Art Of Being Alone: The Memorable Moments of My Life

A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L G R O U P E X H I B I T I O N

Art of Being Alone: THE MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF MY LIFE

NEW YORK, 2020

PA I N T I N G S & D R AW I N G S

Artios Gallery presents

Contemporary Art Group Exhibition

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October 1st - November 1st, 2020

Art of Being Alone: The Memorable Moments of My Life

"The principle of true art is not to portray, but to evoke." ― Jerzy Kosinski

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Curator: Elena Dobrovolskaya Editor:

Ellen Opman

Introduction This juried exhibition was organized by the New York-based Artios Gallery. The impressive submissions from all over the world made the selection process incredibly challenging, and the Artios Gallery is grateful to all artists for their extraordinary effort. As many of them presented thematic series, the gallery expanded the selection to reflect the deeper meaning of the works’ message.

There were many interpretations of the “Art of Being Alone” theme. The artists presented our life during the quarantine in a colorful palette – from the classical realistic portraits by Melissa Hefferlin and Vladimir Demidovich and self-portraits of Heidi Brueckner and Robyn Packham to the family and urban scenes by Jessica Alazraki, Masha Hoffey, and Sanne Rasmussen; from beautiful nude paintings by Nancy McFarland, Becca Drach, and Leonid Levitsky to the lonely landscapes by Natalia Stryzhko.

Nostalgic memories of traveling through gorgeous Venice painted by Ekaterina Zacharova or walking on an empty beach with closed umbrellas depicted by Marcela Pittner stand as a symbol of our life put on pause.

Because of the global pandemic crisis, our reality became almost surreal, as in Hector Acevedo’s paintings. Cloistered in our homes, we had plenty of time to reflect, examine, and re-evaluate some basic things in life. Striking and philosophical compositions of Thomas Acevedo and Tatiana Popova reflect those observations.

Presented here are imposing graphic works by Olga Nenazhivina, Antoine Aizier, Thorsten Boehm, among many others. Some artists invite us to visit their imaginative world full of beauty and dreams; some offer the viewers their concept of changing reality and ponder the effect social media has on our society.

Grappling with new challenges, people tried to find balance in everyday life. It was ever so true for artists. But this struggle has ended in one possible and productive way – the creation of ART!

Elena Dobrovolskaya, Curator

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A RT I S T S P R E S E N T E D

Thorsten Boehm

Fredric Witkin

Avrel Menkes

Tatiana Popova

Myroslav Duzinkevych

Florian Doru Crihana

Anya Rubin

Hector Acevedo

Bella Rinne

Thomas Acevedo

Nancy McFarland

Jessica Alazraki

Olga Nenazhivina

Heidi Brueckner

Doudgy Charmant

Melissa Hefferlin

O. Yemi Tubi

Leonid Levitskiy

Rhondda Saunders

Jose Soto

Marcela Pittner

Becca Drach

Sanne Rasmussen

Vladimir Demidovich

Robyn Packham

Kristen Canda

Masha Hoffey

Briahna Wenke

Vera Kober

Antoine Aizier

Vicki Davidson

Kseniia Sribna

Nancy Brockmon

Ekaterina Zacharova

Victoriya Kondratyuk

Nataliia Stryzhko

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O lga N en azh iv in a "As a child, I loved reading books with paintings of great artists and anatomy books. My mother helped me finish my first drawings, and my father explained what composition means and how to make a picture complete. When I turned four, I began to call my activity “work.” Most importantly, I knew what art was. Today, I treat ink and paper with the same respect my parents did. These media are natural materials with live energy. Just like humans, each sheet of paper is different. Before I start a new drawing, I put a sheet of paper in front of myself and start a dialogue with it. I touch the surface, check the structure to understand its potential. Then I choose the side on which to draw. Daily practice has reassured me that ink and paper are the most suitable media for me. Every thing created in this world has its name and purpose, and if I have to choose a name that would unite all the pieces in my work into one whole, I would name it a chronicle. For many years I’ve depicted the world in which I live, and I carry on. I draw it as I see, feel, and understand it. The images that appear in my works are born from a combination of these factors. In other words, I do not come up with ideas and plots; they are a product of this world. To some, figures and objects from my drawings may appear as fantasy, but this is only a point at which many factors intersect and morph into a “thoughtform.” A load of images and objects, their particular sequential arrangement, create a unique spirit of the drawing. The result is a philosophical and aesthetic artwork. It is my friend and a partner. It will “talk” to you, and with each sight, you will discover its new facets."

About the artworks: To my beloved ones on Earth; dedicated to inspiring and loving hearts.

“And what we students of history always learn is that the human being is a very complicated contraption and that they are not good or bad but are good and bad and the good comes out of the bad and the bad out of the good, and the devil takes the hindmost.” ― Robert Penn Warren, "All the King's Men" “The Essence is on Earth. The Essence is always on Earth, and I will remain on Earth. It’s decided, he thought, it’s decided. The Essence is on Earth.” ― The Strugatsky brothers, "Space Apprentice" Country: USA www.nenazhivina.com

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On Earth III Ink on paper 14 x 11 inches, 2020

On Earth II Ink on paper 14 x 11 inches, 2020

On Earth I Ink on paper 14 x 11 inches, 2020

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Th o rs t en Boeh m Thorsten Boehm was born in 1974 in Hamburg, Germany. After completing his studies in communication design at the Bildkunst Akademie, Hamburg, in 2000, he has been working as a freelance visual artist and illustrator for renowned clients, specialist magazines, and agencies.

In his works, Thorsten focuses on the question of existence and the mystery of being human. The artist is inspired by myths and fairy tales or romantic or pseudo-religious ideas of the different cultures and epochs in human history. The strongest driving force for Thorsten’s work is the blatant discrepancy between the ideal image of a harmonious world of beauty and innocence worth striving for and the reality in the form of violence, alienation, and abuse. Boehm’s artworks have been recently shown to a broad public at numerous prestigious art exhibitions and international events. His often polarizing and provocative works have won several art prizes for their quality and issue.

About the artworks: “The work “APP” is aimed narratively at the postmodern, self-infatuated society of our time. It is a mirror for recognizing your inability to access humanity in the real sense, the meaningfulness and use of your feelings, your own life outsourced in “APPs.” To stand against the flow of life, follow the on-screen instructions without considering digital technology as the recipient of the command and the consumer. Steady in passivity, letting yourself be guided through compliant everyday life, in this mental state of a “Zombie,” a creative, life-affirming reflection of a better future living in harmony with nature is, of course, not possible or only to a limited extent. On the other hand, the technologically seductive crutches, put away or used responsibly, provide enough space for free thinking and life-affirming, constructive action.

The work “Imprisoned Minds” reflects a rather unfavorable form of humanity’s mindset and awareness. An often self-made prison of thought prevents the individual from healthy development and spiritual growth. This cognitive restriction can be caused by religious as well as political indoctrination and ideological currents. Separated from his very own intuition and spirituality, a man stands up against the biophilic flow of life. He practices a kind of “death cult,” pays homage to encased social beliefs and norms, and does not question anything. To free yourself from this state, it is absolutely necessary to courageously question everything and thus come back to self - responsibility and the ability to act. From this regained freedom and autonomy, the forces develop to make a positive contribution to society and to drive it forward into a promising future.”

Country: Germany www.thorsten-boehm.com

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APP Hatching technique, airbrush on paper 28 x 19.6 inches, 2017

Imprisoned Minds Hatching technique, airbrush on paper 28 x 19.6 inches, 2016

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R ob yn Pack h am Robyn Packham was born in Gibraltar in 1997 but has since lived in the beautiful English Countryside. Based in Herefordshire, she specializes in painting, drawing, and printmaking. Robyn is also a published freelance illustrator, as seen in The Guardian and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. She recently graduated with a First Class Degree in Drawing and Print BA (Hons) from the University of West England, Bristol, UK. Robyn was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Painting Prize 2020 for high achievement in Drawing and Print and The Royal Drawing School Dumfries House Residency 2021 prize for showing great promise in the field of drawing.

About the artworks: “I observe people and, importantly, our shared environment. Be in a surround of nature or a dimly lit interior space, I endeavor to capture the intimacy and sincerity of place. My work tends to consist of biographical scenes that possess a quiet, observational quality. The honesty that is channeled into these studies results in handmade worlds on canvas, board, or paper that contain a rich, nostalgic human presence. During the lockdown, I was able to truly reflect on these essential qualities.�

Country: The UK www.robynpackham.myportfolio.com

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Shielding Watercolor, pencil on paper 59 x 39.3 inches, 2020

Self-Portrait with Roman Earrings Oil on board 20 x 16 inches, 2020 9

Tat ian a Pop o va Born in 1973 in the South of Russia, Tatiana received her art education at the Surikov Art Institute, Moscow, Russia. She has participated in numerous art exhibitions, competitions, art festivals, and Plein-airs. Tatiana is a member of the Russian Union of Artists. Her main focus is on oil paintings in the style of realism. Tatiana lives and works in Moscow, Russia.

About the artworks: "Illusion of life" - Is this how we live, are we doing the right thing? Are we going up the stairs or down? Does man create himself or is he created by God? To run or to stop and think? ... And everything that happens to us - is it reality or an illusion?

"My angel" - Someone believes in them, someone relies on them, someone does not believe in anything. But they bring us divine messages and lead us by the hand in the darkness. They are invisible to our eyes. They are disembodied spirits created by God. Angels.

Country: Russia Instagram @popova.tatiana.art

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Illusion of Life Oil on canvas 31.5 x 23.6 inches, 2020

My Angel Oil on canvas 31.5 x 23.6 inches, 2019

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Melis s a Hef f erlin Melissa Hefferlin earned a BFA in painting from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and studied at the Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture (Academy of Fine Arts) in St.Petersburg, Russia. She also studied under Michael Newberry at Otis-Parsons Art Institute, Los Angeles, CA. Hefferlin’s award-winning work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the US, Europe, and Russia. Her paintings are in many public and private collections, including the Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, TN; the Academy of Fine Art Museum, St.Petersburg, Russia; the University of Tennessee, in Chattanooga; Chattanooga City Hall; and the City Hall, Ronda, Spain.

About the artworks: “Portrait of an Aspiring Director” depicts my dear friend from Copenhagen, Helene Hayman. She came to our Andalusian home for four months to work on her screenplay. We couldn’t have enjoyed her more. As a kind gesture towards us, she made several lovely videos about our work. Here I painted her with her camera and recording equipment, with which she collected sound and moving pictures from which to create short films. Though young, she was as smart as a whip and as spicy as Thai food. To me, she represents the possibilities of the next generation of women.

“Make a Wish: Balance” is a self-portrait expressing the tension between wishing to be connected to others and feeling constricted by these connections. The wish one makes is to have the bonds be meaningful, but loose, without constriction. I wanted to express the best possible outcome of that tension in my life and in the lives of other women.

Country: USA - Spain www.melissahefferlin.com

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Make a Wish Balance Pastel on paper 19.6 x 15 inches, 2009

Portrait of an Aspiring Director Oil on linen 24 x 28.5 inches, 2016 13

A n ya R u b in Anya Rubin was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. She immigrated at a young age to Israel, then to Germany, finally settling in New York, US, at the end of 1975. She is a self- taught artist working predominantly with oils as well as creating digital art. Anya’s artworks have been shown in museums, galleries, and Biennale worldwide. Her most recent shows among others were in Palermo, Italy at the 2nd international Biennale of Art of Palermo 2015, (Un)Scene art show NYC 2015, Barcelona BienSpain 2015, Art Box Project Zurich 2.0 2020, and Art Screen TV 2020.

About the artwork: "The series of works titled “Eyes Closed” can be viewed in many ways. We close our eyes to not see, or in shame, to meditate, to wish, to pray. When we close our eyes, we shut off the outer world, which stimulates us to look inside ourselves. Usually, the portrait appears to stare back at the viewer. In the “Eyes Closed” series, the viewer is looking at the image. Although it is said that the eyes are the mirrors to our soul, I believe that when the eyes are closed, you feel an individual’s spiritual essence. While browsing social media, you notice that our sense of touch and smell is gone; however, some other intuitive sense is being activated."

Country: USA www.anyaart.net

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Eyes Closed Alla Pencil on paper 12 x 9 inches, 2018

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Antoine Aizier "As a young French artist, I am inspired by the dreams I have every night. Transcribing them in different ways, in a mixture of pointillism, impressionism, and surrealism, I work with a black ink pen on paper (0.15mm tip). All illustrations are only pieces of a story, a journey, which will eventually be understood with all parts put together. These stories are not insignificant. Indeed, a little character travels in all these paintings. He travels through these works in action. They also give us a human scale and show us the greatness of the scenery that surrounds the character.

He is hidden in all these details and needs to be found. It is with him that your adventure begins.

The moon and the starry sky are often present in my illustrations to emphasize the dreamy side. Nature and architecture are mixed and in harmony in these disproportionately large landscapes where the smallest features take our gaze. It's like sitting in the grass watching the landscape in almost hypnotic calm. These illustrations are filled with details and encourage the viewer to enter the story. Do not be fooled; these delicate landscapes are inhabited, under each leaf, a soul ... Take a boat, and ride on this river of childhood. There is no age to a dream."

Country: France Instagram: @antoineaizier

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Start of the Journey Ink on paper 11.7 x 8.2 inches, 2020

One Last Trip Ink on paper 11.7 x 8.2 inches, 2019

Sea of Habitation Ink on paper 11.7 x 8.2 inches, 2019

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R h on d d a S au n d ers "As a self-taught artist, I have learned drawing, watercolor, and oils and then had the pleasure of teaching others as an art teacher at the elementary and high schools in my town. Now, I no longer teach but paint every day, all day long. A few years ago, I started painting my kids and their friends doing the things kids do best - playing.

I found that I love painting kids and began a series called ‘The Canal Kids.’ I am still working on it. I also found that after creating realistically rendered paintings all day, I needed to loosen up. I started the ongoing work that I call ‘Leo wiener dog art.’ These paintings are a story of our dog Leo and his life. I base them on things Leo has done, and almost every image tells a true story.

At first, I thought I should stick with my “Canal Kids” paintings, try to be known for one signature style, but I can’t stand the thought of being pegged and labeled like that. Art shouldn’t be confined. I don’t want to limit myself. That’s not what being an artist is about. Art should be a free expression of all ideas."

About the artwork: "Three years ago, I got that call that is every parent’s nightmare. In the middle of the night, an ER nurse told me my 15-year-old daughter had been in a bad accident. Two brain surgeries and 38 days in ICU later, she came home alive. It’s taken this long for me to come to terms with her accident to be able to express my feelings. Being in quarantine and having all this time on my hands enabled me to start painting and drawing my way through my stress from her accident."

Country: USA www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/rhondda-saunders

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Angels Charcoal on paper 26 x 16 inches, 2020

Sunday Mornings Charcoal on paper 12 x 18 inches, 2019 19

Th om as A ceved o Tom Acevedo attended the Massachusetts College of Art for two years. He left the institution to pursue a career in decorative painting that lasted for 25 years. Tom returned to fine art in 2009. The artist’s works reflect his experiences with addiction and inner knowledge that is universal but not always recognized. The artist has been tireless in clearing and following his path, introducing concepts that invite others to tell their story. Tom shines a light on the vulnerable parts of ourselves. The Eastern philosophy and a notion of “Eternity” greatly influences the artist. He believes we live with the suffering we cause or relearning the lessons we need to achieve enlightenment.

Through acrylic paint and glaze, Tom puts a spotlight on the dark places of our psyche. Influenced by Caravaggio and de Boulogne’s desire to include the viewer, the artist often incorporates trompe-l ‘oeil as an interactive storytelling tool. Tom’s subjects convey a masculine vulnerability and a poise in calamity while his purpose is to paint a moment in time when the spirit of consciousness is pure. Those moments can come not only in the best of times but also in the most challenging times. While Tom’s motivations may be deeply personal, the trials of life, the beauty, and the burdens of each day are universally felt and understood.

Tom has shown extensively and has won his first award of excellence one year after return to painting. He is represented by several art galleries.

About the artworks: ""Cloistered" “Throughout my life, I have created “places of safety.” An Armor of Misconceptions, Truths, and Lies that I filter my perceptions through, keep me from seeing the world outside of my very limited view. In this box of self-delusion, I see just a piece of the world. I speak for myself, but I shine the light on the dark corners of everyone’s mind.”

“New Beginnings. Cutting In” “It may take a minute. It may take a lifetime. But at any point during the day, often multiple times during the day, you can wake up from your delusion and start over. With a deep and conscious breath, you can reconnect and leave the Chaos and turmoil behind.”

Country: USA www.tomacevedoartstudio.com

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Cloistered Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30 inches, 2015

Cutting In Acrylic on canvas 30 x 24 inches, 2020

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Becca D rach At a very early age, Becca showed remarkable abilities in art and loved figures and storytelling. At the age of ten, she received her first oils and canvases, her favorite media. For many years, Becca continued to learn more about painting figures, the subject she is most captivated by. Using the direct approach to painting, inspired by the Impressionists, and following methods learned from digital tutorials and mentoring of Dan Gerhratz, Jeremy Lipking, Richard Schmid, she found her own style and technique. In 2010, she was invited to have ten solo exhibits across Kansas, and since 2012, has shown her works in London, UK, New York, NY, Vancouver BC, Canada, Rome, Italy, Highland Park, IL, Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR, and Laguna Beach, CA. Becca aspires to find the essence of the scene and keep it simple, inviting the viewer to discover the painting's emotion and find their own story. She also enjoys challenging herself with new ways of expressing her feelings and capturing light. Becca is a member of the Oil Painters of America, the National Oil and Acrylic Painters, and the American Impressionist Society.

About the artwork: “The painting “Am I Just Dreaming” is a part of a small group of works inspired by my friends’ love. It was my birthday. We could not be together due to the quarantine, and everything was looking bleakest to me. They came up with loving gestures and made me a birthday surprise. They began my day with a beautiful bouquet of white flowers and then music on my computer. They also sent me lunch and a bottle of wine later that day. It was very moving to me and very generous of them. My paintings meant to reflect the wonder and the love I felt for my friends.”

Country: USA www.beccasfineart.com

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Am I Just Dreaming Oil on canvas 40 x 30 inches, 2020

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Briah n a Wen k e Bri Wenke is an American painter based in Charleston, SC. She creates expressive and evocative work through bold and sculptural paint application, rich to the touch.

A developing fascination with the antiquity and complexity of the human story began to take shape after a decade of world travel, and in 2014 she moved from Manhattan to Charleston to pursue life as a full-time painter. Bri’s work is collected internationally and was most recently featured in the Art Market International Magazine.

About the painting “Disturber”: “We are the strongest nation in the Western world, but not for the reasons that we think. It is because we have an opportunity that no other country has. In moving beyond the Old World concepts of race and class and caste, we can finally create what we must have had in mind when we first began speaking of the New World. The price of this is a long look back to when we came and an unflinching assessment of the record. For an artist, the record of that journey is most clearly revealed in the personalities of the people the journey produced. “Societies never know it, but the war of an artist with his society is a lover’s war… and if I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see.” (James Baldwin on the creative process, 1962).”

Country: USA www.artbybri.com

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Disturber Acrylic, charcoal on wooden board 24 x 18 inches, 2020

Beauty & Beast Acrylic, charcoal on wooden board 24 x 18 inches, 2020

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Vick i D avid s on Vicki Davidson is an artist with a passion for bright, dynamic, and inspirational art. Always keen to experiment, she works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. Vicki’s favorite subjects are portraits and animals (especially hares!).

Vicki juggles her creativity with her demanding career in nursing and busy family life. While the pandemic and the resulting lockdown have certainly brought a unique set of challenges, Vicki has used her creativeness to help lift the staff, patients, and visitors at the hospital where she works. She also finds personal solace and a feeling of calmness while absorbed in creative work.

Vicki believes her love of people has inspired both her nursing and her portraiture, always finding depth in the subjects she portrays. Vicki’s work reflects her affirmative and optimistic outlook on life and depicts a feeling of hope and positivity. She lives on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, UK, with her husband and two children.

Country: The UK www.vickidavidson.com

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Hooped Earrings Pastel on paper 12 x 11 inches, 2019

Headdress Pastel on paper 21.6 x 17.7 inches, 2020

Elyse Oil on aluminum panel 10 x 7.8 inches, 2019

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Ek a t erin a Zach arova A native of Moscow, Russia, Ekaterina Zacharova began her higher education with theater studies, and then at the Moscow Art College. She then graduated with honors from the prestigious Surikov Academy, Moscow, Russia, where she studied graphics and painting. After relocating to Bavaria, Germany, Ekaterina has been a part of numerous international art fairs and solo and group exhibitions. She participated in ArtExpo in New York, Art Week in Miami, as well as Art Market Hamptons.

Since 2010, Ekaterina has focused on life and movement in an urban environment. Throughout her travels, she explored such metropolises as New York, Moscow, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Havana, along with several European cities, and experienced their unique energy. She has captured her experiences in cycles of paintings, titled “Two,” “New York - New York,” “Habana Hamor nostalgic,” and “Apéro à Paris.” Her series “Panta rhei – Come along!” has been awarded the European Citizen’s Prize 2014 under the patronage of MEP Angelika Niebler.

Ekaterina’s works have recently been exhibited at Colorida Art Gallery in Lisbon, Portugal, Gaudi Galeria in Madrid, Spain, Kunst am Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin, Germany, as well as Haus der Kunst and the Egyptian Museum in Munich, Germany. Ekaterina also exhibited her paintings at the 2018 NordArt, Germany, where she received the Public Choice Award for her contribution to the arts.

About the artworks: "During the coronavirus, I stayed at home like everyone else. However, in my studio, I escaped to Venice while working on my series “Aqua Alta.” Aqua Alta is a term that sparks recognition across languages. I perceive it as both profound and multilayered. When hearing “Aqua,” I think of a delicate but unrestricted flow of color, reminiscent of watercolor pictures.

“Alta” represents the mesmerizing heights the Venetian art has reached. I am never tired of wandering around those narrow alleys, gazing into the water from atop of the distinct, curved bridges, enchanted by the hustle and bustle and the light. The water in the lagoon and the canals makes me think of brocade, richly ornamented with gemstones and embroidery. The colors of the glaze, purple, emerald, and gold, are reflected in the sun’s light. Akin to a grisaille in pearl tones, to a Fata Morgana, Venice appears in the hazy atmosphere of the morning. With the hue of color and shapes, its opulence will probably forever remain an unquenchable longing of mine."

Country: Germany www.zacharova.de

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Contrajur in Ocker Oil on canvas 31.5 x 51 inches, 2020

Emerald Green Ponte dell Àccademia Oil on canvas 43.3 x 59 inches, 2020 29

Avrel Men k es Avrel Menkes is an American artist who attended the Hartford Art School of the University of Hartford on a full scholarship. She earned her BFA in Art Education and Painting. Now retired, Avrel was an art educator for 25 years at the Jericho Public Schools. Honors and awards include, among many others, a Fulbright Scholarship, USA & Japan; her Peace Mural is featured in the Presidential Library at the White House. Robert Rauschenberg chose her to study with him at the Lab School, Washington DC. She is also a recipient of the Disney Teacher Award: 1 of 39 teachers selected from 150,000 nominations. At present, Avrel is a full-time painter.

About the artwork: "This painting is a story of loving and longing. It is a symbolic portrayal of how the coronavirus situation has changed family life, as it relates to three generations. In these unprecedented times, we have all had to adapt to social distancing. Perhaps the most heartbreaking isolation is the painful disconnect from grandchildren that grandparents have had to endure. The bittersweet moment of seeing, but not being able to hold a grandchild for the first time and for months to come is the startling reality during Covid-19. With the desolating effects of estrangement from our children and grandchildren, we are near, yet so far, from a touch, a hug, a kiss."

Country: USA www.avrelart.com

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Pandemic Perimeters Grandparents Window Acrylic on canvas 48 x 36 inches, 2020 31

Flo rian D oru C rih an a Florian was born in 1958 in Galati, Romania. He became a full-time artist in 1990 when he gave up his job as a shipbuilding engineer. Florian is interested in illustrating history in an ironic and satirical way. He made an extensive series of works about New York, Venice, and many other places.

About the artworks: “The work “Coffee break” expresses the individual isolation of those who were used to working together in the halls of large companies. I wanted to suggest that coffee at home could be better than that made by an office machine.

“Isolation between books” depicts an idea that books can delight us during the time of confinement. We were able to get back to them ... The scene is an exchange of glances between two young people taking a break from reading their books. The building is the University Library of Ljubljana, Slovenia (Art Nouveau). Forced to be remote throughout the pandemic, we all followed the official guidelines to protect ourselves against the virus. Some restrictions were on the verge of authoritarianism. I have always felt that those who lead us have power over me and my family. And it did not matter that some news in the world of science contradicted these decisions.”

Country: Romania www.floriandorucrihana.org

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Between Books Oil on cardboard 15.7 × 12 inches, 2019

Coffee Break Oil on cardboard 15.7 × 12 inches, 2015 33

Bella R in n e Bella Rinne is a senior in high school and a self-taught artist. Although at the beginning of her artistic career, she already had her works displayed in Congress Hall, Washington D.C. and various art magazines. She plans to study art after her graduation.

About the artwork: “I painted my self-portrait at the beginning of April, just after the state-mandated quarantine began. I had no access to models for references and was stuck at home, so I decided to do a series of self-portraits. This piece was one of my first-ever oil paintings. I used my bedroom mirror for reference. I wanted to capture the exact feeling of quarantine: hair disheveled, living in sweatshirts, hopeful that change is near. Most of all, I wanted to practice and improve my art, and quarantine helped me do that. In between online classes, I completed multiple pieces that ultimately launched my art career. “Portrait from my bedroom mirror” is one of them.”

Country: USA Instagram: @_.bella.rinne._

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Portrait from My Bedroom Mirror Oil on canvas panel 14 x 11 inches, 2020

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J es s ica A lazrak i A native of Mexico City, Mexico, Jessica Alazraki has lived in New York City since 1998. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Universidad Anáhuac, Mexico.

Jessica holds a Diploma in Graphic Design from Parsons School of Design, NY, USA, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Figurative Painting at the New York Academy of Art, NY. The artist has exhibited in three solo and over 40 group shows in the US and Mexico. In 2020, she was awarded the New Work Grant from the Queens Art Fund. Jessica participated in the 2020 Southeast Queens Biennial at York College and JCAL and is currently in the Trestle Art Space Residency. She received “The Award of Excellence” from Huntington Arts Council and an “Honorable Mention Award” from the Barrett Art Center at the Circle Foundation for the Arts. The artist also received the second-place prize at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, among many other award.

About the artworks: "As a Mexican woman living in New York, I feel it is my responsibility to open up a dialogue about immigrants. My work intends to respond to the political climate surrounding Latinx immigrants – one full of controversy. During the pandemic, the Hispanic communities were among the most affected. My paintings have a positive and colorful vibe; they intend to celebrate Latinx life in the US and highlight family values. The narrative shows typical situations of ordinary people, in which everyone can recognize that moment as their own. My works possess bright colors and decorative patterns; they are very painterly and have an intense brushwork that provides unique character and highlights emotion."

Country: USA Instagram: @jessicaalazraki1

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Yellow Oil on canvas board 43 x 65 inches, 2020

Strawberry cake Oil on canvas board 20 x 24 inches, 2020

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D o u d gy C h arm an t Doudgy (Dew) Charmant is a Maryland native with Haitian roots. His interest in arts began in childhood. Since creating his first painting at the age of fifteen, Dew never put the brush down.

The artist works primarily with acrylic paint, Prismacolor and Copic markers, and ink. Dew tries to convey his ideas through a bold choice of colors that visually appeal to the viewer.

Using his work as a fuel for inspiring people around him, Dew gives voice to those who are ignored and enlightens others. His works bring awareness to internal conflicts that often go unnoticed, such as depression, self-hate, self-enslavement, and the consequences of heartbreak.

Dew’s works have been exhibited in several art galleries. A number of his paintings are on display at various institutions including schools, stores, and private businesses.

Country: USA www.dew.world.com

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New Beginnings Acrylic on canvas 36 x 24 inches, 2017

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Leo n id Levit s k iy Leonid Levitskiy was born in Moscow, Russia, where he attended the Moscow School of Fine Art. The artist holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s Degree in Interior Design (MFA) from the Moscow Academy of Industrial and Applied Arts (formerly Stroganov School). Len received further training as an apprentice at the Hermitage and other Russian Palaces. He managed many exciting interior design projects, including the summer estate of former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev in Crimea and the Telecenter in Moscow.

Both psychology of art and the art of psychology have always been the objects of his passionate interest. Following that interest, Len earned another Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University, NY. In his work, Len combines visual arts with counseling and psychotherapy to help his clients improve and enhance mental and emotional well-being through the creative process of art-making.

About the artworks: “During the pandemic, I took the time to reflect on the things that may have been overlooked during the regular hustle and bustle of everyday life. I thought about the things that made me who I am and the many inspirations in my life. At first, I thought of youth, its innocence, and the brightness, hope, and reflection on the future's uncertainty. Then, with the thought of the present came maturity and depth and deeper hues. Yet, there was a feeling of isolation from the world. Finally, I found the inspiration in my passion as it embraced what is precious to my heart.”

Country: USA Instagram: @lenlevart

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A Night Acrylic and mixed media on canvas 60 x 32 inches, 2019

A Day Acrylic on vinyl 53 x 48 inches, 2019 41

Fred ric Wit k in Frederic Witkin is an American self-taught artist with a passion for decorative art. He has participated in numerous art exhibitions and competitions and has won several awards. Frederic’s artworks are in private collections throughout the US and in France and Italy. The artist says: “For as long as I can remember, I’ve been afflicted (you could say blessed; everything’s a matter of perspective) by an overwhelming urge to create and decorate. The practicalities of life, however, guided me to become a health professional. As life unfolded, I continued to paint. With the passage of years, I was finally able to transition to being a full-time artist.”

Frederic recently began working with ceramics, raisin, and natural materials to produce eccentric sculptures that he calls “Fredian slips,” in a tongue-in-cheek reference to the famous Austrian.

Country: USA www.fredianslips.com

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In a School of Dolphins Acrylic and water based oil on canvas 28.5 x 34.5 inches, 2020

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Myros lav D u zin k evych Myroslav Duzinkevych is an American artist of Ukrainian origin, who now lives in New York City. He studied painting at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Myroslav’s thesis work titled “It’s a Man” was recognized as the best work of the year in the field of academic painting by the State Examination Commission of the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture.

The artist had several solo exhibitions in Ukraine, Italy, and the USA and participated in numerous group shows in Europe, Turkey, China, and America, including the prominent SCOPE New York 2020 Art Show. His works are in private and public collections throughout the world.

In 2020, Myroslav was the gold medal recipient in the New York Realism competition, a winner of the “My America” competition, and a finalist of the 40th International Artavita Online Art Contest. He is a member of the Ukrainian Union of Artists, the International Art Alliance of the USA, and many other prestigious art organizations.

About the artworks: “It just so happens that the coronavirus has made significant changes in our daily life. No one thought that people would have to sit at home for a while all over the world. There are always two sides to each coin, and the positive side of this situation is that we had more time for ourselves. During this period, I finished my works "Musicians" and "Quartet," the images I have long loved found a new life. And from our kitchen items and drinks, I made two paintings, "Brandy with Fruits" and "Still Life with Garlic." At such moments, you begin to appreciate what is in your soul and what you have long wanted to realize in your life.”

Country: USA www.duzinkevych.com

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Musicians Acrylic, mixed media on canvas 43 x 30 inches, 2020

Brandy with Fruits Mixed media on canvas 24 x 20 inches, 2020 45

He ct or A ceved o Hector was born in Lima in 1963. In 1986, he was admitted to the Advanced Autonomous School of Fine Arts (Escuela Nacional Superior Autónoma de Bellas Artes del Peru - ENSABAP), Peru, to study drawing and painting. At the same time, he continued his studies in civil engineering at the National University of Engineering (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería - UNI).

Both majors involved a particular set of aptitudes that helped Hector to shape different life perspectives as a future artist. Between the demands of the engineering studies and his vital commitment to art, Hector chose to work in the field of plastic arts, where he found his true satisfaction.

About the artworks: “In his compositions, the spaces are fragmented and reach their fertile moment in the geometric direction of light. The artist proposes a narrative tour of the work by directing the viewer's gaze; light becomes the path that then frames synthetically represented houses and human figures with suppressed mouths and gazes that face, in a seductive, front and footing way, on top of endless feminine necks modeled by lines that form curves.”

- Yessica Hernandez- (Art Historian) Country: Peru www.hectoracevedo.com

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Shared Silences Mixed media on canvas 29.5 x 27.5 inches, 2020

The Heart of Man Mixed media on canvas 23.6 x 23.6 inches, 2020

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N a n cy McFarlan d Nancy Wartella McFarland is an American artist who holds a BFA degree from Pratt Institute, NY. She spent many years studying the human form throughout a long international career as an illustrator, art director, and photographer. Her artistic vision was shaped by proximity to the Abstract Expressionists in New York, including studies with Jack Tworkov and collaboration with Lowell McFarland, her husband, a photographer and a sculptor. Nancy is a winner of the Dagny Hultgreen Prize for Painting at the Greenwich Art Society’s 102nd Annual Exhibition. She continues to paint dynamic figurative compositions in her Connecticut studio.

About the artworks: “In April 2020, when our town in Connecticut became an early “COVID-19 hot-spot,” it became clear that my husband and I would have to stay home alone to be safe. In May, my husband died, my life-long partner, artist, and soul mate since art school. Now, I really was alone. Because of my overwhelming grief, I wanted absolutely no contact with anyone; no phone calls, texts, emails. I just wanted to be alone in my horrific sadness. After a month or so, I started noticing, however, that being alone during this terrible time permitted me to re-think and to reevaluate things: big things like love, death, justice, equality, and everyday things like shopping, food, money. But I mainly thought about Art, my husband’s wonderful sculpture, my painting, other artists’ work, and great Art in history. I discovered that Art was the only subject my mind could handle or that made any sense now. Moreover, it was the only thing that could soften my overwhelming sorrow. Finally, it became crystal clear to me that Art is my reality. That realization turned me around and brought me back to my own Art and a path forward. I’m taking that path.”

Country: USA www.nancymcfarland.com

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No 7 Oil on canvas 60 x 48 inches, 2019

No 9 Oil on canvas 60 x 48 inches, 2020

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Heid i Bru eck n er Heidi Brueckner is a Professor of Art at West Valley College, CA, where she has taught for over 20 years. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally and has received several awards and scholarships. In 2018, she published the book “Monsterbet,” a series of 26 oil, acrylic, and mixed media paintings based on the format of children’s alphabet rhymes. Most recently, she was awarded 1st Place in the international Italian art competition, Prizma Art Prize.

About the artworks: “My portraits are meant to evoke intimate and individualistic narratives. “Seeing Is Believing” depicts a dear friend with whom I often used to socialize, at home, since the pandemic (we are not allowed to bring in used paper bags to grocery stores here). Being in isolation has led me to do several self-portraits, as well. The mask in “Self-Portrait with Respirator and Bug” initially may be seen as relating to the present time of living through a pandemic. However, for me, it also addresses feminist themes of being held back, whether by self-doubt or societal expectations and constraints.”

Country: USA www.heidibrueckner.com

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Self-Portrait with a Respirator and Bug Oil on canvas 12 x 12 inches, 2020

Seeing is Believing Oil on paper bag and foil, canvas 60 x 58 inches, 2020

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O. Yem i Tu b i A Nigerian born, O Yemi Tubi, also known in the art world as MOYAT, was trained in the USA. He holds a BFA degree in Graphic Design from Valdosta State College, GA. The artist now resides in the United Kingdom. He works with various mediums, including acrylic and oil paints, pencil, and watercolors. O Yemi is an artist with a unique personal style. Most of his recent paintings were influenced by the political and social upheaval in the world today and the works of Renaissance artists.

O Yemi’s artworks were exhibited in many UK art galleries and won several international art awards. The artist continues to produce impactful and moving paintings with a provoking social commentary.

Country: The UK www.o-yemi-tubi.pixels.com/

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The Big Apple SOS Oil on canvas 30 x 19.6 inches, 2020

It Is Finished! The Stone Is Rolled Away Oil on canvas 19.6 x 30 inches, 2020

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Jos e S ot o Jose Gonzalez-Soto was born in Guayama, PR, in 1973. After graduating from the School of Arts, San Juan, PR, in 1996, Jose has been teaching in private colleges and schools in Puerto Rico and New York. Until recently, the artist’s main focus was on sculpture. In 1995, he worked with the prominent Puerto Rican sculptor, Carmen I.Blondet, on a large-scale project for the XXII Biennial International São Paulo, Brazil, one of the oldest art biennials in the world, and for the University of Humacao, PR. Now, Jose works with acrylic paints to create artworks carrying social commentary.

About the artwork: “This painting is about the reality of a pandemic that afflicts us all, transforming our life and daily existence. It is a tribute to the health workers who protect people during their confinement. I tried to convey the simplicity of lives everywhere and our predicament of hanging from the strings of fate without regard for our differences. The truth of the sensitive and changing situation appears in two fundamental colors and provides us ways of reflection on the present.”

Country: Puerto Rico - USA Instagram: @escetra

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Existence Acrylic on canvas 25 x 40 inches, 2020

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S a n n e R as m u s s en Born in 1960 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sanne Rasmussen always had a big passion for art. Being creative brings her great joy. The artist spent many years studying art in the studio of the painter Daniel Goldenberg in Copenhagen and attending courses at the Art School of Copenhagen. Sanne draws inspiration from her everyday impressions and experiences and from traveling the world. The modern person in the big city especially inspires her.

About the artworks: "The portrait has a very special place in my repertoire. My art often starts by looking at everyday life in urban spaces, in the big city. The scenes are taken directly out of the city pulse – it can be Copenhagen, London, Paris, or, perhaps, New York. I love to play with light and shadows in my paintings. My technique is the modern expression of the old classic method with layers of oil on canvas."

Country: Denmark www.sannerasmussen.dk

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Girl with Her Bicycle Oil on canvas 31.5 x 23.6 inches, 2020

Time for Reflection Oil on canvas 31.5 x 31.5 inches, 2020 57

Kris t en C an d a An Ohio native, Kristen Canda received her BFA from the Wesleyan University, OH, in 2017 and is currently an MFA Candidate in Painting at Wayne State University, MI. The artist’s paintings emphasize the shape-color relationships of objects she observes in daily life. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Kristen has used her painting practice to visually represent emotional connections. She depicts items that are used in activities and are derived from her familial history. They represent an integral bond between her and the loved ones.

Country: USA www.kristencanda.com

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Reflection #5 Oil on canvas 12 x 12 inches, 2020

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Vera Kob er Vera Kober was born in 1986 in the former USSR during the difficult period of its collapse. The strength of desire and passion for painting helped Vera convince her parents to let her study fine art. It became her soul and love, and the emotional outlet in challenging times. Vera moved to Belgium in 2011 and for a long time could not find her artistic voice, but remembered the warm and happy moments from her childhood at the Art school.

In 2017, she decided to change her profession and to become an artist. In her artworks, Vera uses free technique and a large selection of tones and colors. She is trying to show beauty, freedom, and life. During the last two years, Vera Kober exhibited broadly in Italy, France, Spain, and Monaco. Recently, her art has been featured in the Contemporary Art Curator online magazine.

About the artwork: “Chamomile is one of my favorite flowers. They always make me feel the warmth of kindness and bring memories from my childhood. Yes, they are very simple but have their own fantastic charm.�

Country: Belgium www.verakober.com

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Summer Bouquet Acrylic on linen 31.5 x 31.5 inches, 2019

Chamomiles Acrylic on linen 12 x 12 inches, 2020

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Ks en iia S rib n a A Ukrainian artist and illustrator, Kseniia holds a degree in Graphics Design from the National University of Design, Kyiv, Ukraine. The artist acquired a solid background in arts education by attending the Art School in Kyiv. She held several personal exhibitions, co-organized the “Trud-Art” creative union, and took part in major international art festivals in Kyiv, such as “Gogolfest” (2012) and “Book Arsenal” (2015, 2014, 2013). Currently, she is actively engaged in painting and illustration and likes to experiment with techniques.

About the artwork: “Because of the recent events happening around the world, we see that our lives' rhythm changes. We started spending more time in isolation, alone with ourselves. We can now think about what we want and reconsider our priorities. This painting is the symbol of hidden desires that want to break free out of the cage. These desires are conveyed in the portrait of a girl who looks out of the window and is ready to spread the wings and leave the tranquility of a humdrum grey life.”

Country: Ukraine www.behance.net/KseniaSribna

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Trapped Tranquility Oil on canvas panel 19.6 x 19.6 inches, 2020

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Vict oriya Kon d rat yu k Victoriya Kondratyuk was born and raised in the Soviet Union. She received a degree from the Polytechnic University in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and worked most of her life as a researcher in the metrology field. Although never formally trained in art, she has always loved painting and drawing. After her retirement Victoriya started drawing for pleasure and continued to do so when she came to America in 2007.

In 2016 Victoriya started taking classes in Tatiana Zaika’s art studio in Brooklyn. Since then, she has participated in several group exhibitions at JASA Center (Brooklyn), at group exhibitions organized by the Pushkin Society Artists Guild, NY, and Artios Gallery, NY. Victoriya works mostly with acrylic, oil, and watercolor. She draws her inspiration from the natural beauty of the world. An avid gardener, Victoriya enjoys depicting flowers and landscapes. She recently started experimenting with portraits and figure drawing.

About the artwork: “This portrait was made in July-August 2020. The quarantine locked us all up in our homes and sent everyone who participated in classes, online. Our teacher, Tatyana, provided us with various materials for inspiration, including famous reproductions and photographs. Once, she showed us a photo of Boris Dalakyan, which she took not long before the quarantine. This photo struck me! His direct but kind gaze observes the viewer with shrewdness, typical for Boris. I personally know Boris, who is my neighbor. He is a great artist and a wonderful human being. I thought, why not try and paint his portrait?!”

Country: USA Instagram: @victoriya_kharkiv www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/1295463

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Artist Dalakyan Oil on paper 12 x 9 inches, 2020

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Marcela Pit t n er Argentinian artist Marcela Pittner was born in Buenos Aires in 1944. She started studying arts in 1962 at the professor Barceló’s ceramics workshop. At the same time, she began studying painting with tempera and oleo. In the middle of the 1980s, she continued studying naïf painting with Ana Inés Macadam and acrylics with Franca De Lacuna. For ten years, Marcela also designed jewelry working with precious and semiprecious stones. After an impasse of several years, at the end of the 1990s, she resumed art studies with live models and aquarelle at the "Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes" Foundation with the artist and professor Ariel Mlynarsewiz. Presently, Marcela intensely studies oleo techniques with master and artist Oscar Franchino.

Country: Argentina www.marcelapittner.com

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Umbrellas on the Beach Oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches, 2018

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V la d im ir D em id ovich Vladimir Demidovich was born in Kyrgyzstan (formerly part of the Soviet Union) in 1951. He graduated from the Fine Art College in 1978. Vladimir was a member of the Art Union of Kyrgyzstan until he immigrated to the USA in 2004. He now lives in Greenville, South Carolina. The artist’s work is inspired by his many life experiences. His preferable style is postimpressionism. Vladimir uses oil and palette knife techniques. The artist’s goal is to reach people - whether it’s a special place that touches them or a personal memory they want to capture.

He wants to create a lasting impression they will cherish forever.

Vladimir Demidovich’s work was featured on the cover of VGSC’s 2019 visitors guide - Greenville Journal. He is the winner of the “My America” virtual art exhibition (July 2020) in Landscape/Urban Art Nomination.

About the artworks: "“Alyssa” is an oil painting of my beautiful granddaughter. It was created with love for her 5th birthday. “Flute Player” is an oil painting in a contemporary style, made using a palette knife.

My goal was to bring positive energy to the work, to show colorful views from the window. The girl is playing the flute and looking at her Beautiful City. Despite this work being painted before pandemic times, I think it expresses the mood of many people who were locked at home, and the window became the only connection with the outside world for them.”

Country: USA www.demidoart.com

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Flute Player Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches, 2015

Alyssa Oil on canvas 36 x 24 inches, 2020 69

Ma s h a Hof f ey Russian-born Masha Hoffey currently lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three small children. She primarily works with watercolor and egg tempera. Her painting technique is most heavily influenced by Orthodox iconography, Chinese watercolor, and architectural sketching. The artist is most drawn to the combination of realism and imagination that forms the images one commits to memory.

About the artworks: "While full of uncertainty and fear, this pandemic period has brought two great gifts to my life - more time with my three children and more time for my painting.

I have found it difficult to make time for art since my first daughter was born ten years ago; working to capture the unique intimacy of this unusual time has been a true refuge. I added Silverleaf to these portraits to mirror both the preciousness and the impermanence of the treats the subjects are excited to enjoy. The light never seems to hit the silver the same way twice. I will do my best to hold on to memories of the unique opportunities we had to connect this year, and I hope my daughters and son will do the same".

Country: USA Instagram: @masha.hoffey

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Middle with Tart Watercolor, silver leaf on paper 12 x 9 inches, 2020

Eldest with Blueberries Watercolor, silver leaf on paper 12 x 9 inches, 2020

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N a n cy Brock m on "From my earliest childhood memories, I had pencils and crayons in hand; through the years, that changed to include clay, ink, oils, and now acrylics. I did not follow my artistic path for many years, but now that I am retired from the business world and my children are out of the nest, I can create my heart's content.

The natural world fascinates me. Landscapes, seascapes, and animals are my most recent subjects. I am drawn to the elemental in life, especially the borders between land and sea and the fabulous rock formations that evolve from the endless cycle of the waters intersecting with the land. I am enthralled by the infinite textures found in bark, rock, sand, fields, urban facades, and the smallest things like a single leaf. I am not formally trained and paint from the heart and with the passion stored in a long life.

Often, I use photographs taken over my many summers spent on the coast of Maine or local sites, such as birdwatching trails, as the inspiration for my works. Photos of our urban environment interest me. I also paint animals, including dogs, birds, and fish, in addition to lush and varied scenes from the rolling hills of Pennsylvania where I live."

About the artworks: "I am an untrained artist that came to painting late in life after losing my husband. This year has been especially difficult with the loss of my daughter to breast cancer. COVID-19 and isolation exacerbated the situation. The painting “Wings to Fly” came to me as a way to give my Jen the “wings to fly” from her 13-years daily struggle. I was setting her free, painting from the turbulence in my soul."

Country: USA www.artfinder.com/nancy-brockmon#/

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Raven's Nest. Maine Acrylic on canvas board 20 x 16 inches, 2020

Wings to Fly Acrylic on canvas 24 x 36 inches, 2020

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N at a liia S t ryzh k o Natalia Stryzhko is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is currently studying at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Ukraine. Continually improving her skills, she takes private lessons from famous artists and explores Japanese calligraphy and the art of ikebana. Natalia travels and reads a lot, which serves her as a source of inspiration. She presents her works at numerous art projects and art exhibitions in various cities of Ukraine and Europe. Natalia’s paintings are in private collections in Ukraine, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland.

About the artwork: “Usually crowded, parks froze in anticipation. A void of uncertainty and fear replaced the shock of the unknown. Ghostly pictures from futuristic horror movies will appear in the real world.

Solitary figures of passers-by walking in fear to meet a man pass by—all together, and each alone with themselves.”

Country: Ukraine www.nataliiastryzhko.com

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Arashiyama Acrylic on canvas 47.2 x 47.2 inches, 2020

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