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10 years ago
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Beth Fiedorek has been creating psychological narrative paintings and performance based work since 2007. Fiedorek who is a graduate of Yale, tackles issues surrounding everyday experiences while also commenting on "the improvement oriented culture" we live in within her art. Beth's introspective and insightful approach to the art making process adds a level of complexity to the work she is generating. Fiedorek who has lived in Brooklyn since 2012, has taken part in the Gowanus Open Studios as well as performing in festivals such as FIGMENT, which occurred this past June.
I recently spoke with Fiedorek about her art making process, what some of the challenges she has faced as a working artist have been and her take on the Brooklyn arts scene.
Something Invisible to Others, Oil on MDO board, 48" x 48". Image courtesy of Beth Fiedorek.
Anni Irish: How did you get interested in art?
Beth Fiedorek: I always liked making things, ever since I was really young. I have found that materials tend to speak to me, sometimes more so than people which can prove to be awkward.
As I’ve gotten older, making art has become more about communicating and processing experiences. Figuration and materials carry symbolic energy that I try to use thoughtfully, highlighting strange moments I find intriguing. In painting, there are psychological narratives that emerge over time and it is not always something you can control. For me, the process and re-evaluation of materials are deeply [...]
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Leni Kae (copyright) www.lenikae.com | lenikae@gmail.com
ART VERSUS SCIENCE - THE COLOUR FASCINATION
Self-taught 33yo contemporary artist Leni Kae (dip Colour Therapy) from Sydney Australia has painted since age 9. She has a very holistic perspective on art and a deep consideration for how structure and semiotics in art can shape viewer's emotional experience. What evolved was a natural discovery of the unbreakable link between art and science.
The Australian contemporary artist and trained colour specialist integrates semiotics of shape, composition and colour psychology to produce artworks with powerful subconscious and sensory triggers, or what she refers to as "Energy Art".
"Leni Kae's works vibrantly interact with viewers, prompting sensory awakening, eliciting positive memories, and inviting self evaluation."
Colour is a particular fascination of the artist; the powerful effects of color and semiotics, which together can alter moods, trigger hormonal reactions, and awaken dormant memories, are vital to a dually artistic and scientific mission. Her works vibrantly interact with viewers, prompting sensory awakening, eliciting positive memories, and inviting self evaluation. Line work is also a distinctive feature in Kae's artwork, with the artist saying they are "representative of waves of our thoughts, reaching out like energetic extensions of the soul or spirit of the work".
ARTISTIC INTENTION & INFLUENCES
Leni Kae's eclectic, colourful artwor[...]
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AWARDS / PRIZES:
(2013) Semi-finalist, Song of the Year International, Lyrics "Autumn Leaves"
(2013)Semi-finalist, Song of the Year International, for Lyrics "Don't Go Chasing (After Dark)"
(2013) Online Finalist, Lethbridge Small Art Prize, AUS
(2012) Runner Up, Song of the Year International, for Lyrics "White Line"
(2012) Online Finalist, Lethbridge Small Art Prize, AUS
(2009) Finalist, London International Creative Competition (LICC) Painting: 'Lady Freedom', UK
(2009) Semi-finalist, Art for Progress, Clash of the Artists 2009, Visual Arts segment, USA
(2008) Finalist, Aesthetica Magazine 50th Annual Creative Works: 'I Am Woman, So Am I', UK
(2006) Finalist, International Art contest and online gallery, Modern Art, Online
(2006) Semi-finalist, Signature of Sydney competition, semi-finalist, Sydney AU
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCIES, BIENNALES, AND EXHIBITIONS:
(2013) Valentines Group Exhibition, San Valentine Italy
(2012) International Art Prize and Exhibition "Art of the Mind", Chianciano Art Museum, Tuscany
(2012) European Mosaic Exhibition, group show, Montreal
(2011) International Artist Residency & Exhibition, Atahotel Varese Italy
(2011) International Showcase Barcelona, Gaudi Casa Battlo, Barcelona Spain
(2011) ‘On the Edge’ small size art exhibition, Bologna Italy
(2010) ‘Art in Mind’, Brick Lane Gallery London UK, August
(2010) ‘Art in Mind’, Brick Lane Gallery London UK, June
(2009) International Floren[...]
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Leni Kae, contemporary artist, Sydney Australia. Copyright, www.lenikae.com | lenikae@gmail.com
THE SPIRIT OF UNITY:
There is without doubt to me a beauty that comes from the spirit of unity, the idea that although we exist as individuals, we are inherently bound by uniting qualities such as human emotion, senses, experience, and dreams. My inspiration as an artist stems greatly from this idea. I like to focus on commonalities of our existence; the colour that excites us, and the dream and emotion that unite us.
A subconscious 'pull' to a work of art can have the power to expose what our inner consciousness desires at that moment; what we need to liberate subconscious emotion, memory or thought in order to heighten our individual potential. We may be drawn to a blue and openly flowing piece of art for example because it reminds us of the relaxing openness of the ocean, and at that time we might desire reflection or peacefulness. It has the power to awaken us and our emotions, and I love this possibility in art. My artistic expression is best summarised by the statement:
"Emotion, memory, dreams that have been hidden are given permission to to be free."
FASCINATED BY COLOUR & SYMBOLISM:
Colour, symbolism and abstraction is integral to my intention as an artist. Integrating colour psychology and the semiotics of design, as well as cultural symbolism means that triggers can be created to expose memories or emotions.
Abstraction is also applied as a m[...]
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I intent to leave my cotton – peal off my masks, as skin after an accident of fire; a flower around fall. I call for honesty among grey-scales and appreciation of the silence that separates one thought from another. I long for an erase of classifications – an embrace of the unspoken.
I wish for the calm of transparency, to observe what has already been forgotten when i will reach my point.
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12 years ago
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New York City Non Profit to host Michael Alan’s “Living Installation” Friday, November 9th at ABC NORIO
Art for Progress (AFP), a NYC 501C (3) nonprofit, is proud to announce its hosting artist Michael Alan’s “Living Installation, Family Misfit Healing” on Friday, November 9th at ABC NORIO in NYC’s Lower East Side.
The epic art performance piece which has been featured in The Huffington Post, Marie Claire, Gothamist, Hyperallergic and many others, is the creative genius of artist Michael Alan. As described by Alan, The Living Installation Project is a human activist art mission. The main goal is reinforcing that humans are living installations by creating a space for people to open up, come together and are all equal through the process of creating art.
After 8 years of creating performance art, Michael Alan was recently severely injured and suffered major spinal damage as well as a concussion. His injuries have affected his ability to walk and perform.
Despite his physical challenges, the Living Installation Project will return November 9th @ ABC NORIO for a special 8 hour healing show.
Family Misfit Healing: No matter how different and odd we all might be we all have the power to heal. Alan while healing after intense spinal surgery will team up with 7 performers to create a world based on acceptance and growth. A strong dynamic family portrait will be born, created from scratch. The 8 hour mega show, a true experience/happening, will be an escape where guests can d[...]
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