The canvas pulsed with vibrant energy, a fusion of colors and textures transcending continents and artistic styles. John Dowling Jr., the Long Island abstract artist, had embarked on a collaborative journey with Sheeba Khan, a rising star in the Dubai art scene, their shared passion for abstract expressionism bridging worlds and igniting a creative spark.
Khan, known for her bold acrylic paintings that explored the interplay of geometric forms and vibrant hues, had sent Dowling a collection of her digital artwork. Dowling, intrigued by her unique style and the cultural nuances embedded within her compositions, saw an opportunity to create something truly extraordinary.
He began by layering Khan's digital paintings with his own abstract photographs, a technique he had honed over years of experimentation. He meticulously scanned and manipulated his photographs, transforming them into ethereal landscapes of color and light. Then, with a digital artist's precision, he superimposed Khan's paintings onto his photographic canvases, creating a multi-layered tapestry of artistic expression. Read More
Here’s an idea worth spreading! There are many avenues that one can take to optimize their investments, and in recent years, art collection has been recognized as a solid strategy. Art is transformative. Not only does it change the way we think and feel, but it can also bring big financial rewards. With a $1.7 trillion global marketplace, art is a profitable investment that consistently outperforms other asset classes. Art has several intrinsic advantages, including low maintenance costs and portability, low volatility, hedging possibilities, and the ability to increase in value. Furthermore, the unique interplay between art’s cultural and financial value results in high investment returns which remain stable, and can even be fueled by wider financial turmoil or turbulence in traditional financial markets. Read More
In the beginning of my career in making art I did not want to sell the resulting masterpieces but I did want to find out exactly what they were worth. So I created this catalog and put in exaggerated prices knowing that eventually I would either start my own museum of contemporary art, or I would donate the pieces worldwide to museums worldwide. And then fate! The COVID-19 vaccine gave me myocarditis and the dreaded rare side effect of blood clots which in turn gave me a stroke.
That stroke was devastating as it took me two years to be able to talk again, I still can not even sign my own name anymore, and subsequently, I had to have 2 additional fem-pop bypassed on both legs after not being able to walk for over a year. So now I have to sell my art in order to provide for my care and medical expense throughout the rest of my life. The price to acquire each masterpiece and to sell a minimum of 10 editions of each is $37,500 when you purchase all 850 pieces. Read More
