Silhouetted by Fire – Mixed Media Street Art by Borna Libertines

Silhouetted By Fire Painting By Borna Libertines 2025

“Silhouetted by Fire” stands as a profound mixed-media composition that bridges historical trauma with contemporary suffering through powerful visual testimony. The painting features a central portrait rendered in halftone dot pattern technique, creating a newspaper-like photographic quality that immediately evokes themes of documentation and witness bearing. This stencil-inspired approach, reminiscent of street art and protest […]

Japanese aesthetics, Kanso

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Kanso: The Art of Purposeful Simplicity Understanding Purposeful Elimination in Painting and Design Introduction Kanso (簡素) is defined as “simplicity” or the elimination of clutter. According to Kanso Design, everything in the design must have a purpose—nothing is there for simple decoration. When followed, kanso is believed to help soothe anxiety and de-clutter the mind. […]

Japanese Contemporary Art & Streetwear: From Yayoi Kusama to Takashi Murakam

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    Japanese Contemporary Art & Streetwear: From Yayoi Kusama to Takashi Murakam A story like this finds its home among Borna Libertines readers – where brushstrokes meet hoodies, where pixels shape taste. This script opens a door, not a whole room, just enough light to see Murakami’s roots in alleyways and glitch screens. A […]