Holding your breath suggests anticipation. But to wait to exhale is so much more loaded. The sensation is one of withholding more than anticipating. You want to dance, but only when you can do so with reckless abandon, without surveillance or interruption, or judgment. You want to live, but only on your terms. A real life, not a half life. Portraits of acrylic on canvas depict Black women in their variance and range. The quiet tension that precedes a revelation swirls through their paintings, all of which center the Black woman. Oxygen is the medium of life, and here serves

Hajime Sorayama, the father of the sexy robot revolution. Though he began his work on sexy robots in 1983, it has only grown more relevant in our increasingly technological society. Internationally recognized as the primary innovator of realistic expressionism via his airbrush technique, Sorayama continues to inspire artists of all mediums: painters, sculptors, film directors, and fashion designers.   Read the full article at https://metalmagazine.eu/en/post/article/hajime-sorayama-machines-with-sex-appeal

Michael Reeder’s artwork exudes an ambiguity and with that comes thought provocation, as he wants the viewer to question the sense of self. We see that there’s an essence of modern day surrealism with the dream-like quality of his works, and he reflects this in a contemporary setting with his choice of color palette and the graphic quality.   read the full article at https://www.forbes.com/sites/felicitycarter/2018/08/14/artist-michael-reeder-explores-identity-and-sense-of-self/?sh=8a8dc545903d

Allouche Gallery is delighted to announce Minds and Bodies, the first solo exhibition with Slovenia-based artist Anaja Hvastija Gaia. Minds and Bodies emerges from an introspective dialogue between the mind-body connection, presenting a language of formal elements that invite contemplation to the mysterious journey of the human experience. Anaja Hvastija Gaia observes the depths of human consciousness by using the canvas as a portal for self- reflection. Through her paintings, she reveals a realm of contemplation and meditation, inviting viewers to explore the space of their psyche. Read the full article at https://www.meer.com/en/79635-anaja-hvastija-gaia-minds-and-bodies

The Pratt alum continues to rebel with color and camp through his painting practice. These days he has a much more receptive audience. The artist’s journey recalls that of queer, creative kids across the country who not only assert their difference but wield it. To paraphrase Baldwin, they walk on the earth as though they have the right to be here. Read the full article at https://www.papermag.com/ben-evans-artist-interview-bless#rebelltitem27