Inspired – Josh Huxham

Posted on December 25, 2017 by marikokoda under collage, portraits, surrealism, vintage

So inspired!

I really enjoyed “Silence” series by the UK artist Josh Huxham. The simple juxtaposition of two vintage photos give an exquisite surreal final result.

This is how the artist describes this body of works:

Josh’s work seeks the inner thoughts which we do not share in order to avoid protest. After developing a strong connection with his heritage through archiving historic photographs and other family relics, Josh continued to explore the vernacular, allowing him to form relationships in a space in which he feels visible.

‘Silence’ aims to extricate a sense of belonging within a dysfunctional family. The work expresses an essence of feeling invisible to those who are closest to us. To those who are as yet unaware.

You can follow him also on Facebook or Instagram.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage seascape photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage man portrait with the face covered with a vintage plane photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage full body female portrait.

Silence Series.

Vintage men portrait with the face covered by a vintage landscape photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage landscape photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage sailor portrait with the face covered by a vintage photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage landscape photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage man portrait with the face covered by a vintage photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage man portrait with the face covered by a vintage landscape photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage man portrait with the face covered by a vintage landscape photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage man portrait with the face covered by a vintage photo.

Silence Series.

Vintage woman portrait with the face covered by a vintage photo.

Silence Series.

Inspired – Astrid Torres

Posted on December 5, 2016 by marikokoda under Art, vintage

Inspiring!

Enjoy the digital collage works by the Guatemalan artist Astrid Torres.

Group of women walking over a cut moon.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Woman portrait with laser eyes.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Group of 3 boys eating little triangles coming from the sky.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Woman portrait cut in small pieces with flowers coming out from her head.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Woman with a fix head sitting over Jupiter planet.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Group of 3 women with animal heads dancing over a suspended rock.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Woman portrait with flowers coming out from her eyes.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Woman sit on a chair playing the trombone.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Woman portrait with a bunny head.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Group of women taking the sunbathe.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Woman portrait that is coming out from a green portal on the ground.

Digital collages using vintage images.

Liam Symes – Memory, Isolation And Serenity

Posted on October 21, 2016 by marikokoda under Art, paintings, portraits, saatchi art

So beautiful!

The Uk artist Liam Symes has his own way to see memories and the images connected to them.

His paintings recalls me classic vintage family photos, but transformed in brand new amazing contemporary pieces. Each subject of his artworks seems to float into an isolated but bright, colorful and abstract space.

Painting of a group of boys making some gym exercises.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Portrait of a kid with binoculars.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Paintings of a woman silhouette on a pool trampoline.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Painting of a group of boys making some gym exercises.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Portrait of two little boys inside a inflatable pool.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Painting of a little boy with a giant puppet duck.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Portrait of a woman holding her hands.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Portrait of a little boy inside a giant box.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Paintings of a full body group of women.

Portrait paintings that recall classic vintage family photos.

Photo Transfers On Canvas 001

Posted on April 20, 2016 by marikokoda under Art, collage, paintings, vintage

Finally!

It’s been a while since I created something new, and I started this year with the purpose to make something slightly different from my usual works, but I didn’t know exactly what.

After a chat with a friend, I discovered an artist using a photo transfer technique on canvas, and I was truly intrigued by this new discovery. So, I tried to work on it!

I really enjoyed to do this, and I am still experimenting and learning from this technique. The works below are my very first attempts, I hope you enjoy them and as always, every feedback is really precious.

Enjoy!

Still life photos credits: Bart

Still life photo of a canvas with a masked smiling man with two paper mask in the background.

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Collage of a masked smiling man portrait decorated with pens and washi tape.

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Collage on canvas of a vintage masked woman portrait decorated with pens.

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Still life of a collage on canvas of a vintage masked woman portrait decorated with pens.

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Still life of a collage on canvas of a vintage masked woman portrait decorated with pens.

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Collage on canvas of a vintage masked woman portrait decorated with pens.

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Still life of a collage on canvas of a vintage masked woman portrait decorated with pens.

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Collage on canvas of a vintage masked woman portrait decorated with pens.

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Collage of a vintage woman portrait decorated with pens and washi tape.

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Still life of a canvas about a vintage woman portrait with some washi tape rolls aside.

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Still life picture of a baby girl portrait on canvas with a little Hulk action figure and an acrylic colour aside.

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Collage of a vintage baby girl portrait decorated with acrylics and pens.

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Still life photo of a collage on canvas of a vintage portrait with two acrylics fluorescent colours aside.

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Collage of a vintage woman portrait decorated with acrylics and pens.

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Still life photo of a group of 4 canvases with vintage portraits decorated with mixed materials.

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Romy van Rijckevorsel – Art & Nostalgia

Posted on April 14, 2016 by marikokoda under Art, Photography, portraits, vintage

Dreamy!

The Dutch artist Romy van Rijckevorsel takes inspiration from classic vintage photos to create beautiful paintings.

Memories, nostalgia and bright colours are always present in her works, I love her unique illustrative style combined with old vintage portraits.

Painting of three women indoor with a chair.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Painting of a couple of old ladies.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Paintings of two kids. One of them is seen from the back.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Portrait of a full body young boy outdoor.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Painting of a priest with four girls dressed in white.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Portrait of a woman with a little boy sat on a bench.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Portrait of a full body woman with a pink dress and a blue background.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Painting of a couple and their son.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Painting of two women and a young girl.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Paintings of a baby girl portrait with a pink dress.

Paintings inspired by old classic vintage portraits.

Inspired – Pen & Gravy

Posted on April 4, 2016 by marikokoda under abstract, Art, Design, Illustration, portraits, vintage

So inspired!

I love the graphic interventions of Jamie Palmer (aka Pen & Gravy), a London based artist that decorates home accessories and found vintage stuff with his unique style.

All his works on vintage photos are part of a series called “Reincarnated Relatives” where intricate lines, geometric forms and super bright colors give a new look to each portrait.

Vintage man portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage woman portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage woman portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage woman portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage man portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage woman portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage photo of a portrait of a woman decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage woman portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Picture of a vintage photo of a woman decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Picture of two vintage oval portrait photos of a man and a woman decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Picture of a vintage group photo decorated with white pen.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage portrait photo of a man decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Picture of a vintage photo of a couple decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Vintage man portrait photo decorated with pens.

Pen And Gravy Graphic interventions on vintage found photos.

Inspired – Nico Mingozzi

Posted on February 8, 2016 by marikokoda under collage, Photography, vintage

Spooky!

I just love how the Italian artist Nico Mingozzi transforms classic iconic vintage portraits into evil subjects. His dark style is a clear signature that pops out on every different intervention he makes. Below some of my faves. Enjoy!

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage man portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage man portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage couple portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage man portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage woman portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Classic vintage groups of children portrait manipulated with an handmade technique.

Classic vintage portrait handmade manipulated.

Digital Collages 001

Posted on January 27, 2016 by marikokoda under collage, portraits, Uncategorized, vintage

Yay!

As I promised on this post, here they are some of my first digital collages that I created thanks to the useful sources found on Hitrecord. I wanted to make some digital experiments on classic vintage photos using my signature crochet mask, and this is the result.

As I already explained for my handmade crochet collages, this project is directly inspired to “Uno, Nessuno e Centomila” (One, No One and One Hundred Thousand) novel by Luigi Pirandello. The “identity loss” of the main character Vitangelo Moscarda, is a smart analysis on how the perception of ourselves can be so different through the eyes of the others.

This is an ongoing series, I will show you just the first batch of images that I realized and then release other next week. I hope you enjoy and please let me know what do you think!

Vintage portrait of a smiling kid with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a man with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a man with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a man with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a man with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a young girl with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a woman with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a woman with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Vintage portrait of a young girl with a white crochet mask that covers the face.

Vintage portraits manipulated with digital interventions.

Daisy Patton – Forgetting Is So Long

Posted on January 21, 2016 by marikokoda under Art, paintings, Photography, Uncategorized

I want it all!

I discovered the wonderful paintings by the american artist Daisy Patton not so long ago, and I totally fell in love with her works. This particular series really caught my eye, is called “Forgetting Is So Long” and the mixed media technique used is super intriguing.

Daisy collected found family photos, then she printed the pictures on a bigger surface and painted on them. The result is totally mind blowing, I really love the mix and match between a classic vintage portrait and her colors splash interventions.

This is what Daisy wanted to express with this art project:

By mixing painting with photography, I lengthen Roland Barthes’ “moment of death” (the photograph) into some semblance of purgatory. Not alive but not quite dead, each person’s newly imagined and altered portrait straddles the lines between memory, identity, and death. They are monuments to the forgotten.

Below a little selection of my favorite one, enjoy!

Woman portrait with face covered by pink and purple colors.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Vintage woman portrait with black eyes, sunglasses and background.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Woman portrait with light blue color interventions.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Woman portrait with the face covered by pink color.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Vintage woman portrait with face covered and with a classic 60's hair style.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Little girl vintage portrait with face covered with cream color and with a cute decorated dress.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Group of nurses posing in front of the camera.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Woman portrait with face covered with a purple mask.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Vintage woman portrait with a pink and purple backgorund.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Old man portrait with a green tie and yellow shirt.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

Vintage woman portrait with face covered by cream color. Green and yellow background.

Mixed media artwork, vintage portraits enlarged and painted over.

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Featured + Interviews

Posted on January 5, 2016 by marikokoda under collage, featured

New features!

These are some new places where you can find my works and discover more on my art process.

Thanks to Tallulah Magazine for showing my “Blood Sugar Baby” collage, and thanks to Curve Magazine and The Commission for their interviews.