Omens & the arts - the hound of war reflects world politics; & more from New Blood Art

As North Korea fumbles through military manoeuvres in the Pacific this week, it seems the collective unconscious has spoken through our artists to warn us of the hound of war. The abominable canine has revealed itself to two new artists: first in Daniel Coves’ gothic, realist ‘Damnation’ series, and again in three of Adrian Narvaez Caicedo’s surreal blitzes - the imagery is strong, and suggestive.

We also take great pleasure in introducing blissfully abstract painter: Greta Taxis, her deep love of nature shows clearly in her vivid canvases. She connects with both contemporary and ‘primitive’ expressions of the natural environment. Another fresh talent, Judith Gait, plays tricks on our mind tempting us to fill in the gaps in spaces we cannot see. Shades of dark red and burnt sepia create and affect moods in her series of analytical still life. Four new paintings were uploaded this week by Rebecca Fontaine-Wolf; her studies of femininity are showing a comfortable natural progression. BP Portrait Award winner Peter Monkman has completed two new paintings, a considered continuation of his body of work. Gateway is a very interesting study, hinting perhaps at Colourist influences seeping into his future work? But don’t take our word for it, see for yourselves!