ArtTour International Summer Issue presents: Jorge Rivas By Yadira Roman Jorge Rivas speaks to the high vibrations of our minds through his "Neuro-Optical Contemplative Art." Self-taught and in his mid-sixties, the Venezuelan painter has always been a patron of modern art. Frequent museum visits have inspired the creativity within him, and now he produces unique aesthetically brilliant works. His paintings take advantage of human perception of sight and rely upon Neuroesthetics. As the viewer observes his works, he or she goes into a state of analysis, reflection and … [Read more...]
Jeong-Ah Zhang
ArtTour International Summer Issue presents: Jeong-Ah Zhang By Thomas Lioutas Jeong-Ah Zhang has created a fresh body of work based on the artistic heritage of modern art, while at the same time enriching and enhancing her compositions with her conceptual input. She is an artist who predominantly uses figurative art as her primary subject and carefully structure the complex world that she aims to. It is an approach that brings forward her unique technique, as she has an elegant hand bringing to life figures and objects, orchestrating a rich visual result. Jeong-Ah frequently makes … [Read more...]
Ginevra Pruneti
ArtTour International Summer Issue presents: Ginevra Pruneti "Honoring The Flow" By Thomas Lioutas During the most recent ATIM Masters Award Ceremony celebrated at the Auditorium al Duomo in Florence, the public was enchanted by the soothing and magical sound of the Italian virtuoso Violoncello by Ginevra Prunetti accompanied by pianist Francesca Mirarchi. The Violoncello is a musical instrument which has been a staple of the European music culture since the 18th century and still plays a significant role in many bands and orchestras, as it is an instrument with a low pitch which is … [Read more...]
Leonid Grishin
ArtTour International Summer Issue presents: Leonid Grishin By Yadira Roman Leonid Grishin has gained recognition for his mature and masterful approach towards art, as a sculptor earning grand recognition for some of his most notable artworks. His medium of preference is, bronze, he exploits its full expressional value and draws inspiration from some of the most admired sculptors of the 20th century, like Barbara Hepworth, Brancusi, and Henry Moore. The essence of Grishin’s work is bold, purpose filled and creates the space for ingenuity and important steps into one's life … [Read more...]
Xia Li
ArtTour International Summer Issue presents: Xia Li Xia Li A Joyous Blend Of Human Connection And Tradition by Viviana Puello Born in Macau, in the beautiful Five Female Mountain in China in 1968, Xia Li discover art at early childhood. Through the years, Li has developed a unique style of ink portrait painting that combines Chinese painting with modern Western painting techniques; Li uses Xuan paper and color ink to create what she calls 'Xia's Creative Ink Portrait Painting' and 'Chinese-Western Art. Xia Li graduated from Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts and learned … [Read more...]
