Madeline von Foerster is a very gifted and highly original artist, who brings new imagery and a novel approach to conservation — which we need. – Edward O. Wilson
To create her unusual paintings, Madeline von Foerster uses a five century-old mixed technique of oil and egg tempera, developed by the Flemish Renaissance Masters. more » “Madeline von Foerster”
Here is an exclusive interview with Nina Pak, the Art Director / Curator, Staff Photographer for Miroir Magazine.
Q: What fascinates you in regard to the images you have been creating lately?
A: I find that I am drawn to reflections and shadows, mirrored images, textures and delicate details, anything that has potential for a story. Small objects from nature, little antique treasures, costumes that speak for themselves, something unique and wonderful.
Q: Symbolism seems to be a major component of everything you create, can you speak about this?
A: I have always been drawn to symbolic imagery, from ancient orthodox Icons to Tibetian Tankas, art that tells a story of the soul’s journey is of interest to me.
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Q: Could you please tell me a little something about your history in the creative arts. When did you begin creating your arts? Did you have a formal school education or are you self-taught?
Q: There is a spiritual quality to your paintings, what inspires the visions you paint?
A: I think it’s a dimension of suspense and anticipation. Since I was a child, when I lost my mother prematurely, this loss placed me in front of the unknown, and that which abruptly takes life. For me, death, from the start, became synonymous with questions without answers and for a long time death became identified with a voyage without destination, a search towards the unknown.
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Locked in a self-imposed exile from the outside world, artist Darren Hopes lurks in his attic studio hermitage in deepest Cornwall creating visual bait so that the commissioners of the world might be tempted into contacting him. It’s worked too! A degree in Photography and a love of paint and found things lead his richly textural illustration.
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