GALLERIES

ABSTRACT   "Expressive, non-representational, stimulates the imagination ”

Abstract art is a form of visual expression that does not represent an accurate depiction of visual reality. It focuses on the use of color, shape, form, and line to create compositions that evoke emotions and stimulate the viewer's imagination. It encourages subjective interpretation and challenges traditional artistic conventions.

ARTISTIC   "Creative expressions which capture imagination and emotions”"

Artistic art can be found in various forms and styles showcasing the artist's unique vision and skill. This art form includes creative expressions that embody aesthetic and imaginative qualities. It encompasses various mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. Artistic art often seeks to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and convey personal or societal messages. 

EXPRESSIONISM   "Subjective perspective, distorts reality & emphasizes emotion"

Expressionism, is a modernist movement originating in Northern Europe in the early 20th century. It presents the world from a subjective perspective, distorting reality to express emotions. Expressionism aims to convey inner experiences through distorted and exaggerated forms, vivid colours, and bold brushwork. As well, it seeks to express the essence of the human condition.

FAUVISM   "Bold, expressive, colourful, non-representational"

Fauvism, an art movement of the early 20th century, is characterized by bold, vibrant colours and simplified forms. Fauvist artists sought to express emotions and capture the essence of a subject through intense colour and brushwork, disregarding naturalistic representation.

IMAGINATIVE   “Depict artists unique ideas, concepts, and visions”

Imaginative art refers to any artwork that is created using the artist's imagination to explore and depict their own unique ideas, concepts, and visions. It often results in highly creative and original works that go beyond conventional reality. Imaginative art challenges conventional ways of thinking and seeing the world. It and can encompass various styles and genres, including imaginative realism that explores unseen or futuristic concepts

IMPRESSIONISM   “Essence of a moment minus detailed accuracy”

Impressionism is an art movement that originated in the late 19th century in France. It is characterized by loose brushwork, vibrant colours, and an emphasis on capturing the changing qualities of light and atmosphere. It aims to depict scenes of everyday life with a focus on immediate visual impressions. As well, It focuses on conveying the essence of a moment rather than detailed accuracy, resulting in subjective and atmospheric representations of reality.

MINIMALISM   "Visual simplification to the bare minimum”

Minimalism art is a movement that emerged in the 1960s, characterized by extreme simplicity and reduction of form. It focuses on stripping away unnecessary elements, reducing artworks to their essential components. Minimalist artists often use geometric shapes, clean lines, and neutral colours to create works that emphasize simplicity, clarity, and objectivity. The aim is to achieve a sense of purity, emptiness, and a direct experience with the artwork itself.

NATURE’S ARTISTRY   "Creative power of nature"

Nature's artistry refers to the inherent beauty and creativity found in the natural world. It encompasses the intricate patterns, colours, and forms displayed by plants, animals, landscapes and natural phenomena. From the delicate symmetry of a flower to the grandeur of a mountain range, nature's artistry captivates and inspires. It reminds us of the awe-inspiring creativity and design that exists beyond human imagination, offering a profound source of inspiration and appreciation for the world around us.

NOTABLE   "Compelling image captured in time."

A notable/compelling image is one that captures the viewer's attention and holds it. It can tell a story, conveys a message, evokes emotion, showcases a unique perspective or a sense of intrigue. What makes an image notable/compelling lies completely in the eyes of the beholder. It is subjective, not objective. It is personal, based almost entirely on the experience of the viewer and their interpretation of what they see.

POINTILLISM  “Image created with small dots of colour"

Pointillism is an art technique that involves creating an image using small, distinct dots of pure colour. Developed in the late 19th century, pointillism relies on the optical blending of colours rather than mixing them on a palette. The artist applies small dots or strokes of paint in various colours next to each other, allowing the viewer's eye to blend them together and perceive a full range of colours and tones. The technique aims to create vibrant and luminous paintings with a sense of depth and texture.

STYLISTIC   "Uniqueness of an artist's work"

Stylistic art refers to the particular way an artist expresses their ideas or vision. It is a unique and distinctive art form that emphasizes an artist's personal style, techniques, choices in composition, colour and other elements of visual representation. Stylistic art often involves departure from realism and instead, emphasizes the use of exaggerated or abstract forms, symbolism, or other artistic devices to convey their intended message or evoke certain emotions.

SURREALISTIC   "Dreamlike, bizzare, imaginative, unconventional"   

Surrealistic art is a specific artistic movement that emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing the exploration of the subconscious mind and dreams. It seeks to combine unrelated elements of reality and imagination in unexpected and irrational ways to create bizarre and fantastical compositions. Surrealist artworks often feature strange and dreamlike imagery, creating a sense of mystery and ambiguity. It aims to challenge conventional ways of thinking and create works that evoke transient and evanescent sensory perceptions.

TRAVEL  “World's beauty, culture, and experiences”

Travel photography is the art of capturing and documenting the essence of a destination through images. It involves capturing landscapes, architecture, people, culture, and moments that reflect the unique characteristics of a place. It aims to inspire wanderlust, evoke emotions, and tell stories about different cultures and experiences. In sum, travel photography aims to transport viewers to different parts of the world, allowing them to explore and experience the beauty and diversity of our planet.

DEFINITIONS

Aesthetics

Aesthetics is the study of beauty. An artistic aesthetic is the collection of stylistic choices an artist uses to make a work beautiful, or to communicate meaning, value, or emotion to the observer.

Atmospheric in art

Method of creating the illusion of depth, or recession, in an image or drawing by modulating colour to simulate changes effected by the atmosphere on the colours of things seen at a distance.

Creativity

While creativity is hard to pin down precisely, it’s generally considered as the ability to create something real using imagination.

Imagination comes first and is necessary for creativity but not the other way around.

Fleeting impressions

Fleeting is used to describe something which lasts only for a very short time.

Imagination in art

Imagination is the creative power of forming mental images or new ideas that are not present to the senses or have never been perceived in reality. The artist's imagination may be in the form of picturing, thinking or feeling what the proposed work of art will be about. But also, during the creation of the work, the artist will use their imagination to feel, think and picture possible alternatives to what they have just done, at every stage of doing. Results are highly creative and original works that challenge conventional ways of thinking and seeing the world.  (Note: Imagination comes first and is necessary for creativity but not the other way around.)

Nonrepresentational art

Nonrepresentational art, also known as abstract art, refers to visual creations that do not depict recognizable objects or figures from the physical world. It focuses on the use of colour, shape, form, and texture to create abstract or non-objective compositions. It may also express things that are not visible – emotions or feelings 

Nonrepresentational art often emphasizes the artist's subjective interpretation and allows for a more personal and imaginative experience for the viewer.

Subjective perspective

Personal viewpoint influenced by individual experiences and emotions.

"Reality is subjective" means that each person has his or her own unique perception of reality, and no two people have quite the same understanding of what is real.

Surrealism in Art

Surrealism challenges conventional ways of thinking and create works that evoke transient and evanescent sensory perceptions. 

(Surrealistic art and Imaginative art have some similarities but also distinct differences.)

Transient and evanescent sensory perceptions

Transient - Brief and fleeting sensory experiences that quickly vanish or fade.

Evanescent - Tending to disappear quickly (of relatively short duration).