The painting features a striking interplay of vibrant colors and fluid, organic forms. Prominent brushstrokes and a vivid palette of deep reds, purples, and whites create a sense of dynamism and movement. The subject matter appears to be a close-up, abstracted depiction of the human form, though the specific elements are rendered in an expressionistic and surreal manner. The artist's bold, gestural style and emphasis on the emotive qualities of the medium suggest a powerful exploration of the human experience and the subconscious. This work exemplifies the artist's distinctive approach to contemporary figurative painting. ...
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. ...
