Micheal Murphy

Micheal Murphy creates incredible Multi-layered sculptures. As we have learned this semester in painting 101, Micheal Murphy uses the technique of the cut-out filter and applies this technique to sculpture rather than painting. He uses wood panels/ stainless steel cut and usually hung by wire. Each cut out is layered in a way that creates a portrait when viewed from a specific angle. I have grown quite fond of the cut-out filter, and Micheal Murphy takes this technique to a whole new application. Upon first glance I thought that his pieces were simply painted, however upon further examination they are obviously layered sculptures. 

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Roi James

"Choreogrphy" Oil on Panel 96x48" 2011

"Meditation on Form" Oil on Panel 96x48"

Roi James is a master of absraction. His Study of form and movement really makes for wonderfully crafted abstract pieces. His paintings are filled with value, and flow. Roi's use of depth, direction and color are successful in the sense that they make the viewer feel pulled in to his piece. His pieces look as though they could be landscapes, or depicting the movement of fabric in the wind. His studies, or rather meditations shows a series of disciplines, and with each piece he retains a sense of organic colors and movement.

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Tall Painting

This is the work of Holton Rower. A sculptor/painter from Greenwitch, New York. The piece above is comprised of a plywood base, and a pour technique of acrylic paint. Rower uses gravity to his advantage in his pieces. By pouring different colors of acrylic all on a center location at the top of his plywood canvas he creates an interesting effect of colors. each color remains separate pushing the one laid down before it down the plywood toward the base. The result being and interesting organic flow of colors and textures. I enjoyed watching this process, and would like to somehow incorporate this technique into my own pieces.

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Collaborations of Supakitch and Koralie

Supakitch and Koralie are a great match for the beautiful mural in the video above. They are two incredible graphic artists from France. The collaboration seems as though it was the perfect pairing of artists. Very similar in style, they both work with a variety of medias in order to create a beautifully painted and pieced together mural. Their use of wheat paste, vinyl prints, acrylic, paint markers, and airbrush really demonstrates they are both a master of their craft. This has got to be one of my favorite collaboration pieces I have seen in awhile. Also i discovered two great artists that I would like to research more.

A-Shop

This mural was done in Montreal by a street artist crew by the name of A-shop. A-shop consists of five members and has existed as a crew for around a year now. The mural above was done over a period of sixteen days from dawn till dusk. The piece is enormous though i could not find exact measurements I would estimate it at around 30 feet tall. The piece is a sort of Mother Nature-esque Madonna, and some crew members describe it as a tribute to Alphonse Mucha's "Our Lady Grace". This Art Nouveau style mural is very successful at depicting the style of Alphonse Mucha without affecting the integrity of the graffiti style A'shop brings to the table. 

Doc Art

Title: To The Rhythm Of A Heart Beat

Media: Acrylic, Emulsion Spray Paint and Correction marker on a sheet of Plywood 24x18"

"Doc" also known as Danny O'Connor is a well known graffiti/ mixed media artist originating from the UK. He is best known for his mixed media portraits normally of women. His backgrounds carry a sort of abstract expressionist feel while the portraits he brings to the front of the canvas are very realistic. I enjoy his work because it is as if he is finding his portraits inside of his abstract mess. It is hard to believe that any of his work is planned out before hand. His use of mixed media is very appealing to both the gallery painter, and the street artist. 

Underwater Experience of Jason Decaires

Jason Decaires is an English sculptor specializing in the creation of artificial underwater coral reefs. His work stems from a conservationist stand point. Decaires strives to make art that is not only harmless to its environment, but promotes life where it is installed. He works with a special cement with a very low pH level to attract corals. These pieces above are installed in various areas off the coast of Mexico, and Cancun. Ranging from 4 meters depth to 9 meters depth. All sculptures are life sized and carefully planned and placed to be most effective at attracting life. Over time these underwater worlds created by Decaires begin gathering small corals. Colors and textures constantly changing with the passing of time.

For more information on Jason Decaires visit his website www.underwatersculpture.com