Sunday, January 31, 2010

Romero Britto

Born in 1963 in Recife, Brazil, Romero Britto creates a completely new expression that reflects his optimistic faith in the world around him. Alluding to influences of early and modern masters, Britto’s pulsating colors, pop themes, and commanding compositions have led him to become the premier contemporary artist of his generation. Britto today is represented in galleries and museums across five contents, from Singapore to Dubai, to London and New York. Opening in Paris at the Salle de Norte, Louvre Museum. He states, “For me, art can reflect the celebration of the simple and good things in life. This is most important to me!” (artist's website)

'Stay Tuned'
Acrylic paint on the piano.
(Life size)
Printed by Pepsi.
(life size)

'Untitled.'
Fiber Glass and Acrylic Paint.
Approx. 30 ft.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Joseph Hu

A native of Kansas City, Kansas, Joseph Hu received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and his MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. His work has been included in local, national and international exhibitions. He is a recipient of a 2002 Visual Arts Fellowship from the Independence Foundation and was Artist in Residence in the spring of 2003 at the Altes Spital Begegnungszentrum in Solothurn, Switzerland. Most recently, he was Artist in Residence at The Holter Museum of Art, Helena, Montana in 2007. Joseph was a member of the Philadelphia artists cooperative, Vox Populi from 2001 until 2006, where he also served as President and member of the Board of Directors. He is represented by Pentimenti Gallery, in Philadelphia.

Caran d'Ache, 2007
acrylic on cardboard, glue
5 3/8 x 1/2 x 3/8 inches


Knit Blanket, 2007
gouache, acrylic and graphite on Hahnemuhle paper, glue
76 1/4 x 54 3/8 inches


Prismacolor, 2007
acrylic on cardboard, glue
57 pieces, 7 7/8 x 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches overall