beyond the canvas | Dale Grimshaw

My experiences as a child in a very difficult and potentially violent environment, has had a strong impact on all parts of my life. My father was a violent and cruel man, whose presence in the family home caused physical and emotional pain for us all. My mum was the focus of his violent behaviour and she really suffered at his hands. We were left homeless after fleeing the family home. We lived in so many places after that, including a caravan in a farmer’s field and also a gutted farm house that was home to chickens – the chickens still came in to visit after that! My oldest sister witnessed a lot more than me and sadly I believe it really brought the worst out in her in later years. Being a child in that type of situation is a nightmare. All the things that should be there to support you and help you develop as an adult are undermined by the fear and unpredictability of the situation. My mother did her best to protect us, but she was lonely and vulnerable herself. Despite all that happened in the early days, my Mum’s love has shone through for me and I have held onto that as an adult, despite losing her tragically early when I was only nineteen. Without this love, I can’t imagine how I could have carried on and achieved anything as an adult. I’m always intrigued yet horrified when I read in the paper about murderers or people that have sex slaves in their basements. Neighbours are quoted as saying things like “ooh he was such a quiet and polite man… who would have thought”. Sociopaths can be the most worrying, as we like to think we can summarise and judge people quickly and accurately – but we can’t always. Who knows what some people are up to behind closed doors… My work really started taking off when I realized that it was ok to express some of the darker emotions in my art. For a long time I kept a lid on all these feelings. My piece called ‘Exorcism’ is the first piece in which I found my creative voice and it’s still one of the most powerful images I have ever painted.

-  Dale Grimshaw (As told to Patrick Palmer of Ragazine)

Source: Ragazine 

artistically correct | Back to Blue: Tony Concep

Gap has a long history of incorporating creative culture into their brand via ad campaigns and artist endorsements, and most recently, they decided to highlight their bridge to the art world through their new campaign, Art of Blue: Founders Don and Doris Fisher have supported modern art since starting Gap in 1969. Their passion for creativity is a reason why Gap is here today. In 2013, the proposition is simple: empower some of the most gifted emerging artists around the globe to create murals on the streets of six cities, from Los Angeles to Rome, and make this new generation’s platform a little bigger. One of the amazing artists featured in the campaign is one of my inspirations, the talented visual artist known as Tony Concep. Tony completed a mural at Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles to show his support for the #BacktoBlue movement and the mural piece is beyond dope.

Source: Art of Blue/Vice

artistically correct | Disillusioned Youths

See More Than Just What You See. 

Artwork by Meghan Howland 

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artistically correct | Back Alley by Ma Te

"I document the changes and the current situation of Beijing and the feelings of the people who reside here. Changes in China are happening so fast and in so many directions and different ways. I try to counter this fast-pace and encapsulate a moment in time in the lives of my subjects in a natural and organic manner. The pose, the location, the clothing, the time of day, is all very natural, I do not suggest anything to change the situation at all, they just happen out of a need to capture a moment more than from a desire to plan and control." - Ma Te (1984)

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artistically correct | Dre Price

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Artistically Correct | VHILS

I Buy Therefore I Am...

Is the meaning of Compro Logo Existo, a Portuguese phrase that the astronomically talented artist, VHILS incorporated into his billboard artwork below. VHILS aka Alexandre Farto is famous for his etchings that he does into various materials such as wood, metal, and stone, and then accentuating the etchings with paint. He is a brilliant artist and if you want to see more of his artistry visit his website here.

Credit: VHILS 

Artistically Correct | Andreas Bitesnich

The most alluring thing about nude photography collections is how the subject transforms their body into a prop in order for the art to be captured. With typical photo-shoots, you have props such as clothing garments, chairs, walls, etc., so the subject has a stand alone piece to work with, however, in the essence of a nude subject...they have to use their body as the sole conveyor of the artistic message. That is the reason why I love nude photography because it calls for a higher level of creativity. Andreas Bitesnich, whose work is displayed in the above images, is one of my favorite nude photographers because he always does a superb job in shooting nude artwork...he's a great visionary. 

Credit: Andreas Bitesnich 

Artistically Correct | Bruno Bisang

Bruno Bisang is a talented and dope photographer that I have admired every since I was introduced to his work about four years ago. In his photographs, you can almost feel the chemistry between him and his subject (i.e. model) just by looking at the image and that is a rare quality for photographers to possess. However, it almost seems natural for the world renown Bruno Bisang which is something I absolutely love...Natural passion. 

Credit: Bruno Bisang