John Longhurst’s Post

What happens when you look at a work of art attentively over an extended period of time? Does the experience become different; more intimate, deeper, or perhaps more personal? Stripes, 100 x 150. #miriamherweijer #miriamherweijerpaintings #abstractart #modernart #interiordesign

Cities *need* art. Art is the heart that keeps a city alive, sparking creativity, connection, and growth. The Turret Arts Space is creating a hub where artists, changemakers and community come together to shape the future. When cities invest in art, they invest in people, culture, and the kind of change that can’t be ignored. ID: A collage-style graphic reading, “Cities need art. We’re keeping it alive in downtown Halifax”. The Turret Art Space logo is in the bottom right corner, and the main image is three people with shapes over their heads. The first person is holding a ball of light and the last person in the sequence is upside down.

Art & Design: Past, Present and Future Art and design have always been a mirror of human culture, reflecting our values, emotions, and dreams. From the earliest cave paintings to the bold strokes of digital art, the story of creative expression is one of constant evolution. As we stand on the cusp of an exciting new era, it's worth looking back at how far we've come and imagining the uncharted possibilities ahead. https://lnkd.in/gGuJiTsV

Shuster + Moseley An art studio formed by the amalgamation of two minds who love light. Edward Shuster and Claudia Moseley // "Light transcends illumination to affect transformations of consciousness directly. It operates across multiple dimensions: informational, perceptual, expressive, conceptual, etc. We always want the artwork to be aesthetically experienced, creating a dynamic and perceptual response through vision. Then, this evocation naturally extrapolates into deeper engagements because of the nature of light itself. Many works mobilise the passage from daylight to night. By day, the artwork interfaces with the ambient light of the space, enhancing the complexity and dimensional depth of the experience of light to produce a luminosity that helps extend the mind into the environment. By night, the interaction inverses as the lenses interface with bespoke LEDs to project a composition of spectrality that brings the environment to a place of interiority." Read the full interview at https://lnkd.in/g4S_AQ44

The difference between Art and Design is that, Art should provoke thought and emotions while Design solves a problem.

What type of #viewer does every #painter dream of? One who pays #close #attention, one who #intimately looks at the #artwork. One like Steve Martin, who #observes every #decision an #artist makes as they construct an #image by #organizing #visual #elements within #pictorial #space. Steve Martin reveals his depth of visual language knowledge, during this interview with Eric Fischl. Steve Martin analyzes an Edward Hopper painting by stating what he #sees, breaking down his response to the composition. He notices what the painter selected to focus on, and HOW the representation is built. Steve Martin deconstructs the image better than most observers. https://lnkd.in/gNjwzPjc

A small-scale Syracuse pilot art program shows us how public infrastructure (utility boxes) and art can combine for beautiful results. #utilities #paintings #art #publicinfrastructure #artprogram #creativity #syracuse https://ow.ly/aXAw50TuGuT

UNLOCK THE SPACE FOR TRANSFORMATION For Texturae, the goal is to transform a space, captivate it with new forms of contemporary art. The walls act as conceptual frames that offer intriguing perspectives, capable of transforming everyday life. Explore a world of possibilities with Texturae. Texturae.it

Exploring Visual Fragmentation in Contemporary Art "Visual fragmentation in my artwork is not just an aesthetic choice, but a deep reflection on our fragmented perception of reality, especially within urban contexts. In my latest blog, I discuss how I use this technique to explore and represent the complexities of urban experiences. Read more about my creative process and discover the stories behind works like 'Urban Connections' and 'Infinicity'. https://lnkd.in/db-R-K3W #ContemporaryArt #VisualPerception #ArtisticInnovation"