Marcos Raya

Techno Muralist - Surreal Meets Techno, Large Scale, Oil on Canvas Painting

circa 2000

This painting confronts the art world's prejudice towards age. The book on the table is a copy of James Joyce's Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. The seated figure is meant to c...

An abstracted interior scene leads to a door at the end of a hall. The door - which is an actual hinged door that opens and closes - reveals a mirror, reflecting the viewer when ope...

In this abstracted interior scene depicting an alternative to the beloved classic of Dorothy and her ruby slippers, artist John Seubert distorts the architecture as well as the figur...

[From Ben Duke] The following is from Wikipedia, but I learned of this spot after getting into August Strindberg novels. "Zum Schwarzen Ferkel," translated as "The Black Piglet," was a historic tavern located at the corner of Unter den Linden and Neue Wilhelmstraße in Berlin. Notable for its cultural and historical significance, the tavern was a central meeting point for Nordic writers and artists in the 1890s. It was frequented by figures such as August Strindberg, Edvard Munch, and the Polish writer Stanisław Przybyszewski, among others. The tavern's original name was Gustav Türkes Weinhandlung und Probierstube, owned by Gustav Türke, and it was also known as "The Cloister." The name "Zum Schwarzen Ferkel" was coined by Strindberg, who thought an Armenian wine-sack hanging over the entrance resembled a black piglet. This quirky name was enthusiastically accepted by both the owner and the patrons. August Strindberg, a Swedish playwright and novelist, played a significant role in the tavern's history. After moving to Berlin in 1892, he became a regular at the tavern and a leading figure among the Nordic and German artistic community that gathered there. The tavern was not only a place for socializing but also a hub of intellectual and artistic exchange, with members engaging in vibrant discussions and forming significant relationships, both personal and professional. Edvard Munch, the Norwegian painter, also became a regular after his arrival in Berlin in 1892. The tavern saw its share of drama, including romantic entanglements and artistic disputes. One notable figure was Dagny Juel, a Norwegian music student who became involved with several members of the circle and was later tragically murdered in Tbilisi in 1901. The tavern's influence extended into the literary and artistic works of its patrons. For example, Adolf Paul wrote about his experiences and the people he met at the Ferkel in his book "Strindberg-Erinnerungen und -Briefe," published in 1914. Strindberg's novel "Klostret" ("The Cloister"), published posthumously in 1966, also drew from his experiences at the tavern. Unfortunately, the original building that housed Zum Schwarzen Ferkel was destroyed during the Second World War. Today, its legacy lives on through the stories and works of the artists and writers who once gathered there. Wikkipedia. Ben Duke Zum Schwarzen Ferkel oil on canvas 36h x 36w in 91.44h x 91.44w cm BSD039 Ben Duke b. 1977 Louisville, KY Education 2006 M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD 2002 B.F.A., University of Utah, Salt Lake City...

Acrylic paint on canvas Signed on the back

Anil Kumar Yadav - Mahalaxmi - 36 x 48 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas , 2014 ( UNFRAMED ALL IN DOOR DELIVERED ) STYLE : Anil Kumar Yadav is an Artist from Kolkata who was born in 1984 a village in Uttar Pradesh. He grew up among villagers with modest lives and the village culture. The Rangolis at the village festival and the local potters’ fine works of art inspired him greatly towards art as a hobby and potential career from early childhood. His father was then posted to Kolkata so their family relocated to the city. Once the capital of India, with its rich cultural heritage and character immediately caught my attention. He started painting for the first time in the city. Since the central theme to his paintings is related to present day society, his works appear photographic or naturalistic. The religious ghats of Varanasi, Haridwar and other antique places attracted him for their cultural heritage characterised by the holy saints, antique architectures, old idol sculptures and mysticism, spirituality. So he portrayed the simplicity of the architectural doors, temples, sculptures and the beautiful narrow streets and ‘galis’ which holds beauty that can not be described in words. He always prefers a highly realistic approach in his paintings for whatever he sees in his surroundings. He started to represent paintings in a form whose expression manifests a step ahead of photography. He has always tried to reach to a horizon where photography cannot reach and make a statement what is called hyperrealism. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2001-2006, 5 years Diploma in Painting (First Class) SwarSangam,Birla Academy of Art and Culture Kolkata. SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2015 TajBengal,Kolkata. 2013 TajBengal,Kolkata. 2012 Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi 2010 Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi 2009 TajBengal,Kolkata. GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2020 “BENARAS”, Art Villa art gallery, Kolkata 2019 “Tryst With Colour IV”, Indian habitat center visual art gallery- by Nirvana (New Delhi) 2019 “1 SQUARE FEET”, Gallery Space, Hyderabad 2017 "Artist Echoes", Indian habitat center visual art gallery- by Nirvana (New Delhi) 2015 “GREENATHON”,presents Gallery Sree Arts at GalerieRomain Rolland, Alliance Francaise, New Delhi. 2015 “SRIJAN SAJAN”, Academy Of Fine Arts, Kolkata. 2014 “STROKE”, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi. 2013 “PERSPECTIVE”Academy Of Fine Arts,Kolkata 2012 “PERSPECTIVE”Gallery Gold, kolkata 2011 Artchutney present an exhibition Goa 2011 Artchutney present an exhibition Bangalore 2011 India Habitat Center, Palm Court...

Paramesh Paul - Varanasi - 12 x 12 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas Style : Paramesh Paul is a freelance artist from Mumbai. Looking ...

Paramesh Paul - Varanasi - 14 x 18 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas Style : Paramesh Paul is a freelance artist from Mumbai. Looking at his paintings the viewer d...