Embodied Expressions – An Exploration of Figurative Art

Contemporary landscape - Show Me Home by Dalene Meiring

Table of Contents What is Figurative Art? Connection to Human Experience Featured Artworks at Mobile Art Gallery Techniques and Mediums in Figurative Art Themes and Subjects in Figurative Art What is Figurative Art? Figurative art refers to any form of modern art that retains strong references to the real world, particularly the human figure. It…

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Vibrant Visions – The Influence of Pop Art in New Zealand

Abstract - The 80's Pash by Christian Nicholson

Pop Art emerged in the 1950s and 1960s as a vibrant and rebellious art movement that sought to blur the boundaries between “high” art and popular culture. Originating in the United Kingdom and the United States, it drew inspiration from advertising, comic books, consumer products, and mass media, reflecting the post-war era’s burgeoning consumer culture.…

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Exploring the Vibrant Palette: New Zealand Abstract Art Dynamic Canvas

Abstract Painting - Love by Lorraine Rastorfer

Abstract art is a dynamic and multifaceted genre that defies conventional representation, opting instead for a visual language that transcends literal interpretation. At its core, abstract art is characterized by a departure from realistic depictions, favoring a focus on the intrinsic qualities of line, shape, color, and form. By stripping away the need for recognizable…

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What’s the “big deal” with Abstract Art?

Why Abstract Art?

What’s the “big deal” with Abstract Art? Do you admire abstract art, but don’t know why?  Abstract art looks like “nothing”… You may look at it and think “a child did it” OR It doesn’t look like it took long, how is it worth all that money? Do any of these comments sound familiar? Then…

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