Rachel Li (b. 1995)

Woman with Hat (2019)
Oil on panel

Rachel Li is a talented artist born in 1995. Her captivating artworks have been featured by Arcadia Contemporary. While there are no works currently available for sale, you can explore her art and discover more about her fascinating journey1.

Jessica Brown (UK b. 1971)

 

Sunshine and Salty Air (2020)
mixed media on canvas 42 x 42 cm

Jessica Brown (born 1971) is a British artist known for her captivating artworks. Her craftmanship and skill are rooted in her study of art and art history, which she began while staying with her grandfather in Rome (where he was based with UNESCO). Brown has exhibited with Quantum Contemporary Art since 1997, and her works reflect her unique perspective and creative vision. While there are currently no works for sale by her, you can explore her art and discover more about her fascinating journey

Helen Frankenthaler (1928–2011)

Elberta, 1975
acrylic on canvas, 200.7 x 246.4 cm

Helen Frankenthaler (1928–2011) was an American abstract expressionist painter, celebrated as one of the great artists of the twentieth century. Her career spanned six decades, and she played a pivotal role in the transition from Abstract Expressionism to Color Field painting. Notably, her work “Mountains and Sea” (1952) employed a technique called Soak Stain, which had the effect of watercolor despite being painted in oils. This technique, also used by artists like Pollock, Morris Louis, and Kenneth Noland, influenced the new generation of Color Field artists by removing emotional, mythical, or religious content from their works12.

Stanley Sporny (American, 1946–2008)

Pink Kade, 1975

Stanley Sporny (1946–2008) was an American painter known for his bold and lively style. Born in Philadelphia, he attended the Philadelphia College of Art and studied under notable artists like Red Grooms, Alex Katz, and Elaine de Kooning1. His works span various themes, including post-realism and surrealism, often depicting crowds and cityscapes.

Sporny’s art captures the spirit of Mardi Gras and mischievousness. Notably, he painted large-scale works inspired by Carnival, such as “Jesse (Helms) Covers the Queers” (1991-94) and “Red Stick Sendup” (1991)2. His pieces can be found in significant public collections, including the National Museum of American Art and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art23.

Tom Loepp (American b.1954)

Madison Square Park, 2016

Oil on linen

Tom Loepp (born June 4, 1954) is an American figurative, landscape, and portrait painter. After high school, instead of attending university, he dedicated years to studying figure drawing from life. Loepp began his career by drawing portraits in public and honed his portraiture skills on the streets of Greenwich Village, NYC, during the late 1970s. His artistic journey expanded to plein air cityscapes of New York City.

Loepp’s paintings are held in prestigious collections, including the Museum of the City of New York, Campbell’s Soup (London, UK), the United States Supreme Court (Washington, DC), and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (Menlo Park, CA). Notably, he painted from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge during its renovation in 1988, capturing the workers and the cityscape. Later, Loepp spent two years painting views of New York City and New Jersey from the top of the World Trade Center.

His philosophy: "To make the world my studio and its inhabitants my models seemed, if not profound, at least interesting."12

Kevin Yaun (American b.1986)

Window 3, 2024

Oil on canvas

Kevin Yaun is an abstract impressionist painter based in Laguna Beach, California. He uses bold brushwork and a minimalist palette to interpret everyday scenes, skillfully playing with light and shadow. Inspired by street scenes in Venice and Santa Monica, Kevin’s art invites viewers to engage with the beauty and authenticity of the world around them. Transitioning from a career in advertising, he now dedicates himself to painting full-time, participating in group exhibitions to further refine his craft. His works evoke emotions and create a lasting impact, inviting contemplation and appreciation of the simplicity in everyday moments12. You can explore more of his paintings on his website: Kevin Yaun. 

Naomi Chung

 

 Devil Trumpet, 2023
Oil On Canvas

see naomi-chung

William T. Williams (USA b. 1942)

Old Bethel (1970)

acrylic and graphite on paper 141 x 104 cm

William T. Williams (born July 17, 1942) is an American painter and educator. His artistic journey has been marked by a process-based approach to painting, drawing motifs from personal memory and cultural narratives to create non-referential, abstract compositions. Let’s delve into his fascinating life and work:

1. Early Years and Background:

   • Born in Cross Creek, North Carolina, Williams’s family later moved to Queens, New York when he was four years old.
   • His formative years included visits to North Carolina during summers.
   • In 1956, a pivotal encounter with famed artist Jacob Lawrence fueled his belief that he could pursue a professional artistic career.

2. Education and Artistic Development:

   • Williams attended the High School for Industrial Arts in Manhattan, where he frequented the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
   • He graduated from New York City Community College in 1960 and later earned his B.F.A. degree from Pratt Institute in 1966.
   • His artistic journey continued at Yale University School of Art and Architecture, where he obtained his M.F.A. degree in 1968.

3. Career and Exhibitions:

   • Williams’s first exhibit was part of a group show called “X to the Fourth Power” at the Studio Museum in Harlem in 1969.
   • Throughout the 1970s, his work was showcased at prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum in New York, as well as the American Embassy in Moscow and the Fondation Maeght in France.
   • He became a professor of art at Brooklyn College in 1970 and held summer residencies at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture.

4. Influences and Style:

   • Williams’s art was profoundly influenced by his first trip to Africa in the late 1970s.
   • His work evolved, incorporating elements from African art and culture.
   • His non-referential abstract compositions often reflect personal memories and cultural narratives.

5. Recognition and Legacy:

   • In 1986, Williams became the first Black artist included in H.W. Janson’s History of Art textbook.
   • He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1987.
   • His legacy endures as a trailblazer in American art.