Arty Friday 2021: 10 Young Painters You’ve Been Waiting to Discover

Say goodbye to Black Friday and hello to Arty Friday! This year, Artsper wants to bring you a better version of Black Friday: Arty Friday. We curated 10 daily favorite works, made by 10 emerging artists within a chosen medium. Today, explore our 10 picks in painting and if you see something you like, use code ARTYFRIDAY21 through Monday, November 29th, 2021 to enjoy 5% off these works by young painters and all other orders.

The artists selected for this collection are among our favorites, not only for their immense talents but for their alignment with Artsper’s values of inclusivity and passion. Keep reading to discover our top 10 painters…

1. Johanna Tordjman

Johanna Tordjman’s vulnerable portraits are explorations of quarantine. Fall in love with her quiet and powerful style as she pairs hyperrealistic paintings with the Google street view of where the subject was painted.

2. Zahra Holm

Holm creates beautiful anthropomorphic abstract paintings. Prepare to get lost in the muted color palettes of her works.

3. Alireza Shojaian

These works were made for fans of rich color. Shojaian’s portraits give viewers an intimate glimpse into seemingly deeply private moments of the subjects.

4. Andrea Tyrimos

The hyperrealistic-yet-unfinished works of Tyrimos are stunning commentaries on our minds and mental illness. Be sure to experience her works on Artsper (along with those of other young painters) because they often come accompanied with an audio element, too.

5. Hazel Miller

In creating her stunning portraits, Miller explores womanhood and selfhood with nods to older art history greats. Uncover the stories behind her faceless portraits.

6. Sebastian Villabona

Inspired by Brutalism and with moments of graffiti-like effects, the work of Villabona is as complex as it is simple. Create your own narrative with these Deconstructivist works.

7. Mathilde Polidori

At first glance, Mathilde Polidori’s contour portraits seem uncomplicated, but it’s quite the opposite. The artist’s clear understanding and manipulation of light and shadows makes her portraits shine, not to mention her exemplary use of primary colors.

8. Tiffany Bouelle

Bouelle expertly uses geometric shapes to create unique abstract portraits. Dive into the ingenious line work of her and other young painters while simultaneously appreciating her bold color choices.

9. Yanin Ruibal

Explore the surrealist worlds of Ruibal. With nods to the likes of Salvador Dalí, these paintings will twist your mind and delight your eyes.

10. Jessica Illacuci

As if staring into a paint can, Illacuci’s abstract works seem to move and mix in front of your eyes. With nods to early street art and abstractions, her works are mesmerizing.

Have a relaxing Black Friday and spend your weekend immersed in art. Keep an eye out for the next 10 artists tomorrow and until then, explore exhibitions you need to see before the end of 2021, as well as the rest of the Artsper collection here.