Acrylic Paint
Acrylic paint is a quick-drying paint composed of pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion.
Acrylic paint, first developed in the 1950s, employs a synthetic resin to bind pigments. Its adaptability shines through in its ability to be thinned with water, allowing for both thin and thick applications, mimicking the qualities of watercolour or oil painting, or manifesting unique characteristics not found in other mediums. Once dry, acrylic paint becomes waterproof.
Thanks to its versatility and rapid drying time, acrylic paint has gained immense popularity as a painting medium, widely embraced by contemporary artists. Notably, artist David Hockney was an early advocate of acrylic paint, using it to create some of his most iconic works during the 1960s.
An important distinction between acrylic paint and oil paint lies in their bases: acrylics are water-based, while oils are oil-based.
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Chris Ofili
Chris Ofili rose to fame in the late ‘80s as a figurehead of the Young British Artists. He was the first Black artist to win the Turner Prize, and throughout his career, his art has challenged and changed perceptions in the art world and beyond.
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Ayako Rokkaku: Painting in Public
A distinctive live painting event by Ayako Rokkaku in London, showcasing her spontaneous artistic process, and offering a timed print edition of the crafted artwork to attendees.
Inner Visions 02
For the second instalment of Inner Visions, Larry Ossei-Mensah introduces a series of unprecedented works by New York-based artists Tau Lewis and Ludovic Nkoth.
Inner Visions 01
In his first collaboration with Avant Arte, critic and curator Larry Ossei-Mensah introduces three artists, Grace Lynne Haynes, Ferrari Sheppard and Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe
Danielle Mckinney
Danielle Joy Mckinney (she/her) was born 1981 in Alabama, United States. She now lives and works in New Jersey.
Ayako Rokkaku
Ayako Rokkaku (she/her) was born in 1982 in Chiba, Japan. She lives and works between Tokyo, Berlin, Porto and Amsterdam.
Dennis Osadebe
Dennis Osadebe (he/him) was born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1991, where he continues to live and work.
Gina Beavers
Gina Beavers (she/her) was born in 1974 in Athens, Greece. She now lives and works in Newark, New Jersey.
Mr. StarCity
David “Mr. StarCity” White was born in 1979 in Brooklyn, New York, where he continues to live and work.
Amir H. Fallah
Amir H. Fallah (he/him) was born in 1979 in Tehran, Iran, and now lives and works in Los Angeles.
Jaime Muñoz
Jaime Muñoz (he/him) was born in Los Angeles, California, and currently lives and works in Pomona.
Mike Lee
American visual artist Mike Lee was born in 1983 in Placentia, California, and now lives and works in New York.
Ludovic Nkoth
Ludovic Nkoth was born in 1994 in Cameroon, and now lives and works in New York, USA.
TORO!
Draped in crimson, Bony Ramirez entwines girl and beast.TORO! explores the impact of colonisation in Ramirez’s homeland, the Dominican Republic, in an edition of hand-finished prints. In place of a toreador, a child lounges with the bull, existing in harmony – unsettling the narrative of the native savage and the civilised coloniser. The two are framed against a pointelle backdrop in the style of wallpaper Ramirez pastes into his original works, in traditionally European patterns. Both bodies, animal and human, are warped into anatomical impossibilities. Ramirez takes stylistic inspiration from artists such as Francis Bacon and Picasso, while the positioning of figures calls to mind Manet’s famous Olympia (1863). Each silkscreen print has been uniquely hand-finished by the artist with different faces, hair styles and accessories.
BLOOM
With a blossoming symbol of growth and renewal, Marcela Flórido explores the beauty of self discovery. Playful, sensitive, bold – Flórido’s first print edition, BLOOM, embodies her intentions as an artist. The edition is based on a large-scale painting from 2022, an experiment in symmetry. Flórido foregrounds her cartoonish pseudo-self, a recurring subject for her recent artworks. She draws from a wealth of art historical references, from Modernism to Baroque, Hilma Af Klimt to Tarsal do Amaral, culminating in a vibrant exploration of selfhood. Each print has been uniquely hand-finished by the artist with flowers in a variety of colours, patterns and mediums, inviting collectors to connect with their print on a deeper level.
The Aquarium (Hand-finished)
Tinged with mischief and joy, Szabolcs Bozó unveils a fantastical sub-aquatic world.When painting an original artwork for Art Basel Miami, Bozó was inspired by Ocean Drive. The beach, vivid architecture and neon lights all inform his underwater scene. Characters swimming through the piece began as sketches rooted in the artist’s Hungarian heritage. Influences spanning animation, folklore and mythology emerge in their unusual characteristics.Treating each hand-finished edition as an original work, Bozo gets lost in the textural brushstrokes he adds whilst working from his studio floor. Each footprint or pawprint from his dog is left on the surface as ‘imperfections’ that are integral to his practice.“Everyone digests art differently. Although I’m the one making the work, I don’t want to force my perspective on someone else and taint their enjoyment of it.”
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Absurd yet harmonious, Hyangmok Baik’s figures gather to discover utopian pleasure in I Know What You Did Last Summer.Baik starts his process by sketching a melting pot of dreams and memories in a picture diary, forming a sense of dépaysement. An otherworldly scene unfolds over a crisp, flattened perspective. The characters represent friends coming together, experiencing a moment of freedom. Amongst a bold unpredictable palette, a unicorn horn glints with variations of hand-applied metal leaf. Just as memories are erased and covered over again, the artist builds upon each print with acrylic paint and oil stick, making each unique.“I hope people will face the nostalgic moments they have forgotten while watching this work. The world is too fast these days.”
Sumergidos
Okokume's celestial alter-ego Cosmic Girl is submerged in a pastel ocean, surrounded by reminders of climate change.Cosmic Girl looks back at the viewer with a hopeful expression, urging them to reflect on the rising sea levels around her. A small self-portrait of the artist appears amongst the flooded infrastructure. Complimenting the optimistic neon hued palette, Okokume hand-finishes each print in acrylic and diamond dust. “Cosmic Girl represents the fragility of the moment we are facing and the vulnerability we have with nature – nature that we have modified.”
This Is The Worst Time Of My Life
Friedrich Kunath cuts through a sublime sunset with blunt authenticity in This Is The Worst Time Of My Life.In his second Avant Arte edition, Kunath transports the viewer to an island rich with nature and Romantic awe – stamped with his signature birds-in-flight. Tiptoeing between two and three-dimensional, a bespoke steel ladder is attached to the frame to represent the journey between sadness and happiness – ever-connected opposites. The graffiti-inspired text, added by the artist to each print in acrylic paint, remains open to interpretation. The artist’s continuous practice of intentional ambiguity, in this case, an absent signature, encourages the viewer to fill in the gaps themselves.The dimensions displayed on this page include both the ladder (89cm) and framed print.
Kindred Spirit
Felix Treadwell uncovers the quiet comfort of an everyday encounter in Kindred Spirit.The elongated figure, typical of Treadwell’s catalogue of characters, bows towards a small shrub. Head lowered and eyes closed, Treadwell highlights the pride and accomplishment contained in a seemingly ordinary moment – savouring simplicity in a complex world. Each individual plant has been uniquely hand-finished by the artist in acrylic paint, ensuring that no two prints are the same.
Point Reyes
Guimi You draws on her passion for the Northern Californian landscape in Point Reyes, a coastal vista with an otherworldly atmosphere.You's cool palette sets a dreamlike backdrop to a pensive scene. Subtly layered colourful elements and unique moon formations are added by hand in acrylic paint, so each view is different from the last. The artist defines the central composition by punctuating hazy blues and greens with bold lines, constructing a landscape that embodies the serenity of the Pacific ocean.
D.I.Y (Hand-finished)
A hammer in one hand and a nail through the other, all is not as it seems for the pink protagonist of D.I.Y by Nicasio Fernandez.The edition translates the rich pigments of Fernandez’ oil paintings into a vibrant 33-layer silkscreen. 20 prints have been intricately hand-finished by the artist, adding objects and details to create a variety of absurd scenarios – no two the same.“Painting should excite, agitate and entertain.”
Emerald and Sun Dancers
Rejoicing in movement, Che Lovelace drapes prisms of light over abstracted bodies.The scene is divided into four squares of colour. The print has been intricately hand-finished by the artist in acrylic paint and loose pigment – two mediums he typically layers onto wood panels. In keeping with this, the imagery has been mounted on board.“When the sun is strong, the water at Macqueripe Bay, not far from where I work, is of a greenish emerald colour. I wanted to achieve this colouring to the masqueraders and their aura. That contrasts to the strong blazing yellow, to imitate sunlight and wrap itself around everything.”
Boys Don't Cry
b.wing channels personal stories through uncanny characters – in this case A-boy, the central figure of Boys Don’t Cry.A pair of stoic yet soulful eyes and large rabbit ears are a point of focus of the emotive acrylic painting. By drawing and painting, the artist reviews her past and channels her emotions into her work, like the pain of rejection or the joy of victory. Boys Don’t Cry is part of Studio Works, a series of original artworks by emerging global artists.
Measure the distance (Right)
The expressionless figures in Measure the distance painted by Sun-Kyo Park explore duality across two paintings. Painting from the perspective of an introvert, Park shows a reactive relationship between two actors who reach into each other's space. In the right-hand painting, the man stares pointedly at the woman's open hand.‘We can all be kind and brave at the same time. We can all be cowardly and brave’. Measure the distance (Right) is part of Studio Works, a series of original artworks by emerging global artists.
Measure the distance (Left)
The expressionless figures in Measure the distance painted by Sun-Kyo Park explore duality across two paintings. Painting from the perspective of an introvert, Park shows a reactive narrative between two actors who reach into each other's space. In the left-hand painting, the woman stares pointedly past the man’s directive hand.‘We can all be kind and brave at the same time. We can all be cowardly and brave’.Measure the distance (Left) is part of Studio Works, a series of original artworks by emerging global artists.
Crypto Princess
In Bell Nakai's vivid painting Crypto Princess Cuteness and anger coexist.The rebellious female figures created by Nakai share universal stories and learnings. Despite exuberant colour, a sadness and anger at today’s society lies behind the subjects glasses.Crypto Princess is part of Studio Works, a series of original artworks by emerging global artists.
Desk with Shells
Alfie Caine deftly curates a scene of domestic calm in Desk with Shells.Set in a composition dominated by line, a minimalist space is lit by the warm glow of lamp light and sunset, casting careful reflections across the desk. Here, the viewer is welcomed to set their own narrative. Desk with Shells is part of Studio Works, a series of original artworks by emerging global artists.
Hilltop Porch
In Hilltop Porch, memories and imagination quietly coalesce in a moment of peace.The acrylic painting lends permanence to fleeting moments – landscapes surrounding Alfie Caine's East Sussex home mingle with abstract recollections from his past. Absent of figures, the viewer is encouraged to project their own narrative onto the tranquil hillside. Hilltop Porch is part of Studio Works, a series of original artworks by emerging global artists.
The Action of Three Primary Colours (Hand-finished)
Two years in the making, The Action of Three Primary Colours (Hand-finished) sees Jia Aili explore emotional expression through visual juxtaposition.The edition echoes the textural surfaces of the artist’s epic oil paintings with a series of silkscreen overprints and a layer of satin varnish. Drama is created through masterful use of colour, pulling inspiration from the chiaroscuro techniques of Old Masters. Dark greys, blues and blacks contrast bright white brushstrokes, which divide the composition into a series of dynamic geometric forms.15 prints have been intricately hand-finished by the artist in marker pen and acrylic paint. Paying particular attention to line and movement, no two are the same.“Painting is not a reproduction of the objective world, but meticulous care of the spirit.”
New Soul
Erik Parker's vivid montages synthesise contemporary portraits with the hyper-saturation of modern media.New Soul draws us into the world of a distorted couple, awash with abstract shapes in a mesmerising acid-hued tableau. Art historical references are juxtaposed by gaudy cartoon figures, telling of Parker’s ability to unite a myriad of styles and references. Each print is finished with a unique, hand-painted silhouette and textured gloss, completing Parker’s sensory explosion.
Free Ride
Erik Parker's vivid montages synthesise contemporary portraits with the hyper-saturation of modern media.Dynamic tondo Free Ride skillfully charts the overwhelming scroll of social media through the lens of its subject. Bursting with a multitude of acid-hued references, idyllic landscapes clash with comic illustrations and photorealistic images cut straight from magazines. Each print is finished with a unique, hand-painted silhouette and textured gloss, completing Parker’s sensory explosion.
Lady with a Tampi
Kwesi Botchway’s stylistic portrait Lady with a Tampi embodies the beauty of Black experience through Afro-Impressionism.The sitter reclines confidently into her chair, luxuriating in a casual moment of relaxation. Rich purple is integral to Botchway’s palette – connoting royalty, seduction and glamour. Acrylic hand-finishing draws focus to areas where Botchway believes our emotions are best portrayed; the eyes and lips.“My work compels the viewer to become physically and emotionally invested in the subject’s story.”
African Style
Set at dusk in a field of gold, Kwesi Botchway dresses his subject in swathes of cerulean for the second portrait in a trio of silkscreen prints.In both pose and attire, Botchway’s sitter embodies effervescent African style. Surrounded by luxurious colour and texture, the elegant woman captures the attention of the viewer with compelling eye contact. Her deep complexion is layered with purple cross-hatching, a signature of Botchway's Afro-Impressionist painting style. With hand-finished details, added to the eyes, lips and nails in acrylic paint, the artist draws focus to areas where his subject's emotions are revealed.“My work compels the viewer to become physically and emotionally invested in the subject’s story.”
Besito
In Besito, Imon Boy illuminates a moment of intimacy in eerie blue light.The Spanish graffiti artist uses an exclusively blue, black and white palette to capture an interaction between a couple. The two figures are distorted by the water, alluded to only by subtle white lines on the surface.Each of the 20 prints have been individually hand-finished by the artist in acrylic paint.
Holding onto Faith
Holding onto Faith proclaims Mr. StarCity’s ability to enshrine the everyday in richly textured semi-abstracts.A portal to a scene of domestic contemplation – the edition sees a lone figure seated alongside a glass of red wine and a vase of colourful flowers. Within his practice, Mr. StarCity encourages connection and vulnerability in both the subjects of his paintings and the people who view them.Drawing on the artist’s penchant for eclectic materials, prints have been hand-finished with soil, sand and acrylic – liberally applied with a palette knife in his New York studio.Holding onto Faith is launched alongside a sculpture edition, The People I've Never Met.
Are you watching?
Gisela McDaniel redresses portraiture traditions with luminous paintings that foreground overlooked voices and provide sites for collective healing.Are you watching?, a self portrait, layers an archival pigment print with 4 silkscreen layers and raised varnish details. Drawing on techniques and materials used throughout the artist’s practice, each print will be embellished by hand with shells, beads and neon pink acrylic paint.
“When I’m doing self portraiture, it’s a moment to check in with myself. Sometimes I’m also able to talk about things that I wouldn’t with somebody else’s painting – I have a little more leeway to tell my own story.”Similarly to the artist’s original canvases, each print is accompanied by an audio work – in this case accessed via a QR code printed on the accompanying certificate of authenticity.Inner Visions
McDaniel’s prints will be released alongside hand-finished editions by Khari Turner and Patrick Quarm in the third instalment of curator Larry Ossei-Mensah’s series, Inner Visions.“For this launch, I was drawn to artists that push past a painting being ‘just a picture.’ The use of audio in Gisela’s work makes it impossible to overlook the depth and nuance of her sitters’ stories. Her edition is a self portrait, so in this case the story is her own.” - Larry Ossei-Mensah
Brush Sense of Values
Brush Sense of Values represents a moment of reflection on the passing of time – the trio of subjects showing unwavering optimism in their old age.Koichi Sato uplifts his lively characters with vibrant menagerie and pattern, basing them upon people he sees daily around his New York neighbourhood. Dense textures and curious polydactyl hands are typical of his practice. Swathes of semi-transparent acrylic hand-finishing creates diffused depth across the subject's skin.‘Everyday life is very important and precious. Time passes fast and does not come back. I would not want to regret my life.’
Talking Faces 6
Ghanaian painter Isshaq Ismail has quickly captured far-reaching art world attention with emotive, semi-abstract portraits in lurid impasto.Our debut collaboration, Talking Faces, comprises a series of 10 original acrylic on canvas works rendered in Ismail's inimitable figurative style - where skewed facial features in luminous tones express familiar, empathy-inducing emotions.“Like the way a sculptor sculpts human figures from clay, I sculpt my figures with the brush.”
Talking Faces 5
Ghanaian painter Isshaq Ismail has quickly captured far-reaching art world attention with emotive, semi-abstract portraits in lurid impasto.Our debut collaboration, Talking Faces, comprises a series of 10 original acrylic on canvas works rendered in Ismail's inimitable figurative style - where skewed facial features in luminous tones express familiar, empathy-inducing emotions.“Like the way a sculptor sculpts human figures from clay, I sculpt my figures with the brush.”
Talking Faces 4
Ghanaian painter Isshaq Ismail has quickly captured far-reaching art world attention with emotive, semi-abstract portraits in lurid impasto.Our debut collaboration, Talking Faces, comprises a series of 10 original acrylic on canvas works rendered in Ismail's inimitable figurative style - where skewed facial features in luminous tones express familiar, empathy-inducing emotions.“Like the way a sculptor sculpts human figures from clay, I sculpt my figures with the brush.”To register your interest, sign up on this page or send an email to collecting@avantarte.com.
Talking Faces 10
Ghanaian painter Isshaq Ismail has quickly captured far-reaching art world attention with emotive, semi-abstract portraits in lurid impasto.Our debut collaboration, Talking Faces, comprises a series of 10 original acrylic on canvas works rendered in Ismail's inimitable figurative style - where skewed facial features in luminous tones express familiar, empathy-inducing emotions.“Like the way a sculptor sculpts human figures from clay, I sculpt my figures with the brush.”
Talking Faces 3
Ghanaian painter Isshaq Ismail has quickly captured far-reaching art world attention with emotive, semi-abstract portraits in lurid impasto.Our debut collaboration, Talking Faces, comprises a series of 10 original acrylic on canvas works rendered in Ismail's inimitable figurative style - where skewed facial features in luminous tones express familiar, empathy-inducing emotions.“Like the way a sculptor sculpts human figures from clay, I sculpt my figures with the brush."
Talking Faces 2
Ghanain painter Isshaq Ismail has quickly captured far-reaching art world attention with emotive, semi-abstract portraits in lurid impasto.Our debut collaboration, Talking Faces, comprises a series of 10 original acrylic on canvas works rendered in Ismail's inimitable figurative style - where skewed facial features in luminous tones express familiar, empathy-inducing emotions.“Like the way a sculptor sculpts human figures from clay, I sculpt my figures with the brush.”
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