Contemporary Mixed Media
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Spray Paint, Tempera
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Leather, Fabric, Mixed Media, Board
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Glue, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color, Digital, Monop...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Ink, Magazine Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Tissue Paper
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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Silk, Ink, Wax, Panel
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Cotton, Paper, Ink, Magazine Paper
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Cotton, Paper, Ink, Magazine Paper
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Tempera
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Silver, Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper
Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Ceramic, Glaze, Mixed Media
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Ink, Archival Paper, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite
Artist Comments
Two human figures stand separately on a platform, their hands touching. A rectangular block floats above them. The red hexagonal base reinforces visual harmony ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A minimalist piece that embodies balance and contemplation through its geometric structure. A three-dimensional human figure energizes from a diamond frame, evo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
An aerial view of a desert valley shows shades of blue, gray, and green, depicting a vast atmospheric distance. A calm gorge stretches below, adding depth to th...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Soft blues, yellows, and pinks illuminate an evening sky rendered in a brick-like pattern. This application contrasts sharply with the organic flow of the lands...
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Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Metal, Steel
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Silk, Ink, Wax, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This wall-mounted, sculptural work evokes balance and encourages contemplation through its symmetrical composition. Three nude figures, rendered in a bronze fin...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel, Permanent Marker
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Stoneware, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Wood, House Paint, Acrylic, Cardboard
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Artist Comments
Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates a portrait of a woman in elegant royal garments. "When you finally become comfortable in your own skin and feel complete, you have earned your wings," says Darlene. "There are no longer self-imposed restrictions on yourself." Darlene employs various materials to create dimension, texture, and multiple finishes for an engaging portrait.
About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.
Words that describe this painting: woman, portrait, feminine, people, text, mixed media...
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Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper
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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
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Mixed Media, Lucite, Pigment
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Ink, Cotton, Board, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic
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Archival Paper, Charcoal, Pastel
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Wool, Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Oil, Handmade Paper, Cotton Canvas
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mirror, Plexiglass, Digital
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Resin, Wood, Paper, Found Objects





