Artist Feature // Unskilled Worker

Working under the moniker of Unskilled Worker, the London-based, self-taught artist rose to prominence via her hugely successful Instagram account, her striking portrayals of faces and fashion drawing a large following. Discovered by the celebrated photographer Nick Knight in 2014, the artist was invited by SHOWstudio to work on a collection of specially commissioned portraits …

Artist Spotlight // Ann Langlois Moody Pretty Paintings

At first glance, abstract artist Ann Langlois’s moody and textural paintings reminded me of Mark Rothko’s classically monumental and emotional works. But upon further inspection, I couldn’t help seeing a bit more of a Helen Frankenthaler vibe, with the pretty and feminine brushstrokes and overlapping colors. In any case, and whatever her influence, Ann’s paintings …