Parkwest 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Peter Max
transcended his origins in Pop art to become a leading figure in Neo-Expressionism.
vibrant, cosmic-themed works,
U.S. Presidential commissions to Olympic projects and major sporting events.
bold, psychedelic color, spirituality, and music
Born in Germany in 1937, Shanghai and Israel. United States.
painting, sculpture, and graphic design,
cosmic imagery, American symbols and spiritual icons
the World Cup, Super Bowls, and U.S. Open, and commissions from presidents and prominent institutions.
A passionate environmentalist and humanitarian,
successful partnership with Park West Gallery
Michael Godard
Michael Godard, the “Rock Star of the Art World,” infuses humor and imagination into his whimsical paintings featuring animated olives, lively grapes, and mischievous strawberries. Deeply personal and philanthropic, his art serves as a vehicle for making a difference, particularly in supporting cancer research. Inspired by his Vegas roots, Godard’s playful yet intricate works hide meaningful details, inviting viewers to engage beyond the surface. His vibrant style, global recognition, and dedication to causes like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital cement his status as an influential and beloved artist.
Romero Britto
born in 1963 in Brazil,
style that blends Pop Art, Cubism, and graffiti.
studied in Europe. In 1988, Britto moved to Miami, Absolut Vodka.
Louvre and the FIFA World Cup.
philanthropist,
Slava Ilyayev
born in 1970 in Baku,
master of the palette knife,
vibrant, textured compositions.
influenced by Post-Impressionist artists Vincent van Gogh and Camille Pissarro.
combines elevated textures with light and shadow,
landscapes with rainbow-colored streets and ponds.
Israel, the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade (1958–2012), known as the “Painter of Light,” was one of America’s most beloved artists. His works, featuring idyllic cottages, nature scenes, and glowing landscapes, aim to bring warmth, peace, and happiness. Kinkade’s style, defined by whimsical pastels and an ethereal sense of light, reflects his Christian values and the idea that light drives away darkness.
He became widely successful in the 1990s, selling more canvases than any artist in history. Kinkade raised millions for charities and earned numerous awards for his art and philanthropic efforts. His legacy includes over 140 books, including bestsellers, and major commissions like the National Christmas Tree and Disney Dreams Collection.
Kinkade’s legacy continues to inspire millions, bringing light a
Yaacov Agam
Yaacov Agam is a pioneering kinetic artist known for his innovative use of movement and time in art. Born in 1928 in Israel, Agam’s work invites viewer participation, transforming as they move around it. He is famous for creating the “Agamograph” in 1971, a lenticular lens-based medium. Agam’s nonrepresentational style incorporates geometric shapes and vibrant colors. His works are displayed in major museums worldwide, and he has received numerous accolades, including the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres. The Agam Museum of Art opened in his hometown in 2017.
Kre8
Kevin “Kre8” Vigil, born in Germany in 1980, is a Miami-based artist known for his striking fusion of black-and-gray compositions with vivid, abstract splashes of color. With roots in graffiti and tattoo artistry, Kre8 developed his signature style—dubbed “Kre8izm”—influenced by Surrealism, Cubism, and artists like Dalí, Basquiat, and Warhol. His career began as a graffiti artist in his teens before transitioning to tattooing, eventually leading him to fine art. After showcasing his work at Miami Springs City Hall and Art Basel, he fully committed to painting, using his art to symbolize the human spirit’s ability to shine through a monochrome world. Now a celebrated contemporary artist, Kre8 continues to inspire with his dynamic, emotionally charged works.
Michael Cheval
Michael Cheval, a master of “Absurdist” art, constructs imaginative puzzles within his paintings, blending reality and fantasy to challenge conventional logic. Influenced by Lewis Carroll, Salvador Dalí, and René Magritte, Cheval meticulously weaves metaphor and narrative into his compositions, inviting viewers to decipher hidden meanings. His art, shaped by a rich international background from Russia to the U.S., has garnered global acclaim, earning awards and exhibitions worldwide. Through intricate storytelling and a deep connection to music, Cheval creates portals into alternate realities where every detail serves as a poetic clue in his grand, surreal game of imagination.
Csaba Markus
Renaissance Europe and Classical Mythology.
Modern Mona Lisas
Markus’s painting “Pure Love” was selected as one of the world’s top 10 most sensual paintings by the Toronto Sun newspaper.
Markus invented caldographs, in which images are expertly bonded to wooden panels.
France, Japan, England, Russia, and the United States.
Daniel Wall
Born in a small village in northern China, Wall began drawing and painting at the age of 4.
creator of Intense Impressionism,
Wall prefers palette knives
creating texture with paint is known as the “impasto” technique.
has published over 500 book covers and illustrations.
All of Wall’s symbolism points toward his own romantic and joyful view of life.
