Artist of the day

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Artist of the Day, June 6, 2026 : Kathie Olivas, an American artist, sculptor (#2546)

Kathie Olivas is a multi-media narrative artist who resides in Algodones, NM with her husband and fellow artist, Brandt Peters. The Artist takes a at the same time a playful and psychological approach to her art, creating recognisable Sculptures and paintings of caricatured cute monsters, spinning from her imagination and conveying into a world that doesn't exist but in her own reality.

Through her works the Artist explores society’s insatiable desire to assign ‘cuteness’ and humanity discomfort with the unknown. In a constant reference to the dark blend of early American portraiture set in post apocalyptic times and the influences of the USA born pop surrealism, her paintings and sculptures are a satirical look at how fears affects the sense of reality. Olivas’ wide eyed children and anthropomorphic creatures are meant to evoke a nostalgic reaction that reflects isolation and uncertainty, yet they also act as empowered alter egos. In a portraiture composition the distinctive characters explore a surreal world of solitude in which they invite the viewer to a playdate that evolves as a deep exploration of the subconscious.

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Ms. Kathie Olivas

Boy with Bear Mask, Dog, 2007

The Dependent, 2007

Elizabeth, 2009

Cherry Moon, 2011

Squid with Swirl Lollipop, 2011

Blue Emma (with Squid & Swirl Lollipop) 2014

Calliope, 2014

Flora Lizzie Medic, 2020

Margaret and Jr., 2020

Encrusted Harbinger, 2022

Gemini (Another Other), 2022

Good Fortune Divination, 2022

Good Luck, 2022

Hello Again and Again, 2022

Masked Hazel, 2022

Masked Jackelope, 2022

Number 7, 2022

Pale Horse, 2022

Periphery, 2022

Rumble, 2022

Scavenger Batgirl Crimson, 2022

Seated Flora Cat with Rocking Horse, 2022

2-Faced Girl Series: Alice Enchanted, 2025

Calliope Passenger, 2025

Calliope Passenger, 2025

Cleo (Study), 2025

Two-Faced Girl: Series Reliquary, 2025

Two-Faced Girl: Series- Fortress, 2025

Friday, June 5, 2026

Artist of the Day, June 5, 2026 : Flavien Couche a French painter [Artist to watch in 2026] (#2545)

Flavien Couche (1981) is a contemporary French painter. From a very young age, his passion for drawing blossomed, fueled by a deep fascination with comic books, which he devoured voraciously. However, it was in 1999—while visiting the Fauvism exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris—that Flavien Couche experienced a transformative awakening. This revelation ignited within him a fervent determination: he would become a painter.

Embarking on studies in visual communication, Couche honed his artistic technique. He ultimately shifted his focus, pursuing a degree in Fine Arts in 2005.

Flavien Couche’s artistic journey gained momentum when he began exhibiting at various contemporary art fairs in Paris and throughout the region. The positive reception his work received validated his artistic choices and propelled his career forward. In 2014, Couche began a new chapter by moving to Reunion Island, where he explored a palette of brighter, more raw colors—deeply influenced by his new environment. He subsequently returned to the mainland with a fervent desire to immerse himself in the vibrant landscapes of the South of France.

Currently residing and working in Sète, Flavien Couche’s art straddles the line between figuration and abstraction. His work is driven by a profound desire to give material form to the imperceptible—to unveil the very essence of the invisible.

Inspired by Surrealism and German Expressionism, Couche employs color as a powerful tool to transcend emotion and imbue forms with sensuality. His paintings—characterized by refined, intertwined shapes—evoke a gentle explosion for the viewer's eye: a visual "Big Bang" that both captivates and intrigues. In this vein, he is currently developing his "Divagations" series. While Flavien Couche works primarily with acrylic for its immediacy, he also takes an interest in India ink.

His work is currently garnering increasing recognition: he was selected by the international platform Artsper as one of the "26 Artists to Watch in 2026" and received the Jury's Favorite Award at the Salon des Artistes de Juvignac in 2025. His works have also been featured and highlighted in both the specialized and regional press.

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