Welcome to the ‘Uncanny Valley,’ the Haas Brothers’ Fantastic and Cheeky Universe — Colossal
The imaginative, strange childhood dreams of twins Nikolai and Simon Haas materialize in a large-scale exhibition at Blanton…
Ann Toebbe’s Skewed Paintings Transform Architectural Spaces into Cherished Places — Colossal
“I find that when I work from my emotions and experiences, I make a more powerful image,” Ann…
Woo Jin Joo Conjures Mythic Tales from Uncanny Sculptures of Fiber and Found Objects — Colossal
Stumbling upon a battered end table or lost mitten is an opportunity for magic in Woo Jin Joo’s…
Precarious Dwellings Perch Atop Rocks in Simon Laveuve’s 1/35-Scale Miniatures — Colossal
When something’s stable, dependable, and strong, we might say it’s “like a rock.” Similarly, when things become difficult…
2 Charleston galleries exhibit Iranian contemporary art
Since its founding in 2019, Parisa Projects connects Middle Eastern contemporary artists with worldwide audiences through exhibitions, educational…
In ‘Ascent,’ Debra Baxter Explores the Power in Vulnerability, Mysticism, and Time — Colossal
From elemental materials like alabaster, quartz, garnet, and bronze, Debra Baxter assembles jewel-like sculptures that explore consciousness, nature,…
A Visual Cacophony of People, Places, and Things Fill Chris Millar’s Mixed-Media Paintings — Colossal
Known for his painstakingly intricate mixed-media sculptures, Canadian artist Chris Millar continues to test the bounds of scale…
Matte Marble Dust Glimmers Across Marin Majic’s Enigmatic Scenes — Colossal
Layers of colored pencil and marble dust worked into an oil-like substance flood the linen planes on which…
In ‘Door to Life,’ Pacita Abad Evokes Traditional Yemeni Architecture — Colossal
Throughout her illustrious 32-year career, Pacita Abad (1946-2004) traveled to more than 60 countries. Myriad experiences ultimately introduced…
Aunia Kahn’s Lush Portraits Depict a Playful Inner Landscape — Colossal
“For me, it always starts with joy,” explains Aunia Kahn. The Detroit-based artist uses a handful of materials—gouache,…
Victoria Dugger Reinterprets the American Flag in Glitter and Fringe — Colossal
When Victoria Dugger encountered Jasper Johns’ “Flag” during a visit to the Museum of Modern Art in 2024,…
Drawn to Synbols, Michael McGrath Conjures Uncanny Narratives — Colossal
Disembodied heads, eyes, and hands meet spindly trees, dragonflies, and vibrant blossoms in the folk-art inspired works of…