

The Artistic Philosophy & Origins of Masha Luch: An Autobiographical Essay
My name is Masha Luch. I am a contemporary interdisciplinary artist. In my practice, I explore different forms of communication, the theme of memory, the perception of time and space, and the search for one’s place within that space. A central aspect of my work is the aesthetic of absence: situations in which removal, exclusion, or reduction allows attention to focus on a thought or a sensation. I am drawn to ciphers and riddles, to motifs of observation and quiet looking, to


Van O (Ivan Isaev) V. 2
Van O (Ivan Isaev) is a conceptual photographer with a background in theatre (as an actor) and biology who has exhibited across Europe and in the United States. Recent exhibitions include Museum Kesselhaus in Berlin, MORA Museum of International Art in Jersey City, RevArt Gallery in Mountain View, California, Olympic Building in New York, Аnnenkirche and the Erarta Contemporary Art Museum in St. Petersburg, Gallery of Classic Photography in Moscow, Museum of Actual Realism in


Why Conceptual Art Matters: Featuring Van O (Ivan Isaev)
When I was a senior in high school, I grew a specific fascination with conceptual art. One of my art teachers at the time, Mr. Murphy, corrected me when I was discussing with him about conceptual art. He stated: “All art is conceptual. There is no such thing as conceptual art”. At the time, I believed him because I was young. However, today as a critical writer with experience, I strongly disagree with such a notion. There is clearly a difference between conceptual art and no


Performance: La Niña De La Casa by Fina Ferrara
La Niña De La Casa , or The Girl in the House when translated to English, is a performance by Fina Ferrara which begins with a prelude to another performance titled Heartwork broadcasted to the audience. Heartwork entails Fina seated on the grass in a white gown stitching red thread through animal hearts in the mists of an ominous forest to spell the word ‘trust’. The theme of certainty in others becomes followed by Fina Ferrara being broadcasted to the audience live on a s


Bridget Provan
Bridget Provan is a multi-disciplinary artist who engages in installation, fiber, assemblage, glass work, and photography and has exhibited across New England and the Northeastern United States as well as internationally in Rome. Her awards include multiple scholarships and fellowships from the Rhode Island School of Design as well as a graduate scholarship from Rochester Institute of Technology. Recent exhibitions include Wisdom House in Litchfield, Connecticut, Salem Commun


Why Performance Art Matters V. 2: Featuring Fina Ferrara
Performance and performance-based art is meant to be enjoyed and appreciated in the moment. When a performance is over however, the piece can still be savored in the form of video and photography. This sense of mindfulness brings us to one of the most celebrated performance artists of our time: Fina Ferrara. Ms. Ferrara’s performance work is usually conceptual-based rather than conveying a narrative. Concepts such as overcoming and purging personal suffering, emotional releas


Kateryna Reznichenko V. 2
Kateryna Reznichenko is a conceptual figurative painter who has exhibited in the United States and across Europe in Ukraine, Czech...


Cheryl Maeder V. 2
Cheryl Maeder is a conceptual landscape photographer and video artist who has exhibited across the United States, especially in Florida,...


Jenny Petite
Jenny Petite is a conceptual figurative photographer who has exhibited across the United States and internationally in France. Her...


Contemporary Aesthetics
artwork by Nancy Staub Laughlin When we think of contemporary aesthetics or beauty, there remains a distinction between what has a...























































































































