The Art of Invisible Realities
Meeting Benches is a virtual meeting and inspirational place for travelers, artists, thinkers, and dreamers from all over the world. Here, virtual “benches” serve as a connection point, creating an atmosphere of sharing and inspiration that allows people to share art, travel stories, and thoughts. You can find articles on emerging and established artists, art galleries, poems, short stories, and much more. In essence, it is a digital refuge for those who love art and creativity. Meeting Benches stands out from other art blogs for its unique and poetic nature, in fact, it embraces art in all its forms. Among the artists featured on the platform, the creative Zlatko Prica who explores the human condition and the versatility of media, the Indian cartoonist Shivram Dattatreya Phadnis who tells stories without the use of words, and Dastilige Nevante, a digital artist known for his ability to adapt his style to that of the masters of painting. Type in “Photographers” if you want to know other masters of the Tenth Muse.
The digital artist, also known as is a creative figure who uses digital tools for artistic production. In addition to mastering the use of the computer, a digital artist requires practical skill and fervent creativity. To create visual works of art, these creative people use computer graphics software, 3D modeling programs, animation tools and other technologies. Their experiences range from digital images to animations, interactive installations and generative works. The digital artist and the traditional artist operate in distinct ways, each with their own characteristics. In terms of means and tools, the latter uses physical media such as sheets of paper, pencils, watercolors, oils and brushes, while the digital artist uses exclusively computers, tablets and specific software to create digital works. The creative process also develops differently between the two. The traditional artist works manually, experimenting with physical materials and traditional techniques; the digital artist uses digital technology throughout the creative process, from creation to editing. Both types of artists have their own charm and contribute to the richness of artistic expression. Distribution and sharing of a physical artwork can be displayed in galleries, exhibitions or private collections, while digital art can be shared online on platforms, social media and websites, reaching a wide audience.
The interaction of the viewer with the traditional artist is mental, while digital art can be interactive, because it involves the viewer in new and dynamic ways. Digital artists have gained notoriety thanks to their creativity and works created with the help of the computer. We want to introduce you to some talented artists who have contributed to making “digital art” a form of expression appreciated all over the world. Andrea Mancuso, creator of loose objects, is known for his “motion cards” for the X-Men, high quality and clean graphic works. Chris LaBrooy, has gained notoriety for the graphic creation of a building made of sneakers. The creativity of Alberto Seveso, master of Photoshop, is distinguished by the simplicity and emotion he transmits with his works. Anton Semenov, artist known for his dry and delineated geometries, facets his subjects in a few strokes. Bram Vanhaeren, on the other hand, prefers portraits of real people, especially athletes or celebrities.
An Italian designer known for his creativity and unique works of art, bringing his creative vision even to the world of champagne. We are talking about Andrea Mancuso, the eclectic digital artist who has collaborated with “Perrier-Jouët“. But not only that. With thousands of signs engraved on organic curves of marble, his collection of marble tables “Sgraffito” explores the essence of primitive art. “Spindle“, on the other hand, a collection that uses industrial glass to create playful optical illusions, exploits the bending of light through prisms or water drops. Made of brass, his works “Strata Vessels” combine the fusion of 3D printing, painting and lost wax casting. Finally, through the ancient technique of terrazzo, creating a link between art and human gesture, his series “Stria” has transformed brush marks on paper into tangible forms.
After graduating with a master’s degree in product design, he began using 3D as a simple tool to visualize ideas for furniture and products that he couldn’t afford to produce. Chris LaBrooy, the man who appreciates Porsche cars and sees NFTs as a gateway to extraordinary new art forms, is a renowned digital artist whose work fuses 3D design, illustration, and typography. His creativity is expressed through unique and surreal projects. One of his most iconic works is “Plywood Paradise,” a series of images that explores the intersection of architecture, design, and fantasy. Additionally, during Miami Art Week, LaBrooy collaborated with Porsche to create an installation called “Dream Big.” This digital artist has exhibited at the Design Museum in London and has been featured in many publications covering design, products, typography, and illustration. His clients include Nike and British Airways, Mcdonalds, and Ted Baker.
Born in Milan and raised in Sardinia, Alberto Seveso has developed a passion for graphics since he was a child. He is self-taught, experimenting with software such as Deluxe Paint. Currently based in Bristol (UK), his creative journey began with a passion for science fiction films and astrophotography and his aesthetic revolves around a unique technique using ink and water. His distinctive and elaborate works create surreal portraits through a mix of photography and graphics. With his expert eye, through “High-speed photography” Seveso captures the bubbling of inks and paints dissolving in water, creating evocative images made of soft swirls of color. His portfolio is a testament to his extraordinary creativity and the impact he has had on the world of digital art.
On his website Facebook, he addresses issues related to all the expressive possibilities of art. A native of Central Italy and a graduate in communication psychosociology, under the pseudonym Dastilige Nevante, this digital artist creates works in various styles, capturing the viewer’s attention with expressiveness and originality. In the style of Van Gogh, characterized by dense and expressive brush strokes, bright colors and bold combinations, the artist conveys emotion and movement with a unique force. Dastilige Nevante has also explored the style of Amedeo Modigliani, known for his iconic portraits, recognizable by their decisive and confident lines, which create a strong presence. With a touch of fantasy and using a series of mannequins dressed in Renaissance clothes, in his video “Bohemian Garden” the artist recreated the era of Raffaello Sanzio; for images of that garden, you can take a look at this video.
