Enigmatic Final Act – The Mysterious Circles in Rembrandt’s Last Self-Portrait

Art Confidential Magazine Fall Edition 2022A Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Dedicated to the World of Art Enigmatic Final ActThe Mysterious Circles in Rembrandt’s Last Self-Portrait Written by Shane Guffogg There are fewer names more synonymous with art than Rembrandt. Known for his portrayal of light, he was a master at pulling the eye to precisely where the … Continue reading Enigmatic Final Act – The Mysterious Circles in Rembrandt’s Last Self-Portrait

“The Past as Future is Present – Conversations Through Time”

VC Projects and International Artist, Shane Guffogg in Collaboration with Vramyan InteriorsAn installation of paintings, mixed media, and antiquity  Opening Reception, Friday, September 9th, from 5 to 9 pm1028 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 During opening night, pianist, Anthony Cardella, will perform works by John Cage, Timo Andres, Marc Dancigers, and Philip Glass in the courtyard from 6:30 … Continue reading “The Past as Future is Present – Conversations Through Time”

“Translations of Being Through Sight and Sound” Shane Guffogg, International Artist, Shooka Afshar, Soprano, Anthony Cardella, Pianist

“Translations of Being Through Sight and Sound”Shooka Afshar, Soprano, Anthony Cardella, PianoShane Guffogg, International Artist Opera Performance  and Art Exhibition Saturday, April 23rd, from 3 pm – 6 pmPerformance at 4 pm (one day only) Exhibition dates: April 23 – 10 June 2022 El Nido art space presented by VC Projects1028 1/2 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA … Continue reading “Translations of Being Through Sight and Sound” Shane Guffogg, International Artist, Shooka Afshar, Soprano, Anthony Cardella, Pianist

Mercy Through the Darkness, Caravaggio’s Timeless Work in Chiaroscuro

Introduction Shane wrote this article for Art Confidential Magazine in February 2022 and now is a regular contributor. We thought to share it with his friends and collectors.  MERCY THROUGH THE DARKNESSCARAVAGGIO’S TIMELESS WORK OF CHIAOSCURO Written by Shane Guffogg, and Photographs by Shane Guffogg I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Naples, Italy, … Continue reading Mercy Through the Darkness, Caravaggio’s Timeless Work in Chiaroscuro

Art Confidential Magazine features Shane Guffogg – At the Still Point

RECENT PRESSArt Confidential Magazine Summer Edition 2021A Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Dedicated to the World of Art SHANE GUFFOGG AT THE STILL POINT Written by Only SweetmanPhotographs by JL Cederblom Shane Guffogg grew up in the agricultural heartbeat of California’s Central Valley on his parent’s exotic bird farm, Marke’s Aviaries. He learned from a young age … Continue reading Art Confidential Magazine features Shane Guffogg – At the Still Point

Launch Party Recap “The art of Art”

Shane Guffogg Studio: August Newsletter Recap of the launch party for The art of Art documentary series for digital streaming.  July 24th, marked the official launch of The art of Art episodes, beginning with the release of Part 1 of 3 of Los Angeles-based artist, Laura Hipke. In tandem also released, was the introductory episode Part 1 of 3 on The … Continue reading Launch Party Recap “The art of Art”

Behind the Scenes Interview about “The art of Art”

Shane Guffogg Studio: July Newsletter Behind the scenes look at The art of Art documentary series for digital streaming July 24, 2021, marks the release of the first episode of The art of Art, which is a new program that delves into the creative process of visual and performing artists, hosted by Los Angeles-based artist Shane Guffogg and released on the newly launched … Continue reading Behind the Scenes Interview about “The art of Art”

Shane Guffogg: Self-Portraits Part 3

Shane Guffogg: Self-Portraits, Part 3 (conversation between Victoria Chapman and Shane Guffogg continues) In Part 3, we enter the worlds of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. I spent time researching the artists and some of their life experiences that shaped many compositions and self-portraits. I had more questions for Shane Guffogg, which he carefully shared his personal … Continue reading Shane Guffogg: Self-Portraits Part 3

Shane Guffogg: Self-Portraits, Part 2

(conversation between Victoria Chapman and Shane Guffogg continues) Shane Guffogg: Self-Portrait, Part 2We continue the dialogue by exploring the work of Vincent van Gogh, Edvard Munch, and Paul Cezanne. We share the developments of why these artists made it their sole purpose to create art.  VC: Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853 – 1890) was an artist whose personal … Continue reading Shane Guffogg: Self-Portraits, Part 2

Shane Guffogg: Self-Portraits Part 1

(conversation between studio manager and artist continues) The history of self-portraits dates back centuries – they are easy to spot in early Egyptian art, Greek/Roman Mythology and more. It’s no surprise that upon exiting the Middle Ages and entering the 15th century or early Renaissance – when artists began to separate from kingdoms –  the self-portraiture became … Continue reading Shane Guffogg: Self-Portraits Part 1