“Acquiesce” (2021), oil on canvas, 72 x 60 inches. All images © Eric Wert, shared with permission “For me, the experience of painting an object reveals just how alien and unknowable it truly is,” says Eric Wert, whose vibrant still lifes seem to glow from within. From decadent bouquets that overflow from their vases to […]
Did you know the average U.S. traveler is a 47-year-old woman? Women have an outsize influence in the travel industry: They represent 57.1% of all travelers in the United States, make nearly 85% of all travel decisions and make up the lion’s share of the global tourism workforce at 54%. According to the United Nations […]
Ask people why they love photography and you’ll hear a wide range of responses: “It gets me out exploring.” “It’s an artistic outlet.” “I can share my point of view on a subject.” “To capture moments in time or memories.” If you love nature or wildlife photography, you may hope your photos can move others […]
“Succulents.” All photos by dotgain.info, shared with permission In Ant Hamlyn’s latest body of work, flowers and plants at the prime of life attempt to burst from their habitats in a desperate search for air and room to grow. The London-based artist is known for his sculptures of botanicals suffocating underneath acrylic panels, a subject matter […]