52 CRITICAL PAINTERS

52 Critical Painters highlights artists pushing the practice of painting forward. Artists who have developed a voice, carved out a corner, imagined a vision, or set themselves apart.

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David Schell

Portland artist David Schell makes paintings that utilize simple color and abstract forms to convey a discrete affect in each piece.

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Mary Weisenburger

An interview with painter Mary Weisenburger

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Benjamin Terry

Artist Benjamin Terry makes playful paintings that use color and form to highlight longstanding painting traditions precisely by veering from them.

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Victor Perez

Artist Victor Perez takes the digital age as a given in creating paintings that playfully riff on painting conventions and contemporary living. His work is rife with humor that often takes a snarky or sardonic tone.