Category Archives: Painting/Matte Painting
Arnold R Butler: i’M (a) moTHa+ fUcken aRT-iSt
“My idea of art isn’t normal. I feel the artist should appear in his work no more than God appears in nature. Man means nothing-his work means everything."
How did you get into what you do creatively? What in your personal life has influenced you … Continue Reading ››
Interview Sherin Guirguis
Egyptian born, US-raised artist Sherin Guirguis’ geometrically patterned paintings and sculptures reflect the Mashrabiya. She talks to Nosmot Gbadamosi about using it as a way to examine the interplay between contemporary diaspora life in the US and Egypt’s political past.
Mashrabiya’s are usually found within doorways and windows featuring finely carved lattice that provide privacy for … Continue Reading ››
Zerihun Seyoum: On painting Addis Ababa
In a recent interview on Project Inkblot, Ethiopian Zerihun Seyoum explains his artwork, life as a painter and inspiration.
I’m based in Addis Ababa, though my work could be based on any city. Though for me Addis is special because here you see the same traditional things happening that you would have seen 3000 … Continue Reading ››
On Painting: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
I give all I can, as I think seduction is very important. I love painting. I love the surface of it. I know how it makes me feel when I see certain works or when I’m in the presence of works that I really admire, and I think the pleasure for the viewer comes out … Continue Reading ››