Art Space 2000 gallery 32 art artists sculptures photography

8:30 AM

Miguel Tió

Web Site United States

My paintings are my voice. Each brush stroke is a silent word. Each color, tint and shade stems from a complex spectrum of feelings, ideas, sensations and stories that I hope will have resonance in the
imagination and soul of the viewer.

I choose to express questions, motifs and beliefs through figurative painting, because I believe it to be the most concrete, clear and impressionable form of artistic expression. The majority of my work explores a range that consists of traditional religious dogma and prejudice at one end, and the instinctive and emotive nature of human sexuality on the other. Though these two subjects are traditionally contrasted as being poles apart, I aim to demystify the prejudices and preconceptions which divide them, and instead, seek to bridge them through a contemporary interpretation that is rational, thoughtful and honest, as well as spiritual and sacred; This interpretation is never intended to be controversial or offensive, but rather, conciliatory and revealing. The use of light is also a very important factor in my work, as well as the expression of high contrasts of light and shadow; both of these are indispensable when conveying the drama and complexities of human beings. The proximity and quality of a light source on a subject in particular, is a means of “illuminating” the inner lives of those subjects, as well as a way of conveying the presence of a force in nature that enlightens and heals.

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Ringo

Renee Evanoff

Web Site United States

I am a Montana artist and graphic designer. I live in the Paradise Valley and work from my home studio on Rock Creek Road. I am drawn to, and so my work is filled with, vibrant colors and expressive composition. I am a self-taught artist. As a young girl I was deeply inspired by the works of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. I observed their works first hand when visiting Mexico. The colors of Mexico and the tropics are often found in my art. I find that I cannot limit myself to a particular style, and that now is the time for observation, study, exploration, and passion – in a word FREEDOM. I embrace many art forms including photography, digital, watercolor, and encaustic. My preferred medium is oil, but I find encaustic to be the most liberating of all the mediums. My style tends to be of a contemporary nature that runs to expressionistic. I have a deep love of nature and all animals, and in particular horses – but am also intrigued by the spectrum of human emotion and behavior. My work is filled with my own passion, soul, and what I believe to be a rather exotic spirit. The highest compliment I ever received with regard to a specific painting was to have it bring tears to the eyes of the beholder. Art should evoke deep feelings for the viewer and, in my opinion, never be said to look "just like a photograph

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