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Japanese sculptor Yoshitoshi Kanemaki (previously) captures the emotional complexities of youth in his glitched 3-dimensional portraits. Kanemaki carves tree trunks into figures—often young women—whose faces are multiplied in expressions that range from distressed to joyful in a single sculpture. The figures’ casual, natural poses seem to capture them in real time: some of the artist’s characters perch on chairs mid-conversation, and others gesture with their arms to express confidence or…

A homage to the area.

Mitsuru Watanabe | Hi-Fructose Magazine

All it takes is one look, and you will be able to identify Jennybird Alcantara's works anytime and anywhere. No one can forget the faces of her doll-like girls and creatures. Their long-lashed huge eyes will stay in our minds for life. Whether they are brought to our visual awareness in bold and rich colors or in monochromatic hues, they will never fail to leave their marks. Experience the amplified effect of these online previews of her works by viewing them in their full sizes at AFA NYC…

Joao Ruas brings his striking, ghostly paintings to Thinkspace Projects with the new show “Knots.” The show, running through Jan. 4 at the space, collects both new mixed-media and acylic paintings, as well as drawings from the artist. The artist was featured on our site here and was last seen in print with Hi-Fructose Vol. 23.

Miki Kim’s psychedelic and at times, humorous illustrations blend pop elements across cultures. The artist, who also works in the tattoo industry, creates her bold imagery with fluid linework and soft palettes, both underscoring her absorbing and psychedelic concepts. She has created tattoos and illustrations under the moniker Mick Hee over the past few years.

Miki Kim’s psychedelic and at times, humorous illustrations blend pop elements across cultures. The artist, who also works in the tattoo industry, creates her bold imagery with fluid linework and soft palettes, both underscoring her absorbing and psychedelic concepts. She has created tattoos and illustrations under the moniker Mick Hee over the past few years.

Japanese artist Korehiko Hino paints very largeportraits that are instantly recognizable. Bodies, beautifullydetailed and with spectacularly exaggerated features, animal meat thatseems moist, and elegant, blooming flora are his subjects. Theexaggerated eyes of Hino's work are perhaps directly influenced byMargaret Keane but painted much more realistically and seem to be onanother level of emotions all together. This heightened sense ofemotional placement ruminates itself through the cold…

The surreal worlds painted by Nojus Petrauskas offer both otherworldly creations and everyday inhabitants. With no stated narrative and rich information across the canvas, the works of Petrauskas warrant repeat viewing. Though, with a knack for horror, the paintings aren’t always friendly.