Here is a list of artists with work which I have spent the most time studying/looking at online (or through personal correspondence) in 2022. I invite you to check them out. Painting, drawing, collage, textiles, photography, ceramics, terrariums included.
Marion Fink, Scott Listfield, Francis Bacon, Erik Sall, Tina Berning, Nick Grindrod, R.andf.mo, Kevin Cummins, Richard Whadcock, Amélie Bertrand, christine.cyq, Suzy Potaznik, Diazeeart, Travis Bruce Black, Molly Black, Ana Holguin, Wade MacDonald, Ben Duke, Andrew Rieder, Teresa Petersen, Iris Lamour, Je Oráiste, Karla Forrest-Hewitt.
Exhibitions that wowed me:
Being Human: Contemporary Art from the Rubell Museum
May 14-August 28 at the Flint Institute of Art
101 Artists from the Fred Danziger Collection and Ojichaagwan Vessels
September 23-October 29 at Buckham Gallery, Flint
*Special thanks for feedback and art consultation: Travis Black, Molly Black, Kellie Pickard and Marsha Bristor.
Image: View of Travis Bruce Black’s studio with samples of his amazing work.
Photo by Kevin Cummins from his book, JOY DIVISION: JUVENES.
Marion Fink, Night Sky Dreamer, 2022. Visit marionfink.com.
Ana Holguin, La Amy, 2022.
Wade F. MacDonald, Dueling Vases Mk. 2, 2022.