Exhibit: "PART I: The Era of Seclusion"

“2020 has been a big collective experience of new challenges and changes — a time of testing limits, taking breaks, changing course, trying new things, making distant connections, taking chances and seizing opportunities. Simultaneously, it has been a time of struggle, hardship, grief and loss.” -the visionary projects

So honoured and happy that one of my newest artwork has been selected to be a part of the Visionary Projects’ group exhibition with 51 artists from across the world.

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“Part I: The Era of Seclusion” is now live until November 10th! Out of thousands of pieces submitted, the Visionary Project selected 54 artworks created in 2020; and will spend the next 40 days of this exhibition highlighting every creator in the process. This is what artists from around the world have been creating this year, in 2020, please visit the Link and hope you enjoy their curation of many lovely artworks. Artworks Listed are priced to sell:

Take the Virtual tour here: TheVisionaryProjects/Exhibit

FEATURING ARTISTS

Kelly Rossetti, Nicole Kutz, Samantha Rueter, Chau Nguyen, Wei Gao, CJ Mazzalupo, Lisa Roy, Kaitlyn Rose, Robin Olsen, Laurén Brady, Jessica Matier, Kris Lorence Ancog, Camille Selhorst, Linda Colletta, Anne Sophie Lorange, Tracey Adams, Natalie Dadamio, Amber Larks, DeAnne Olguin Williamson, Charlie French, Essie Reeves Somma, Marisa Quartin, Flora Castiglia, Pat Forbes, Judi Brice, Margriet Hogue, Christine Crockett, Ayse Sirin Budak, Bri Wenke, Margaret Henning, Kasia Kręcicka, Hannah Zimmerman, Christina Kwan, Kelly Marshall, Tamiko Braun, Harris-Lee Rose, Renee Phillips, Aaron Webb, Kate Luther, Chad Robert Collofello, Kate Zimmer, Sarah Suzanne Noble, Sarah Eyton, Elise Mendelle, Von Allin, Morgane Richer La Flèche, Coline Rohart, William Taylor, Preston Trombly, Joshua Hershey, Jenny Chandler

photos and information ©thevisionaryprojects

 
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‘The Unfolding’

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"The Unfolding" signifies the internal turmoil evoked by navigating the difficult reality of a global pandemic. The artwork involves several layers of paint, featuring glossy, illustrious turquoises and yellows in the foreground, scraped away to reveal the whispers of purples and blues underneath. Complex and multifarious, this color contrast mirrors the challenges of life during COVID-19, but also reminds of the simple joys that have persevered throughout – family, friends, or the beauty of nature. "The Unfolding" reframes the classic battle between light and dark through the lens of the pandemic, reminding the viewer of both the obstacles overcome and the rebuilding of a brighter future; creating an atmosphere not only of apprehension, but of untapped potential. - Tamiko Braun

 

Contemporary Water Lillies Series 2020

All works created in mixed media such as acrylics, oil pastels, airbrush colors, marble flour, and other added recycled materials

Curious about my mixed-media process?

Click here: Tamiko Braun Artist YouTube

and you will find a glimpse of my water lillies process

A New Year, A New Decade !!

Chinese Lunar New Year of the 2020 Metal Rat

(25 Jan. 2020 - 11 Feb. 2021)

The year of the Metal Rat 2020 will be a year of new beginnings. Give yourself and your loved ones an extra pinch of luck in the new year with this good luck card, individually hand-made just for you using the lucky colors of the Yang Metal Rat. Simply write your wish on the back of the card and put it up in a place where you can see it, to remind yourself of your goals, wishes and dreams. Let 2020 be a prosperous year!

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Limited to 100 prints //

On Sales as of January 25, 2020

// Worldwide shipping. DM me for details

About our cards: Printed on high quality linoprintpapier, 120g/m2. Each card is individually hand pulled original unique print, using high quality Schminke Linoprint color and is limited to 100 for this Series. Cards are numbered, signed and professionally mounted on 130g/m2 soft ridged card with matching envelope. Over 50 pcs now have already found new homes! If you are interested in purchasing an original TAM!K0 Art Card, please send me a message.

! Lang Leve Rembrandt ! at the Rijksmuseum →

I’m excited to announce my submission to a juried competition for a Rembrandt-themed exhibition at the Rijksmuseum! The main condition to be selected for the exhibition Long Live Rembrandt is that one’s work should be inspired by Rembrandt.  This summer, selected artists are going to have the opportunity to present their artwork in the Rijksmuseum!  An expert panel of judges will select the artworks for exhibition in the Rijksmuseum’s Philips Wing from July 15 (Rembrandt’s birthday) - Sept 15, 2019.  Wish me Luck!

After an intensive independent study of the 17th Century’s most prolific self-portrait artist over the last few months, I combined my love for textured art with my curiosity of realism to produce my first ever self-portrait, using oil paints and a variety of unconventional materials (including coffee, marble dust, and quartz-sand). 

At first glance this painting may appear to be just a self-portrait, but, inspired by some of Rembrandt’s iconic techniques, there’s more than meets the eye.  Here’s my concept on how Rembrandt inspired my work of art:

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Self-portrait with Gorget

CONCEPT

As an artist, I explore ways to create paintings that speak to me and others about intellectual and philosophical ideas. The textured canvas of my mixed media self-portrait is constructed using available modern and natural materials, including coffee, sand, and marble dust, to visually communicate Rembrandt’s distinct use of pigment manipulation and texture application. His light-guiding and depth of field inspired me to limit my colour palette and test numerous glazing techniques, creating an atmospheric setting in the piece.

My work offers classical and modern interpretations juxtaposed in one painting. In what looks like a selfie, I’m donning modern day objects, such as sunglasses and headphones; however, I am immortalised by the wearing of a gorget, symbolising my acceptance as a female artist with similar status. Rather than portraying myself as a beautiful woman, I chose to dress myself in masculine clothes to transcend the gender barriers that existed during Rembrandt’s time.

Rembrandt’s face displayed in the background symbolises how a new reality has emerged from the past, but how despite this transition, his techniques continue to influence all types of art today. My artwork thus speaks not only for me, but for artists of all mediums that Rembrandt inspires.

PROCESS/MATERIALS:  To give you a general idea of just some of the materials I used during my scumbling and numerous layering process and how I created my textures on background and on face to reflect age appropriate, scratches in hair and overall depth, lost and found edges and playing with light capture.  I had to do an initial sketch from an quick iphone selfie I took of myself because otherwise I couldn’t see well enough with my shades on to paint via a mirror during daylight nor especially at nights!  If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a note.  (click on an image to enlarge)

  • 100% Linen, 350g/m2, 2cm depth professional quality “di lino Classico” 30x40cm stretched canvas, gesso and sanded.

  • Pencil/Charcoal sketch.

  • Marble dust (Self prepared mixture with water and synthetic-resin dispersion from Guardi) which was applied to canvas in predesigned areas and dried with hair dryer sprayed with water to create textures for the look of weather worn panel and cracks.

  • Coffee glazes set with universal-fixative from Schminke.

  • Quartz-sand from Guardi, 0,2-0,6mm grain dried by fire.

  • Nitram Charcoal grounds mixed with white oil paint.

  • Numerous layers of glazing.

  • Rembrandt artist quality extra fine oil paints from Royal Talen's (Titanium White 105, burnt umber 409, yellow orchard hell 228, ivory black 701, cadmium red light 303, ultramarine light 505, very minimal Indian red 347, Payne’s grey 708 and very few touches of Boesner’s Zinnoberrot 506 oil paint to kiss the lips).

  • Frame was custom-made specifically for the artwork by Boesner’s framing workshop in Forstinning, Muenchen. Thanks Mr. Matthias Mayr!

Hand-Pulled Art Cards ???

What does my limited original "hand pulled" linoprint art cards means? 

Take a look at my process (see photos below).  After I design and carve out my block, I begin measuring and cutting my linoprint papier.  As I receive orders, I begin hand printing and hand pulling each block prints using high quality Schminke Linoprint color on high quality paper.  When the prints dry and set, I number and sign each print (both in English and with my Japanese HANKO - my signature) and then professionally mount the artwork on either large or small cards and put them together with a soft ridged matching envelope in a protected clear plastic sleeve. After the determined limited amount of print has been reached, I stop any post creation for this particular art piece and will destroy the blocks making the art piece limited and collectables.

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Available in 3 sizes: Large Cards (14x19cm), NEW! Small Cards (11x17cm) and Postcards 12x16cm.

ACTION !  ACTION ! ACTION !

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the "New Year of the Brown Earth Dog" characteristic word is ACTION!  So true that this year, my New Years Cards were here early!  This year I've limited them to only 80 prints.  The orders came and went and I now only have 4 left.  THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH for sharing my love with yourselves, your family and friends! 

Year of the Brown Earth Dog Cards/Glückbringer

(February 16, 2018-February 04, 2019)

FACT: According to the Chinese 12-animal zodiac system, 2018 is the Year of the Dog - succeeding the Year of the Rooster and preceding the Year of the Pig. Chinese New Year takes place on different dates each year because it is based on the lunar calendar. It is said that as the year ends with an eight, it's been considered an especially lucky year by the Chinese people. This is because in certain Chinese dialects, the sound of the word 'eight' is similar to the sound of the word 'fortune'. The Chinese regard dogs as an auspicious animal with a very keen sense of understanding humans. The Chinese believe that if a dog happens to come to your home, it symbolizes the coming of fortune. Maybe because the characteristics of Dogs are persistence, meticulously attentive, responsible workers and seem to have good fortune in wealth.

#YearOfTheRooster - Celebration has begun around the world!

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Collect, Send and Share them throughout the year to celebrate your Special Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birth announcements and commemorative events. 

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HERE'S HOW

Email or call me direct anytime.
Details can be discussed for Large volume orders over 50 or more.
Samples are available for Corporate Interests.
(first 100 pc are already gone)

Email:  info@tamikobraun.com
Cell:     +49.171.55.23.928

Good luck and great fortune


THE  FIRE ROOSTER  2017

 

So awesome hearing from both private collectors and corporate interests again this year!  You've made my limited Chinese New Years linocut prints an annual ritual.  Thanks everyone for letting me be a part of your festivities!