HAF special feature: Bouvy Enkobo, Kinshasa, DRC. “Hommage Annee, 2013, is a tribute I reflect on mothers in my community, which is a remote area and very poor. Portraits of these mothers with this pain and suffering and hoping to feed, educated their children. Cladding their families by doing field work with such concern that their […]
art now…as social commentary on HAF Read More »
plastic trash into art project Artist Antonio Mena (from El Salvador) joins the growing collective of HAF artists, who have answered the call to confront the global ecological disaster that adversely impacts us. Included in this HAF initiative, the Plastic Trash Into Art Project are participating artists: Taeyoun Kim (Korea), Macha Melanie (France), Mena Ange
artist antonio mena, el salvador: accumulations Read More »
For the past few years, Ron Shelton has devoted himself as curator/publisher at High Art Fridays, an online arts publication bringing artists from all over the world together under the auspices of a typical disregard for conventional aesthetics and production outside the domain of mainstream culture. In the midst of this, he has broadened his
HAF connects: the sustainable art of plastics Read More »
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The relationship between the elements and the body of this work is an interesting one. In this exhibition, the weaving together of tradition, nontraditional materials, and ideas are precise; the aesthetics of object/subject are implicit, playful, and lively. The Ardent Thread, curated by Cleveland fiber
the ardent thread: artists archives of the western reserve, usa Read More »
Why do we leave out so much when we study art history? Wouldn’t exposure to different cultures and aesthetic ideas benefit us all? Who determines what we study in art history books or what we see in museums and art galleries? How do critics, gallery directors, and dealers manipulate public opinion? It has been said
carol heft “connections”: a case for inclusion Read More »
A triaxial blend is a method of testing glaze ratios to develop new surfaces. Curator, Angelica Pozo selected three pairs of established ceramic sculptors together in collaboration. [kopa_blockquote border=”left”] Collaboration is the art of merging two or more creative energies into a powerful partnership, one that is mutually respectful/mutually responsive to each other’s input. Angelica
“triaxial blends” at the northern clay center: with curator, angelica pozo, usa Read More »
“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
artist carol heft, usa: “war and separation” at the time of coronavirus Read More »
high art fridays (HAF) is an eclectic assembly of artists working in a wide range of materials and iconographic ideas. They are brought together in an inclusive network whose genesis came from multimedia artist Ron Shelton. One common attribute in the body of work presented here is authenticity. Regardless of the content or materials, technique
high art fridays: the global artplace Read More »
Artist collaboration with Alvaro Sanchez and Cesar Pineda Moncrieff, Guatemala It is always a pleasure to engage two or more artists who come together in a selfless act of creating a work of art. What is even more impressive is when the expression reveals a true merging of style that speaks a uniform and seamless
carl heyward, usa: on artist collaboration Read More »
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
carol heft “connections”: artist ron shelton, usa Read More »
The World in Plastic Crisis; Taeyoun Kim turning Plastic Waste into Yarn is one answer. In 2008, our global plastic consumption worldwide was estimated to be about 260 million tons. What Taeyoun Kim, of Korea, has done as her answer to this huge problem is to implement a recycling process by producing her own type
taeyoun kim, korea: plastic trash into art Read More »
“Repurposed” solo show at Kuaba Gallery, USA Artist Patrick Tagoe-Turkson of Ghana is a multidisciplinary artist with his studio based in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. Patrick just returned to Ghana after an extended stay in the USA. His most recent body of work, entitled, Repurposed is on display at the Kuaba Gallery
artist patrick tagoe-turkson, ghana: solo show at kuaba gallery, usa Read More »