Spring 2024 Miami Edition

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CHARLES KALLAGHAN THE ART OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Twin Flame Journey in Art SOL RESSIA & EZEQUIEL HERNANDEZ

AMAVETRO “FINE ART GLASS”

SIRJEKAS OINSO A Best Artist

OF THE ISSUE

GATO GORDO “NEW GALLERY IN MIAMI”

Artist: Sol Ressia “My Head Flew Away”

EDITOR'S LETTER Dear Art Enthusiasts, our Art Family, We're excited to present to you our new Spring 2024 Edition of the ART E$TATE Curated Magazine, dedicated to Miami Art Community.

Our city is changing and growing rapidly. We see it becoming not just a hub for contemporary art but also a gathering place for creatives from various fields: fashion designers, musicians, photographers, makeup artists, actors, and also successful entrepreneurs. We take pride in meeting and sharing the stories of these talented individuals with you. Our goal is to make art an integral part of modern urban life, a lifestyle, showing that it brings not only inspiration and tranquility but also bright ideas to our work and everyday life.

This spring has been very significant for us.

We participated in art events, held auctions, and engaged with our community. We discovered new trends in the art world. In the upcoming Summer Edition, we'll talk about international projects, but for now, we want to focus on Miami's art scene.

We're proud to feature on the cover of this Issue the internationally renowned Music Producer and Electronic Artist, Charles 'Kallaghan' Massabo, who has chosen Miami for his creative journey. We're also excited to announce the launch of our new project - the ART E$TATE Podcast at Kallaghan Studios, to share even more creative energy with you.

We hope you enjoy the motivating stories of our heroes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey!

Daria Rusakova, M.A. Founder & Editor-in-Chief ART E$TATE Curated Magazine

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interview

KALLAGHAN

THE ART OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC

CHARLES ‘KALLAGHAN’ MASSABO is a prominent French electronic artist and a billboard charting music producer with gold and platinum accolades. For over a decade in the US, he has been pushing musical boundaries, crafting hits across diverse genres, and partnering with massive brands like Google and Sony Play Station. Deeply rooted in punk rock, Kallaghan now incorporates guitar elements into his electronic performances, sharing stages with top DJs such as Diplo, CID, Malaa, Tchami, and Steve Aoki.

In 2022 he started his own label “Grail Records” where he released 27 electronic tracks. As a producer, Kallaghan has worked with notable acts like The Word Alive, Walshy Fire (Major Lazer), Melii, BLVD & Laidback Luke, and more.

This exclusive conversation took place in one of the Kallaghan Studios in Allapattah Art District, Miami. We talked about the backstage of music industry, why Miami is the best place for creative people, and also about the concept of Kallaghan’s label.

04 Thank you! So great meeting you. What prompted me to start out in music industry, was a peritonitis! I got really sick when I was 15 years old, and I ended up in a hospital for a month. I had too much free time, and one of my friends motivated me to record myself when I was playing the guitar. That’s how I started out in music and production.

Wow! Sometimes something bad, as we see it at the moment, prompts us to do something creative…

Absolutely. It is the essence of art. I don’t know any big artist who didn’t start creating from pain. During all these years it was so interesting to produce and to create other artists. It’s something crazy that sometimes you end up in the room with somebody whom you don’t know at all, you don’t have personal ties with them, and you go so deep into their pain, which converts into some beautiful messages to the world. That’s how pain becomes something very positive during a creative process.

My dad is a well-known French painter, and all his art came from that pain of not being understood. And he transformed this pain into hundreds of amazing artworks.

That’s true. You are from Europe. Why did you choose the United States for working in the music industry?

Charly, thank you so much for this exclusive interview to the ART E$TATE Magazine. You know that our magazine is about creative lifestyle, and also about different aspects of art, including Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Movie Industry, and, of course, Music.

You are a successful businessman, who came to the Unites States from another country, and already is well-known internationally for your music label, your tracks and collaborations with other stars of the music industry. Tell me in few words about your background. What prompted you to start out in music?

Actually, I did’t have a goal to move to America. I was working for a company in the South of France where I was creating music content. And we ended up doing all music content for Google. You know that their head office is located in San Francisco, California.

Back in these days, I was also in the music band, and our band had a deal with Burton Snowboarding to go to California for a tour. I fell in love with California.

05 At that time I was a rock artist, and California was just an ideal place for this career. I started producing music in Los Angeles, and spent ten years there.

Ok… But now you are living in Miami, Florida.

Why did you prefer Florida to California?

Well, I have a family now, and I feel like LA is not the best place to live when you are a family person. Besides, if I had to be always seen in Hollywood, here in Miami sometimes I can just relax, hang out with my friends and do normal stuff. Miami feels like a constant retreat from the LA craziness.

I totally agree that for comfortable living Miami is the best place. But talking about career, is Miami also good to succeed in the music industry?

I think that what’s great about Miami, is what happened here during Covid. The city was totally changed for good. As we didn’t have so many restrictions, a lot of people from different states moved to Miami, including famous ones from the music industry. LA and NYC are great for business, because there are a lot of institutions, old businesses, old money.

But there is also a massive fight. If you want freedom to do what you want and to create, I think Miami is the best place now.

That makes sense. Let’s talk about your music label - Grail Records. What is its concept? What is so different about it?

The big difference is that I came here to do rock music, but now I am an electronic artist (laughs).

It seems like Miami influenced you.

Yeah, I think I’m a best example of doing what you love, focusing on the right opportunity and not being scared of taking new chances. My label is a product of being flexible in art and taking new opportunities.

You know that my background is rock - real drums, real instruments: I was in a band, playing guitar.

Now I am a producer and an electronic music artist, but I’m still doing rock music. I feel like I’m constantly connecting the dots, that are not supposed to be connected. That’s why the logo of Kallaghan is three dots. I love to create new synergies. Out of this, we don’t know what collaborations we are going to do in future with visual art. But I am open to the new opportunities.

06 You have such a great energy here! What music artists are you working with?

My favorite in the rock world is Ronnie Radke from Falling in Reverse. I have been working with this guy for 10 years in Los Angeles, and he is a real genius and a rock influencer. Also I like working with Miami based artists Tvigo Cruz, Marius and DJ Garrett.

Who are your inspirers in your art and in your lifetime?

Well, It’s complicated, because I make electronic music, but I listen to rock (laughs).

Let’s say that my biggest inspiration for the last few years has being Virgil Abloh, a famous fashion designer and the owner of the OffWhite.

THE ARTWORK BY GERARD MASSABO I think that the real artist should be flexible and always be ready for changes and collaborations. That’s amazing how you can combine rock music, being a producer and electronic music artist.

That’s something that makes your label truly unique - connecting unconnectible styles…

Absolutely. And talking about my studios in Wynwood, the idea is to have a one-stop shop to help people develop their business and create their art faster. We have a podcast studio here, a production studio up-here, and a photo studio there. We have another studio where you can record music. The most important thing for me is that I have a crew which is very aware of all this.

As my dad, Gerard Massabo, is a painter, I’ve being influenced by visual arts a lot, too. I’m very grateful for everything he has done. He is an incredible surrealist and cubist artist.

Thanks to my dad, I’ve being visiting museums and art galleries from my very childhood. He developed in me the ability of healthy criticism of art and taught me how to judge art for what it really is. My dad showed me that the artwork is a mirror of who we really are.

Talking about my favourite artists, I really love Caravaggio and Dali. Also I like such modern influencers as Kaws, I even collect the works by this artist.

Amazing! What are your future plans with your music label?

My plan is to create as many songs as possible.

Also I would love to sign as many talented music artists as I can. I see so much great talent that has not being pushed, because they don’t have the opportunity.

07 For my own music, I’m going to participate in as many festivals as possible.

My main goal right now is to make Kallaghan Studios a cultural hub, where people come to create and network.

If you are approached by an aspiring music producer who wants to be as successful as you are, what are the steps of becoming a star producer?

The first step is purpose. You have to be sure that this is your number one priority. Then, be as unique as possible. Be a good entrepreneur.

And of course be ready for difficulties and for changes. Be flexible, and don’t get your emotions to influence your business. Make sure you do something you really love.

Actually what I am always doing is trying to explain people that being famous sucks. For example, being rich is awesome, but being famous is not. I feel like a lot of people don’t realize this. Once you are getting famous, people are getting jealous, your agenda is crazy, and you don’t belong to yourself anymore. My advice is to enjoy art and make money with that, without dealing with too much publicity.

Thank you! A question: What drives you most of all?

Honestly, I love winning. That is what really drives me. Also I love to see my friends winning. I like to empower them. And this is what I expect from people around me, too.

Thank you so much for such a motivating conversation!

INTERVIEW BY DARIA RUSAKOVA. PHOTO CREDIT TO: CLAIRE BENNETT, CHARLES MASSABO @KALLAGHAN. COVER SHOOT: NICK FANCHER @NICKFANCHER

Wasted ergej S

THE ARTISTIC PHILOSOPHY OF

INTERVIEW BY DARIA RUSAKOVA PHOTO CREDIT TO IRINA MAGERA

is a modern artist based in Vienna, Austria. In this interview, I was able to find out that behind this male pseudonym, there is a beautiful and inspiring female artist. I got to know her personality, the concept of her works, and understood why they are in such great demand on the European art market.

Throughout her artistic career, Wasted Sergej has participated in multiple art exhibits, fairs, and creative projects, both nationally and internationally. She has captivated collectors and connoisseurs of contemporary art around the world with her originality, unusual approach to creating artworks, and the ability to enjoy the present moment, which is hidden behind each of her pieces.

After that, I had no inspiration to create for about 15 years. I started studying at the Institute of Architecture in Ukraine, then graduated from the Faculty of Journalism in Vienna, and was already moving in a different direction. While one day during the pandemic in 2020, I was sitting in front of a canvas, talking on the phone, and suddenly I began to draw, as if on a whim: some shapes, some patterns... The result was something that I did not expect at all!

Well, I started at a very early age. When I was one year old, the only thing that could occupy and calm me down was drawing. My Mom used to give me a piece of paper and pencils, and during this time, she could go do her stuff. As soon as the paper ran out, I started crying again. At the age of 6, I did my first painting - a portrait of my grandmother. My parents knew that I had great artistic talent, so they sent me to the Art School named after Repin in Kharkov, Ukraine. I graduated with honors. In this institution, they developed in me the sense of art technique, but unfortunately, completely killed my inspiration and desire to find my own style.

This was my first painting in the style in which I work to this day. I finally realized that I had discovered my unique direction, found myself as an artist! Work on my consciousness and esotericism, which I began to study several years before my creative breakthrough, helped me a lot. At that moment, a group of like-minded people supported me, and then one of the Vienna galleries invited me to participate in their exhibit. That's how it all started! I think two factors played a big role: the fact that I was finally able to turn off my brain and trust the creative impulse, and of course, my support group.

11 If you would not become an artist, whom would you like to be and why?

I think it would be more correct to ask: whom did you dream of becoming as a child? Because the first thing that comes to this question is our true desire and calling. As a child, I loved to play “tracking” - hiding and watching someone. I think I was dreaming of becoming a detective. But this is about a dream. And if it’s about reality, then if I hadn’t become an artist, I would have studied Math and become an IT specialist.

What does your artistic name - Wasted Sergej - mean?

Most of my life, I have been living in Vienna.

I played there in a hobby theater, and we were preparing a production based on Erdman, in which I acted as an elderly Soviet woman, the wife of a suicide (by the way, this play was banned in the Soviet Union). According to the script, my husband’s name was Semion, but during the performance for some reason, I called him “Sergej”. At the end of the performance, they told me that I played well, but who the hell was Sergej?

Eventually, I realized that Sergej was my trickster, my alter ego. This is the child inside who can do whatever he wants, but who also becomes silent when we grow up and become part of society, part of the system. And this trickster, whom I revealed through theater, became a part of me again. When I create a painting, I don’t have to eat, drink, or sleep, my brain turns off, and I completely surrender to the process. And I clearly understand that it is not me who is painting the picture, but my trickster - Wasted Sergej.

Wow, that’s interesting! Give us more details about the character behind your works.

Wasted Sergej, “Samolety” Well, it’s a difficult question. Each of my paintings has a separate story. Each of them is a piece of me. This is a snapshot of my thoughts and states at the moment when I was creating. Therefore, each of my works should be read precisely in the context of the moment of its creation.

What is the message that your artworks convey?

I don’t want to convey anything with my art. There's no message there. The only way to “read” my paintings is to listen to what feelings and emotions they evoke. Conduct an internal dialogue with yourself. This is precisely the opportunity my creativity provides.

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Wasted Sergej, ‘Karacoom-Caramba’ #1

My mission as an artist is to evoke good emotions with my creativity.

I'm glad that I found my calling in life and that I can earn money doing what I really love. I know that I use my talent wisely, because I have received confirmation from the Universe more than once that I am going in the right direction.

Why would you like to enter the US art market?

I never had a specific desire to enter the American market.

Everything that happens to me comes to me on its own. I just wish for a certain result, and it will definitely materialize. This is how I ended up at the Red Dot fair during Art Basel Week in 2023. But I believe that the US market is most likely my market, because people there love bright colors. In Austria, they value more monochrome and decorative art.

What is your specific artistic style?

My fellow artists describe my style as naive neo-expressionism. And I completely agree with that.

What inspires you to create your pieces of art?

I think the concept of inspiration is complete nonsense. There is daily work and discipline. Muse is the absence of laziness. That's why I'm inspired by daily work. As for auxiliary tools, music helps me a lot.

What is your goal as an artist? Where do you see your mission?

I believe that every person has a talent that must be applied. My mission as an individual is to build an animal shelter. In general, I think that the most important mission is to help someone, despite one’s capabilities. I love to manifest and help at the very moment when I can’t really do that. My other mission as a person is to love and to forgive.

What is your artwork or art project that you are most proud of?

It’s difficult to answer this question because all the works that I created before then most likely cause me rejection. I can only name paintings that others like. I think I am most proud of the exhibitions in which I participated: “Parallel” in Vienna - one of the top 50 world exhibitions, and also Red Dot during Miami Art Basel Week.

Then I remember another project which included two two-meter paintings that I created in two days for a competition for an installation at the central metro station in Vienna.

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Many people compare me to Jean-Michel Basquiat, and I can agree that our approach to painting does have a lot in common. I am very glad that I am compared with him! I also adore Miró, Cy Twombly, and Dali, from whom I took notes of surrealism. In the world of gallerists, I respect those who have achieved something from a marketing point of view. In general, I admire people who try to make the world a better place - to help other people, animals, nature.

It seems to me that the stronger a person is, the more difficult their difficulties are. The Universe only gives us those challenges that we can overcome. In general, I am a very positive person, and all the difficulties that I have had in my life have played into my hands: they have shaped the personality that I am now. Difficulties for me are more like challenges. So this is something positive!

INTERVIEW BY DARIA RUSAKOVA. PHOTO CREDIT TO: IRINA MAGERA ARTWORKS: P. 19: WASTED SERGEJ, ‘GAS STATION - ELEPHANT’.

P.20: WASTED SERGEJ, ‘WOULD YOU SAY I AM AN ANGEL?’

Best Artist OF THE ISSUE

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is an Estonian-Argentine artist who now resides and works in Miami, while traveling and exhibiting worldwide. Her work has been displayed at the UNITED NATIONS Headquarters in NYC, and she has exhibited with the UN Artists Group to support the work of UNICEF. In 2004, Siri’s work was featured in a Light Show on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy—a week-long virtual art show by a group of 20 international artists. Her TANGO series has been showcased in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the National Palace of Tango, in NYC, and in Estonia.

Since 2012, Siri has participated in major Art Fairs in the US, including Art San Diego and prestigious events like Art Basel Miami, Artexpo, The Miami River Art Fair, ArtPalm Beach, and the International Biennial Art at Nina Torres Fine Art Gallery in Miami. In 2016, her work was exhibited at the Castle of Soncino in Rocca Storzesca, Italy, and in 2017 at the Cito Art Fair in Chelsea, NYC. Siri also has participated in the International Art Show in Monaco as a part of the World Tour of Contemporary Art, in August of 2021.

Siri’s mixed media series MIAMI NOIR / MIAMI ROUGE premiered at the World Art Tour at Dubai WTC in 2018 and was shown in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2019, by Nina Torres Fine Art. Sirje’s latest series, FACES 2020 / CARAS Y CARETAS, is currently presented at Studio 35 in Hallandale, Miami.

My artistic beginnings go way back to to my early years - I was always drawing and painting something.

My life took a different turn however, and I pursued a career in Sciences instead. I graduated in pharmacy and biochemistry in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and worked in medical- pharmaceutical research in NYC and in France. It was rewarding, even exciting but, after a while and when the opportunity rose, I took a leap of faith - a challenging but exhilarating one - left my career path and started my creative journey. And never regretted it.

ART is a passion - it defines not only you, but your view of the world. It’s not a profession, it’s a lifestyle.

ART brings me happiness and joy.

On the other hand, neither do I regret my scientific background: it has given me a wider perspective in life, more appreciation of my artistic pleasures.

Autodidact at first, I studied art at the New York State University and I am learning every day. Art is a lifelong journey.

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For me, a human body is the biggest inspiration, and also a challenge. I find it beautiful, I love to paint it more than anything. I have also had a series of portraits in oil - in traditional /symbolistic vein, and am now experimenting with mixed media / collage, getting interesting results and rewarding comments. The human body is an inexhaustible source for art. And yes, in my paintings the central figure just ‘happens’ to be FEMALE, men being there occasionally for a ‘supportive’ role…

After experimenting in various genres I found my calling in portraying a world of dreams, mystery, seduction, fantasy - a woman’s world, in a symbolistic vein. Magic realism on canvas. That applies to all of my different series.

Can I have two? Or three…? Which is your favorite child?? An impossible choice. But if I have to choose two, the TANGO series for sure, because tango has being my other PASSION - I am a tanguera - a tango dancer. Here I’ve really put my heart and my soul into telling the story.

And also definitely my Tropical Series, which goes way back, bringing memories of my life under the palm trees in Argentina, and now in Miami.

And my latest - the experimental, dark and mysterious Miami Noir / Miami Rouge - FACES has a hold and pushes me to dig deeper into.

Again, there have been several highlights. First of all, there was the showing of my Tango series at the National Palace of Tango in Buenos Aires, then in NYC and in my native country Estonia.

22 That said, I am a big admirer of Picasso - his Blue period was no doubt a first strong influence. The French modernists, John Singer Sargent, Mexican art… I get a lot of inspiration going to art shows, the big international Art Fairs - Art Basel right here in Miami - these are inexhaustible sources of inspiration for me. I have had the privilege to participate in quite a few of those and always come back richer in knowledge and excited to pick up my brushes!

In addition to those I’ve mentioned already, I really love the work of Salvador Dali - a genius. I also like Matisse - strong, colorful. I feel a special attraction to the work of the adherents to the symbolistic movement, because I feel the veiled mystery in it. As for contemporary artists, I am drawn to a couple of very powerful modern portraitists working in mixed media that I have seen lately, whose names escape me… And then there is the Argentine painter Jose Ansalone, who paints tango musicians like nobody else, with whom I shared my memorable tango show in Buenos Aires and NYC.

I am also especially proud of my solo exhibit at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC, with my Tropical Series “Save the Rainforests” to call attention to the massive destruction of the world’s natural sources of oxygen - the rainforests. The show coincided with an international conference in Rio de Janeiro on this subject - the Earth Summit in 1992. And then, there is the participation in Venice in 2004 at an international Light Show on the Grand Canal…. Best memories!

Life itself is the biggest teacher, evolving, teaching you every day some valuable lesson in Art. There is so much art everywhere, you just have to keep your eyes open and observe.

Keeping myself happily active and engaged in the realm of art. Enjoying my work and sharing my art with the world through my participation in exhibitions and art festivals. Art is there to give pleasure, to light up your life, to elevate your spirit and fulfil your senses.

I hope to grow every day, to draw upon new ideas and develop new series. Although I enjoy my latest work in mixed media / collage, I am still particularly fond of traditional and experimental oil painting and am tempted to do some more tropically inspired work. Time will tell.

Inspiration is unexpected and always welcome.

That’s a tough question, because it is a tough industry.

Art itself is nowadays constantly evolving, overstepping boundaries, it does not fit into a classical mold or even into a definition. So, you just have to try to fit in the present world of art, prove yourself and get lucky. It’s not easy, but you have to believe in yourself, your contribution, and persevere, let your art speak and stand out. And of course - participate in as many exhibitions and art events as possible.

INTERVIEW BY DARIA RUSAKOVA. ARTIST: SIRJE OKAS AINSO. ARTWORKS: P. 22: TROPICAL COLLECTION. P. 24: MYSTERY / SEDDUCTION, TROPICAL COLLECTION. P.25: COLLAGE COLLECTION. P. 26 - 27: TANGO COLLECTION. P. 28: TROPICAL COLLECTION. P. 29: DREAMING TOGETHER, FACES COLLECTION.

SOL RESSIA & EZEQUIEL HERNANDEZ

Twin Flame Journey in Art

This conversation with a creative couple from Buenos Aires took place in their beautiful home in Miami Beach, where these two talented and passionate artists are living now, raising their little son and devoting themselves to art. Now Sol and Ezequiel own their tattoo studio, constantly paint and participate in major art exhibits and fairs in the United States, preparing for Art Expo NYC. But their life wasn't always like that. In this interview, we dug deeper into their creative journey and understood how these two artists managed to have the life of their dreams in Miami.

EZEQUIEL HERNÁNDEZ

SOL RESSIA

born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, developed a passion for art from a young age, engaging in drawing and painting with techniques such as charcoal and airbrush.

Later, he pursued a degree in architecture at the University of Buenos Aires, allowing him to apply his knowledge of spaces and perspectives to his later artistic works. Following his architectural studies, he dedicated five years to the study of Fine Arts, acquiring the essential concepts for the development of his creative endeavours. His work is defined as cinematic, capturing unique moments where light plays an essential role in the visual narrative. Now based in Miami, Ezequiel Hernández has participated in both national and international exhibitions, continuing his journey in the fascinating world of art. His ability to capture significant moments and his distinctive approach have positioned him as a talented artist in constant evolution on the artistic stage.

born in Salta, northern Argentina, was surrounded by nature in her early years before relocating to the bustling capital, Buenos Aires. The contrast between these two environments became a profound source of inspiration for her artistic creations. Her notable series, "Se me voló la cabeza" (My Head Flew Away), replaces human heads with those of birds, symbolizing freedom of thought. Her artistic expressions extend beyond canvas paintings to unique skin art through tattoos.

Academically trained in Fine Arts for five years, Ressia has actively participated in international exhibitions, both in the realm of tattoos and fine arts. This diverse exposure enabled her to establish her own studio and art gallery, where she not only showcases her work but also conducts seminars at various exhibitions.

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EZEQUIEL: Working in the gastronomic industry in Buenos Aires, we earned very good money, and everything went pretty well for us. But at the same time, we wanted to devote our whole lives to art so much, that at some point we had to make a difficult decision.

SOL: After about three years we moved to Palermo, Buenos Aires, which is a very cultural and artistic area, with a lot of art galleries around. There we opened our first studio, which was combining a tattoo salon and an art gallery. This way, people could not only get the art pieces on their skin, but also enjoy art on the walls. Then we had an interview on TV, and I became the first woman who was tattooing live. We started participating in the art exhibits and fairs - both nationally and internationally, enjoying everything that we were doing. And here we are in Miami, happily living and working, exploring new opportunities for our art.

Guys, you are a very creative and successful couple.

Everything that you are doing, you are doing together: owning a tattoo salon, painting, travelling with your art, participating in the art exhibits. For me, you are a real example of the Twin Flame Union. Let me ask you, how everything has started.

That’s so inspiring! I can tell that the art industry is very tough, and not everyone is able to make such a decision to leave a stable work, their native country, and immerse into the art world. What difficulties did you face on your artistic path?

SOL: Well, there are always any difficulties, and this decision was not easy for us. We were not born in the rich families, we were just simple waiters. But we believed in the energies, and we were very fortunate to have each other: It’s always easier to make decisions together, especially when your partner understands and supports you in everything. I think what helped us succeed was our ability to adapt very quickly.

SOL: We met each other at work. But this work had nothing to do with art: he was a barman, and I was a waitress. Besides the fact that it was love at first sight, we were united by one more thing: a passion for art. Ezequiel was painting all the time, and I was drawing. When we were already in a relationship, we really wanted to get tattoos, but couldn't find a suitable master. Then we decided to try to do so ourselves: we bought the equipment, started practicing, and tattoo art became a huge part of our lives.

Sure! What is most important in your work tattoo or painting?

EZEQUIEL: For me, it’s the same. The only difference is that you can’t redo a tattoo once it's already done. So, the art of tattoo requires a lot of concentration. But artistically and academically, the principle of work is the same. Anyways, I prefer painting: it is more comfortable, and in this case I don’t depend on anyone. But it is definitely our work with tattoos that provides me this opportunity.

27 SOL: As you know, we were studying academic art a lot, especially the Renaissance period. In my works the background is always dark, while the central image comes to the fore, and the composition is influenced so much by the Old Masters’s works. As for the concept, I always use the human body, and put the animal’s head on top, because I believe that the nature is something very important: this is what makes a human being think and reflect. Especially I like the birds: for me they are the embodiment of freedom.

EZEQUIEL: I am very inspired by the artistic photography and the cinema. That’s why my art is so cinematic, so atmospheric. I use a real photography for my work, and then convey them in painting, in my creative way. My art is inspired by the master artist Marc Tennant, and also by some of the movie directors (Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola). Talking about the style of work, I think the sun is a creator, but I am mostly like a transmitter, because I like to convey, to transmit the moment, the emotion of right here and right now. Even the photography that forms the basis of my work, is always about the moment now.

SOL: Our everyday lifetime, a simple happiness that we have in every moment of this life. And my main inspiration is definitely our little son.

EZEQUIEL: I paint the things that attract and inspire me: architecture, colours, and also a communication between people and things.

When I am creating, I’m always happy, and this reflects in each of my piece. I am very inspired by the result that I see when the work is already done.

SOL: Maybe that sounds weird, but my dream is already came true: I live in Miami doing what I was always dreaming to do, with my beautiful family - my husband and my son, preparing for the exhibition in New York. I’ve never imagined that I would be where I am now.

SOL: Of course, I would love to have my works all over the world, that people can enjoy them, and be a famous artist… But the truth is that I am already living the life of my dreams.

EZEQUIEL: I would like to be able to enjoy this life in every moment.

And also keep creating and doing what I am doing now, being a good father for my son.

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SOL: Focus on what you are doing, and be happy in this.

EZEQUIEL: Learn and practice every day.

And don’t give up, no matter what.

INTERVIEW BY DARIA RUSAKOVA. ARTISTS: EZEQUIEL HERNANDEZ, SOL RESSIA ARTWORKS: P. 30: SOL RESSIA, ‘SEOUL’ P. 33: SOL RESSIA, ‘MIAMI’ P. 34: EZEQUIEL HERNANDEZ, ‘AFTER II’ P. 35: SOL RESSIA, ‘NYC’

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Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment as our passionate artist meticulously crafts each glass sculpture, bringing whimsy and charm to your living spaces.

At AmaVetro, our glass home decor accessories go beyond mere decoration; they are expressions of love and dedication to detail. With precision in every curve and care in every color, each glass sculpture tells a unique tale of beauty and creativity.

Our journey began with a dream to infuse joy into homes worldwide, one glass creation at a time. Inspired by architectural wonders and the limitless realms of imagination, we channel our passion into every piece we craft.

We believe in the transformative power of craftsmanship to evoke emotions and create moments of delight. Whether gracing a shelf, finding a place in a curated display, or adding a touch of magic to your living spaces, our glass sculptures turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.

“Quality and creativity are the cornerstones of our work. states the Owner of AmaVetro brand, Dzmitry Starastenka. - We take pride in the durability and meticulous detailing of each glass accessory, ensuring they become timeless pieces that continue to inspire and captivate”.

33 Each piece presented by the AmaVetro brand, is hand-made, and is created by the European master artist, who is using an ancient and very painstaking glassblowing technique.

The master of AmaVetro has been participating in the art exhibits all over the world. His work forms part of both public and private collections in different countries, as well as of the museum collections: Lithuanian Art Museum, Art Museum in Budapest (Hungary), Frauenau Glass Museum (Germany), Lviv Art Museum (Ukraine), Lviv Museum of Glass (Ukraine), Evald Okas Museum (Haapsalu, Estonia), The All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art (Moscow, Russia), Riga‘ Museum of Glass (Latvia), Finnish Glass Museum (Riihimäki, Finland), Kuskov Palace (Moscow, Russia), Glass Museum in Ningbo, China, and others.

“exquisite handmade blown glass vase, a unique and stunning piece of artistry that will add a touch of elegance to any space.

Crafted with precision and care, this vase showcases a mesmerizing earthy texture that captures and reflects light beautifully.”.

CAPTURING SERENITY Few experiences rival the profound tranquility and breathtaking beauty of a sunset over the Ocean.

Artist Masha Menshikova understands this sentiment intimately, which is why she has made it her mission to share the magic of sunset painting through her unique art classes held on the serene shores of Florida beaches.

Masha Menshikova, a professional artist with a passion for capturing the essence of nature’s beauty, has been conducting sunset painting classes for several years.

Combining her expertise in painting with her love for the Ocean, Masha provides participants with a one-of-a-kind artistic experience that transcends traditional art classes.

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38 The setting for Masha’s classes is as integral to the experience as the art itself. With the rhythmic lull of the waves as background music and the golden hues of the setting sun as inspiration, participants find themselves immersed in a sensory feast that stimulates creativity and fosters inner peace.

Masha’s approach to teaching sunset painting is both accessible and enriching.

She encourages her students to embrace spontaneity and express themselves freely, guiding them through various techniques to capture the fleeting beauty of the sunset on canvas. Whether they are seasoned artists or beginners, participants of all skill levels find themselves inspired and empowered under Masha’s guidance.

Beyond just painting techniques, Masha’s classes also serve as a form of therapy for many participants.

The act of communing with nature and translating its splendor onto canvas fosters mindfulness and emotional well-being. It’s not uncommon for participants to leave Masha’s classes feeling rejuvenated and spiritually enriched. Moreover, Masha’s classes offer an excellent opportunity for groups of friends and families to spend quality time together and create lasting memories.

The relaxed atmosphere of the beach coupled with the creative energy of the painting process cultivates an environment conducive to bonding and laughter. Whether it’s a group of friends seeking a new adventure or a family looking for a meaningful way to connect, Masha’s classes provide the perfect setting for shared experiences and unforgettable moments.

In essence, Masha Menshikova’s sunset painting on the beach art classes offer more than just an opportunity to learn painting techniques—they provide a gateway to a deeper connection with nature, a sense of community, and a pathway to personal growth.

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting its final rays of light across the Ocean, participants of Masha’s classes find themselves not just painting a sunset but capturing a moment of pure serenity and beauty that will stay with them forever.

Fernando Zicarelli is a fine artist born in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1972. In 1995 he graduated as a Graphic Designer from the Institute of Arts and Creation.

He studied editorial drawing in the prestigious Garaycochea School, as well as in the Ordoñez school.

Zicarelli has been working as a graphic designer in the city of Pergamino, before he settled in Miami, USA, in 1999.

He ventured into the art of tattooing since 2000, painting and exhibiting at the same time. Today at 52 years old he stands out with his extremely colorful technique - 3D acrylics, giving shape and life to unique pieces, in which we can glimpse passion and absolute dedication for each brushstroke he makes.

“My Work is based entirely on COLORS, and on being able to play with them on different planes and textures. I chose this topic first and foremost, because it frees me from myself, from my dark parts. The most creative and wonderful part is coming out of me. The colors give me life, and the most important thing is the feedback of the people who can appreciate it”.

PAULA CAMARGO

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ANGELA Angela has studied in well-known schools worldwide, RODRIGUEZ makeup including the New York Makeup is a natively Colombian professional MakeUp Artist based in NYC, New York, with 18 years in the industry. The main goal of her work is help women to gain confidence through the Makeup.

Angela’s passion for the Makeup Art started when she was modelling for the Elite Model Management by John Casablancas.

Academy. Now she is the Founder of her Divina MakeUp Academy in New York, where she organizes selfmakeup courses and master classes for the makeup artists.

This idea was born in 2018, when Angela decided to venture into the Education.

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In 2023, Angela’s Divina Makeup Academy was recognized by the New York City Assembly due to the empowerment work that it does every day.

During the last 5 years the Academy has graduated more than 200 women internationally.

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Angela Rodriguez has also dedicated herself to working at a social level with the Community offering classes for women with low economic resources and in a situation of domestic violence.

Angela is also the author or the first autodidactic makeup book ‘Make Up in 6 Steps How To Be Your Own Makeup Artist’. She dedicates this book to every single woman who wants to be a better version of herself, and invites to remember that every woman is beautiful, divine, strong, successful and unique.

49 As a mother and as a woman, her purpose is to teach all females to emphasise their physical beauty, being aware of their self-love.

Angela’s work experience has led her to be an official makeup artist in different fashion shows, such as Hawaii Fashion Week (2021), Los Angeles Fashion Week (2022), and New York Fashion Week (2023). She has been the makeup artist for many magazine covers, such as Selin, Moevir Magazine, L’Amour (France), and Style Cruz New York.

“We women are all beautiful, and with the right makeup we can be powerful”, - says Angela.

DIVINA MAKEUP, NY WWW.DIVINAMAKEUP.COM @DIVINA.MAKE.UP

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The project of the Advent Academy is aimed at people who are ready to make changes in their lives for the better: such as entering foreign universities, getting a new position, or improving their English language proficiency.

Thanks to our courses, people are not only able to become proficient in English, which will allow them to communicate with others, but also overcome the fear of communicating and the fear of making mistakes.

Our project does not guarantee mastery of the language in a short period of time. What we do guarantee though is that if you follow our guidance in learning the language, you will eventually be able to communicate with the native speakers on the same cultural and educational level.

YULIANA GLAZKOVA. THE FOUNDER OF ADVENT ACADEMY

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Advent Academy is an online English language school, focusing on helping with achieving high scores on IELTS and TOEFL. Target Audience of the Advent Academy is people who want to get a new position, enroll in foreign universities.

We remind you that it's never too late to pursue your dreams, and everything is possible at any age, if there is a strong will and motivation.

Galina Svirina, the Co-Owner and Professor of the Advent Academy, has graduated from the Moscow State University, philology department, as well as from Harvard University (Expository Writing Courses).

She has been working as an English Language trainer for more than 10 years. Galina has successfully passed the IELTS certificate at C2 level (8.5) and has prepared more than hundred of students for IELTS and TOEFL exams over this period of time.

GALINA SVIRINA THE CO-OWNER OF ADVENT ACADEMY WWW.ADVENT-ACADEMY.COM

GATO GORDO GALLERY is a new Miami gallery with different and vibrant concept. The Gato Gordo is a platform dedicated to promoting artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. The gallery combines figurative and contemporary works, showcasing both established artists and up-and-coming talent.

The Gato Gordo is committed to exhibiting a diverse range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, and digital art. The main goal of the gallery is giving opportunities to artists who want to show their work in Miami and promoting their work with great dedication and success.

In this interview we spoke with the Founder of the creative idea, Oscar Martinez, and the Gallery Director, Inna Malostovker.

54 We aim to be a supportive platform, guiding artists on their path to recognition, bolstering their strengths, and nurturing professionalism in their artistic careers. Our concept revolves around fostering an appreciation for art, extending its reach to diverse audiences, and bridging the gap between those seeking to enrich their lives with art and the artists who create it.

We are already collaborating with emerging artists eager to showcase their creations, and we have also secured commitments from midcareer and established artists interested in representation.

We're a couple of artists who, like many others, have navigated the challenges of showcasing our work in fairs and galleries. We noticed the process was often daunting - either too expensive, overly complicated, or simply inaccessible. While some galleries offered opportunities, they came with steep costs. Others showed little interest, and certain fairs required representation through a gallery.

Faced with these hurdles, we had an idea: why not create our own gallery? A space where we could not only promote our own work but also support fellow artists facing similar obstacles. Starting out in a new country amplifies these challenges, making it even harder without established connections. That's why we founded Gato Gordo - to level the playing field and provide opportunities for artists seeking their chance to shine.

We aim to feature a variety of artistic proposals, catering to diverse audiences. Our gallery strives to be inclusive and diverse, showcasing the wide array of artistic visions our artists are creating. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or new to the scene, there will be something captivating for everyone.

55 Inna Malostovker is an artist who developed a deep passion for photography under the guidance of her father. Ever since winning a camera in a traffic safety contest, she has captured nature through her unique lens, seeking the magic of life in its smallest details. Her work has garnered numerous awards and recognitions.

In addition to her own artistic pursuits, Inna also shares her expertise, teaching others the secrets of becoming skilled photographers. She has participated in various national and international exhibitions and events. In addition to photography, she enjoys creating digital art, utilizing her extensive photographic material.

Today, she proudly serves as the Director and Co-Founder of Gato Gordo Gallery.

Oscar Martinez, a Master of Arts, has devoted many years of his life to creating sculptures, drawings, and paintings. In his native Colombia, he established a gallery-workshop where he showcased his creations and also imparted his knowledge to others. His artwork has been exhibited in numerous countries across Central and South America, as well as in the USA. Oscar has received awards, accolades, and has been invited to serve as a judge and evaluator for artistic projects both domestically and internationally. Now, in the United States, he proudly assumes the role of the Creative Advisor at Gato Gordo Gallery.

At present, Gato Gordo is already in motion.

We've hosted several collective exhibitions in various cultural centers around the city and have also participated in smaller art fairs.

However, in the very near future, we have plans to establish our own dedicated space a headquarters from which we will showcase the diverse array of works by our represented artists.

In the pipeline, we'll soon be issuing calls for art to engage with even more artists.

We're also forging alliances with an art collective in New Jersey to host exhibitions featuring our artists in NJ and theirs in Miami.

Additionally, there are exciting plans to explore new venues for art display. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments!

Emerging artists should consider collaborating with us for several reasons. Firstly, Gato Gordo is proactively pursuing numerous opportunities, ensuring a range of platforms for artists to showcase their work. Secondly, as artists ourselves, we understand the journey and will always strive to promote art in the most effective ways possible. Thirdly, we'll champion their proposals as if they were our own, dedicating ourselves wholeheartedly to their success.

Moreover, Gato Gordo is poised to become a significant art hub in Miami very soon. By joining forces with us, emerging artists can tap into a burgeoning community and establish themselves within a prominent artistic landscape.

This week, we're taking part in an art fair as part of the Cuba Nostalgia event. Additionally, we're gearing up for a collective exhibition titled 'Man and Nature,' set to take place soon at a prominent cultural center in the city. In December, we'll be participating in Reddot International art fair.

Looking ahead, once we establish our own venue, we plan to host at least one exhibition per month, providing a consistent platform for artists to showcase their work.

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