“I’m interested in the relationship between the abstract and the figurative. The challenge is to the viewer. I aim to challenge their perspective of reality and see how far my work will take them.” – Willian Santos in discussion with featherblend.
Author Archives: featherblend
Contemporary Art Classics: ‘Measures of Distance’
During her visit to London war broke out in Lebanon which left her stranded and exiled from her home country. ‘Measures of Distance’ reflects the physical, emotional and cultural distance Mona experienced in her new adopted homeland.
The Bull and the Shit
Roehampton’s Alton Estate was once considered an architectural marvel. The design of the buildings in this South West London estate was influenced by leading modernist architect, Le Corbusier and they were built in the cutting-edge Brutalist style of the 1950’s. But the Alton Estate has since fallen into disrepute and is now seen as an eyesore in this leafy borough set next to Richmond Park.
Interview with artist Douglas Cantor for @floorrmagazine
“A lot of what I do revolves around the concept of identity and I think having had to move and relocate both by choice and by force plays a big role in this.”
Contemporary Art Classics: ‘Straight’
The work is as much about documenting the disaster as it is about remembering the loss of life. The schools had been cheaply built by contractors and located on seismic fault lines. The information retrieved by Ai Weiwei had been hidden and covered up by the Chinese government.
Hip-Hop vs Fine Art: Part 3
Contemporary hip-hop like contemporary fine art is made up of a variety of sub-genres and styles. Themes from the old school era and golden age of hip-hop are still influential in contemporary hip-hop culture.
Interview with artist Haffendi Anuar for @floorrmagazine
“This idea of the landscape that I am interested in is not always something physical, it could be a “dimension” informed by design, object, politics and the Internet”
Hip-Hop vs Fine Art: Part 2
During the mid-1980’s hip-hop entered a golden age of expression and the culture flourished and became part of the mainstream. With this success came a new sensibility, attitude and visual identity.
Contemporary Art Classics: ‘A Subtlety’
The sculpture is also based on racist, stereotyped and overly sexualised imagery of black women. Walker expertly references race, sexuality, slavery and inequality while creating a visually alluring artwork. The whiteness of the sugar-coated sculpture contrasts sharply with its racist source material and the darkened interior of the factory.
Hip-Hop vs Fine Art: Part 1
In this three part blog I’m going to explore the influence of hip-hop culture in contemporary art. I want to investigate this cultural exchange in order to draw parallels, explore differences and similarities in artistic intent and production.
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