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Illustrator Charles Bailey uses a deliberately naive art style to talk about difficult subjects

Creative Boom

Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Its simplicity and innocence make it easier to discuss complex emotions and themes. Regarding subject matter, nature is a recurring theme in Charles's portfolio.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

Creative Boom

Now a new exhibition of his work at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London powerfully evokes the excitement, energy and atmosphere of those times. Surge' (2022) began in the dub dancehalls of Kingston, Jamaica, where the artist spent a residency in 2019, sketching in situ at the city's clubs.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

Creative Boom

Interdisciplinary artist Adam Bridgland hasn't, though, as his second solo exhibition stands as a testament to. And this new exhibition showcases new interpretations of his most memorable phrases, allowing viewers to discover fresh and unique perspectives on the artist's most recognisable expressions.

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Klaus Littmann's stunning ark-like sculpture turns a single tree into a piece of art

Creative Boom

The Swiss artist's new installation, Arena For a Tree, encased in a basket-type structure of wooden ribs, not only asks audiences to reflect on themes of nature and sustainability, but delivers a stark warning on climate change. An accompanying exhibition titled Tree Connections followed in 2021 in Basel before moving to Zurich in 2022.

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F5: Draga & Aurel on Lake Como, Joseph Beuys + More

Design Milk

Their landmark Transparency Matters collection, launched in 2019, was a departure from the pairs emphasis on vintage items and textiles. The interaction between light and color, at the basis of Dan Flavin’s work, is a theme to which we are very sensitive. Baxter is not a simple client, Basedow says.

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Amazing Illustrations Artwork by Ethem Onur Bilgic

Graphic Design Junction

He produced cover and theme illustrations for magazines and book covers for publishing houses. In 2019, he was featured in TASCHEN’s THE ILLUSTRATOR – 100 Best From Around The World. In 2019, he was featured in TASCHEN’s THE ILLUSTRATOR – 100 Best From Around The World. You can catch Yasar VURDEM on Behance.

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Scotty Gillespie on unusual requests, ghostly ceramics and the joy of using humour in art

Creative Boom

It wasn't until a "second attempt" at finishing university in 2019 that Scotty's career began. I said yes and ended up with my first little exhibition," Scotty tells us. "It Social media has almost certainly played a part in helping Scotty further raise his profile, and he continues to exhibit his work whenever he can.

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