Kendra Troschel: Visual Meditations on Transcendence, Memory, and Journey
Kendra Troschel’s art offers a deeply personal and universal exploration of spiritual journey, memory, and presence through vivid, textured paintings inspired by profound poetic sources. Her works Sohrab’s Gondola, Sohrab’s Mother, and Journey each channel themes of escape, maternal care, and the quest for meaning, inviting viewers to engage in a contemplative dialogue on life’s […]
A Symphony in Silence: The Photography of Karlheinz Wachsenegger
Karlheinz Wachsenegger, an accomplished photographer with a musical background in jazz, has embarked on a journey that combines his love of music and photography. He captures the deep connections between musicians and their instruments. His work goes beyond traditional photography and elevates musical instruments to emotional, almost human beings. A significant focus of his international […]
Color, Chaos and Contemplation: The Evolving Vision of Nadine Siebert
Nadine Siebert: Art as a Mirror to the Invisible Nadine Siebert’s art is a profound exploration of the unseen layers of human existence—those hidden depths that lie beneath the surface of everyday life. Through vivid colors, dynamic forms, and bold contrasts, her work creates a bridge between the external world and the inner self, inviting […]
Nathalie Bopp: An Artistic Exploration of Color, Nature and Environmental Consciousness
Beginnings and Artistic Career Nathalie Bopp, born March 18, 1968, is a distinguished artist whose lifelong dedication to color, form, and environmental themes has shaped a rich and evolving career. Growing up in Poitiers, France, Bopp began painting classes at age three and pursued formal art education through her teens, including rigorous training under Professor […]
The Colors of Emotion: Nike Kama’s World of Naïve Painting and Vibrant Symbolism
Nike Kama’s artwork invites us into a world brimming with color, emotion, and childlike wonder. Through her bold use of acrylics and a distinctive naïve style, she creates paintings that are both visually captivating and emotionally resonant. Without formal art education, Kama has forged a distinctive path, using art as a medium of self-expression, symbolism, […]
A Formalist Exploration of Ali Kasap’s Red Line, Francois and Red Room
Ali Kasap, born in 1985 in Esslingen am Neckar, is an emerging contemporary artist whose work has garnered international recognition. His artistic breakthrough came in 2020 when he participated in a prestigious art event in Luxembourg, earning two awards. This success led to further international showcases, including exhibitions at an art museum in Chongqing, China, […]
Review: Layers of Existence – A Vernissage of Depth and Dialogue
The vernissage of “Layers of Existence” at Pashmin Art Gallery in Hamburg (January 25 – February 21, 2025) proved a compelling exploration of the human experience through art. This carefully curated exhibition showcased five distinct artists – Mikael Jensen, Jennifer Fincher, Kerstin Waitschull, J.H. Block, and Mark Müller – whose works engaged in a rich […]
Seasons of Serenity: Jennifer Fincher’s Nordic Landscapes
Jennifer Fincher’s art is a testament to her profound connection to the natural world and her ability to translate its beauty into deeply emotional experiences. Through her oil paintings, she captures moments that balance stillness and movement, solitude and connection, the fleeting and the timeless. These thematic threads weave through her works, creating a cohesive […]
From Ashes to Flight: Symbolic Transformation in Willem Vos’s “Bird Series”
Willem Vos’s Bird Series presents a deeply symbolic exploration of transformation, freedom, and renewal. Each bird featured in the series invites the viewer to reflect on the timeless symbolism that birds have held across cultures and literary traditions. Birds have long been associated with the ability to transcend the earthly realm, offering metaphors for the […]
Medieval and Renaissance Forum in Keene State College
Now officially in its forty-fifth year, the Medieval and Renaissance Forum saw its beginnings at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. From the very first, the Medieval and Renaissance Forum united all lovers of the Middle Ages and the early modern. The Forum is very much an interdisciplinary event, and historians and scholars of literature […]