RIKXECOM

RIKXECOM, an ultra-contemporary abstract artist strives to create meaningful pieces of art that spark joy, imagination and exploration. My artwork is a reflection of my spiritual journey, and I draw inspiration from the beauty of nature and the power of the human spirit.

RIKXECOM Flower Horizon - Acrylic on Gallery Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5 in., $2,159

“As a multi-disciplinary North American born artist based in Palm Beach, Florida. From a young age, I was inspired by my mother to explore the world of art and expression. In addition to my artistic pursuits, I was also a youth chess champion by the age of 10. Despite being diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome in my pre-teens and having many surgeries, this did not stop me from pursuing my passions.

The artwork suggests a captivating and complex piece designed to engage viewers with its artistic intricacy and visual richness. The combination of abstract and multi-dimensional elements, as well as the use of rich and elegant components to create a visually stunning and emotionally evocative work of art. Such piece's prompt viewers to delve deeper into their artistic interpretation and appreciate the depth of creativity and meaning behind the artwork. Art with these characteristics offer a unique and thought-provoking experience for those who engage with it.”

RIKXECOM Coeur de Bijou - Acrylic on Gallery Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5 in., $2,259
RIKXECOM Tear Drop - Acrylic Epoxied on Aluminum, 24 x 24 x 1/4 in., $2,459
RIKXECOM Rayon Soleil - Acrylic on Gallery Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5 in., $2,359
RIKXECOM Vision - Acrylic Epoxied on Aluminum, 24 x 24 x 1/4 in., $2,459

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Eric Hubbes

In the realm of Eric Hubbes' "muse paintings," emotions seamlessly transform into vibrant canvases, serving as a conduit to forge connections with others through the channels of thoughts, ideas, freedom, and wellbeing. Unbound by the constraints of conventional reality, his creations blur the lines between thoughts and matter, allowing a dynamic interplay to unfold. Each artwork is a singular expression, ensuring a unique and resonant encounter with the viewer.

Parc scenery at the beginning of the pandemic - Acrylic charcoal, edding on canvas 151 x 151 cm €5000

Born in 1988 in London to a French mother and a German father, Eric Hubbes' multicultural upbringing laid the foundation for his artistic journey. His formative years were primarily spent in Frankfurt and Cologne, Germany.

In 2005/2006, he immersed himself in the world of Fine Arts at Glenalmond College in Scotland. Following his German Abitur, Eric took a contemplative hiatus before charting his course. Initially venturing into Geo-science in Münster for three semesters, he eventually discovered his true passion for art. This realization led him to the Art Academy in Utrecht, Netherlands (HKU), where he thrived for three enriching semesters from 2013 to 2015.

Subsequently, Eric Hubbes embarked on a solo artistic journey, returning to Cologne to establish his own studio. Since 2017, his artistic prowess has garnered global recognition through exhibitions held around the world.

Hierophant - Tarot card - Acrylic charcoal edding on canvas 79 x 101 cm €2500
False Pride - Acrylic charcoal edding chalk on canvas 110 x 160 cm €4500
Justice - Tarot card - Acrylic charcoal edding chalk on canvas 79 x 101 cm €2500
View from my atelier in Cologne - Acrylic charcoal edding chalk on canvas 100 x 80 cm €2500

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Isabel Herrera

"The images I capture reveal my dreams, my fairy tale; that irrational language that feeds my spirit; an illusory encounter with myself, where I revisit my childhood, and where ordinary experiences become poetry. In stillness, I have found life to be a succession of vanishing, ephemeral moments."

Music - Polaroid photograph composition Ea 3.5 x 4.2 in.

Isabel Herrera is a contemporary instant photographer and artist who lives and works in Guatemala City. Herrera’s works portray serenity and nostalgia and that which is also ephemeral, vaporous and impermanent.

From a deep state of quiescence, Herrera has come to understand that life is a succession of vanishing and fragile moments. While trying to remain in the now, detached from all things banal, she has found her own way, searching to preserve fragments of time. Instant photography has enabled her to mindfully cherish these moments in complete stillness, in presence. It is how she finds contentment. The Polaroid SX70 and its experimental possibilities have allowed her to capture these fragile and evanescent instants always through shades and veils of haze. Herrera has found a muse and inspiration in nature, and her deep connection to it is reflected in her images. The Polaroid emulsion lifting technique she continuously works with is the way she can convey vulnerability, sensitivity and fragility of life. From the moment each emulsion is attached to organic cotton paper, it acquires its own unique form and personality. The wrinkles, folds and tears form an allegory of the human experience and existence; scars, grief, pain. These apparent imperfections simultaneously assure strength, hope and resilience; a sense of gratitude of being here and now.

Isabel Herrera has showcased works at Guatemala’s Sol del Rio Contemporary Art Gallery, Juannio’s annual Contemporary Latin American Art Auction, and internationally acclaimed Instant Photography Festivals in Germany, France, Italy and the UK. She was also invited to be a guest speaker and exposer at the First International Experimental Photography Festival in Barcelona Spain in January 2020, and a guest judge to Guatemala’s Universidad Francisco Marroquín Design Week 2020.

Untitled - B&W Polaroid photograph 3.5 x 4.2 in.
Untitled - Polaroid photograph 3.5 x 4.2 in.
Matilisguate - Polaroid photograph 3.5 x 4.2 in.
Self Portrait - Polaroid photograph 3.5 x 4.2 in.
Confinement - Original Polaroid BW SX70 film
Sueños Lúcidos - Polaroid SX70 film
Untitled - Polaroid Emulsion lift. Polaroid 600 film
Self Portrait - Polaroid BW 600 film
Inhale - Polaroid 600 Color Film

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Veronica Shimanovskaya

“According to Joseph Beuys, art is a science of freedom. Not only that but it's a different reality that requires slowing down and looking. Just as a ray of light falls askance at some well-known object, and makes it look different.”

Alphabet Yes - Performance, Digital Photograph 180x78 cm

Dr. Veronica Shimanovskaya is a St. Petersburg-born, New York-based, multidisciplinary, award-winning artist with advanced degrees in art, architecture, and theatre.

Grounded in classical training, Shimanovskaya adeptly navigates the realms of painting, sculpture, sound, and video. While expanding her practice to include conceptual art, installation, and moving image, she remains steadfast in her commitment to painting. Veronica's exploration of mixed-media installation flourished during her pursuit of a Professional Doctorate degree at UEL, under the guidance of avant-garde filmmaker Professor John Smith and Turner Prize-winning sculptor Grenville Davey.

Drawing from metaphysics, Veronica endeavors to capture the pure subjectivity at the intersection of the personal and societal. Her artistic experiments involve the interplay of materials to construct the reality of her fictional worlds.

Since the 1990s, Shimanovskaya has exhibited internationally, gracing museums and galleries in Japan, Finland, the UK, France, Italy, Russia, and Mexico. Key highlights include her participation in the 57th, 58th, and 59th Venice Biennale, Thessaloniki Art Week 2018, London Art Week 2016, and World Art Dubai 2022. Notable accolades include the 2019 Mayor of Kobe Art Award and Certificates of Merit from the Luxembourg Art Award in 2021 and 2022. Her works find a place in both private and institutional collections.

Beyond her canvas pursuits, Veronica is a curator, designer, playback theatre actor, and a poet member of the British Haiku Society. She is the founder of EphemerEye, an online video art showcasing platform that provided live exhibiting opportunities for time-based media from 2017 to 2023.

Vicissitudes - Painting, Sculpture, Video, Installation 4x8m
Dreaming of Andy and the Times Changed - Still from Digital Video
Waiting - Multimedia Installation 5x10m
Befogged - Digital Photograph 36x24 in.

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Ana Backhaus

“I try to capture the human experience, the relationship between my subjects and their environment, with a blend of depth, quirkiness, and meticulous attention to detail. I embrace ambiguity and like to ignite curiosity, leaving room for interpretation. I delve into subtle nuances, leading to introspection.”

Graceful Simplicity - Digital File, €250

Ana Backhaus, a Portuguese photographer specializing in documentary, family, and wedding photography, is currently based in Dubai. Her passion for the art of photography is deeply intertwined with her love for artistic expression and the entire photographic process, driving her to consistently seek ways to enhance her creative insight.

As a devoted visual artist, Ana excels in the intricate tasks of capturing and editing images with meticulous attention to detail. Firmly believing that every individual possesses a unique story, she is wholeheartedly dedicated to creatively conveying these narratives through her work.

Through the lens of her camera, Ana endeavors to immortalize genuine moments, emotions, and connections, highlighting the distinctive qualities of each subject. Her ultimate aim is to craft timeless images that not only artistically showcase the beauty of real-life moments but also evoke a profound sense of nostalgia and authenticity.

Ana is proud to be acknowledged as an award-winning photographer and expresses gratitude for the opportunities that have allowed her to showcase her talent. Leveraging a combination of technical expertise and artistic vision, she strives to produce images that deeply resonate with viewers, leaving a lasting impression.

Throughout her artistic journey, Ana derives joy from the process of capturing moments and transforming them into a cherished archive of memories.

The Flowy Hair - Digital File, €250
The Girl and The Bucket - Digital File, €250
Elevating Joy - Digital File, €250
The Blue Umbrella - Digital File, €250

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Monika Malinowska

"I study and portray what awakens my curiosity and moves emotions to the extent that it feels significant to be saved from obscurity and expressed in the process of painting. I translate my personal experience of reality by means of the universal language of oil painting and drawing.”

Passing Summer - Kinga - Oil on Canvas, 40 x 60 cm, Commissioned Portrait in Private Collection, NFS

Monika Malinowska is a painter, portraitist, and graphic artist born in 1976, and she has been associated with Cracow since birth. From 1996 to 2001, she studied at the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, obtaining a master's degree in art from the copperplate engraving studio of Prof. Stanisław Wejman in 2001. Following her graduation, she worked with publishing houses and advertising agencies as an illustrator and graphic designer. Between 2002 and 2009, she was a member of Fyns Grafiske Varksted in Odense. In 2019-2020, she joined The Polish Portrait Artists. From 2018 to 2020, Monika conducted her own classes and art workshops. 

With nearly 20 years of specialization in commissioned oil portraits, her works are also often inspired by landscape and nature. She operates the "Paleta" Portrait Studio and resides with her family in Wegrzce near Cracow, where her art studio is located. Monika Malinowska's paintings are present in numerous private and institutional collections in Poland and abroad.

Wild Wine II - Oil on Canvas, with Frame, approximately 54 x 64 cm, €1400
Little Hania - Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40 cm, Commissioned Portrait in Private Collection, NFS
Portrait of the Man in White Shirt - Oil on Canvas, Commissioned Portrait in Private Collection, NFS
The Grove's Eye - Oil on Canvas, with Frame, approximately 87 x 77 cm, €2700

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Serena Rossi

Serena Rossi's research spans the realm of informal art since the early 2000s, almost always employing mixed techniques such as collage. She conducts in-depth investigations into materials not typically associated with fine arts, such as party napkins. The artist exhibits and exposes herself. We are.

Stand By - Bricks and Wool 80 x 40 x 30 cm €1100

Serena Rossi was born in Milan in 1972. In 1999, she graduated in Pharmacy. She attended various visual arts courses, and since 2002, she has exhibited her works in Italian and international art shows, some of which are now part of private and public collections, such as the open-air museum in Camo and the BPL Collection.

In 2011, she showcased her work at the 54th Venice Biennale at the Italy Pavilion in Turin, invited by the critic Sgarbi. In 2022, she participated in Rodello Arte and exhibited the site-specific work "Pregate per noi" (Pray for Us) in the Church of the Immaculate in Rodello, which she donated to the Museum of the Diocese of Alba, curated by Enrica Asselle.

Simultaneously, since 2012, Serena has been exploring themes of poetry, publishing her collections and poems in various anthologies. Her latest book, "Spazi" (Spaces), was published in Italian and Romanian by Cosmopoli, edited by Eliza Macadan. She collaborates with different literary magazines online and, since 2022, is part of the editorial team in Milan for the online cultural magazine "Il Pensiero Mediterraneo" and founded the literary and artistic competition "Vivi la realtà" (Live the Reality).

Throughout these years, Serena Rossi has received several awards and honorable mentions in national and international literary competitions.

Composizione - Acrylic on canvas 80 x 100 cm €1500
Life Time - Acrylic and spray on canvas 70 x 50 cm €1250
Una Notte nelle Langhe - Acrylic, Collage, Spray, Wool and Marker on Canvas 100 x 100 x 2 cm €2000
Profile -Acrylic, Collage and Spray on Canvas 40 x 30 cm €750

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Oksana Elfouly

“My website showcases paintings of various styles and techniques. Request more information, and I will provide detailed answers to all your inquiries. Welcome to a magical journey into the world of art that can transform the way you perceive artistic expression."

Spaciousness - Digital Media (High-Resolution Print with Unique Technology)

Oksana Elfouly is an emerging Ukrainian artist currently residing in Dubai, UAE, where she is the proprietor and creative force behind Art Studio Oksana Elfouly. Her artistic endeavors predominantly explore the human capacity to harness the mind and inner strength for personal development, delving into the depths of abilities ingrained within the subconscious.

While her focus remains on the intricate interplay of mental faculties, Oksana also finds inspiration in abstraction and simple prints. In her perspective, these elements offer a gateway to the enchanting world reminiscent of childhood, establishing a profound connection with the vitality of nature.

Oksana's artistic portfolio reflects a diverse range of styles and directions, a testament to her penchant for exploring various creative realms. This diversity underscores her inclination towards engaging in different artistic pursuits, a characteristic that shapes the dynamic and multifaceted.

Unconscious - Mixed Media on Canvas
Promotor Fidei - Mixed Media on Canvas
Through the Looking Glass - Mixed Media on Canvas
Lady Autumn. Chords. - Mixed Media on Canvas

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Jacqueline Fichtler

Jacqueline Fichtler is a German painter from Buchen, Germany. She primarily paints landscapes in oil. The goal is to capture the atmosphere of the surroundings with all the senses.

Blumenwiese mit Mohn - Oil on canvas 60 x 65 cm

Jacqueline Fichtler, born in 1972, is an accomplished artist whose journey in the realm of fine arts reflects a commitment to continuous learning and artistic exploration. Over the years, she dedicated herself to the pursuit of realism in painting, undertaking studies at the Academy of Fine Art Germany in Bad Homburg from 2020 to 2023. Her artistic pursuits extend beyond formal education, as evidenced by her participation in workshops such as Plein Air Painting in 2021 and Portrait Painting in Oil in 2022.

Since 2023, Jacqueline has been an active member of both the Art Life School and the New Masters Academy, further enriching her artistic perspective. Notably, she attended a workshop on Allaprima Portrait Painting in the same year, led by the esteemed Patrick Byrnes. Jacqueline's works have been showcased in prominent exhibitions, including SUPERMART in Nuremberg and Burg Stettenfels in 2023. Her artistic prowess has also earned her recognition, with a semi-finalist status in the prestigious 12th Annual PleinAir® Salon Annual Competition in April 2023 and a notable win as the "Best Beginner" in the monthly PleinAir Salon Art Competition in April 2022.

Jacqueline Fichtler's art is characterized by its realism, impressionistic qualities, and a profound connection to nature. Her dedication to honing her craft and exploring diverse artistic avenues underscores her passion for creating meaningful and evocative works of art.

Gelbes Bootshaus - Oil on panel 45,7 x 61 x 2,2 cm
Lavendelfeld mit Bauernhaus - Oil on panel 40,6 x 50,8 cm (framed)
Mohnfeld - Oil on panel 50 x 70 x 2,2 cm
Sonnenblumen mit Bauernhaus im Süden - Oil on panel 50 x 70 x 2,2 cm

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Tahara Mio 太原 澪

“It begins and ends with Cezanne. Don’t go for techniques. There isn’t something there. My inspiration is Nirvana. God and Buddhism. I love Gustave Moreau, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso.”

Over the Head - Water on Paper 29.2 x 24.8 cm

Tahara Mio is a Japanese artist born in Tokyo. Her artistic journey began when her art teacher recognized her talent and encouraged its development. Growing up in an art-loving household where family members indulged in oil painting, Mio harbored a dream of creating artwork that would bring joy to others. Despite her parents' desire for her to pursue a career with a stable income, she continued sketching until her children became independent.

Her connection with overseas curators blossomed through Instagram. Mio draws inspiration from the light of the forest and her experiences painting in nature, often incorporating elements like birds and fish into her work.

Selected Exhibitions

1981: Ueno Mori Art Museum, Group Exhibition

2019, 2020: Ichimai no E Gallery, Nationwide Sunday Painters Contest

2020: Mads Art Gallery, Portraits, Dream Room; Art Prize Luxembourg, Participation Award

2021: Mads Art Gallery, Kromatic; Fondanizum Operavision Venice (Canceled); Vangogh Art Gallery Art3 Art Fair Brussels; Genova Docale Exhibition; World of Creta Vifaf2

2022: Japan Shibuya Ginza Groopten (4 times)

2023: Japan Shibuya Groop Ten; World Art Guide 2023 featured in Gina Chinamini, Sweden; Japan Tachikawa Takurosu Mini Gallery Solo; Artaita Expo New York, Finalist; Miami Red Dot Spectrum; Personal Book Contest Creative Excellence

 

 

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Wisteria Ticking Time - Water on Paper 47 x 35.7 cm
Plant Genetics - Water on Paper 54 x 38.2 cm
Dharma Light - Oil on Canvas F10
Papillon - Water on Canvas 45.5 x 38 cm

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