steve penley - 23.6.08

An artist from Athens, Georgia named Steve Penley is best known for his paintings of historical icons. He takes clippings from magazines and newspapers then skillfully collages and paints them in such accurate portrayals of famous people. Mr. Penley's unique ability lies in his reinterpretation of familiar subjects by using bold color, vivid imagery, and strong brush strokes.

laurent koller - 19.6.08

French artist, Laurent Koller, makes dynamic abstract compositions in bold, expressive, and energetic strokes. These high-contrast pictorals rouses touching anecdotes from the artist. It creates a dramatic tension through his use of black and white. His markings are engrossing and exquisite, which elicit feelings of lonliness and eroticism all at the same time.

What kinds of feelings does this pictoral novellist draw out from the depths of your heart? It's very curious to know...