The Art & Design Insights section delves into the vibrant world of visual creativity, featuring thoughtful analysis of contemporary art movements, emerging design trends, and influential artists. Through commentary and reviews, where I explore exhibitions, design principles, and creative innovations that shape our visual culture and inspire creative professionals.
William Yang is an Australian photographer, born in 1943 in North Queensland. He is known for his documentary-style photography that captures the diversity of Australian society. Yang’s early work was mainly in the field of theatre where he worked as a set…
I’m excited to share my experience at Sandy Mush Community Center Spring Fling 2023. It all started when I first met the SMCC Events Community on November 1st, 2022, to begin planning for this incredible event. As the person responsible for designing and…
Robert Rauschenberg is a renowned American artist of the 20th century who is known for his pioneering works in contemporary art, pop art, mixed media art, and neo-dadaism. Rauschenberg is celebrated for his unique and innovative approach to creating art that combines…
Chinese Ink Drawing: A Rich Tradition in Global Art Chinese ink drawing, also known as brush painting, is a highly esteemed form of art that has been passed down for centuries. The history of ink drawing can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and has…
Alexander Gardner’s Photography and its Lasting Impact in Today’s Digital World Alexander Gardner was a Scottish photographer who is best known for his work during the American Civil War. He worked as a photographer for the Union Army and is credited with…
Timothy O’Sullivan: A Pioneer of Photography Timothy O’Sullivan was an American photographer who is widely recognized for his significant contribution to the development of photography in the 19th century. Born in 1840, he began his career as a photographer at the…
Carleton Watkins: A Pioneer in Photography Carleton Watkins was an American photographer who is best known for his landscape photographs of the American West. Born in 1829 in Oneonta, New York, Watkins moved to California during the Gold Rush in 1851. It was there…
A.J. Russell was a pioneering photographer who made significant contributions to the history of photography. Russell began his career in the mid-1800s, and his work captured some of the earliest images of the American West, including Native Americans and landscapes….
Joan Mitchell was an American abstract expressionist and feminist painter who is well known for her color abstract paintings. Mitchell was a major figure in the New York School of Abstract Expressionism and is considered one of the greatest painters of the 20th…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gary Crossey (@garycrossey) Not Being Heard Last month, during the Sandy Mush WordPress Meetup, I created and published ads without any copy. These ads were intended to advertise a meeting to discuss ADA Compliance. The…