Alex Venezia is an artist whose portraits radiate both love and longing, in quiet scenes that find an exquisite balance between serene stillness and rousing emotion. Inspired from an early age by the work of Caravaggio and a poster he saw of John W. Waterhouse’s Lady of Shalott, 1888, Venezia’s own poetic compositions are an unmistakable nod to such historical figures, as well as other masters of intimate scenes, like the Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi, whose subdued, haunting interiors reflect similar emotions of longing and loneliness. Yet, Venezia’s portraits are distinctly modern, both imaginative and full of emotional storytelling, and often inspired by the love and affection shared with his family and friends.
As a rising star in the world of representational art, last year proved to be a very busy year for the artist, starting in January with the unveiling of two new works at the LA Art Show for Arcadia Contemporary, a gallery with whom Venezia has developed a close working relationship. Then in April, he won the 1st Place Painting and the People’s Choice Award at the Portrait Society’s annual conference for another of his works titled Haunting. To cap off an exciting year, Venezia celebrated the debut of his solo show Sentimental Works at Arcadia Contemporary in September. The nearly sold-out show, comprised a series of new paintings, including Sisters, Braids, Sketching, Returning Home, and At Rest.
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Fresh Eyes
Anna Rose Bain discusses the passions of being an artist and helping students transform their own work
The Next Level
Jacob Dhein uses a wet-into-wet technique to create painterly depictions of a variety of subjects
Wild Spirit
Alternating between broad glazes and fine details, Claire Milligan captures the intricacies of the animal kingdom
The Bridge Between
Watercolorist Thomas Wells Schaller delves into the nuances of observation and imagination
The Color Continuum
Catherine Hearding demonstrates how she utilizes color to enhance the mood of her landscapes
Points of Precision
A strong focal point and attention to detail make Nicola Jane's artwork jump off the page
BE YOURSELF
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JEFFREY T. LARSON
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Hot-Blooded
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Adam Clague Incandescence
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