Roy’s Top Picks: Artists to Keep an Eye On

Roy Ockers

Art collector and founder of Banditto Residency, Roy Ockers, is a proud father and works to empower artists, celebrate their unique take on a variety of masterpieces, and promote them to the broader international community of creatives. Roy makes it his mission to source the hottest artists out there and share them with the world.

Are you a fan of art from across the world? If you are intrigued about collecting art or just love admiring different kinds of media, you may be interested in knowing who the world’s hottest artists are right now.

There are so many emerging and established artists already out there. Because of this, you may be struggling to figure out where to start when trying to seek out who has potential in this area. Fortunately, in this article, we’ve put together a list of some of the artists you should be watching out for this upcoming year. These individuals are all authentic in their own way when it comes to getting creative, so read on to discover these hidden talents!

Ayanda Mabulu

Johannesburg-based Mabulu utilises his self-taught skills to produce paintings and sculptures and is passionate, just like his work. This artist is most well-known for implementing hyper-realistic imaginings in his career and operates carefully to contrast assertive individuals with vulnerable victims of inequality in the community. All in all, these pieces showcase the passion and intensity of social upheavals centring around the politics of the black body.

As a South African artist, Mabulu ensures he captures the brutal historical exploitation in regions across this country along with African folklore tales to engage with his audiences fully. So far, Mabulu has succeeded with his hard work, having had his pieces displayed in exhibitions on a global scale. Kalashnikovv Gallery supports this artist, where you can explore his incredible work so far.

Be sure to follow Mabulu and stay up to date with his career as he continues making his mark on the art industry!

Zach Thompson

Using his painting to connect with his fans, Zach Thompson admits that his work centres on purpose rather than a product. This artist has learned from difficult periods to live through his art and his passion for it and admires other professionals in the field for working with mistakes.

Thompsons’ latest ‘Pal’ pieces are constructed of colourful oil pigments on gallery-wrapped canvases, falling at 5 x 5 inches. In this collection, Thompson has preserved the same theme, ensuring his loyal fans are kept engaged and that their high expectations are consistently met. As an artist who feels fulfilled to share his pieces with the community, Thompson is a truly creative and motivated individual who needs to be watched in this industry.

Stay updated with Thompson’s work and get inspired today!

Gena Milanesi

LA-based Gena Milanesi has self-taught herself a range of different art forms, experimenting with charcoal, house paint, oil, graphite, acrylic, and more to express her messages boldly. Sourcing her roots both in the US and the UK, Milanesi utilises her origins for inspiration in her artwork. To explore further, this artist alternates between figurative and abstract forms, weaving feminine imagery into each along with complimentary planned and sporadic strokes.

Additionally, Milanesi is passionate about sharing her skills and love of art with others by guest lecturing at the University of Southern California. But this isn’t the only evidence of this artist having a passion for what she does. So far, this inspiration has celebrated a range of clients and collaborations, some of which you certainly will have recognised. Milanesi has touched upon Adidas, Nike, Estee Lauder, Hawke Media, and Los Angeles Galaxy, just to name a few! As she continues to expand her private collections across the world and shares her enthusiasm for her work further, we can only expect Milanesi to become bigger and better as the future unfolds.

Stay updated with Milanesi’s work to watch how she contributes to our art industry next! 

Conclusion

So, there you have it. In this piece, we’ve covered three of the hottest artists out there you need to follow this year. Each of the individuals listed is unique in terms of their media, approaches to art, and messages they want to get across, but their vivid passion for their work remains similar.

Ensure you check out Mabulu, Thompson, and Milanesi’s work and stay tuned with how they plan to shake up the art industry in the foreseeable future!