An Unraveling is at the Heart of Ania Hobson’s “Hotel”

When you make cinematic paintings, like Ania Hobson does, there is a bit of a mystery as to what each character might be doing off the canvas. Hobson has always given a type of expressive characteristic to her characters; they are pondering something intensely, perhaps not always wanting to be in the moment and drifting off to a memory or something that is overwhelming them in their life. Often, she paints woman at bars, or walking away from a scene after a long night out, or in a cafe in conversation or often in cars. Everyone is moving. Maybe not physically moving, but their mind has taken them somewhere that is not where the viewer sees them. And hence why…

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Dogs Chasing John Divola’s Car in the Desert

Known for his documentary approach to subjects that range from sublime to ironic, the California-based artist John Divola has mined the territory between photography and conceptual art for more than 40 years. Two of his best-known and iconic series from the 1990s will be on view at Yancey Richardson this June. In Isolated Houses Divola uses the vernacular architecture of the California desert to explore existential themes of isolation and desire. Dogs Chasing My Car in the Desert reveals the age-old chase between man and beast with a wry and philosophical edge.

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Opening Titles for Netflix’s the Glory

Opening Titles for Netflix’s the Glory

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In the ever-evolving landscape of motion design, there are talented artists who captivate our senses with their creative storytelling and visual mastery. Jae Jin Lee and Jina Suk, two exceptional motion designers hailing from Seoul, South Korea, have recently left their mark on the small screen with their breathtaking work for the popular Netflix show, “The Glory.” Continue reading