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D. LOREN CHAMPLIN
IVA MILANOVA
. Loren Champlin’s dramatic, expressionist paintings
D capture the emotional textures of landscapes with a
passion equal to that with which he paints the human body. For
Loren, bodies and landscapes are expressions of a shared
universal essence, and he surrounds his subjects within
stormy swirls and eddies that evoke a symphony of moods
and aesthetic ideas. There is an iconic feel to his works,
suggesting that these domestic scenes and landscapes
carry in their dramatic brushwork the weight of greater
significance. Loren has said that painting is an act of primal
communication, and that an unspoken union between artist
and subject is created, as they both transcend the moment
to create a perfect merger through the artwork. His subjects
at times seem about to dissolve into a lava of passion or an
ecstatic explosion of particles, and therein lies the tension
in Loren’s work: life’s progress seems to have halted in his
paintings, but halted at a moment of great significance. His
subjects are suspended in the artistic moment. The human
condition is Loren’s muse, a vulnerability expressed in his
bold brushwork and the emotional tumult it conveys. It is
these emotional ties that bind the subject to the canvas and
help create the symphony of meaning in his paintings.
Websites: www.champlin-art.com
www.Art-Mine.com/ArtistPage/D._Loren_Champlin.aspx
Serenity Oil on Linen 48” x 36”
The Drummer Oil on Canvas 47” x 39.5”
Iva Milanova’s richly colored oil on canvas paintings
delight the eye with vibrant energy and engaging, painterly
textures. With the regal air of a religious icon, Milanova’s
works create an almost transformative experience when
viewed. Lost in the intense hues and rhythmic movement
of the works, the eye transports the mind to another level
of contemplation. Born out of a deep understanding of
art history and profound spiritual faith, Milanova’s works
reflect a wide range of stylistic influences, from the folk
art of her eastern European heritage, to the jewel-toned
masterpieces of Renaissance artists. Beginning as a textile
artist, it is no surprise that Milanova’s paintings posses such
a beautifully tactile surface and lush pallet. Strong impasto
strokes interplay with short, staccato marks, helping to
enhance each work’s overall mood and ambiance. Further,
she frequently utilizes a thick black outline to emphasize
forms and shapes, lending an air of folk art appeal while at
the same time helping to produce a look that is decidedly
contemporary.
Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Milanova has enjoyed considerable
success as an international artist. Her work has featured in
solo and group exhibitions worldwide in Paris, Rome, New
York, Berlin and Toronto. Iva Milanova lives and works in
Berlin.
Websites: www.iva-milanova.de
www.Art-Mine.com/ArtistPage/Iva_Milanova.aspx
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