James Bettison

"Man in Space" Figurative Abstract

1984

Two abstract women by Houston artist Linda Delaney in the 20th century titled, "Why Not Ask For More". Currently unframed.

Blue and purple toned surrealist still life with various shapes cut out of canvas adhered to the background canvas. Currently hung in a gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 47 in x W 59 in x D .5 in. Biography: Paulo Laport...

"The Sun Merchant" is an abstract style painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful expre...

Heather Farrell Title : My Venus de Willendorf Materials : Mixed media on canvas Date : 2020 Dimensions : 4' x 4' Description : I was inspired by the ongoing racial inequalities and racism plaguing America. I have been interested in the history we are taught from a young age and what this history is geared toward accomplishing and for whom. I find it interesting who dictates what history is important and what can be commodified and taken for one group's benefit over another. The Venus is an important historical and artistic discovery and I use it as a symbol for the capturing of a culture, an idea or a virtue for one group's gain over another. I also use plastic Hawaiian lei as the capturing rope because lei have more recently been used as a very touristy, sometimes cheapened symbol for American excess and materialism. After all, the American government...