Artists in Focus 2023 - Coffee Table Book by Magzoid Magazine
"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art. The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community. Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future. We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.
"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art.
The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community.
Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.
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L<strong>in</strong>a Redford<br />
Spa<strong>in</strong><br />
L<strong>in</strong>a Redford is an excit<strong>in</strong>g pa<strong>in</strong>ter based <strong>in</strong> Spa<strong>in</strong> who has<br />
exhibited her work <strong>in</strong>ternationally. Inspired <strong>by</strong> her multicultural<br />
background and people she met dur<strong>in</strong>g her travels, L<strong>in</strong>a’s goal <strong>in</strong><br />
her art is to represent the uniqueness on a canvas. Currently liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> Spa<strong>in</strong> L<strong>in</strong>a is <strong>in</strong>spired <strong>by</strong> nature and wildlife, produc<strong>in</strong>g a series focused<br />
on animals. “The idea beh<strong>in</strong>d my art is to sculpt a persona onto the canvas,<br />
breathe life <strong>in</strong>to her character and shape her emotions. I try to capture<br />
the magic of nature’s fleet<strong>in</strong>g moment,<br />
to try sav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the essence” says L<strong>in</strong>a. Her signature<br />
subject is<br />
Humm<strong>in</strong>gbird, L<strong>in</strong>a adores how such a<br />
t<strong>in</strong>y creature<br />
can fit so much happ<strong>in</strong>ess of life.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to the artist the idea<br />
her art is to sculpt happ<strong>in</strong>ess onto<br />
whether it is a person or a subject.<br />
life <strong>in</strong>to the character and shape<br />
She tried to capture the magic of<br />
fleet<strong>in</strong>g moment, to try sav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the essence. “When you are<br />
look<strong>in</strong>g at the artwork - you<br />
can smell the freshness<br />
of fruits or feel the<br />
weightlessness of<br />
humm<strong>in</strong>gbirds’ w<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
For this reason, I only<br />
work with palette<br />
knives and thick<br />
layers of pa<strong>in</strong>t”<br />
says L<strong>in</strong>a<br />
beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />
the canvas,<br />
Breathe<br />
emotions.<br />
nature’s<br />
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