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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Petterson Silva<br />
Brazil<br />
Petterson Silva was born <strong>in</strong> Brazil’s Mato Grosso. Young virtuoso<br />
Silva attended the Centro Universitário Belas Artes <strong>in</strong> São Paulo,<br />
<strong>in</strong>itially displayed skill at five after learn<strong>in</strong>g about gouache <strong>in</strong><br />
preschool. Silva was raised <strong>in</strong> complete harmony with nature,<br />
always <strong>in</strong> contact with the local birds. It helps to know a little bit about the<br />
artist’s native country and formative years to appreciate the sentiment and<br />
beauty of the scenes he pa<strong>in</strong>ts on canvas.<br />
His grandfather, a house pa<strong>in</strong>ter who enjoyed pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Walt Disney<br />
characters on plywood boards <strong>in</strong> his own time, served as his <strong>in</strong>itial source<br />
of <strong>in</strong>spiration. Petterson’s early studies of the great Italian masters Ticiano<br />
Vecellio, a Renaissance pa<strong>in</strong>ter, and Caravaggio, a Baroque pa<strong>in</strong>ter, whose<br />
works <strong>in</strong>spired and enchanted him, eventually led him to study them. As a<br />
child, Petterson’s <strong>in</strong>terest and admiration were for the great Brazilian artist<br />
Candido Port<strong>in</strong>ari.<br />
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Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Petterson, the development of his<br />
technique for his pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs was profoundly affected<br />
<strong>by</strong> his deep respect for the vivid light and shadow<br />
<strong>in</strong> the works of these masters. The artist, who exhibits<br />
hyper-realistic qualities, claims that he feels he has<br />
not yet atta<strong>in</strong>ed the desired outcomes, but he still<br />
strives for perfection every day. He is meticulous and<br />
works hard to capture the correct tone for each species<br />
that appears <strong>in</strong> his work as well as to convey the<br />
vibrant colors and unspoiled beauty of his<br />
country.<br />
Petterson won first place <strong>in</strong> 2009<br />
at the Corumbá Art Salon <strong>in</strong> Brazil.<br />
In 2016, he won first place at the<br />
Brazilian Art Salon <strong>in</strong> Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>.
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