Hi-Fructose Magazine

“Necrosurrealist” David Van Gough offers a new body of work that pulls from literary and Biblical narratives in “Paradiso’s Fall.” Kicking off today at The Dark Art Emporium, several new paintings comprise this series. See more here.

In recent work, Andrew Salgado’s paintings blend figurative and abstract elements, while sneaking in allusions to historical artists and contemporary practitioners. See more on HiFructose.com.

In the recent paintings of Jenny Morgan, the artist continues to create penetrating portraits that are both vulnerable and surprising in her choices. See more here.

“Not your grandmother’s quilt” is one way in which the work of Bisa Butler has been described. The fiber artist creates startling portraits and scenes with fabric. See more of her work here.

Mariajosé Gallardo’s stirring oil paintings carry both centuries-old influences and qualities of contemporary illustration. See more of her work on HiFructose.com.

Tanel Veenre’s recent headpieces have a sci-fi tinge, showcasing the designer’s knack for the otherworldly. Veenre appears in the new, 296-page full-color book Hi-Fructose: New Contemporary Fashion, in a conversation about his practice, which ranges from elaborate headpieces to elegant, yet distinctive jewelry. See more of his recent work here.

Matthew Monahan uses materials like paper to craft decidedly human and vulnerable sculptures. See more on HiFructose.com.

In a new show Beinart Gallery, two decades of work from the Australian illustrator-painter Shaun Tan are offered, spanning both his child-oriented characters and more mature narratives. See more on HiFructose.com.

Natalie Featherston’s realistic oil paintings deceptively appear as mixed-media collages, as she faithfully renders the textures of each element of her source. She builds each of the collages that serve as a basis for her paintings, and she says the former part of the process is just as a fun as the latter. See more on HiFructose.com.