April 24, 2024
The chief curator at the SCAD Museum of Art is captivated by Holly Hendry’s whimsical sculptures, describes a ‘cinematic experience’ with Guan Xiao’s new work and admires the ‘mind-blowing’ alchemy of Kelly Akashi’s creations.
Ann Craven, Portrait of a Dove (Sitting, Gazing, After Picabia), 2024, 2024. Oil on canvas, 1.5 × 1.2 m. Courtesy of Karma
Ann Craven, Portrait of a Dove (Sitting, Gazing, After Picabia), 2024, 2024
Oil on canvas, 1.5 × 1.2 m. Presented by Karma. $100-250k
Is there anything better and more joyous than a painting by Ann Craven? Birds, like this serene dove, moons (a personal favorite motif), or anything else she creates – they’re all so delightful, poetic and thoughtful. For me, her lush paintings embody a truly hopeful outlook on the world and exemplify art’s power to transcend the mundane and bleak parts of life. I’m always grateful when I get to spend time in the presence of one of her works.
