Stefan Falke
At Home With Artists…
I really like these portraits by photographer Stefan Falke. That we can observe the artist at home intrigues me – In some way the art inhabiting the space reflects both the artist and his or her environment simultaneosly.
It has always interested me how an artist’s personality is somehow projected onto the space they create in. Check out more of Stefan’s work on his Behance profile here
Werner Herzog | Encounters at the End of the World
Seal Sounds from Beneath the Ice…
Not a new film by any means; but released in 2007 Werner Herzog’s documentry – ‘Encounters at the End of the World’ about Antartica certainly captures the imagination.
Herzog has crafted this masterful film; which is less about “fluffy penguins” but is exploring the “dreams of the people and the landscape” (his own words).
As well as interviews from the team of colourful characters who reside at Mcmurdo station (a happy group of ‘professional drifters’); I especially love this sequence about seal sounds under the ice – the sound is mesmerising. Visit Werner Herzog’s site here to discover more about this amazing filmaker.
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Alberto González Vivo
Geometric Abstraction…
I stumbled across the work of Argentinean artist Alberto González Vivo whilst researching production painting with Acrylics for a recent project. I think the work featured here speaks for itself but I’ve included a quote from his page at Saatchi online, more of Alberto’s work can be found here
His work ranges from geometric abstraction and Op Art and is influenced by his research on the production of artists Luis Tomasello, Julio Le Parc, Victor Vasarely, Martha Boto Eduardo Moisset of Espanés, generative geometry artist and creator of the Centre for Plastic Mathematical Research of Argentina.
William George Wadman
Sight for Sore Eyes…
Lately I have been loving the work of american portrait photographer William George Wadman; examples from his “Drabbles” collection are especially striking.
I think the way he captures ‘character’ both figurative and fictional in his shots is great. He has a really inventive use of perspective and also pays due credence to his subject’s environment. Please see below for more examples of his stunning work as well as here
Krystian Garstkowiak
Graphic Novelty…
I’m really enjoying the search for great Illustrators at the moment; including those whose style is in keeping with my own appreciation of graphic novels. The craftsmanship, dedication and imagination never ceases to amaze. Check out some of this work from fantastic young artist Krystian Garstkowiak (one to watch), you can find more of his illustrations here
