This captivating contemporary artwork features a bold, expressive depiction of the human figure. The vibrant, saturated colors of red and pink dominate the composition, creating a dynamic and emotive atmosphere. The figures are rendered in a semi-abstract style, with distorted shapes and flowing, gestural brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and energy. The subject matter explores themes of sensuality and the human form, inviting the viewer to ponder the artist's interpretation of the body and its relationship to the surrounding space. This work showcases the artist's distinctive style and technical prowess, reflecting their unique perspective on the human experience. ...
Ana Karkar's work is influenced by images held in the collective conscious, experimental film and cinema. She offers an alternative perspective to these images via painting. The storytelling in her works is inspired by film directors such as Stanley Kubrick, Brian De Palma and Dario Argento as well as a number of contemporary photographers. Karkar painterly stroke evokes that of Edvard Munch, Francis Bacon and Egon Schiele as well as the Viennese Secession reprised in Psychedelic Art from her hometown. ...
Founded in 2016, Baert Gallery maintains a distinct focus on bridging the historical legacies and artistic sensibilities of Europe and Los Angeles. Working with a roster of emerging artists, the gallery is committed to showcasing a diverse program of work that engages complex philosophical, critical, and political concepts while challenging settled and conventional aesthetic expectations. Located in Los Angeles’ Arts District, the gallery is dedicated to fostering and promoting the region’s unique art scene in a spirit of local cooperation and in dedication to mindful sensitivity towards its broader geographical and social milieu. ...
