A carefully, but brief, constructed and deconstructed phenomena of the art world.
Read MoreArt Competitions & Why We've Outgrown Them
(excerpt) “Every art genre you’ve ever encountered was the result of both creativity and a departure from its previous art genre. Art history is a visual example of rebellion from rules. I believe the Impressionists, Banksy, Modern Choreography, and countless other artist movements have shown us that the only constant in art is the change of it.”
Read MoreThe Male Pseudonym: My Lesson in Gender + Art
“I wanted to feel what it was like- even for just a moment- to be held to the same standards of art, parenting, and social obligations that a male was held to. Thus, the pseudonym was borne.'“
Read MoreSabba(tech)alism, the essay. →
(excerpt) “My idea for this project originated in 2019 when my local community experienced an internet outage in my area that was the result of a terrorist cyber-attack. I watched as everything shut down, 911 could not be reached, people could not contact loved ones, school phones and internet lines were shut down and for a brief moment- it felt terrifying- chaotic- jarring and absolutely surreal.”
Read MoreThe Journey Thus Far... →
A brief look into Beck Metzbower, contemporary American artist’s, humble beginnings as a visual artist.
Read MoreMY+INFLUENCES →
American Artist Beck Metzbower discusses one of her top role model influences, personally and artistically.
Read MoreMy Current Artist Statement →
My Current Artist Statement (2019) is a poetic response to the standard ‘artists statement’ request, an expectation of a formal and plain explanation of ones’ artistic work, both process and outcome. My Current Artist Statement is a layering of information hidden within the written piece, just as artist statements are hidden with the abstract paintings.
Read More12 ARTISTS + THEIR ART
12 Artists + Their Art is a piece brining light to the wonderful artists, filmmakers, authors, and activists who are using their specific artistic skills to shed la creative light on climate change.
Read MoreThe Porphura Period, a collection of notes
The Porphura Period, a body of violet and purple art, read the collection of selected notes from the artist.
Read More5 (ART) BOOKS
A list, by American Artist Beck Metzbower, of five recommended art and art-related books.
Read MoreDEAD ARTISTS + THE ART INDUSTRY
A look into the art industry and its obsession with promoting dead artists.
Read MoreWOMEN ONLY MUSEUMS & GALLERIES?
"Restricting a museum to one specific gender seems a bit.... sexist." a female artist's viewpoint on exclusive art spaces, by Beck Metzbower, American contemporary artist.
Read MoreINVESTING IN ART 101
A how-to guide about investing in art (and artists) by Beck Metzbower, American Artist.
Read MoreHOW I BECAME AN ARTIST →
‘HOW I BECAME AN ARTIST’ as explained by artist, Beck Metzbower, American Artist who sculpts with oil paint.
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