Chinese visual arts need no introduction – everyone has seen a white-and-blue porcelain vase or a delicate ink illustration, at least, once. Ancient China has always had a variety of materials for art making. Among them is jade, a mineral that has a special place in Chinese culture and many other Asian cultures. But what exactly is the significance of traditional Chinese art?
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Who has not seen Ocean’s Eleven? Heist movies are probably the first thing we think about when we hear the words “art theft.” Art criminals in fiction are often portrayed as exceptionally smart people who spend a lot of time scheming and planning out their next heist. But how realistic are those movies?
Video art is by no means a new medium. In the time we live in now, it is easier than ever to record and display videos. Of course, there has always been an interest in capturing the fleeting moments and being able to imprint them in history for generations to see and admire. But that sounds very similar to another type of artistic expression — cinematography. So why is the distinction between video art and cinema necessary?
What do you know about the art of printmaking? This art form originated in Ancient China and evolved into what we all know today. Essentially, printmaking is a process of transferring an image from one surface to another. This concept is familiar to people who live in the current world where the majority of items are mass-produced.
Stress is an inseparable part of the modern way of life. If you are an artistic person, you might be familiar with feeling like you cannot even bear to look at your projects anymore. This could be a sign of creative burnout, a condition where one experiences a lack of energy and creativity.
Different movements and styles co-exist in the great mix of the global art scene. Some of them were established decades ago and are now being reimagined by contemporary artists in new original ways. Figurative art, in particular, has gone through a lot of changes. Artists have been portraying humans for as long as art has existed, but what exactly is it about figurative art that keeps attracting artists to it these days?
Nothing embodies the spirit of innovativeness and creativity as mixed media art, a technique that resides at the intersection of different mediums. While it might sound more complex than other traditional art forms, it really does not have to be that way. Making art is supposed to be fun and fulfilling, and there is no one right way to be creative.
On March 9, London-based JD Malat Gallery is opening a new exhibition titled “Connect.” It will feature the latest series of expressive paintings by Andrew Litten, a well-established English artist, whose art has been displayed in many notable venues across the world, including Tate Modern and the Venice Biennale. Litten’s second solo exhibition at JD Malat Gallery will once again present the artist’s diverse talents and unique artistic vision.