Emma Towers-Evans
Emma Towers-Evans is a hyperrealist pencil artist based in the UK. Working from a range of reference photos to create her drawings, her aim is to create drawings which create a true presence within a space, leaving the viewer feeling almost as if they are a living entity in the room with you. Emma’s piece ‘Helix’ is a brilliant example of the lifelikeness created. The helical shape created represents to twisting feeling of anxiety, which often can feel all consuming.
You can find more of Emma’s work on her website and Instagram.
Nigel Cox
Nigel Cox is a London based painter, whose work is described as photorealism with a minimalist twist. With a focus on solitude, his incredibly realistic figures are removed from crowded Urban scenes and placed alone. This creates questions for the viewer and provokes thoughts around narrative. Take ‘Striding Shadow’, an oil on linen painting. The woman featured walks across the canvas alone, but we are left wondering who she is, where she is going, and why she is alone.
You can find more of Nigel’s work on his website and Instagram.
Zoe Beaudry
Zoe Beaudry is painter based in Detroit, Michigan. Through her practice, she examines existential questions related to selfhood and individuation. As she says herself: “Combining figuration with surreal elements, my painting practice examines the relationship between the self, the physical body, and the metaphysical body in a contemporary context. I’m interested in the ways that embodied existence causes people to crave ‘connectedness’ while simultaneously striving for individuation. I aim to recreate that tension in my work.” One piece in particular is ‘To Be Alone (With You)’. The piece features a realistic figure sat within light portal in the subject’s “crown” chakra, the body’s physical connection to the universal or divine.
You can find more of Zoe’s work on her website and Instagram.
Anne Moses
Anne Moses is a British artist living and working in the UK. Focusing on close up and detailed observation of the skin, the viewer is moved to a place of intimacy between themselves and the subject. It becomes a fleeting moment. Her work ‘Sleeping Mimi’ feels most intimate, as the viewer intrudes on a woman sleeping. She is quite and peaceful, leading the viewer to feel almost indiscreet.
You can find more of Anne’s work on her website and Instagram.
Fábio Magalhães
Brazilian-based artist Fabio Magalhães skillfully crafts hyper-realistic paintings that explore the human body through metaphors. His meticulous planning gives rise to scenes that intricately blur the boundaries of perception, creating visually striking and slightly unsettling images. Magalhães draws inspiration from personal experiences, emotions, and imagination, combining them into a unique blend of Image and Body. His art transcends the confines of the ego, extending a reach towards the other and the self, creating a profound exploration of the interconnectedness between the individual and the broader human experience.
You can find more of Fábio’s work on his website and Instagram.
Iván Franco Fraga
Iván is an artist from Barcelona. He begins his creative process by searching for a captivating mental image, before shaping it through photography. Iván recognises the significant role of photography in our visual education as a method of seeing, understanding, and expressing. Although it might seem subtle, the shift from photographic to pictorial processes plays a crucial role in shaping the core of Ivan’s artistic work. The artist explains: “The relationship I seek in my work is to use its own processes, its morphology, to unmask it and concede the throne to ‘the true’ instead.”
You can find more of Iván’s work on his website and Instagram.
Kate Broadhurst
Kate Broadhurst is a contemporary Realist Painter, creating beautifully atmospheric travel paintings to captivate and inspire. The works create a sense of peace in a small and intimate way. Her work ‘Hues of Gold’ is a perfect example of this. Inspired by a beautiful sunrise across the Brecon Beacons from the top of Pen y Fan, she says herself “a tranquil, serene moment where time seems to stand still. The warmth of sunrise casts a golden light across the mountains ready for a new day of adventure”.
You can find more of Kate’s work on her website and Instagram.
Arinze Stanley
Arinze’s artistic vision is a tapestry woven from the rich narratives of the Contemporary Black experience, African culture, and moments of personal reflection. In an effort to foster connections and bridge understanding, he seamlessly blends traditional techniques with his own innovative flair, turning each creation into a testament of love and patience. Arinze explains, My art is born out of the zeal for perfection in skill, expression, and a devotion to create positive changes in the world.’ Introducing subtle hues, he pays a heartfelt homage to the vibrant essence of his heritage. Each artwork is an invitation for others to resonate with themes of identity, resilience, and shared experiences.
You can find more of Arinze’s work on his website and Instagram.
Ayo Filade
An Architecture graduate from the University of Nottingham, Ayo Filade discovered his passion for drawing and painting through the influence of his artist father. His art explores contrasts in lighting, textures, expressions, and the intricacies of the human bodies. Labelling his creations as “Disparate Realism,” Filade is deeply immersed in the realms of hyper-realism and surrealism. He captures subjects in their raw and imperfect states, prompting an inquiry into the consequences of conflict, both in terms of action and reaction, as well as themes of separation and break. Through his art, Filade reflects on how individuals, societies, and humanity at large grapple with the escalating tensions arising from these challenges.
You can find more of Ayo’s work on his website and Instagram.
Leeah Joo 주리아
Korean-American painter Leeah Joo draws inspiration from the mysterious and concealed in her art. In her illusionist paintings, she skillfully plays with our natural curiosity, enticing us to explore and unravel the hidden. From captivating parcels wrapped in traditional Korean cloth to intricately detailed paintings of lacy drapery, Joo’s work challenges the artist’s limits in achieving realism without a clearly defined subject behind the curtain.
You can find more of Leeah’s work on her website and Instagram.
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Bethan Jayne Goddard
