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Artist Spotlight Series

In this Artist Spotlight Series, we have highlighted a quintet of new and noteworthy talents on Rise Art. While carefully selected by our curatorial team for their approach and vision, each artist was given the freedom to curate their chosen pieces, providing insight into their unique artistic practice. Explore and acquire their distinctive creations, all available at a special discount for five days only.

By Rise Art | 05 Apr 2024

Benjamin Receveur

Artist Spotlight Series
L'attente by Benjamin Receveur (2019, Oil Painting on Canvas, 146 x 92 cm) 

With a distinctive colour palette and a focus on precision, spontaneity, and sincerity, Benjamin Receveur captivates viewers with abstract landscapes and striking figurative depictions, often isolating objects and subjects against bold backdrops to emphasise their presence and encourage imaginative engagement with his work. Receiver effortlessly transitions between figuration and abstraction, offering viewers a glimpse into his diverse artistic universe.

 

Dominic McHenry

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Left to right, Tablet II, Tablet I, and Tablet III by Dominic McHenry (2024, Sapele Wood Sculpture, 29 x 9 x 9 cm)

British Sculptor Dominic McHenry specialises in geometric forms and patterns in sculpture and drawing, often blurring the line between two and three-dimensional art. He prioritises stylistic elements over materiality, viewing form as the subject and material as part of his process. McHenry is a member of the collective Bask, known for large-scale abstract sculptural works, and has showcased at prestigious venues such as the Fulmer Sculpture Park.

 

Serena Singh

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Energy Body 01 by Serena Singh (2024, Acrylic on Canvas, 80 x 60 cm) 

Serena Singh, a Swiss-Indian artist born in Basel, is known for her vibrant abstract-cum-Pop Art canvases exploring themes of fashion, identity, and self-discovery. With a background in Visual and Corporate Communication, her paintings exude a radiant, multi-hued aesthetic inspired by various cultures. The artist’s early fascination with the human figure and societal roles shines through in her art; Singh captures the complexities of human nature while engaging viewers with her lively and expressive style.

 

David Wightman 

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Delphine X by David Wightman (2024, Acrylic and collaged wallpaper on canvas, 45 x 60 x 4cm)

British printmaker and painter David Wightman creates vibrant abstract impressions of fictional rocky terrains and imagined mountainous landscapes. Wightman produces the surfaces of his paintings with textured wallpaper, collaged with a technique similar to marquetry. Colour and composition are the key aspects of his work, enhanced, exaggerated and often abstracted to instil a sense of fantasy into them. 

 

Marcella Martial

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Blanche Comme Neige by Marcella Martial (2002, Limited Edition Photograph, 50 x 50cm)

Photographer Marcella Martial captures the essence of city life with a sharp yet always attentive approach. From the simplicity of everyday pleasures to the comicality of situations, she portrays the beauty of Paris and its inhabitants with both colloquial nonchalance and vibrant energy. Martial's work reflects her deep connection to her subject matter and her enduring commitment to preserving a childlike sensitivity in her artistic vision..

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