Author name: Carol Heft

artist carol heft, usa: “war and separation” at the time of coronavirus

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“War and Separation” at the time of Coronavirus [kopa_blockquote border=”left”]The universal subject of displaced families and individuals seeking refuge and homes in parts of the world that are distant and culturally different from their roots was the original theme of this exhibition. The spread of the coronavirus in recent weeks has suggested the inclusion of […]

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carol heft “connections”: artist ron shelton, usa

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chalk on slate drawings: Ron Shelton’s art is political in both process and content.  The fact that he uses perishable materials reflects his feelings about the aesthetic experience; “precious”, contrasted with the ordinary entering the world of the sublime.  Using a slate board and various kinds of chalks, he transforms the drawing surface into a

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artist chris taylor, usa: “grounded and figured” at Link gallery

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Grounded and Figured at Link Gallery Artist Chris Taylor, USA, “Grounded and Figured” at Kent State Trumbull Link Gallery, Kent Ohio. These vibrant, bold, and dynamic small works of acrylic on wood panel collection opens January 22 and runs through February 19, 2020. [kopa_blockquote border=”left”]Rounded, clean edges and flat organic shapes merge in Chris Taylor’s

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carol heft “connections”: political function of art

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Political and social commentary as well as propaganda have always had important functions in art.  In visual art, iconography, (literally, the writing of images) is frequently categorized by period, culture, and style.  It encompasses spiritual, religious, political, military and social themes.  In the ancient world, it was common to display military prowess via relief sculpture

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art house urban bright residency: artist ron shelton, usa

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 Urban Bright at Art House: Plastic Trash into Art Working with children has been an exhilarating experience for Ron Shelton.  Their inventive, sincere way of processing information is in keeping with his creative practice.  In his recent ten-week residency with twenty 3rd graders from Dennison Elementary School, Cleveland Ohio, Ron provided information and hope within

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HAF 75: box top art

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Ilya Natarevich, Russia; Imam Sucahyo, Indonesi;  Novi Adi, Papua New Guinea; Dion Hitchings, USA, and Pierre Albasser and Seve Ailleurs, France are several artists who are forging remarkable trails of discovery with their work on recycled box tops and cardboard. Whether they are seeking a unique way to apply a particular type of paint or

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2018 GDUSA Winner

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The HAF Artist Catalog was a 2018 American Graphic Design Awards winner. This project required a tremendous amount of time and energy to complete, and sincere gratitude is in order for the expert support from the following HAF members: Project Director: Ron E. Shelton Art Director/Designer: Michael K. Shelton Layout Assistance and Content Editing Support:

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carol heft “connections”: the inside of outsider art

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With artist Imam Sucahyo, Indonesia. According to Dr. Hans Prinzhorn (1886-1933), art created by people with psychiatric illness and art by the masters are both “valid expressions of the psyche.” But what relationship is there between valid expressions of the psyche and art? This brings us to such questions as what is art, and how

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