Tag: Conjures

  • Cinga Samson Conjures Mystery and the Sublime in Large-Scale Oil Paintings

    Amid groves of trees, meadows, and aging infrastructure, Cinga Samson’s dreamlike tableaux are bathed in eerie light, as if spotlit or illuminated by the moon. The South African artist is known for his use of deep, dark pigments such as carbon black and Prussian blue, complemented by the occasional teal or purple and pops of read more

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    Cinga Samson Conjures Mystery and the Sublime in Large-Scale Oil Paintings

  • Anoushka Mirchandani Conjures Ancient Mythological Nature Spirits in Vibrant Oil Paintings

    Throughout Southeast Asia, nymph-like, shape-shifting deities associated with clouds and water known as apsaras are commonly depicted in sculptures and other artworks dating back millennia. For San Francisco-based artist Anoushka Mirchandani, who was born in India, these mythological beings are the spirits, so to speak, of vibrant oil paintings. Tapping into family memories and her read more

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    Anoushka Mirchandani Conjures Ancient Mythological Nature Spirits in Vibrant Oil Paintings