Worth and Company Inc. Mixed Media

This hand-painted round portrait, part of the ongoing Exchange Currencies series by Moldovan artist Natasha Lelenco, explores themes of psychological resilience, identity, and the sy...

Christ Pantocrator after a Russian icon of the 15th Century. Tempera and gold leaf on gesso over a wooden board. Measurements in centimeters: 38 x 29.5 x 3 cm. / In inches: 14.96 x 11.8 x 1.18 " This is how the artist sums up the technique used by him to create the icon: “The aim of these steps is to create a durable painting. The icon is eternal. The first step is to choose a support, traditionally made of wood, from the center of the trunk to avoid warping it. For this purpose, two hardwood bolts were often used on the back to give the picture panel additional stability. Often a frame is milled out. Then the image carrier is sanded smooth and now 12 or 14 thin layers of gesso are applied and sanded smooth as well. Then the preliminary drawing is applied and the drawing board is prepared with a special preparation called bolus. This bolus can be polished to a high gloss. Afterwards, the gold leaf is "shot" with special brushes. It dries up within a few hours and can now be polished with agate. Gold leaf is real 24-carat gold. Now does the actual process of painting begins. Egg tempera is made fresh from egg yolk, water, and a little vinegar. This is used to prepare the color pigments. Tempera painting is done in numerous layers from dark to light. When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST Oliver Samsinger (Vienna, 1968) began to take an interest in icons in 1990. He undertakes several trips to Bulgaria, Greece, and Cyprus to see in situ the original works treasured in these three countries. This experience will be crucial in his life since the studies carried out in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, and his stay on Mount Athos...

Virgin of Tijvin, after a Russian icon of the 17th century. Egg tempera, gold leaf on gesso over a wooden board. Measurements in centimeters: 44 x 33 x 3 cm / In inches: 17.32 x 12.99 x 1.18 " Author: Oliver Samsinger...

This fine mid-19th-century German miniature depicts a woman wearing a black dress and a beautiful white and lilac day cap. Produced around 1840, this exquisite piece on porcelain is...

"Currency #195" is a striking circular wall sculpture by Moldovan-born artist Natasha Lelenco, part of her acclaimed Currencies series. Painted in luminous hues of blue on a treated ...

This sculptural painting by Natasha Lelenco, created on a wooden circle with a thickness of two centimeters and a diameter of 26 centimeters, is one of the recent works from the Curr...

This piece titled "Quiet Spark Mask" is an original painted dimensional work by Sarah Detweiler and is part of Detweiler's "Spectrum of Curiosities" series, featuring whimsical portr...

Vibrant multimedia artworks incorporate reflective mediums and thick textures in Kate Tova's work. Colors splash across the page melding into flourishes of sequins, rhinestones, and ...

This circular portrait painting by Natasha Lelenco belongs to the Currencies series and centers on themes of gender identity, migration, and queer resilience. Rendered in striking cr...

Liverpool-based artist Pauline Hughes takes a fluid approach to her ceramic practice, combining aspects of painting, collage, and printmaking into her w...

This piece titled "Screen Time Mask" is an original painted dimensional work by Sarah Detweiler and is part of Detweiler's "Spectrum of Curiosities" series,...

‘Reine on Clay’ is a medium size contemporary mixed media on fabric-wrapped board figurative painting created by Dutch artist Casper Faassen in 2015. Created during an extended trip ...