style is at once realistic yet exceptionally beautiful to behold.
Rivera was commissioned in 1930 by the American Stock Exchange Luncheon Club, as well as the California School of Fine Arts. In 1932 during the Great Depression, Rivera created a fresco at the Detroit Institute of the Arts, a magnificent work of art commissioned by Henry Ford that highlighted the history of American industrial workers. While the piece was considered controversial, it is still regarded as one of Rivera's most amazing paintings.
Rivera's American presence as an artist is noted for influencing Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration, which helped numerous artists find meaningful employment during tough economic times. Ultimately, Diego Rivera left behind a legacy of national art in Mexico, and he forever impacted the American landscape of public art.
