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Preview of Miss Van’s “Wild at Heart” at Copro Gallery

Miss Van's poupee (French for "dolls") are so vivid and recognizable that they appear to inhabit a world of their own. Their butterfly-shaped lips, pointy fingers and soft bellies seduce the viewer into the artist's web of fantasy, creating an ambiance of mystical, sultry femininity. Miss Van (who we featured in Hi-Fructose Vol. 15) is currently hard at work on new drawings and paintings in her Barcelona studio for her show, "Wild at Heart," opening August 11 at Copro Gallery. Playing with the idea of identity, Miss Van's new works feature a series of females donning animal masks, alluding to both ritual and our more primal impulses. The denim label Citizens of Humanity will be releasing a limited-edition t-shirt collaboration with Miss Van at the opening night of the show. Take a look at some photos from her studio by Stefan Kocev.

Miss Van‘s poupee (French for “dolls”) are so vivid and recognizable that they appear to inhabit a world of their own. Their butterfly-shaped lips, pointy fingers and soft bellies seduce the viewer into the artist’s web of fantasy, creating an ambiance of mystical, sultry femininity. Miss Van (who we featured in Hi-Fructose Vol. 15) is currently hard at work on new drawings and paintings in her Barcelona studio for her show, “Wild at Heart,” opening August 11 at Copro Gallery. Playing with the idea of identity, Miss Van’s new works feature a series of females donning animal masks, alluding to both ritual and our more primal impulses. The denim label Citizens of Humanity will be releasing a limited-edition t-shirt collaboration with Miss Van at the opening night of the show. Take a look at some photos from her studio by Stefan Kocev.

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February 24, 2025

Gil Bruvel’s work seems to be both modern and craft movement inspired at the same time. They are made of hundreds of parts; intricate, yet, when those parts are viewed from a distance, are smooth and cohesive. We’ve asked the artist to delve into his process and themes and a bit of his background as an artist. Click the image above to read our Hi-Fructose exclusive with the artist

The 2025 Hi-Fructose Invitational is coming

February 4, 2025

We’re happy to announce that Roq La Rue Gallery will be hosting our 2025 Hi-Fructose Invitational in Seattle on June 7th. The show will celebrate our 20 years of being an artist-owned and operated independent publisher and will feature an outstanding line-up of New Contemporary artists who have been shown in our pages, including this powerful sculpture by Beth Cavener entitled “G.O.A.T”. Look for more info on previews and artist list soon.

Bender Gallery is “Standing Strong” with Artists Affected by Hurricane Helene

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January 15, 2025

(Above: Drone photo by stephan pruitt/fiasco media) We are living in even stranger times. While fires are ravaging Los Angeles on the west coast of the United States, affecting many of our friends and collaborators, the scores of artists in Asheville affected by Hurricane Helene in December are still reeling from the loss of their homes and studios. To provide support, Bender Gallery has organized an art show with their local artists to support the River Arts District. Click above to read all about it and see a few works on display.