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12 years ago
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Layered paintings? I don't think I've ever seen this before. The complexity added to this painting among more by Denmark artist, Carmen Ghecca, is a trademark. She has the ability to magnify the subject with different tools. To view more artwork by Ghecca, click here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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In honor of New York Fashion Week, it's only right to highlight fashion designer, Michaela Cirlugea. The items that this well-seasoned designer all center around threading art and fashion together, but also "to create items that are as versatile as possible." The array of diversity is seen throughout Cirlugea's collection of the years.
To view more of Cirlugea's latest designs, click here.
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12 years ago
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"Fashion is a form of self-expression for every person. There is no choice. Everyone must participate." -Allyson Jacobs
I remember sitting in seminars during my undergrad years, and having discussion of non-verbal forms of expression. Fashion is the voluntary and involuntary image that defines, and sums up your character in an instant. For fashion designer and AFP's Fashion Director, Allyson Jacobs, she recognizes the power of fashion. What's her style? I define it as clean and bold. There's always a statement within each item, but the clean cuts and lines provides balance.
Born and raised in Louisiana, Jacobs was taught the ropes--fit, style and fabric--of fashion at an early age from her mother, Jean. Now residing in New York City, she currently designs luxury lines for private clients. Outside of running her own line, Jacobs "works to seek out and support other emerging fashion designers who exhibit artistic talent and determination." These emerging designers that Jacobs works with have been showcased in NY Fashion Week and, some have went on to gain amazing editorial exposure in major publications.
Learn more about AFP's Fashion Director and designer, here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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After a cold, snowy weekend, warm your soul up with DJ JP SOLIS. This New York based 10-year full-time DJ, creates curated tracks and mixes of pop music and oldies. Alongside of fusing sounds together, JP SOLIS is also the music director and founder of NOISE212, where "his ability to create a frenzied vibe out of thin air...combines feel-good pop with progressive underground sounds to create a type of sonic soup...." Below is a clip of one of JP SOLIS' sets, confirming his versatile mix of music.
Listen to more tracks by JP SOLIS here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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For its seventh New York fair, Fountain Art Fair New York is partnering with us, Art For Progress this year on Friday, March 9 through Sunday, 11 2012. It's time to mark your calendars fellow New Yorkers, art connoisseurs, artists and those in between. Showing at the iconic city landmark at 69th Regiment Armory, this show will be saturated with artists of walks. Fountain co-founder, David Kesting, says this opportunity to ulitize this space as:
“a game-changer and a big win for Fountain exhibitors and supporters....The sheer scale of the space in context with the ambitious projects of our exhibitors offers a new opportunity for the growth of the exhibition and its participants.”
This sounds ground-breaking to me, and I was an artist, this showcasing is one I wouldn't want to overlook. As more details arrive, we will be sure to share it with you.
Interested in being part of the show? Apply here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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Starting off the New Year, AFP is pleased to be part of the New York Fountain Art Fair after recently participating in the Miami Art Basel's edition of Fountain Art Fair. With this said, AFP is now accepting applications to be part of this massive exhibit, as noted by the Miami New Times saying, "[the] fountain draws the type of unruly installations and unsettling performances that make it an unpredictable must-see…." This event will be held from March 8-11, during New York Art Week.
The deadline to apply is quickly approaching--Monday, February 6, 2012--for members and non-members of AFP to display your artwork in the show. Click here to get the details for the application.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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Featured in one of our "Art in the Morning" segments, we are highlighting Juan Manuel Parajes again, but digging a little deeper into this street collage artist.
What best describes his artwork:
Unfinished geometric elements, lines intercrossed towards the infinite... All suspended, floating, in a ground swell of manifold and solid colors...Everything, as a whole, in constant movement, but also suspended in the air...
Juan Manuel Parajes uses layers of iconic images--the late Steve Jobs, Jimi Hendrix, Malcolm X, among other visuals stimulants--creating a classic artwork, knowingly or unknowingly. His artwork has been shown at Christies Gallery in Paris, France to Villa de Arte Gallery in Barcelona, Spain, claiming an international presence. There's something always alluring about street art. Maybe it's the beauty of the unexpected. The unexpected location (outside of museum or gallery spaces) and message. Parajes manages to harness this complexity.
Want to view more of Parajes' artwork? Click here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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Think warm thoughts. As the peak of the winter season (the treacherous months from January to February) is about to approach, swimwear designer, Lila Nikole Rivera, reminds us of the warm months ahead. Recently showcasing her collection at the AFP's Closing Party at Miami Art Basel, Rivera offers a wide range of selections both in design and cuts. These handmade garments--worn on the likes of Kim Kardashian to super model Tocarra Jones--caters to individuality and expression. Need more proof? View, buy and learn more about Lila Nikole Rivera here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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As promised, here are some pictures from AFP Fountain Art Fair and Closing Party from Miami Art Basel.
To view all of the pictures, click here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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It was a cold, Wednesday night in New York City, and I was an hour late for an art opening. Finally, I met up with my friend who was patiently waiting for me at a hotel on the upper west side holding a small exhibition for a local artist. After walking around, starring and pointing out pieces we liked, I decided to engage in the common dialogue when I usually attend exhibitions. And this is how the conversation started:
Me: I'm not really drawn towards to abstract art. What do you think about the artwork?
Friend: (long pause) How do you critique art? Do you look at the skill or craftsmanship? Who decides what is art and what isn't?
I sat there for a few minutes dumbfounded, asking myself the same questions.
It was such a simple question-how do you critique art? Being an art critic I should have a straightforward list of how to analyze art for outsiders. I was at a lost of words. My response, "I suppose you do, but whenever I look at art I search for the message or meaning within it. Just say what you like and don't like about the artworks-color, composition, anything."
From there opinions started pouring out. It sparked dialogue. Aroused the imagination. But the last question asked "who decides what is or is not considered art" is one that I've been fighting to answer. Sure there are different factors--culture, social movements, gender and political issues, etc.--that steer what fills the blank walls of large museum institutions, but there are so many artists and limite[...]
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12 years ago
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Miami Art Basel is this weekend and, as promised below is the update about Art For Progress and Fountain Art Fair exhibit. Rounding up the art-infused session from Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 4, let's celebrate:
Please join us again for the Fountain Art Fair closing party, smART, on Sunday, December 4th, 7-10:30pm. APF is proud to produce this special event, where we will bring you the best and brightest in fashion, performance art, music, and film!
If you're in Miami for the Art Basel, you don't want to miss the exhibit and event!
-Heather Liggins
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13 years ago
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Zef Noise, born Emilio Zef China in New York, was raised in Hobokin, New Jersey. This electronic Violinist and vocalist is diverse in his artistry, tapping into all realms of music-improvisation, songwriter, and producer. Adding on to Zef Noise's laundry list, he has collaborated with pop artist Keith Haring, Art For Progress, spoken word artist Jim Carrol, just to name a few. With his versatile sound from electronic, rock, hip hop to experimental, Zef Noise's music can speak to everyone. To listen to more of his music, click here.
-Heather Liggins
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