Benjamin Risk

«Two birds» oil painting of two dancing birds in a mating ritual

2018

Imported Goods is an exploration of environment, especially focusing on the wellness of the ocean and the consequences of human plastic consumption. There is beauty in appreciation and replication, but it becomes a tragedy when it fully devours natural creation. Samantha Van Heest...

Pull Shapes (Duet) is a diptych that subtly explores surrealism, focusing in on the intimacy of the bedroom space. Pillows are this central point of comfort in our day to day, and the artist wanted to play with scale, mystery, and the night table drawer. Samantha Van Heest...

It’s Okay, Little Crab (Sensory Overload) in a way feels like a self portrait, with the vacuum acting as a personified vision of time and societal expectation. The vacuum may never reach the crab, but its loud and disturbing presence will. Samantha Van Heest...

Giorgi Qochiashvili's colourful world is impressive to say the least. Inspired by poetry, Japanese culture and films of Jim Jarmush, he creates massive paintings...

This painting was inspired by the artists very first toy, a small blue giraffe, given to her as a day-old baby. It is something that has been around her whole life, and even though it is inanimate, there is a feeling of personification through the years of wear. Her brother as a baby would call giraffes “fa,” which is always a sweet memory she associate with this toy. Samantha Van Heest...

This study takes inspiration from historical “reclining nude” paintings, most of which were painted through the perspective of the male gaze. The artist wanted to change the narrative and make the woman feel more empowered and dominant in her situation, aware of the power she holds. Samantha Van Heest...

Jill Opelka Turtles Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 40x30in Framed: 41x30x1.5in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-2051 Tags: Turtles, Teal, Blue, Brown, Deep, Vibrant *Framed in a black wooden frame ----------------- Upon entering Jill Opelka's home, her creative essence is unmistakable. Adorned with New Yorker Magazine covers, her dining room exudes a vibrant charm, complemented by quirky giant tortoises in the living room. The space is a reflection of Opelka's lively personality, evident in her central studio nestled within the bright breakfast nook. Embraced by natural light and captivating outdoor vistas, it's where her artistry thrives, even evident in intricate details like a practical denim quilt...

Fabio Modica HORSES The energy of nature is the energy of painting. This piece, which belongs to a series of four paintings, is an attempt to harmonize the two worlds, the natural an...

"Sea Turtles 3" is a framed oil and acrylic work on canvas by Joshua Brown, depicting a bale of turtles moving across sand. This playful painting features...

"Two Rams on Blue" is a framed oil and acrylic work on canvas by Joshua Brown, depicting two heads of Rambouillet sheep in profile. This playful painting features painterly brushstro...

"Sea Turtles 1" is a framed oil and acrylic work on canvas by Joshua Brown, depicting a bale of turtles moving across sand. This playful painting features...

"Birds on Jungle" is a framed oil and acrylic work on canvas by Joshua Brown, depicting 13 birds on thin branches. The paint splattered background emulate...