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Artists Painting Artists | A Window into Creative Souls →

January 7, 2024 Didi Menendez

Diana Carolina Lopez | Kate’s Resilience, 2023 | Oil on canvas | 31 9/10 × 23 9/10 in | 81 × 60.8 cm

In the realm of painting, there's a profound beauty in artists painting their peers. This practice is more than just a mere portrayal; it's a tribute, an intimate dialogue between creatives who share a relentless impulse to express. The online exhibition "Artists Painting Artists" magnificently en- capsulates this concept, offering viewers a chance to witness one artist's perspective of another's essence.

Imagine a world where each brushstroke is an ode, where every color and line is a symbol of respect for a fellow artist's journey. In this unique form of portraiture, the artist is both a narrator and a participant, engaging in an unspoken conversation with their subject. It's akin to self-portraiture, yet here, the artist sees themselves through the eyes of another, providing an external viewpoint that is often enlightening.

The exhibition leads us through various narratives, each portrait unfolding a story that beckons us to explore deeper. There's a certain magic in the gaze captured by these artists. It invites us to ponder, to lose ourselves

in the depths of the subject's character. What lies behind those eyes? What stories do they tell? These are questions that resonate throughout the gallery.

Historically, the art world is rich with examples of artists painting their contemporaries. These portraits are not just mere records; they are tes- taments, eternalizing the honor and reverence of being the subject of a fellow artist's canvas. They forge a bond across time, connecting the past, present, and future in a continuous thread of artistic admiration.

As you delve into this exhibition, let each portrait intrigue you, drawing you into the narratives they weave. Each piece is a journey into the heart of creativity, a celebration of the artistic spirit that connects us all. This is not just an exhibition; it's a homage to the enduring bond between artists, a tribute to the shared passion that fuels their creative souls.

- Sergio Gomez, MFA

Lisa Fricker
Lisa Fricker
Laurence O'Toole
Laurence O'Toole
Aki Kano
Aki Kano
Karzai Amal
Karzai Amal
Amy Gibson
Amy Gibson
Chenoa Warner
Chenoa Warner
Gabriella Di XX Miglia
Gabriella Di XX Miglia
Christopher Cart
Christopher Cart
Julie Kavanaugh
Julie Kavanaugh
John Hyland
John Hyland
Katarzyna Adamiak Jaśnikowska
Katarzyna Adamiak Jaśnikowska
Steven DaLuz
Steven DaLuz
Leah Lopez
Leah Lopez
Sarah Warda
Sarah Warda
Lydia Rose Spencer
Lydia Rose Spencer
Michael James
Michael James
Patricia Schappler
Patricia Schappler
Eva Evangelista
Eva Evangelista
Diana Carolina Lopez
Diana Carolina Lopez
Scott Brooks
Scott Brooks
In Arts, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Figurative, Figurative, Figurative Art, Portraits
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