#vakseen

Vakseen’s “The Peace in Perfection” at Gallery 30 South.

Currently on view at Gallery 30 South in Pasadena, California is artist Vakseen’s excellent solo exhibition, “The Peace in Perfection.”

Drawing inspiration from his 90’s childhood, fashion & pop culture, childhood obesity, struggles with personal image & the African-American experience, Vakseen’s abstract portraits serve as a visual dialogue on our society’s idolization of beauty, the cosmetic enhancements endured to meet the status quo and the fragmentation within us as we strive for perfection in a world driven by unrealistic standards. Although his artwork mimics collage or mixed-media, each piece is meticulously hand-painted to blur the boundaries between perception and reality.

The exhibition will be on view until September 29th, 2019.

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Vakseen, New Work.

Brand new, exceptional paintings from artist Vakseen (Previously on Supersonic Art).

Vakseen, New Paintings.

Sensational new paintings from the always impressive imagination of artist Vakseen (Previously on Supersonic Art).  All of these will be on view at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, California starting tonight (Friday, July 7th, 2017)!  Definitely check it out if you’re able.

Artist: Vakseen

Title: Starstruck

Medium: Acrylic on wood

Dimensions: 30in x 30in

Edition Size: 1 of 1

Year: 2017

Out with the old and in with the New Madonna

When I went through The Hive during this month’s Downtown Art Walk, I noticed Today’s The Day was gone from Vakseen’s alcove. New Madonna was in its place, which I’m still not sure about. https://www.instagram.com/p/BW8KJ8TAH2A/ A face, in profile going left. A face in profile going right. Fashion designs on fashion patterns, and the word “Love.” Vakseen’s other Vanity-Pop style tended to…

Vakseen and your layers of complexity

I’ve been thinking long and hard about “Today’s the Day I Realized.” It’s hanging up in the artist’s alcove at The Hive. Vakseen: Today’s The Day I Realized The artist is Vakseen, and he calls his style Vanity Pop. He paints models in a photorealistic collage style, fracturing the facial elements into aggressive, angular segments. The style is bold and loud. It sizzles with colour and distinctive…