Search

Lola Loves…

Lola Loves… “An aquarium for Christmas” a special tale inspired by South Korean artist Minyoung Choi

In the muted glow of a winter evening, a solitary figure lays in bed, gazing through the window. The room is softly tinted with a hint of green light coming from the outside world. Yet, within these walls, a sense of emptiness hangs in the air.   Nearby, a fishbowl sits on a table, housing a lively community of fish. Their movement seems to contrast with the stillness of the room, like they're in their own little world, swimming about without a care, oblivious to the human that lies next to them.

Lola Loves… “Nu Vert” by Roland Moreau

The colour green has long been associated with nature, growth, and vitality. The use of the colour green in Roland Moreau's "Nu Vert", which translates to Green Nude, is particularly effective, creating a sense of vibrancy and energy. The reclining pose of the woman however also creates a sense of calm and relaxation. If I let my imagination run wild,…

I have become invisible : “Anonymous Women” by Patty Carroll

For years all I wanted was to disappear. ​​I wanted it so badly. To be forgotten entirely. Now that the world has paused, I sit on my bed, curtains closed. Everything has stopped. I have stopped. Stopped talking to people. Stopped going for walks. Stopped going to concerts. Stopped seeing friends. Stopped leaving the house altogether. Now I am not…

Illustrations Inspired by The #BlackLivesMatter Movement – In Solidarity with George Floyd

"I can't breathe. They're going to kill me." Those were George Floyd's last words. The death of the 46-year-old African American who died in Minneapolis after police officers handcuffed and immobilized him, placing his knee on his neck for more than 8 minutes, sparked a wave of outrage worldwide. Thousands of protesters took to the streets in cities across the…

Lola Loves… Sara Shakeel’s Glittery Health Care Workers

Sara Shakeel, who was once a dentist, is now an award-winning crystal and visual artist. Sara adds a little extra sparkle to the world with her dazzling designs. She is well known on Instagram for her glitter stretch mark art and images, but in the current global situation she has turned her attention to adding some beauty to the hardship…

Lola Loves… James Springall’s Charming Fortune Cookie Artwork

James Springall is a London-based artist who likes to combine things to create ambiguous and unsettling images. In the series “"In The End All Things Will Be Known," Springall juxtaposes fortune cookie messages to vintage images in a way that will make you laugh, smile, cry, think deeply or scratch your head in confusion. So is happiness a fortune cookie? In spite…

Lola Loves… Julian Landini’s Coloured Pencil Art

Argentinian Artist, Julian Landini can transform an art piece into something possible with only colored pencils, a couple of pens and watercolor. You can see his transformation and his many subjects that are either controversial or very thrill seeking. His illustrations are an actual representation of beauty. His subjects are never objectified but rather glorified as independent and different. This…

Lola Loves… Matthieu Bourel’s Travel Book

"Be worried. Be very worried," says the last page of Matthieu Bourel's travel book, a journal of scanned collages. It sums up the general vibe you get flicking through the digital pages of the cover's promised sabbatical. His book takes the viewer on a journey to distant countries, fully displaying the anxieties and difficulties that come with traveling to places…