Visual Artists That Inspire Our Community
Every week at The Clubhouse, we pose a question on our big conversation board about what’s been on the radar for our members lately. This is designed to not only spark conversations and encourage collaboration, but to also allow us to better know our community members in a fun and unique way. Recently, we asked what visual artists they like.
The answers we received ranged from a variety of painters from different movements, innovative illustrators, and interactive sculptors from today’s day and age. Let’s dive in and take a closer look at what makes each of these artists so unique and inspiring.
Photo courtesy of Britannica
First, let’s travel back in time to the 16th century as we start with the Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci, who not only was an artist, but also an engineer and scientist. Da Vinci is world-renowned, but most famous for the Vitruvian Man, the Mona Lisa, and The Last Supper.
Now, let’s move forward into the second half of the 19th century as we look into the French impressionist painter, Claude Monet. As a key artist during the Impressionist movement, Monet was known for depicting landscapes and leisure activities in Paris. He also focused on depicting the Industrial Revolution by painting factories, steam power, and steel.
Photo courtesy of Irving Goldman Art
Photo courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Moving into more modern artists, we are now entering the 20th century with Jackson Pollock. Pollock participated in various movements including Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and Modern Art. He went on to work with the action painting technique that was developed by Harold Rosenberg.
After that Art History lesson, let's look into two artists from the 21st century. Refik Anadol is a Turkish media artist that focuses on immersive installations and explores the space in the midst of digital and physical installations.
Photo courtesy of Refik Anadol
Photo courtesy of Matt Blease
Last, but certainly not least, is Matt Blease. Blease is an English illustrator and designer. His illustration style is influenced by his graphic design background, communicating ideas in a playful and direct way. His distinctive style is recognizable in its wit and topical observations. His work can currently be seen in his weekly spot in The Guardian’s G2. He also has a shop where you can purchase his illustrations.
Speaking of art, be sure to stop by the unveiling of our community-themed mural project, led by our student partners, Shruti Vedula and Startup Exchange. Community members are invited to check out the finished artwork, partake in virtual reality (VR) painting with Tilt Brush, and raise a champagne glass to toast all the hard work! RSVPs are required, as this is an in-person event with social distancing guidelines in effect, so be sure to secure your spot today – and check out the full story on our website.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), art accesses some of the most advanced processes of human intuitive analysis and expressivity. A key form of aesthetic appreciation is through embodied cognition, the ability to project oneself as an agent in the depicted scene.
Who are some of your favorite visual artists? Let us know in the comments below.