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Art Leaders of Tomorrow: Defining the Future of Art
By Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
Art has always been a reflection of its time, capturing the spirit of change and innovation. As we move into the future, a new generation of artists is emerging, bringing fresh perspectives, redefining artistic techniques, and expanding creative expression. Art Leaders of Tomorrow: Defining the Future of Art highlights the visionaries shaping contemporary art today and leading it into new and exciting directions.
This edition presents a carefully curated selection of artists whose work demonstrates originality, mastery, and a strong personal voice. Whether through painting, sculpture, digital art, or mixed media, these creators push artistic boundaries while staying true to their unique visions. Their work is not only visually captivating but also deeply meaningful, inviting viewers to connect, reflect, and engage with the world in new ways.
At the heart of this issue is Katja Lührs, our featured cover artist, whose work celebrates the beauty of nature while advocating for its protection. Inspired by the colors, forms, and light found in the natural world, Lührs creates paintings that radiate grace, joy, and harmony. Her deep commitment to environmental and animal rights activism is woven into her artistic practice, reinforcing the message behind her motto: “Save the Earth.” Whether through oil paintings or digital artworks, she continues to use her creativity to raise awareness and inspire change.
Art has the power to move, to inspire, and to transform. The artists featured in this issue are leading the way, defining what the future of contemporary art will look like. As we celebrate their work, we also celebrate the endless possibilities that lie ahead in the ever-evolving world of art.
KATJA LÜHRS
Katjamangal@aol.com
Lives in: Germany
Media: Oil painting and digital art
Describe your art in three words: Wonder World Nature
The motto for your paintings: “Save the earth
See more work: www.katjaluehrs.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katjaluehrs/
Katja Lührs was born in Rochlitz/Germany. Discovered at the age of eighteen by New York fashion photographer Mike Reinhardt and has worked for magazines at home and abroad (including Vogue, Elle, Bazaar, Marie Claire, Petra, Stern, Madame, Twen)
As an actress, she appeared in front of the camera for films (including The Woman Without a Body, Robin Hood) and TV series (including Schwarzwaldklinik, Marienhof, Dr. Stefan Frank).
She received her training as an author and journalist at Burda Verlag. She worked as a presenter for ZDF and ARD (public television in Germany. As well as for ORF in Austria with the program “Fun in the Snow”. An art and design training course with ArtTabea Caren. A training course in conversation and hypnosis therapy at the Institut Erhard Freitag Hypnosis Center Munich and a medically certified yoga teacher training at the Institut Scharnagl Munich.
Skydiving training by the Swiss Confederation. Diving certificate from SSI – Scubaschools International Israel
Shows on television
• Cinema flashback (weekly broadcast on Sat 1-)
• Colorful talk show (weekly broadcast on Sat 1-)
• Skydiving (40-minute film broadcast worldwide)
• Fun in the snow (game show on Sat 1 and ORF)
• The beautiful weekend (weekly broadcast on Bavarian television ARD)
• Saturday club (weekly broadcast on Bavarian television ARD)
• Abendschau (daily broadcast on Bavarian television ARD)
• Bellezze Sulla Neve (weekly game show in winter on ORF as well as in Italy and Spain)
• Enzymforum (weekly broadcast on the RTL regional program)
• Marriages in court (moderation for 9 years on ZDF)
• Music workshop (broadcast quarterly on ZDF)
Design and moderation
• Art – fashion – and jewelry design – 3 years training at ArtTabea Caren
• Jewelry design for RTL Group and HSE24. The programs were called: “Katja Lührs Design” and “Katja Lührs Classic” author
Book: “Viva Veggie” (Hans – Nietsch – Verlag)
Nutrition guide with CD-Rom to optimize your personal menu, contains the favorite recipes of celebrities such as Kim Basinger, Paul McCartney, Martina Navratilova
ARTHOUSE Munich - ARTBOX World 1.0 - The Hub Munich - ARTBOX Barcelona - Galerie Azur Brussel - ART MUC Munich - Discovery Artfair Frankfurt - ARTe Wiesbaden - ARTBOX Zurich - Miami Artweeks U.S.A. - Lelie Galerij Amsterdam Netherlands - Casa Del Arte Palma Spain - Thomson Gallery Zug Switzerland - Los Angeles ART LAB U.S.A. - Johnathan Schultz Gallery Miami U.S.A.-. PAVOT Gallery Bucharest - Biennale Venezia Italy - NewYork Artweeks U.S.A. - Tokyo Tower Art Fair
Awards:
ITS Artist of the Year 2022/ 2024 – Winner Museum oft he Americas U.S.A. 2024 and The Premier Artist Prize 2024 – Global Art Virtuosu Elite Artistic Award 2024 - Finalist Circle Arts 2023 – Winner Global Future of Art 2024 - Harmony for Humanity the Global Consciousness Art Prize 2023 – Winner Collectors Art Prize Planet Future 2023 – Artbox World Winner 2020 –2021 – 2022 with the painting „Color Sound – Summerdreams – Save the Earth – Blue Night Fog – Rainbow and Moments - The Premier Artist Prize 2024 – 2 Covers in the HIDDEN TALENTS ART MAGAZIN 2024 and 2 Covers in the ARTMagazine „ARTPROFIL“ November 2020 and August 2023
The variety of colors, shapes of flowers, trees and leaves has fascinated me since my childhood. The power of the sun and its play with light and shadow in nature are characterized by: “grace, love, joy of life, confidence, peace and serenity”. You can capture the beauty of nature with images. Because what you love, you also protect. That’s why my motto for my pictures is: “Save the Earth”. I have been an environmental and animal rights activist since I was thirty and have therefore become a vegetarian. The two themes are reflected in my pictures. I would like to continue to support the environment through my painting. A great blessing is the opportunity to show my paintings in exhibitions and galleries around the world, as oil paintings or digitally. Another gift is that I am repeatedly asked in interviews what I want to convey with my pictures and thus have the opportunity to convey my heartfelt theme “Save the earth and the animal world”.
Blue Night Fog 2023
Silent magic 2021
Color Sound 2023
ASHLEY GRAY
creativepool.com/ashley-gray
Ashley Gray, hailing from London, England, was born in 1986. From a young age, Ashley was driven to express something inside and found a natural talent in visual art over sound. Central to Ashley’s work is the theme of connection, reality and aspects of human condition.
Ashley pursued an education in multimedia at college and later obtained a degree in Computer Games Art from university, followed by a master’s degree in the same field. This robust educational background laid the foundation for a career as a digital artist.
One of Ashley’s most significant works “Ethereal Blue,” stands as a testament to the profound influence of a mentor from the past who offered unwavering support, care and perspective. This artwork serves as an emotional bridge, successfully capturing an aspect of the teachings and experience.
Ashley’s creative process involves working within a 3D digital space, crafting models of the areas to be depicted. From this 3D space, multiple shots are taken and blended together with digital paint to create the final image. The recurring themes in Ashley’s art include love, grief, human connection, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst loss and regret.
Outside the realm of art, Ashley enjoys mostly music. While he interacts with the digital art community online, participating in shows and art fairs offer a unique opportunity to engage with audiences directly and experience environments. The insights and ideas shared by viewers and these experiences provide a powerful and continuous inspiration.
Ethereal Blue, 2015. Digital 3D, 50 x 50 cm.
Be Brave, 2020. Digital 3D, 60 x 44 cm.
CARLA KLEEKAMP FERDINANDUS
www.carla Kleekamp.nl
In my work are the lessons of a Chinese teacher and a scholars for a visit to Japan very important The most important theme is the impact on our planet of our exhausting Economy . My haiku, Often in the night I wake up of a sob Our Earth is crying .
A la Recherche du Temps Perdu, 1989
Two invasive Exotics 2020
CHRISTEL SOBKE
www.art-Christel-Sobke.de
Themes taken from nature are given a lot of space in my artistic work. It is often the small things, such as tiny twigs, blossoms, roots or the recognizable structures in rotton leaves, that fascinate me and stimulate my imagination. Through autonomous coloring and isolated representation in portrait quality, they take on a new importance and are the focus of the picture.
Christel Sobke. Shaving brush. Segment of a branch. Photo. Digital. Alu-Dibond print. 80x100cm2025.
Christel Sobke. Blossom of a Banana plant. Photo. digital. 80x80cm. Print on canvas.2025
CHRISTOPHER JULIUS MILLER
contact@contemporaryartcurator.com
I am Christopher Julius Miller, The Anti Artist. I am the antithesis of the stereotypical artist and I have NO talent. I only have Passion! My passion drives me to put in the time and effort to create fine artworks. Seeing improvement with piece keeps that drive alive.I feel the role of the contemporary artist is to offer a different perspective or a new way to view the environment around us. It is not what we see that makes each of us unique. It is how we see that distinguishes us as individuals.
Faith
DANIEL MCKINLEY
Mybio.art/daniel-mckinley
What inspires me most is my love of all things art. The creative process drives me. Sitting in front of an empty canvas, knowing that the possibilities are endless. I cannot call myself a traditional artist who spends a lot of time making sketches before starting a painting. I sketch directly on the canvas. I call it having a conversation with the canvas. It may start with a chair, or a flower, or a doorway, and then it all comes down to what if.
So long ago A long time ago I fell in love with art. The desire to create my own world Where the possibilities were endless
I have always wanted to escape I have always thought that there was more. My work reflects the dreamer in me Always searching for the what if.
We are taught to believe in everything we see before us Yet we have trouble trying to see what is beyond.
If I were to explain to you what my work is about, There would be no room for any other possibilities
The greatest advice that was given to me by one of my instructors was that I have to make the world my own.
The Sky Is Big 2022
ELVIRA RAJEK
www.elvirarajek.com
Elvira Rajek, MA, Visual Artist
Born in 1965, lives and works in Vienna, Austria
A level in Vienna; Studies at the Vienna University, Study Stay at Lagos, Nigeria, Diploma at the College of Education of Vienna, Master’s degree at the CCNY of the City University of New York. International Summeracademy of Fine Arts Venice - Masterclass: Professor Peju Alatise. Sculptures, assemblage, photography, video and objectart. The intended mise-en-scène has been an important component of her art work. Having started with photographical art, for the last years she has focused on shoe sculptures and assemblages, and turned to a surrealistic way of working. “I just need to assemble the pictures and thoughts of my consciousness and subconsciousness to create a new vision and a new way to see.”, the artist says. As Georg Christoph Lichtenberg said, “He, who has eyes to see, sees everything in everything.” Research as well as the study of particular topics play important roles in the artistic realization: to deal with a topic - to eviscerate, to mangle, and to transform - to achieve a new insight. Veiled criticism with a touch of irony intended.
The Head, 2019, Mixed Media, 64 Hight x 26 Dephth x 26 Width cm,
Come, black bird!, 2012, Mixed Media, 15 Hight x 29 Depth x 65 Width cm
GAYLE PRINTZ, A WORLD MASTER ARTIST
www.GaylePrintz.com
Gayle Printz picked up her first paintbrush in May of 2020 to reflect upon the beauty remaining in a world interrupted by the pandemic. Five months later her artwork was added to the permanent collection of Le Musée de Peinture de Saint-Frajou in France. Printz soared to international fame as experts rejoiced in her revolutionary contributions to the Art World. Printz’s groundbreaking style quickly established her work as a reference for the international art community. Reshaping the future of contemporary art, World Master Artist Gayle Printz, is now one of the most important contemporary artists of our time.
Art has the potential to inspire change and contemplation. But, in the case of Gayle Printz, change and contemplation also inspired art. During the darkest days of the pandemic, Gayle created a new expressive language that filled us with beauty and light. By translating the colors of her world into the universal language of art, Gayle hopes to promote unity and offer all People the uninterrupted freedom to find meaning in a world where the whispers of our imaginations can never be wrong.
Visit www.GaylePrintz.com, a Contemporary Art Gallery where every original painting is an international award winner. Lining the walls of prominent international collectors and galleries, Printz paintings rank among the world’s top art investments.
LOVE, 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 35.56 cm High x 45.72 cm Wide
FIREWORKS, 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 35.56 cm High x 27.94 cm Wide
GIOVANNI TOZZETTI
www.giovannitozzetti.com.au
Giovanni Tozzetti was born in Rome, Italy, in 1933 into a family with deep roots in the arts. His grandfather and two of his uncles were well-known sculptors in Italy—the Fiordigiglio family. During his childhood, he studied drawing and sculpture under the guidance of his uncle Vincenzo at the Atelier of Via Margutta in Rome. He later attended the Scuola Statale delle Arti (National College of Arts) on Via Gesù e Maria, which further enriched his artistic education and ultimately completed his academic mastery of fine arts.As his life progressed, his interests shifted toward more practical applications. He pursued studies in mechanical engineering, where he developed a passion for industrial design. Building on this, he went on to work for many years with various local and international engineering teams.
Finding Harmony in Chaos. Collection 5D. 2024. Acrylic on canvas, 122x122 cm
Eternal Love. Series Divine Feminine. 2022. Acrylic on canvas, 102x76 cm
IGOR GRECHANYK
www.grechanyk.com
Igor Grechanyk has gained recognition for his unique ability to give form to the indefinite and project the collective unconscious in his works. His works carry a pronounced symbolism, they are imbued with a powerful energy that goes beyond the static object. His sculptures, whether solid or transparent, emanate an inner strength that is felt on a subconscious level.
In solid sculptures, energy is concentrated in a single image, sometimes acquiring monumental features. However, even in these works, there are gaps and caesuras that allow energy to break out, interacting with space. In Grechanyk’s transparent sculptures, emptiness is not passive; it is filled with pulsating energy, creating a complex network of reference points. In general, Igor Grechanyk’s work is an exploration of the energetic possibilities of sculpture, where each element, each space, and each light play a role in creating a multifaceted energy field.
”With my art, I create a perspective of energy to structure the surrounding harsh chaos and build a humanitarian space directed towards the future. In this process, I try to capture the invisible inner essence of phenomena and sensations, casting a visible texture on them like a net,” says Grechanyk.
In his work, Grechanyk uses the concept of “open form,” which offers ambiguity and multi-layered interpretations. The works themselves, as a rule, contain several levels of meaning, and thus stimulate the viewer to actively participate in the creation of new meanings.
Igor Grechanyk graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv. He has held numerous exhibitions in Ukraine and abroad, including solo projects in museums and galleries, and has repeatedly participated in art fairs and art festivals around the world. His works are widely held in private and museum collections in Ukraine and around the world. He is a laureate of prestigious Ukrainian and international awards, and the creator of a series of monumental public works.
Architecture of Memories, 2025. Bronze, 101x29x23 cm
Other Side” (2022, bronze, 78x40x20 cm)
IRA HOFFECKER-SATTLER
irahoffecker.com
Ira Hoffecker is a German-Canadian artist who immigrated to Canada in 2004 and is now based in Victoria, Canada. She is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Ira holds an MFA (2018) from Plymouth University (England) and Transart Institute, New York (USA) and a First Class Bachelor (Honours) in Fine Art (2015) from the University of Gloucestershire (England). She previously obtained a Diploma of Fine Arts (2013) from Vancouver Island School of Art, Victoria (Canada). Her work has been exhibited in solo, duo and group exhibitions in Germany, England and Canada. In 2015, Ira was one of 20 UK graduates whose work was shortlisted for the Graduate Art Prize in London. She won the first prize in the juried ‘Abstract Show 2015’ in Vancouver with her painting Alexanderplatz VIII. Her Camp Moschendorf II painting was shortlisted for the British John Moore Painting Prize 2016. The painting was also exhibited at the 2016 Liverpool Biennial. Ira’s film Meanwhile in La La Land was chosen for the Official Selection at the Manchester Film Festival 2018 and was nominated for Best Documentary at the Back in the Box Film Festival in Los Angeles in 2017. Her video History as Personal Memory was chosen for the Official Selection in reserve for the German United Film Festival in Berlin in 2018. Ira has completed a 3-month residency in Berlin at Takt and in 2020 in Buenos Aires at Projecto Ace. Her work continues to be promoted in various magazines, recently in Victoria’s Boulevard Magazine and New York’s New Visionary Art Magazine.
Arcadia – 121.92 x 91.44 x 3,81 cm
Shangri-La - 121.92 x 91.44 x 3,81 cm
JEONG-AH ZHANG
www.jeongahzhang.com
Born, raised and based in Seoul, South Korea, Jeong-Ah Zhang is a contemporary artist specializing in painting. Working also with photography and mixed, Jeong-Ah Zhang emerges as a profound statement on existential reflection and metaphysical dialogue, capturing the spirit of a generation that seeks to transcend traditional artistic boundaries. The bold contrasts and the enigmatic symbolism in Jeong-Ah Zhang’s artwork invite viewers into a realm of speculative interpretation, making a profound impact on the observer’s psyche. Zhang’s ability to convey complex, abstract ideas through tangible imagery sets her apart as a visionary in contemporary art. Marking a significant moment in the trajectory of contemporary art and affirming Zhang’s role as a pivotal figure in shaping its future. Her artwork not only captures the zeitgeist of our era but also offers a gateway to understanding the deeper, often unspoken dialogues that govern our subconscious landscapes.
Jeong-Ah Zhang majored in fine arts at Ewha Womens University in Seoul. She has shown in five solo shows in Korea, Canada and the USA, and her works have been selected for exhibition in over 80-juried competitions, and participated in more than 80 group shows and art fairs in the USA, Korea, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Japan and the UK. She has received 43 international awards and 15 in Korea, and has been exhibited internationally and featured in various publications.
6 buttons and Multi-dimensional structure. 2024. Acrylic on Canvas. 53 X 73cm
A Nap. 2010. Acrylic on Canvas. 82 X 117cm
LETICIA HERRERA
www.leticiaherreraart.com
Leticia Herrera Awarded and published Mexican Artist residing in the USA seeks to explore what it means to be human in her art.
Her signature work is represented by her “WALKERS” magic surrealism series that represent a metaphorical journey, the shared search for answers that unites humanity. “Walkers” series is a striking visual narrative that explores the multifaceted journey of humanity through a vibrant and textured tapestry of oil impasto. The series, a collection of paintings featuring diminutive human figures set against vast, often gradient backgrounds, speaks to the profound search for identity, purpose, and connection that defines the human experience.
Herrera is an experienced artist with works in private collections world wide, has received several awards in North Texas. Herrera is a member of several Arts Organizations. Represented across the country by Galleries: Coronado California, Santa Fe NM, Houston TX, Charleston, SC, Naples FL, Dallas Tx, McKinney TX. And Frisco TX.
Healing of the Broken Hearts, 2025, Oil Canvas, 122 x 152 cm
Better Together, 2024, Oil on Canvas, 183/183 cm
MAE JEON
New York-based, Korean-born artist, Mae Jeon, works on a creative exploration of the digital medium rooted in her background in graphic design.
As a digital fine artist, my primary focus is on conveying biblical context through the use of flower characters. By integrating divine words with the form of flowers, I create a unique blend of art and spirituality. My work is further enhanced by the simulated backgrounds, which serve as a stage for the spiritual imagery drama I aim to portray. My goal is to evoke a sense of wonder and inspiration in the viewer, inviting them to delve deeper into the biblical narratives and contemplate their own spiritual journey.
Living Water, 2024, digital art on metal, 60.9 x 45.25 cm.
High Pride, 2024, digital art on metal, 53.34 x 30.48 cm.
MALINA WIECZOREK
www.malinawieczorek.com
Malina Wieczorek embarked on her artistic journey at the distinguished Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, where she graduated with honors. Her educational path was diverse, delving into Interior Design, Graphic Design and Painting. This multifaceted training has significantly shaped her creative approach, enabling her to experiment across various artistic domains. Wieczorek’s art has been celebrated globally, earning a place in esteemed corporate and private collections, underscoring her broad appeal and the universal resonance of work.
Wieczorek’s artistic narrative predominantly explores the female form, transcending conventional representations to delve into themes of existence and identity. Her works merges classical iconography with local cultural symbols, challenging and expanding the discourse on femininity and sanctity. This series, like her broader oeuvre, encourages viewers to engage with art on a personal level, interpreting the works through the prism of their experiences and emotions. Wieczorek’s art is not just visually striking but laden with deep emotional and philosophical layers, inviting audiences to a more profound engagement with the subjects she portrays.
In her exploration of thematic content, Wieczorek does not confine herself to the feminine. Her recent forays into depicting masculinity demonstrate her versatile approach to addressing broader existential questions through art. Alongside her artistic endeavors, Wieczorek’s engagement in social marketing showcases her talent in leveraging art for impactful communication, further illustrating her multifaceted talent and deep commitment to societal discourse through artistic expression. Her art serves as a bridge connecting personal introspection with universal themes, creating a dynamic space for dialogue and reflection.
Act Woman and the Sun, 2024, 120X130, acrylic on canvas
Act- the Fruit of Femininity 170x100, 2024, acrylic/mix media on canvas
MANUEL MORQUECHO
manuelmorquecho.com
My art captures my own realities—the world as I feel it or imagine it. I have chosen Photography as my art-instrument because it allows me to grasp these “realities” in an instant, without the distortions caused by the passage of time and changing feelings. My images are captured both in black and white and color creating timeless portrayals of my imagination and desires. Although they reflect somehow my Mexican heritage, they seek to break national boundaries and transport the observers to an unidentifiable interior place of great beauty and peace.
Revolution, 2024, Photography
Walking on the Beach, 20025, Photography
MARCELO FERREIRA
www.marcelocferreira.com
Marcelo Ferreira is a professional jeweler and sculptor based in New York City.
As a jeweler, his first contact with jewelry manufacturing occurred in Brazil where he was born. Since then, he has never stopped creating and manufacturing High-end jewelry for the most prestigious jewelry brands worldwide. As a sculptor, he uses the same skills and materials used in jewelry manufacturing to create hyper-realistic art objects. The combination of noble materials such as gold, silver, and natural stones increases the quality of his work, capturing the audience’s curiosity.
for the artist to turn a vision or dream into something visible to others, it is necessary to develop certain skills, that require hard work, dedication, desire, and, in some cases, a lifetime of sacrifice, but the joy of seeing his work being admired and appreciated is delightful.
A Symbol of Hope / 2020. Sculpture of Jesus Christ made of 18K gold, sterling silver, and semi-precious stones. 40x40x48 cm
NIGHT AND DAY / 2023. Sculpture of the solar system made of sterling silver, Ambar, Opal, Sodalite and acrylic. 46x46x32 cm.
MARGARETHA GUBERNALE
www.margarethagubernale.org
Me, Margaretha Gubernale, I was born on the 9th of June 1941 in Zug Switzerland, where I have my studio and where I have been painting and organizing exhibitions at home and abroad for almost 50 years. My work is also featured in many art books. I have developed my symbolic-magical style over time as my outlook on life has been strengthened through various activities outside of painting, as well as reading philosophical books and hiking in nature. That is why in my new works I have always sorted out aspects that have proven themselves through my own control and have dealt with many current topics, at the risk that everything that is crushed by the ravages of time could fall into the background. I also don’t shy away from incorporating technical elements into my work and increasingly combine physical aspects with metaphysical ones, so that the earth merges pleasantly with the sky and heaven and earth connect, because heaven knows it, and the earth suspects it.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (with Goethe), 2024, oil on canvas, 80 cm x 100 cm
Dangers of 7 Instincts, 2025, oil on canvas, 100 cm x 100 cm
MATI GELMAN
www.matigelman.com
Mati Gelman is a self-taught commercial and fine art photographer. Born in Hungary and raised in Israel, he earned a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Chemistry before relocating to New York City, where he discovered his passion for photography. Drawing on his scientific training, Mati manipulates pictures and pixels instead of test tubes and molecules, crafting images that explore sexuality, queerness, and human integration with nature—often provoking a sense of unease. Employing staged photography and digital collages, he creates storytelling visuals that challenge viewers to re-examine context and meaning. In 2023, he was honored with the “Lorenzo Il Magnifico” art prize at the XIV Florence Biennale. Currently working from his home studio in New York City.
“Forbidden Fruit - Adam”, 2024. Digital Collage Photography. 50cm X 50cm.
“Forbidden Fruit - Eve”, 2024. Digital Collage Photography. 50cm X 50cm.
MATTHEW MARK (MCM)
www.mcmartz.com
Artist Matthew Mark (MCM) hails from the great white north of Canada. Eloquently, MCM is a visual artist in contemporary art from this new age “Metamodernism”. MCM is multifaceted in his art practice. When it comes to the visual arts, Matthew focuses on his own style of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and installation. He observes light and dark themes and everything else in between. MCM experiments with mediums such as acrylics, charcoal, graphite, ink, and sculpturing. Art genre influences of expressionism and fauvism are both interwoven together. Articulated through the distinct artistic idealization being portrayed throughout his work with a touch of spontaneity, playfulness and rawness. It is a true indication of the artist being creative, honest, sincere, passionate, authentic, real, and free. It captivates the mind and leaves room for some ambiguity to be thought about by using our imagination when being immersed in MCM art works. The works range from figurative, abstract and mixed media art. As of late MCM has taken his art across Canada showcasing his work. His art has been exhibited in certain places so far such as in Munich/Germany, Vienna/Austria, London/England, Milan & Venice/Italy, San Diego (California, USA), Miami (Florida, USA), and has made a vast impression being a part of a digital art exhibition held in New York City at Times Square.
“I delve into the realms of the light and dark and everything else in between. My art is disclosing what is already known and also, the Unknown..” – MCM
Aurora Lights (2021)
Aurora Lights (2021)
American Dark (2022)
MICHAEL BOURQUE
www.studiobourque.com
My paintings emanate from the intersection of art and design. Professionally, I am an award-winning painter, photographer and commercial interior designer. My education includes American University, Pratt Institute and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.
Geometry based, each painting involves a thought-provoking mixture of abstraction, repetition, and improvisation. Lines adhere to the rules of geometry: mathematically sensible angles, and shapes that work together perfectly.
My use of color is layered and flashes of color are allowed to peek through the pattern to add to the visual interest. Colors are made brighter by juxtaposition to unexpected colors and strong shapes are made stronger with the heavy application of paint. The effect is to invigorate the entire work, and to create rich surface textures.
Triangle, Circle, Square II 2024
MICHELLE FEINBERG
www.micheidistudio.com
Michelle Lander Feinberg (b.1970) is a contemporary artist in Norwood, Massachusetts. She is recognized as a signature member of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) and as an active member of the New England Art Center and TAG The Art Gallery in SoWa, Boston’s Art + Design District. Her paintings are exhibited worldwide, featured in galleries, upscale boutiques, fine restaurants, private collections, libraries, corporate spaces, and on leading platforms like 1stDibs and Artsy. Inspired by artists such as Calder, Kandinsky, Klee, and Miro, Michelle creates playful paintings meant to raise the spirits of viewers.
She is also the author of the Cooper the Dog children’s book series, a retired attorney, and the mother of five children and her rescue dog, Cooper.
Jumping Through Hoops, 2023. Acrylic on Canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm.
That Hits the Spot, 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm.
MIGUEL RIBEIRO
miguelribeiro.net
I am an internist (MD) and author of Beyond Darwin: The Program Hypothesis. I am also a photographer, and on my website you’ll find four main genres of my work: medical, abstract body, Africa, and “At Home.” Since 2008, I’ve been producing my At Home series, a fantasised take on ordinary objects and the people around me, exploring unexpected interactions within my daily environment. Both photographs featured here come from that ongoing project.
“bones and roses” March 24
“AI,
or the triumph of synthetic over biological life”, Feb 2016
www.miro-frei.org
Biography of Miro Frei
Miro Frei was born in 1974 in the town Aarau, Switzerland where he also grew up. He studied history, geography and German literature at the University of Zurich. Looking for a balance to the intellectual work at the university, he attended painting and drawing classes at the ZHdK in Zurich. Art then became his career change. In 2007 he exhibited in his first solo show at the Kraftwerk Gallery in Berlin. In 2009 he was invited to the Florence Biennale. There he met Marina Abramovic and her work. Frei’s installation “dada is growing up” at the artclub in Cologne received a lot of attention. This was followed by exhibitions in Innsbruck, Zurich and other expositions near Zurich.
In 2013, he decided to take part in the Florence Biennale again. He has twice organised an international group exhibition himself at the Kapfsteig Gallery in Zurich. Artists from Germany, Austria, Poland, Argentina and of course Switzerland participated.
In 2016 he added his pictures to the poems of Anne Knobel. After Florence, he exhibited at the Artifact Gallery on the Lower East Side. In 2023 he graduated from the F+F School of Art and Design in Zurich with a degree in art. In 2023 he received the “Harmony for Humanity” award from the Contemporary Art Curator Magazine.
Miro Frei’s work is represented in collections in Berlin, Cologne, Bern, Zurich, Feldmeilen and Lausanne. He lives and works in Zurich and Berlin.
«head, heart, hand», 2024, acrylic/canvas, 60cm x 80cm
«brain, spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid», 2024, acrylic/canvas, 70cm x 70cm
«what didn’t he hear?», 2024, acrylic/canvas, 60cm x 60cm
«able to act», 2024, acrylic/canvas, 50cm x 50cm
NADA KELEMENOVA
www.nadakelemenova.cz
Nada Kelemenova is a Czech artist whose work combines abstract and expressionist elements. Nada lives and creates in her own atelier in Northern Czechia. In her painting, she explores the possibilities of color, form, and texture, creating strong yet sensitive rhythms that evoke emotional reactions in the viewer. Her works are full of energy and dynamics, focusing on expressing the invisible reality that connects nature, the universe, and human experience. Over the last years participated in multiple artwork exhibitions in Czechia and Europe and received several awards for achievement and impact in the visual arts.
“To become an artist has been my dream which became reality. Inspiration for my work I find in nature, thought energies of the universe and feelings which I transfer into my artworks. I work primarily with acrylic, oil and mixed media, using these techniques to express my fascination with color and form. This combination leads to abstract artworks that have the ability to awaken deep, intimate experiences and show the everyday beauty of life.”
Celebration, 2025, Acrylic on canvas, 83 x 83 cm
Dancing, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, mixed technique, 83 x 63 cm
NATALIE DUNHAM
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Natalie Dunham was born in Riverside, CA in 1985. She received her BFA in painting from Birmingham-Southern College, in Birmingham, AL in 2007 and her MFA in sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art, in Baltimore, MD in 2010. Dunham’s artwork has been collected and exhibited both nationally and internationally. She currently lives and works in the United States, with an additional workspace in Europe.
Dunham is a process-based artist whose work revolves around the creation of 3-dimensional material studies and sketches, primarily composed of basic geometric shapes and lines through the method of accumulation. Each study is meticulously assigned a numerical title, serving as both a record of the materials and processes utilized and a narrative thread that connects the viewer to the evolution of her artistic journey. This systematic approach not only documents her creative exploration but also invites viewers to pause and appreciate the transformative powers of the creative process and to call attention to the essentially ordinary origins of even the most extraordinary works of art.
PAUL HARTEL
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Paul Hartel is a highly acclaimed artist with a strong presence in major cities across the USA and Europe. His captivating artworks are currently on display at the prestigious Green Gallery, Dublin, and Vivid Gallery, Sligo, Ireland. Hartel’s pieces have been sought after by private collectors and social and professional organizations in Europe, the USA, and Australia. His talent has garnered attention from numerous art publications and magazines, earning him the coveted American Art Award in the Naïve Art Category in Los Angeles, the World Art Award in the Art Brut Category in Los Angeles, Future of Art Global Masterpiece Award in Dubai, the Collector’s Choice Award in New York, and the Collector’s Vision International Art Award in London. Hartel has recently been included in the 2024 Gold List of Top Contemporary Artists of Today in ArtMarket International art magazine and the Art Investment & Collectors’ Guide 2025: Most Investable and Prominent Artists.
Silence, 2025. Acrylic, spray and pencil on canvas, 61x61cm
Humility, 2025. Acrylic, spray and pencil on canvas, 61x61cm
RITA SCHOONMAKER
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Rita Schoonmaker has been on a long artistic journey since graduating with a BFA in the Fine Arts in 1976. She is most comfortable in the pursuit of creative thought through abstract expressionism. Schoonmaker looks to the local natural beauty of the American desert southwest for her inspiration. Having grown up in the region, she has spent considerable time exploring not only the desert landscapes, developing a deep appreciation for the natural forces that have carved out the rich variety of landforms, their strengths and colors, but also the urban landscape. This has lead her to formulate her own interpretations of the improbable dichotomies of the coexistence of nature and the man-made unavoidable in the modern landscape and their interactions with each other.
Counterbalance, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 45.72 X 35.56 X 3.81 cm.
Refractive, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 45.72 X 35.56 X 3.81 cm.
ROMY PFEIFER
www.romy-pfeifer.com
Romy Pfeifer, a German photographer, resides in a rural region in the South of Stuttgart. Her photographic journey is primarily self-taught, encompassing a diverse array of subjects, including natural landscapes, animal, travel, and portraiture. However, what holds particular significance for her is the realm of experimental and abstract photography, where she employs various techniques and creative approaches.
Romy Pfeifer’s knowledge and photography expertise continually advance through her independent, self-directed learning. Her portfolio spans over many different genres. Throughout her work, she strives to elicit emotional responses from viewers while upholding the authenticity of her photographic creations.
Romy Pfeifer constantly seeks to embrace new challenges in her photography, such as her current project, focused on multi-exposure and icm photography.
This unique form of photography allows her to emphasize the vibrant colours, captivating light, atmospheric qualities, and the dynamic essence of nature. It represents her distinct perspective on the beauty of the natural world, aiming to encapsulate and unveil the mystical, ever-changing, and fragile aspects of our environment.
Romy has been represented at exhibitions in Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain and USA and has received several honorable mentions of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award and Pollux Awards.
The Beginning of Love, 2024. Fine Art Photography, 120 x 90 cm
Melody of Green, 2022. Fine Art Photography, 100 x 75 cm
STEPHANIE BING
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Stephanie Bing studied painting in the master class of internationally renowned art professor Klaus Jürgen-Fischer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Mainz and photography in the master class of Professor Dr. Vladimir Spacek from Prague. Born in 1967 in Mannheim, Germany, Bing graduated with distinction from high school in Offenburg. Subsequently, she studied fine arts, painting, photography, art history, German, and literature at Johannes Gutenberg University and the Academy of Fine Arts in Mainz, again graduating with distinction.Following her education, she worked as an associate professor for the Bavarian Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and the Bavarian Chamber of Architects until 2002. Bing focused on design, architecture, aesthetic perception, and digital media to promote visual literacy. Since 1991, her art work is shown internationally, Rome, Paris, New York, Venice, Zurich, she is a multi award winning artist.
Voyage Interieur 2025
YI ZHU
www.zhuyi.art
A Journey Through Change and Expression
Yi Zhu’s artistic evolution is deeply intertwined with China’s historical transformation, spanning from the Mao Zedong era to the reforms of Deng Xiaoping. Born into a time of sweeping political and social shifts, he witnessed firsthand the restructuring of economic landscapes and ideological paradigms. These experiences shaped his worldview, cultivating a perspective that embraces both deconstruction and reconstruction—not only as a philosophy of life but as a defining principle of his art. His early work in printmaking and illustration reflected a keen eye for visual composition, establishing a foundation that would later merge with his commercial design expertise.
His career took a pivotal turn when he ventured into the business world, leading his own design company and pioneering point-of-sale advertising strategies in China. Engaging with the commercial sector exposed him to the fierce competition and emotional struggles that underlie human ambition and desire. These observations informed his artistic sensibilities, compelling him to depict themes of tension, longing, and existential pursuit. During this period, he created numerous prints and oil paintings that articulated a philosophical dialogue between material existence and spiritual introspection. As a self-proclaimed practitioner of deconstructivism and reconstructivism in painting, he positions his work within the broader discourse of contemporary Chinese and global art, challenging conventional visual narratives.
Yi Zhu Chinese Disrespectful intrusion No.07 2024 Oil on canvas 60?80 CM
Yi Zhu Chinese Cat Primitiveness 2021 Mixed Material 58 x 78CM
ALAN GOLDBERG
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Some people are realists and others artists. My niche is somewhere in between! I use photography to capture the world as I see it. I turn my photography into art to express myself in a new and unusual ways and have been doing so for the last eleven years.
ANGELĖ ŠIMOLIŪNIENĖ
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I was born in 1961. Drawing has been my favourite activity since childhood. When I was working as a teacher of Lithuanian language and literature, I enrolled in the Klaip?da Music Academy to study directing.
Then, at M. Romeris University, I had art therapy training and psychiatry course taught by psychotherapist E. Laurinaitis, followed by a course in genetics with professor D. Serapinas. I also studied psychological counselling using art therapy methods at the Institute of New Technologies and Coaching. For 3 years I have been delving deeper into Third Millennium Psychology, based on Western and Eastern philosophy. I studied Art History at the Art Academy.
Our children come to us through us, we bring them up and let them go into life to continue on their own path. In the same way, my creations are like my children. They came through me and I released them into the world. They are precious to me because they have opened up a wider view of the world and what is beyond it. Looking at my paintings, I realised what is communicated to me through them, that there is a world that is invisible to us, that we are never alone, that we are always being watched – our actions and especially our thoughts are under constant surveillance.
There are many forces of good and evil around. If our actions and thoughts are pure, evil does not come near us because we are surrounded by positive energies. If our thoughts are bad, we are enveloped by negative energy, which attracts more evil and overwhelms us. My paintings reveal this attitude. I paint when inspiration comes, when I feel the energy. Pictures are viewed from 3-5 meters. I have been painting in acrylics for eight years. 55 solo exhibitions of my paintings have already taken place in Lithuania.
“Through the curtain”, 2023m. Paper, acrylic, 64x44 cm.
ANNA KOVACS
www.fineartbyannak.com.au
Born in Australia in 1962, Anna Kovacs (AnnaK) reflects on the unexpected twists of life that led her to embrace a newfound passion for art at the age of 60. In 2023, AnnaK made the bold decision to pursue art as a full-time career, embracing her identity as a self-taught artist and with complete disregard to societal expectations and limitations of what it is to be considered a ‘woman of a certain age’.
Inspired by the breathtaking natural environment, particularly of her native Australia, and fuelled by her own personal spiritual quest, AnnaK’s artwork embodies a vibrant fusion of these influences and elements, underscored by a profound love for colour and intricate detail. AnnaK’s artistic journey has taken her beyond national borders, with her works gracing exhibitions in galleries across Europe and the United States. She has been the recipient of awards and acknowledgements, is a commissioned artist and her works reside internationally, and has a curated portfolio for the Australian Society of Authors further cementing her presence in the global art scene.
Serenity, 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, 71cm x 55cm
AURELIO GAIGA
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Aurelio Gaiga is an artist who lives and works in Villafranca di Verona. His practice materializes in medium-sized oil paintings on canvas. The brushstrokes are swift and thick and the colors vivid and intense.
The subjects of his works, engaged in everyday activities, are developed from digital photographs. With a (dis)figurative approach, Gaiga reduces the image to its pixels and reproduces them on canvas in analog format. These deconstructed images often stem from contemporary social, political and economic events that carry strong iconic value, embedding themselves in the collective imagination as historic turning points.
The artist invites reflection on the growing influence of technology on human life. The distortions Gaiga applies to the image echo the manipulations it undergoes in technological processes, such as television interference, digital glitches or the seductive artifices through which new technologies are presented, polished and free from any formal conflict, ready to be consumed.
Although painting may seem like a traditional medium, Gaiga views it as a tool for questioning automation. Rather than representing a loss of human control, his practice seeks to raise awareness of the need to establish a new relantionship with technology-not by fearing it, but by learning to critically evaluate its most controversial aspects.
Interference 77 - The attack, 2024, oil on canvas, 100x120 cm
BETSY STEWART
www.betsystewart.com
Using biomorphic images, artist Betsy Stewart examines the microscopic, mutually dependent life systems found in pond water. By giving these images a presence, Betsy Stewart’s paintings speak to our fragile position in the cosmos, and encourage the viewer to consider the unseen minutiae that constantly hover beneath every surface of the planet.Betsy Stewart has been honored to have her paintings purchased by some of the most prominent public and private art collectors today. A Washington, DC artist, her work was recently acquired by the Kreeger Museum and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. In addition, the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas commissioned twelve panels for their newly completed suites. Her artwork can be found hanging in major cities nationally and internationally including New York, San Francisco, Santa Fe, Miami, Toronto, London, Cairo, and Beirut.
Metascules #4 -- acrylic and sumi ink on canvas (67” x 47”)
BETTY COLLIER
An Artist and Art Teacher since the age of 19, Betty is a sculptor, illustrator and painter.
Betty’s work is now evolving more in a 2 Dimensional direction due to physical limitations with age. Betty’s work is in private collections, World Wide Art Books, Circle, Florence Biennale Catalogues and several others. Her sculpture is also displayed at Federation University, Australia.
The highlight this year for Betty has been receiving her third invitation to participate in the Florence Biennale, Italy. She received a 5th and then a 3rd prize for sculpture in 2011 and 2015. Betty is now working on a series of butterflies and flowers that create a strong feeling of peace and also suggest the power and complexity of nature.
In this example of Betty’s work, nature shows a subtle beauty with rhythmic patterns and harmonious color combinations with the butterflies and flowers projected into the foreground and the background being unlimited and undefined. These works are also developing in size and complexity from A4 to A1 on Cotton Rag. This changes the textural quality and the strength and tones of the color and allows her to explore with colored watercolor pencil used dry and starts to bring color and textural variations into the background.
Betty intends to keep exploring both subject matter and media.
Rhythmic Butterflies In Blue, White And Maroon 2024
Born in London, England, Brenda Hartill emigrated to New Zealand with her parents in the late 1950’s, and was educated there, graduating FA honours at the Elam School of Fine Art Auckland. She returned to London in the 1960’s to study at the Central School, specialising in Theatrical Design. She then worked as a freelance designer in UK theatre, including the West End, and the National Theatre (Young Vic). In the early eighties, she turned towards printmaking and has successfully published her own prints since. She is a member of the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers (RE) and The Rye Society of Artists.
1965 New Zealand Arts Council award to the Central School, London. 1971 UK Arts Council award for young theatre designers, to the Young Vic.
2004 Wrote “Collagraphs and Mixed Media Printmaking” 2012 “A Sculptural approach to Printmaking” an instructional DVD 2001 - 2012 Featured in “Printmaker’s Secrets”, by Tony Dyson, 2009; “Installations and Experimental Printmaking“ by Alexia Tala, 2009; Intaglio Printmaking by Michael Barratt 2008; “Printmaking for Beginners”, Jane Stobart 2001.
Exhibitions
Roche Gallery, Rye (2023). New Art Gallery, Eastbourne (2022 Bankside Gallery), major retrospective “TIMELINE”, 2014, New Academy Galleries, Windmill Street, London (11 solo shows 2013 - 1991,) Saffron Gallery, Battle (solo 2015, 2012,), Cambridge Contemporary Art, (solo2016 2011& April 2008) St Georges Chapel, for the Windsor festival(solo 2009), Hastings Arts Forum, (solo 2009), Roche Gallery, Rye (solo 2008), Attic Gallery, Swansea, (solo 2016, 2009, 2007,1997, 1994, 2018); Lane Gallery Auckland, NZ (solo 2007, 2004) Plus many mixed exhibitions.
BRIGITTE THONHAUSER-MERK
www.brigittemerk.com
In her studio at Perchtoldsdorf close to Vienna/Austria, Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk is creating very personal artworks in which she shows an abstract vision of the visible nature, often with some ornamental character. Her initial fascination for the line can be found in many of her paintings and drawings, thus reflecting her cultural heritage from the viennese “Jugendstil”, mixed with modernist influences which she got during several visits to France.
She participated in more than 120 exhibitions all over the world and got several awards.
Brigitte’s art is a vivid example of the capacity to combine traditional influences with modern technics, which leads to visually engaging works with a cultural resonance. Continual experiments and dedication to her work make her art a vivid and always further developping pleasure for the eyes.
She recently started experimenting with new technics that are based on a controlled coincident, which adds a dynamic and unforseeable element to her work.
Anke, 2025 Acrylic on canvas 80 x 100 cm
CAROL WATES
Inspired by David Hockney’s work, I do all my pictures on the iPad using the Brushes App. I prefer to work “En Plein Air”, because I love to be immersed in nature. I try to adapt as quickly as possible to the changing light, reflections, shadows, and atmosphere. This is an exciting challenge, and I love it when it all comes together
Aloe Vera Cactus and the Atlas Mountains 2025 A/3 29.7x42 cm
CHENG CHENG
Cheng Cheng is a dedicated painter and special editor at the Xiling Engravers’Society. She is a prominent member of the Zhejiang Artists Association and the Bejjing Artists Association,recognized as a cultural exchange ambassador for the Beijing Association.
Cheng Cheng focuses on Chinese classical aesthetics in her art, combining traditional styles with intricate details, she brings this legendary tale to life with unique elegance and depth.
Cheng’s painting depicted here is a painstaiking work on paper that draws from traditional Chinese art and the famous White Snake myth. The composition centers on a graceful female figure in traditional attire. surrounded by lotus leaves and vibrant birds, symbolizing purity and renewal. The fine details and delicate lines are reminiscent of classical Chinese ink painting,while the reference to the White Snake myth suggests themes of transformation. love, and the connection between humans and nature. The overall work emphasizes harmony and balance.
Hangzhou Buddhist Academy Art Museum, the Enamel Hall of Shanghai center Building, the main study of the National Edition Museum, and the Chinese Culture Center in Tokyo.
The Legend of the White Snake series No.3,2024,Chinese Natural Rock Color Painting,70x90cm
CHER PRUYS
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Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA., AAOA.
”To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression.”
Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, and pets.
By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, picking up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, watercolor and gouache, and her passion for hyperrealism.
Although self-taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 726 International exhibits. She has won 1116 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits.
Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 42 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of the May 2022 Arabella Magazine, #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, & #21 with “The Young Cowboy”, Artists & Illustrators March 2024 Artistonish 2024 July edition, Observica Elite 2024 & the latest Art Closeup Magazine#26 Jan. 2025. She has been featured in over 572 International publications. Cher’s works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.
Moon Child, 2025, Acrylic on 300LB Hot Press, 26 x 21 cm
CHRISTINE EL OJEIL
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Christine El Ojeil is a Lebanese International multi - award - winning artist living in Dubai. She learned drawing basics at Art Academy in Beirut, Lebanon, and fully immersed herself in the art of color and composition. She continues to perfect her art by widening her knowledge through different painting workshops and techniques. Christine’s artwork is a reflection of her thoughts and feelings. She gets inspired from life circumstances and expresses herself through colors and shapes. Most of her artwork is oil on canvas. Her collections were exhibited internationally with Solo show in Beirut – Lebanon, at Art Fairs and Galleries in Dubai -UAE, Doha-Qatar, Venice - Italy, MilanItaly, Rome - Italy, Tokyo – Japan, Central State Museum Almaty –Kazakhstan, Florence – Italy, Barcelona – Spain, Monaco, Art and Science Museum, Milan – Italy and were showcased on the big screens of Times Square NYC – USA. Her artworks were featured in Magzoid Magazine, Artventurous Magazine and Contemporary Art Curator Magazine with an exclusive interview.
“ My work is a reflection of my thoughts and feelings. I get inspired from life circumstances and express myself through colors and shapes or subjects that I love to share with others. Most of my work is oil on canvas, , because it’s richly pigmented and has a smooth texture once blended. The colors are vibrant and intense, which is more satisfying to the eye.
Oil requires patience and delicacy, both of which fit my character best. I would like for my art to evoke positivity and hope. I wish for the viewer to escape through my art, to connect with their soul, be curious, and be reminded to never lose hope.” ~Christine.O~
CHRISTINE LOH
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Christine Loh is a contemporary artist from Malaysia, now based in Dublin, Ireland, specialising in bold, large-scale paintings that transform spaces and invite a deeper connection to nature. Her work, which has been exhibited across major cities like Dublin, Paris, and Madrid, is sought after for private collections and large corporate environments, including hotels and public spaces.
Drawing from her Malaysian roots, Christine’s art bursts with vibrant colour and organic movement, reflecting the lushness of nature within the structured, urban world. Her acclaimed Koi Fish collection symbolises resilience, unity, and the flow of life—offering a striking visual narrative perfect for expansive interiors. Each koi painting captures the grace and strength of these timeless creatures, bringing a sense of calm and vitality to modern spaces.
Complementing her koi series is the Co-Efficient Floral collection, where abstract botanical forms echo the harmony between human life and the natural world. Whether through the fluidity of water or the bloom of a flower, Christine’s work bridges the gap between city living and the serenity of nature.
With a focus on large-scale commissions and bespoke pieces, Christine Loh’s paintings are designed to elevate corporate and hospitality spaces, offering a dynamic fusion of color, symbolism, and emotional depth.
Yello, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 150x150cm / frame size 170cm x 170cm
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His work, which sculptures, aims at the exploration of potential fauna and the diversity of living beings. By imagining and by letting himself be inspired by myth, genetical manipulation, inaccessible places like the jungle and the depths of the ocean and the indescribable, he creates images that invite to a free and ethical introspection. His works in the shape of fantasy, hybrid, manipulated form a humorous universe between fiction and reality.
Vieuwing box 2024 polystyreen acryl 34 x 24 x 14
CORNELIA B. BIENZ
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Cornelia B. Bienz’s journey into photography was not driven by ambition but by a gradual discovery of her artistic voice. Her fascination with the medium began in her school days with analogue photography, where she enjoyed capturing and developing images in a darkroom. However, she initially pursued a different career path as a flight attendant, using photography primarily to document her travels through casual snapshots and holiday pictures. It remained a personal passion rather than a professional pursuit.A turning point came in 2015 when she stumbled upon a course titled ZEN Photo Art – Shaping the Void by Jo Fahl. Drawn to its description, she enrolled on a whim, unaware that this decision would redefine her relationship with photography. The course opened her eyes to photography as an expressive and contemplative medium rather than mere documentation. Determined to hone her skills, she pursued structured training at the European Photo Academy in Raststatt, studying under Matthias Gessler. The program, with its combination of online seminars, in-person workshops, and project-based learning, provided her with a strong technical foundation while allowing her creative instincts to flourish.As her artistic direction evolved, she found herself drawn to photography styles emphasizing stillness and introspection. Macro photography became a means of uncovering hidden beauty in everyday objects, capturing their intricate details from unique perspectives in both color and black and white. Simultaneously, she embraced ZEN photography, which grew from a technique into a philosophy of seeing and experiencing the world. For Bienz, ZEN photography is a meditative practice—an act of surrender to the moment, where the decision to press the shutter emerges naturally. Her work, often characterized by vast emptiness and quiet simplicity, invites viewers to pause, step away from life’s chaos, and engage in contemplation. Through her lens, Bienz transforms photography into more than an art form; it becomes a journey of mindfulness and deep perception.
photoSWITZERLAND 2023
DANIELLE RIEDE
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Danielle Felice Riede grew up in the United States and Iceland. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art from the University of Virginia, her Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied with Daniel Buren at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf .
Her international exhibition record includes galleries and museums in Mexico City, Athens, Berlin, New York, and many other cities. Her work is also included in museum collections internationally
Danielle Felice Riede is the recipient of numerous awards including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship, the Virginia Commission for the Arts Fellowship in Sculpture and a New Frontiers Grant from Indiana University. She is currently the Randolph H. Deer Professor of Painting at Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Indianapolis.
Representation - 532 Gallery, New York, New York
Representation in the state of Washington - Ryan James Fine Arts
Venus Walks on Pearls II, 2024
DENISA PROCHAZKA
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Denisa Prochazka is an award-winning Canadian artist living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is a classically trained figurative sculptor with a passion for portrait sculpture and figurative clay reliefs. Denisa creates her original sculptures in clay and casts her final work in a variety of materials such as bronze, aluminum, aqua-resin, hydro-stone or concrete. Many of her sculptures depict female subjects and feminine forms created to empower and inspire the feminine balance in this world. Denisa’s goal as a sculptor is to bring her art forward to public spaces so that passersby can find peace, beauty, and a healing connection for a moment in time in their life’s journey.
Divine Play, 2024. Artificial stone Aqua-resin, 137 x 102 x 25 cm.
DITA JACOBOVITZ
www.ditasart.com
Most of my landscape paintings are from my Residential area. I use various techniques but mostly oil on canvas, sometimes the place is the same spot, but the artworks are so different. The landscape I observe changes I keep in my memory and spell it out like an archive story. It is like a magnet that keeps me on this endless trail. This artwork I present here is a different landscape, human landscape family that unites after captivity. I don’t have words to explain only my brushes.
“Embrace
“ , oil on canvas, 2024, 50*70 cm, Dita Jacobovitz
DJAMILA FIEREK
www.djamilafierekart.com
I am a German-born artist whose passion for Art began in early childhood. First introduced to oil colors in kindergarten, this formative experience sparked a lifelong dedication to my artistic expression. Over the years, I deepened my understanding of Art, leading to a Master’s degree in Art, Art History, and Psychology. For me the true excitement lies in the creative process.
Painting is a journey where each stroke of the brush brings me closer to something unknown. I embrace the flow of creation as much as the final result. I love when the direction of the painting shifts unexpectedly. These moments of surprise are where the real magic happens, when the painting begins to guide me rather the other way around. In the end, the canvas becomes a reflection of both my vision and the spontaneous moments that shaped it. Embracing the unpredictable not only brings joy to the process but also makes each piece one of a kind. Painting is not just my passion, but a necessity, as I deeply believe in the power of energy and its expression through Art.
SKYLITH , Acrylic on canvas, 110x110cm, 2024
FLO DINIS KLOPRIES
www.flodinisklopries.com
I´m a Portuguese contemporary interdisciplinary female artist born in Porto living in Lorraine, France (at the frenchgerman border) and working in Saarland, Germany (Flo Dinis Klopries-Art Studio). My work is situated between figuration and abstraction - emphasizing abstraction over representation - and wants to be a bridge between the inherited past, a subjective vision of the present and my own exploration of what could be the future. It is also both the product of my emotions and of my intellect. My subjects are a timeless exploration of the human condition, between the universal and the personal, the abstract and the concrete, but also, i.e., the dipicting of the fleeting beauty of natural spaces always aiming to underline their eternal qualities.
“Unchained Waters (1)”, Flo Dinis Klopries, 2019, mixed media on canvas, 130x100 cm
FRANCESCO RUSPOLI
www.francescoruspoli.com
Ruspoli has been recipient of a number of important international awards and medals such as to mention a few: Eugene Fromentin Award and Gold Medal in France, Masters Award, Collectors Choice Award, Honorable Mention Award and Honorable Award in USA, Gold Medal in China, Honorary Award of Distinction, Power of Creativity Art Prize, Honorary Master Award and Honorable Award in UK, Silver Medal in Italy.
Ruspoli art work places the human figures in an abstract environment supported by a vivid use of colours where subtle gradation and dramatic contrast express nuance of emotion and sensuous physicality. The work also expresses the direct sensation of lived experience through organic shapes and forms woven from flowing lines and the gaze of the viewer. You are invited to participate in a creative encounter with these elements constructing your own visual languages and meanings.
Ruspoli has his paintings in Museum’s permanent collections in Italy, Denmark, South Korea, French Polynesia and in private collections worldwide.
GARRY SCOTT WHEELER
www.gswheeler.com
Garry Scott Wheeler is a multi-award-winning international abstract acrylic artist, published author, and entrepreneur from Southwest Florida. He has painted for most of his life, but during the pandemic, he focused on it intensely and launched his art business and website late in 2020.
It has been a whirlwind for Garry ever since. He has participated in over 60 exhibits, joined multiple galleries, established his online store, won many national and international awards, was featured in House & Garden Magazine and has sold well over 100 original paintings all across the US and in Europe. It has truly been life-changing.
Full of whimsy, figurative shapes, and energy, viewing Wheeler’s artwork is comparable to looking up at the clouds and trying to interpret the shapes. To make this even more fun, many of Garry’s pieces are 3D! Wheeler notes that his inspiration comes from several areas such as music, travels and outer space. Part of his creative process includes listening to his robust vinyl collection while he paints.
Through the use of texture and layering, along with bold and complementary color combinations, the artist exudes imaginative and energetic artworks which inspire a lighter, brighter world.
Currently Wheeler lives and works in South Florida where he serves as the Board President of Marco Island Center for the Arts and the Art Center Theatre. He is also a member of the United Artists of Collier and the Bayshore Art District in Naples. Previously, he was the President of the Art Council of Southwest Florida overseeing 21 art associations, 2 art galleries, and over 6,000 member artists and craftspeople.
GARY WAGNER
www.garywagnerphotography.com
Gary Wagner is a master of black-and-white landscape photography, whose work showcases a profound respect for nature’s ever-changing beauty. Born in Illinois, his passion for photography blossomed in high school and matured during his education at Brooks Institute of Photography in California. Over the past four decades, Wagner has honed his craft, capturing the essence of natural landscapes in the western United States. His dedication to working exclusively in black and white allows him to focus on the interplay of light, shadow, and form, creating compositions that are both stark and mesmerizing.
Yosemite Falls Supreme, 2023, Photograph, 50 x 60 cm
GIANCARLO(LACHI LEA) DE LUCA
lachilea12@gmail.com
Latest exhibitions:
•Norman Biennial- Villa Vittorio Veneto G. Sciortino Museum International Artexpo 2020
• Italian Vanity Art Exhibition - Dubai | The Cartoon Art Gallery 2020
• Flash Of Color - Wikiarte - Falcone and Borsellino 2/D Bologna 2022
• Art Mater - Hollow House - Matera 2022
• Relatives - Visconti Sforzesco - Novara 202
• City Of The Future - Independent Artists - Villa Brentano “ Busto Garolfo” (Mi) 2022
• Triennial Exhibition of Visual arts - Rome 2023
• Artists of Italy and Switzerland - Villa Borromeo d’Adda - Arcore Monza and Brianza 2024
Title: Breasts n 15 - acrylic on canvas - year 2022 cm. 48x50
GINO DALLE LUCHE
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Gino Dalle Luche was born in 1961 in Massa, Tuscany, in the village of La Rocca, at the foot of the Malaspina Castle. He is a self-taught artist, who trained on his own without having had teachers and without having attended specific schools. The characteristic landscapes of the territory of origin - in which it still lives - pushed him to painting already at a young age. He paints on canvas, card, table and also on Carrara marble. In his career, the artist has had the pleasure of bringing his art to national and international events, also receiving numerous awards and recognitions. He has always dedicated himself to painting with passion, trying to create works that can transmit strong emotions. The study of color is fundamental in this sense, an element to which the artist attributes a primary role in establishing a relationship with the observer.
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GIORA CARMI
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Selected topics, arranged almost chronologically: Born in Israel in 1944, a second son. Later a sister was adopted into the family. Grew up in a small village called Kfar Malal. Lost his father who was killed while fighting in Israel’s War of Independence (1948).Married in 1965. Later had two daughters and one son.
Fulfilled his obligatory army service. Had a series of spiritual experiences throughout life.?Discovered his ability to “read” art. Discovered Zen. Studied Graphic Design at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. Was a freelance graphic designer and illustrator for 14 years.
Taught illustration and typography. Wrote and illustrated for the children’s magazine, Pilon. Came to the US in 1985 where he was a freelance illustrator in NYC for 17 years. Illustrated regularly for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, as well as others.
Illustrated, both in Israel and the US, 42 children’s books, two of which he also wrote.?Studied Zen for 12 years with the late Chinese Zen master Shen-yen. Studied Art Therapy at NYU. Worked as an Art Therapist for 14 years. Developed a new approach to art therapy while doing two internships in a county jail. Later, after further development of the method, wrote the book, “Opening Intuitive Flow Through Artwork”. Studied the Release Technique, Theta Healing, Reiki, and a few other approaches to human development.?In 2020 he published the illustrated book “Who AM I?”, as a humorous but practical aid to self reflection.These days he lives in NYC with his partner Anita Gold, where he paints, writes prose, poetry and nonfiction, including the blog “Intuitive Flow” (IntuitiveFlow.org).
Giora has a daily practice of conversing with his deepest self through making small scale paintings and deciphering them by writing a poem about each art-work. In 2023 he published a book of 42 consecutive paintings and poems (PAINTINGS that read my mind & POEMS that read my paintings), to give an example of this practice and to show how one changes by doing it. The painting that you see on this page is part of this practice too.
“Like Soutine”, Watercolor + Gouache + Pencil on handmade paper, 21.5 x 21.5 cm
GUNILLA DAGA
gunilladaga.se
Living in Stockholm, Sweden, Gunilla Daga produces art which, in John Austin’s (New York) words, is “drawn out of private experience, reaches out in universal terms to touch everyone on different levels. Daga’s paintings are connected to each other, each image being born from the previous and forming a series of works where the artist investigates not only the nature of the materials at hand but seems to push each shape to take different forms and each time, bring forward a new vocabulary. “ She has exhibited in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Monaco, Finland, Paris, Italy, Poland, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden.
Stairway to heaven, acrylic on paper, 100x120 cm, 2020
GUSTAVS FILIPSONS
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Statement:”When painting,communicate the Inner Realm,cross the boundaries of human mind , touch the Soul and find revelation through artwork.”
The sole intention and purpose of my work is to communicate with the unknown in our subconscious mind.To find the connection with our true selves which i believe is something common we all possess.Other goal is to create artwork that would be some kind of new,if not new,then original kind of work, expressing oneself in terms of artistic form inside abstractionism. I use oil color,spray paint,gloss,scratching,spray paint,acrylic,canvas,brushes- different widths and forms,stencils.Usually I paint layer on layer until the actual artwork emerges from different kind of forms and images. Most of the cases there is some originally found sketch on the bases of which i develop my work.Its always found by some unconscious way, unintentionally, but I still go further and develop it letting intuition lead me.The whole art process as such is intense and quick, but the finishing stage can take some time to accomplish.The technique is developed to let unintentional to become intentional,that’s why it first hand appears a kind of brutal, because this process is like a volcano that sculpts.I am interested in the pure logic of interconnection of the certain images which had aroused unintentionally in the process of such painting, actually they have acquired certain logic.The same is about spaces and there relations in painting that seems flat for the untrained eye, but has deepness within.Images can cover images,even ten finished paintings sometimes can cover each other, until the actual artwork arises.Dr.phil.Ingrid Gardill on my art: We appreciate this artist because he executes his paintings with open working methods and with techniques that he is always developing. His large-format, abstract paintings are convincing because of their radical formal language, which is characterized by vitality. In terms of composition, he mostly dispenses with a “classical” structure, such as a pictorial center. Instead, he allows his forms to take on a life of their own, or sometimes they enter into a surprising connection with the depth of the background.His liveliness and joy of experimentation are always coupled with a virtuoso use of painterly gestures. Even if he is inspired by chance and open to novelty, he leaves nothing to pure chance, but guides his painting tools skillfully and with a sure hand. Lively gestures are withdrawn or additionally accentuated until an expressive form is created. Sometimes Gustavs Filipsons also takes stencils, which he intuitively surrounds with color in many layers. In doing so, he shifts them many times until the resulting structures show the right tension. The works are never boring, no two are alike. Moreover, his paintings dispense with a concrete message in favor of a kind of introspection.
Hideout,2024.Oil on canvas,110x80cm
HOWARD HARRIS
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Howard Harris has long been fascinated by both visual perception and design. The Denver, Colorado, USA native earned a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute MID (Masters Industrial Design) from Pratt Institute in New York, studying with internationally renowned design theorist Rowena Reed Kostellow. Harris has spent more than 35 years combining design and technology and has won many prestigious professional awards. Now, his creative energy has turned to his lifelong passion, photography, which forms the basis of his Techspressionist style of work. With an iconoclastic streak that had seen him consistently forging new directions in design, he was bound to approach the photographic image unconventionally. In 2017, Harris was granted a United States Patent Titled Apparatus and Method of Manufacturer for a Layered Artwork, proving the uniqueness and inventiveness of his photographic work. Since then, his work has appeared in many books and publications, such as The Great Masters of Contemporary Art, ARTtour International Artists of the Decade, Art Collectors Choice Japan, International Contemporary Masters, and Top 10 Contemporary Artists, to mention a few. He has also been awarded the Future of Art Global Masterpiece Award, Artists for a Green Planet Artist of the Decade, International Prize Raffaello, International Prize Giulio Cesare, International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci, International Prize Caravaggio, Contemporary Art Curator Magazines Artist of the Future, and more. He was a trustee of The Kansas City Art Institute and won the Who’s Who Worldwide Lifetime Achievement Award and the USA Small Businessperson of the Year. His work is shown internationally and represented in the United States, the U.K., and Europe galleries.
Natalya Pyvovarova (Hélène de Tyndare, artistic pseudonym): The Enduring Legacy of a Family’s History
Natalya Pyvovarova, a French artist of Ukrainian origin, was born in Mariupol, a large industrial port city on the shores of the Sea of Azov. The city’s name evolved over time due to its proximity to Greek colonies in Crimea and the Sea of Azov, eventually becoming “Mariupol,” which means ”City of Mary” in Greek.
Hélène de Tyndare comes from a family with a rich and complex history. Descendants of Polish and Norwegian princes who owned vast estates in Ukraine, Hélène’s grandparents were forced to flee Bolshevik nationalization and endured the horrors of the Holodomor in 1932-33. While they survived these atrocities, her maternal grandfather perished in a gulag, and her paternal grandfather died on the battlefield during World War II. After graduating from an engineering school in Kyiv, Natalya embarked on a diverse career that took her to Siberia, Italy, Luxembourg, and France.
Although self-taught, her passion for painting emerged early, leading her to develop her own unique style of artistic expression. She currently works in her studio in Cannes, France, where she creates vibrant and colorful portraits, landscapes, movements, and allegories, each imbued with its own set of hidden stories or messages.
The works of Hélène de Tyndare reflect her emotional state and include allegorical layers that make them rich both figuratively and symbolically. Her paintings feature a non-academic blend of vivid colors, reminiscent of the works of Nicholas Roerich, a disciple of Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi. Her diverse portfolio includes a series of portraits, landscapes, movements, abstract, and allegorical paintings, each conveying a unique message as part of a larger narrative.
Natalya’s family history stands as a testament to 300 years of the Ukrainian people’s relentless struggle against Russian occupation. Her artistic creations embody deeply rooted emotions and experiences, drawing on the fundamental human values that underpin both Ukrainian and French cultures, while also reflecting the broader goal of preserving and enriching the world.
In 2024, with the aim of broadening her worldview and gaining a deeper understanding of philosophy, geopolitics, and societal evolution to inform her allegorical works, she enrolled in her second year of philosophy at the University of Paris Nanterre. ”Art cannot exist outside of politics and geopolitics; otherwise, it disappears. Art must resist dictatorship, thus building a better future.”
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Hélène de Tyndare
Symbiose oil on canvas 80x80 cm palette knife 2018
IBEQUEENBEE
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Regina Noket is a remarkable artist whose journey is defined by resilience, creativity, and the triumph of the human spirit. In 2015, she faced a life-altering battle with lung cancer, given only a 20% chance of survival. Against the odds, she not only overcame the disease but also emerged with a renewed sense of purpose, determined to make the most of every moment. The challenges of recovery and the lasting impact of her illness led Regina to seek solace in art. However, it wasn’t until 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that she fully embraced her artistic identity. Forced to remain homebound due to health concerns, she turned to painting as a way to stay engaged and express herself. This pivotal moment marked the birth of her artistic persona, ibequeenbee, under which she creates deeply personal and evocative works.
Art became more than just a creative outlet—it became a way for Regina to process her experiences and channel her emotions into something meaningful. Motivated by the fragility of life and a desire to leave a lasting legacy, she pours her heart and soul into every piece. Her paintings reflect her battles, victories, and the profound beauty of resilience, serving as visual narratives of her journey.
Beyond personal expression, ibequeenbee’s mission is to inspire others to tap into their own creative potential. Her work stands as a testament to the healing power of art, reminding us that even in the darkest times, strength, beauty, and purpose can be found. Through her brushstrokes, she conveys messages of hope and perseverance, encouraging others to embrace life with passion and courage.
Regina’s journey as ibequeenbee is more than just an artistic endeavor—it is a powerful statement of survival and transformation. With every piece she creates, she leaves an indelible mark on the world, ensuring that her story and legacy will endure for generations to come.
Gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, 2024. Acrylic on canvas, 60.96 x 76.2 cm
IRINA METZ
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Irina’s art reflects decades of intercultural studies that she carried out during her multiple journeys all around the world and while working on her PhD thesis. The pursue and perception of Happiness have always been the main themes of Irina’s research in literature, history, culture, sociology, psychology making it only natural to find their reflection in her art. Her most recent series “Under the Bluebird Sky” presents artist’s contemplation on Lippmann-Dewey debate on interconnection between media messages and public opinion. Irina dwells on how local and international press influences one’s inner state of balance and feeling of Happiness.
Irina studied oil painting from distinguished contemporary impressionists in Russia and Italy including Svetlana and Federico Perotti, Igor Raevich and Bato Dugarzhapov to name just a few. Their techniques of transmitting elusive moments of beauty and joy to the canvas have been adapted by Irina to depict vivid impressions, treasured memories and colorful dreams in her paintings.
The artist has received a number of honored commissions including paintings for private collections and 5* design hotels in Russia, Italy, UK, France, USA (California, Arizona, Florida, Kentucky) and Maldives.
Irina regularly takes part in international art exhibitions and creative projects, her paintings have been acknowledged by several awards and featured in a number of print and digital magazines globally.
Beyond Times, 2024. Mixed media on canvas, 60 x 60 cm.
ISABEL HERRERA
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Guatemalan photographer and visual artist Isabel Herrera creates images that reveal truths akin to those found in dreams. Known for her ethereal Polaroid photography and surreal compositions using Polaroid emulsion lifts on various fabrics and metals, her work captures a unique blend of stillness and imminent action, reflecting the harmonious cycles of nature.
Born and raised in Guatemala City, Herrera was influenced by her artistic family. Her mother, a batik designer and haute couture creator, encouraged her exploration of various techniques, while her father, the family photographer, fostered her love for capturing moments. Herrera earned a BA in psychology from the College of William and Mary, where she found inspiration in nature, feeling a connection to a larger, harmonious whole.
Her artistic journey took a significant turn when she embraced Polaroid photography, realizing that her best digital shots resembled the vintage aesthetic of 70s Polaroids. She acquired a vintage Polaroid camera and taught herself the craft through online resources. “Polaroid photography slows you down. You can’t take a thousand photos; you have to wait for the right moment,” she explains, viewing this process as a metaphor for life’s unexpected surprises and imperfections.
In her work, Herrera explores life’s uncertainties and the beauty of change. She is drawn to capturing fleeting moments of magic, believing that each surprise is a precious gift. Her art has been showcased at Guatemala’s Sol del Rio Contemporary Art Gallery, Juannio’s annual Contemporary Latin American Art Auction, and international photography festivals in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK.
Isabel Herrera’s photographs and Polaroid emulsion lift compositions have been featured in Circle Foundations for the Arts as a Featured Artist from 2021 to 2023. She has also served as a guest lecturer at Barcelona’s first International Experimental Photography Festival and as a guest judge for Universidad Francisco Marroquín’s Design Week in 2020. In 2023, she was honored as one of three distinguished artists for the Junkabal Art Collective in Guatemala City.
IVA BOGDANOVA
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Artistically known as ‘BogdiFy’, Iva is a Bulgarian-born artist based in Lausanne, Switzerland. She is graduate in Electrical Engineering and holds a PhD.
Iva’s style is characterised by a sense of freedom and experimentation, as she creates dynamic and visually engaging paintings that evoke emotions and sensations rather than specific images and narratives.
”My paintings tell the story about my love of creation. I want them to transpose you in a timeless reality.”
Realms, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 100x150cm.
IVAN SUVANJIEFF
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Ivan Suvanjieff is a painter. He lives and paints on the Costa Brava, Spain. His newest Solo Exhibition, “Quanta Dada Vancouver”, is being held in Vancouver, British Columbia in February and March of 2025. Suvanjieff’s passion for social activism and free expression is evident in his diverse body of work. This commitment spans across multiple mediums, from his days as the lead singer of punk rock bands The Ramrods and The 27 to his role as associate editor of CREEM magazine. His writing is featured in “The Stooges: The Authorized Story” and he published over 50 issues of “The New Censorship: Monthly Journal of the Next Savage State.” Suvanjieff also extends his influence into the world of film; his most recent film, “Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free,” was recently broadcast on BBC.
Quanta Dada #173: I Once Saw a Goat (2024)
JAN LOWE
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Jan is a Professional Realist Artist, Tutor and Judge. Jan became a fulltime artist over 20 years ago, and although she paints most subjects, her love of animals and nature is where her heart lies. Working in Scratchboard, Watercolor, Pastel and Graphite – all dependent on the subject.
Jan paints and draws; she likes to convey a story to the viewer and encourages creativity. Exploring the concept of the unique personality of animals, capturing the atmosphere within landscapes/cityscapes, investigating the dynamics of the subject, including the manipulation of its effects. At times, rather than presenting a factual reality, an illusion is fabricated to conjure the realms of our imagination! The subjects are ones she knows well – they are a part of her life and surroundings. She also enjoys working with her students and nurtures their development and love of art.
Jan exhibits nationally and internationally and has been very privileged to have won various awards over the years, she has been invited to be published in various magazines nationally and in Europe.
When not painting or teaching, she loves to spend special time with her family and caring for recused animals. Jan is active within the art community as president/editor for the Pastel Society of Australia, editor for the Queensland Wild Art Society and is an active member of International Scratchboard Artists Society, the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, as well as The International Guild of Realism. She has a degree in Fine Art.
Spring Fever - Bisons Grip, 2023, Watercolor on Claybord, 45.72 x 60.96 cm
JENIFER CAREY
With each new oeuvre I rediscover the joy of beauty and creation. My curiosity about life has led me, in art, to experiment with many methods of plastic expression. But whether I’m working in oil, sculpture or print, it’s all a way of sharing my zest for life, of capturing the instant.
Matisse, who has been a major influence in my work, said that a great modern conquest has been the secret of expression through colour. It is precisely this secret that I use with oils, combining my intuition, quick strokes and my transgression of the limits of drawing to achieve expressivity in my paintings.
The subject matter of my work is inspired by my passion for beauty, and shaped by my imagination and personal experiences. This can be seen in the series “The Piano Tuner”, which takes us on an exotic journey; in “Ibiza”, where the luminosity and atmosphere are more important than the figures, which are more essence than substance; or in “Marrakech”, where the atmosphere of jostling and haggling demand that the viewer pause and observe. Jazz is a spontaneous artistic expression. My love of music has enabled me to capture the movement and the atmosphere in oil as well as in prints. The discipline of printing has helped me to synthesize my work; again, the long process of making the plates doesn’t stop me seizing the instant.
I consider my works to be accessible, but not easy, striking but pleasing.
The fishermen with their catch, 2024, Oil on canvas, 130 x 97 cm.
JOKE BENNIS
www.jbennisart.nl
Joke Bennis is a talented artist with a passion for painting cityscapes. She works with oil and acrylic paints, often using a palette knife, which adds rich texture and depth to her work. The many vibrant colors in her paintings always make them a feast for the eyes.
Although cityscapes are her favorite subject, Joke also enjoys painting other themes and styles. Her versatility as an artist is evident in the diverse works she creates. Additionally, Joke enjoys working on commission, using her creativity and expertise to produce unique and personalized artworks that perfectly match her clients’ wishes.
Summer in Breda, 80x100 acrylic, 2025
JORGE PARRA
www.TheArtoftheBody.com
Jorge Parra’s work is a transformative force in contemporary art, challenging both viewers and the medium to evolve. Rooted in the ancient principles of alchemy, his art serves as a bridge between the physical and spiritual, the analog and digital, and the past and future. Parra invites us to reconsider the boundaries of beauty and the potential of human creativity. By presenting the body as both subject and symbol, he redefines the artist’s role as an alchemist of perception.
In a society grappling with questions of identity, connection, and meaning, Parra’s photography stands as a beacon of integration and wholeness. His images remind us that beauty transcends surface appearances, reflecting deeper truths. They compel us to look inward, embrace our own processes of transformation, and discover the gold within ourselves.
Through his lens, Parra invites viewers to engage with the deeper meanings of transformation, encouraging a reflection on the beauty and complexity of the human experience. His work not only showcases the artistry of photography but also serves as a reminder of the alchemical potential within us all, urging us to seek our own transformations in the pursuit of beauty and understanding.
Jorge Parra’s legacy will endure not only as a testament to his technical and artistic prowess but also as an invitation for all to engage in the alchemy of our own lives. Through his lens, he encourages us to explore the complexities of existence and to find beauty in the transformative journey we all share.
“The Angel of Dark Waters” From the Series “The AquaAngels” 2023. Digital Photography. No AI. 38 cmX50 cm
JOSEF KURSKY
www.josefkursky.com
”My intention is to go beyond the obvious and present a glimpse of the extraordinary. Colour, form and texture in a perfect balance create their own energy and emotion. Each shape must be precisely placed to harmonize with the others, each colour speaking to the next components in singular unity. Together they define the expression of the intangible.” Born in Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia). In 1974, he began studies in the Faculty of Film and Television Graphic Arts at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. He obtained Master of Fine Arts degree in 1980. While living in his homeland, he was well known as an illustrator and graphic designer, although he always preferred to work in the field of fine arts. He worked as an Art Director in Publishing House in Prague and as a professor at the College of Applied Arts in Prague. He moved to Canada in 1987 where he has been working on various projects in the field of fine arts.
For the past 30+ years, he had many solo and group exhibitions (in person or online) in Europe, USA and in Canada.
Many of his paintings became part of private collections around the world as well as part of well-known corporate art collections in Canada. In 2021, Josef was a finalist in category of Abstract Art at the Global Art Awards in Tokyo, Japan. In 2024, he obtained an award for his art at the Botticelli International Prize in Florence, Italy as well as at the International Prize Leonardo da Vinci in Milan, Italy.
JOSIP RUBES
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Josip Rubes, a distinguished Croatian artist born 1942, lives in Krapinske Toplice, a small town near Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Since 2007, he has been painting in an abstract style inspired by Jackson Pollock. In recent years, he has primarily focused on geometric abstraction. In 2012, Rubes graduated in painting from the Arthouse of Visual Arts in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Josip shares his thoughts on his work. “My artwork is passion, and you can see that passion in the pictures. My style of painting, especially geometric abstraction, requires precision in executing geometric shapes and lines, imagination in composing the composition, and exceptional concentration in combining colors.
Geometric abstraction, 80x100 cm., oil and enamel on canvas, 2025.
JUDIT SZENDREI
www.juditszendrei.com
I have been working as an economist in the second largest Hungarian city Debrecen for 35 years already. I created my first picture in 2015, at that time merely to entertain myself. Devising these pictures brought me not only tranquillity, but the unparalleled joy of creating something unique. From a mere hobby painting with stamps turned into passion. The definition of my art was given by the known Hungarian art collector, owner of the Antal-Lusztig Collection Mr. Peter Antal. Should we look into it deeper we can see that my technique is a mix, a bit of mosaic, a bit of collage and a bit of montage. In one-word MoCoMo Art by Stamps. I am proud for it as I have worked it out developing it from one piece to the another.
I use special material as the stamps are miniature pieces of art themselves having their own message. With the use of them I create new value when I try to outline my own thoughts.
I have participated for the years in a number of exhibitions while some of my pictures found their place in significant art collections and public buildings
Frida Kahlo’s Life 2021, painted by stamps on board, 58 x 49 cm
KAT KLEINMAN
www.katkleinmanart.com
Kat Kleinman is a photographer and collage artist from the Sacramento, California area. She began her career as an artist in 2016, after she retired as a psychotherapist, working with homeless people for 20 years. Her past work is referenced because it does inform her current work with a focus on positivity and making people feel better with each new work.
Kat began by specializing in floral collages, because the individual flowers combine to create a new and cohesive form, reflective of the healing process. She takes her own photographs, which is important to Kat, unless a photo is donated by a personal friend. Each image is hand cut, a process she calls meditative, and a single photo collage may require dozens of flowers, succulents and/or leaves.
Kat is enthusiastic about the potential for color to positively influence emotions, ultimately leading to better relationships between people. Kat’s work has been seen in international exhibitions in Tokyo, Barcelona, Hong Kong, and Madrid, as well as in many prestigious art books with other international artists.
Tropical Tapestry 2025
KATHLEEN HERNANDEZ
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Soft tones characterizes Kathleen B. Hernandez works whether in photography, in inks or pens to watercolor. Her oil delves in bright to stark hues, whereby her photography in muted tones with splashes of a few colors with focal point in the ole days. Hailing from Las Pinas City, Metro Manila, Philippines, she is a multi-awarded visual artist in Europe, USA joining Art Basel thru ArtScreen TV for the past years. A patron to Florence Biennial a few times too. A lady in her Golden years now.
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KODI BEVERLIN
@kodibeverlin
Kodi Beverlin lives and works in Des Moines, Iowa. While relatively new to the medium of photography, she has enjoyed a successful career as a hairdresser. For Beverlin, photography feels like a natural progression. She is endlessly fascinated by the immediacy and complexity of people, situations, perspectives, and the images used to illustrate these states.
Cleansing, 2025, Photography, 46 x 64 cm
KORNELIA BOJE
www.korneliaboje.de
Living in Berlin - Actress, Photographer, Author.
About my works: Colours Transmissions -Colours and shapes. Magic. Dance? by
Thomas Thorausch - Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln
The photo artist Kornelia Boje shows us dance – different from the way we know it, different from the way we are used to seeing it. The magic of her work arises from the unusual composition of colour and movement, which once again makes it clear to us that the experience of dance and movement is very subjective. With Kornelia Boje, the artistic approach to dance runs in the family. Already in the 1960s, the father, Walter Boje, tried to translate the fascination of dance into the language of the picture by freely dealing with colour and form. Kornelia Boje has further developed her father’s understanding of photography and dance and, in combination with film and digital image processing, transferred it to the modern age. About her work, she says: “Photographing dance is a way for me to give my own longing for movement artistic expression in a new way, in the spirit of my father, who specifically used colour and movement as a means of expression in his dance photos.”
LINCOLN HOWARD
www.lincolnhoward.com
Lincoln Howard is a Canadian artist residing near Vancouver B.C. His art is influenced by the abstract expressionists. Lincoln has created a technique using a limestone paste. the paste creates a 3D textural look to his work. This process is both moisture and time sensitive. In order to create the desired effect the mixture has to have a specific moisture content. Once the paste has been applied to the canvas he has to make his decisions quickly as time will effect the desired result. Lincoln also incorporates a grid pattern into the base layer of his paintings. This grid represents the human condition or as he puts it the matrix of out lives. The grid represents the millions of decisions we make that shape our lives. His paintings are for the most part intuitive. He will have a basic idea or plan for the painting .Once the painting begins it is primarily spontaneous and free flowing from the colours used to the bold pallet knife strokes. His paintings are also influenced by architecture and random shapes he sees in his daily life.
Pink and Red 2021 acrylic and paste on canvas 60.9 - 45.7cm
As an artist, Lone Bech’s commitment to both traditional portraiture and experimental techniques places her in a group of contemporary artists who are redefining figurative art. Born in 1943 in Denmark and now living in Germany, the awardwinning artist has always been exceptionally interested in people and their conditions.
An international banking career, which after 30 years was replaced by clairvoyant counselling, gave her the ideal opportunity to meet people of different nationalities and from different walks of life. In 2012, Lone Bech’s life took a third important turn when she began portraying people who had influenced and enriched her life, including artists, poets and writers such as Marguerite Duras.
Lone Bech learnt to paint under the guidance of German, Danish, Irish and American institutions, where she was often lucky enough to be placed among experienced painters. Since 2019, she has exhibited in Germany, Denmark, the USA and Switzerland, and in 2022 she had two solo exhibitions in Germany and one on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York.
Her portraits are mainly executed in oil, acrylic, watercolour and encaustic, the latter of which Lone Bech finds extremely exciting to work with as ENCAUSTIC, which consists of beeswax, resin and pigments, is applied to the board with quick strokes that are manipulated with brush, palette knife and heat-producing iron, air or flame. These paintings can last for more than 2000 years, as we have seen with Fayum mummy painters of Roman Egypt, who painted with the same materials. Today, however, few artists venture into fine art portraiture with hot encaustic. February, 2025
Marguerite Duras, French writer, encaustic on board, 40x30x3 cm, 2022
MARA MONTAGNA
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My name is Mara Montagna and I am a painter. I’m interested in the combinations I can obtain with the different designs and textures that fabrics mixed with acrylic colors and rhinestones offer me. I love producing works with bright colors and strong contrasts. My works are both figurative and abstract, often represented in large sizes and on different media. My favorite subjects are a tribute to nature, be they animals, landscapes or flowers. Other recurring subjects are female figures who tell their story and their feelings, sometimes I address more current issues that touch me deeply. I like wood, rusty iron, stones and other natural materials that I often include in my works.
Energia, 2018. Acrilic on canvas, 91 x 146 cm.
MARCUS STEWART
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Born in Killeen, Texas, Marcus is a self-taught internationally published artist that enjoys using different media in creating his work. He is also a husband and a father of four that loves to venture into new cultures to experience different ways of life. He joined the military shortly after Highschool in 2011 and enlisted as a Crew Chief on B-52h aircrafts. Through this endeavor he gained new skills, embraced new cultures, and diversified his palette. After 8 years of service and minor setbacks in life he refocused his journey. In 2023 he graduated from Temple Community College with a degree in Health Science and is currently pursuing higher education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Art, though, has always been his first love and his form of expression and meditation. “Working on aircraft has helped train my eye and mind towards grasping an understanding into how little intricate pieces can play a large role in the operation of a system. This ideology can be found in every part of life itself, so I try to translate this concept into my art by making every piece of the picture have a deep correlation to the story that Is being portrayed.”
A Cadence in Time, 2025. Oil, Watercolor, Graphite on wood, 76.2 X 61 cm
MARI KEMPF
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Born in Berlin in 1987 and raised on the countryside in northern Germany, Mari Kempf is characterized by two very different worlds in which different rules apply.
Mari Kempf is 100 percent autodidact and loves exploring new techniques, tools and materials. She conceives art as a form of meditation that nurtures her personal development and growth.
For Mari Kempf, art embodies a form of freedom that allows her to break free from invisibly prescribed conventions, guidelines and rules usually prevailing in society so that it gives her the chance to express herself far away from given standards and expectations.
The aspect that matters most to her is the process of creation itself. Often it starts with just one element that comes to mind which then triggers the whole journey of artistic expression whereby the result is a unique manifestation mirroring a specific emotional state in one moment of Mari Kempf’s life.
With recent exhibitions in iconic cities like New York, Milan, London and Paris, Mari Kempf is swiftly rising on the international art scene and establishing herself as a vital voice in contemporary art. She was honored with the Women in Art Excellence Award at the Women in Art Biennale London in 2024.
Today she lives and works in Hamburg, Germany.
Strömungen II, 2025. Acrylic paint on canvas, 100 x 100 x 2 cm.
MARIA TERESA GUALA
mariateresaguala@libero.it
Italian artist Maria Teresa Guala was born in Turin in 1947 into a family deeply rooted in the arts. Her father, a painter and advertiser, significantly influenced her creative upbringing. Guala pursued formal training at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin in the 1960s under the guidance of Professor Scroppo. After a prolonged hiatus due to professional and familial commitments, she reignited her artistic career in 2000 with solo exhibitions at the Micrò Gallery and the Promotrice of Fine Arts in Turin. Over the years, her career has blossomed into an international endeavor, with her works featured in prominent exhibitions across Europe, Russia, and the United States.
Guala’s paintings are imbued with a raw vitality that blends aesthetic sophistication with instinctual spontaneity. In “Andando al Mercato... Abdul”, the layered composition and gestural strokes evoke a sense of movement and cultural storytelling, reminiscent of Fauvist and post-Impressionist traditions. Meanwhile, “Perdue dans ses Pensées”captures a more introspective quality, juxtaposing vivid, expressive color palettes with the intimacy of human form. Her work draws parallels to artists like Jean Dubuffet and the visual language of Art Brut, while maintaining a distinctly personal narrative imbued with Italian heritage
Andando al Mercato ...’Abdul’,acrylic on board,70x70
MARIANNA VENCZAK
www.saatchiart.com/en-hu/mariannv
Born: 9 Oct 1969, Budapest Artist, since 1993 graphic artist, illustrator, and painter. I have been a member of the National Association of Hungarian Friends of Art since 1969. I have been a member of the Association of Fine Artists since 9 September 1997. As a shaman, I am in contact with the spirits of nature and the spiritual world. I am a messenger. I convey the message of my paintings through the Cosmic Hierarchies about the current state of development of the planet and humanity, as well as the current messages of each cosmic or spiritual community that need to be shared with humanity. Consequently, my paintings carry symbolic, healing or consciousness-raising elements. Both the colors used and the composition are a visual representation of the message conveyed. I believe and profess that the world we live in is beautiful with nature, with people, with every moment, with happiness and tears. It is all part of our lives and through them, we become truly human.
MARIJA TANASKOVIC PAPADOPOULOS
www.marijaart.com
Marija was born in Belgrade / Serbia in 1976 where she graduated from the University of Fine Arts in 2001 as a Sculptor. In 2004 she moved to Chicago with her husband, where she continued working in her art studio with traditional painting and sculpturing materials. Soon she started using modern technology skills professionally, as well. Today she is a multimedia artist of a very wide spectrum, which covers huge the array of techniques from traditional to modern technology visual expressions: like terracotta, oil on canvas, drawings, watercolors, pastels and photography on one side , to the latest computer programs for 2D and 3D design of fine art pieces (Adobe Suite, ZBrush and Unreal Engine). Because of her amazing artistic results achieved, the international critics placed her among the best contemporary artists of today in many important books, mentions, exhibitions, blogs and magazines all over the world.
Tanaskovic obtained the highest recognition for her art from the world of renewed critics and curators in Italy, Canada, United States, UK, France, Monaco, South Korea, Egypt, Turkey.
Droplets of Divine, 2021, ZBrush 3D combined with Photoshop Digital Graphic, 101.6x101.6 cm
MARINA SUSANNE HAHN
www.marinahahn.art
Marina Susanne Hahn is an artist born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Her passion for painting emerged in childhood and continues to drive her work. Hahn combines her creative energy with her life experiences through her art, imbuing her works with profound political, philosophical, and psychological dimensions. Her artistic repertoire encompasses abstract, semiabstract, and figurative styles, which she skillfully merges into a fascinating spectrum of themes.
Her works in acrylic and oil are characterized by intricate narrative structures that draw viewers into symbolic, imaginative worlds. The use of vibrant colors gives her paintings a dynamic significance. Hahn draws artistic inspiration from the markmaking technique of Cy Twombly, which she uses as a connecting element between different styles. At the same time, she has developed her distinctive approach, showcased in innovative works such as the “Talking Flowers” series, “Showtime”, and her installations on technological topics.
Since her professional debut in the art scene in 2021 with an exhibition at the Art Nou Mi-lenni Gallery in Barcelona, Hahn has participated in numerous physical and virtual group exhibitions across Europe and the USA. Highlights include presentations in Rome, London, New York, Miami, Basel, Venice, and, notably, in Bonn and Frankfurt am Main. In 2025, she is already scheduled to participate in three group exhibitions in Frankfurt am Main and at ArtExpo New York.
Marina Susanne Hahn has received five art awards and is a member of the renowned Professional Association of Visual Artists (BBK) Frankfurt. She holds an M. A. from Goethe University in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, and an M. Sc. from Euro University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Germany. Her vision is to make her art accessible to a broader audience through international exhibitions and to showcase the full range of her impressive work in a solo exhibition.
“Goal”, 2025. Oil on canvas, 80 x 100 cm.
MARIO ZAMMIT-LEWIS
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Mario Zammit-Lewis (also know as IL MALTESE) is born in Msida, Malta 75 years ago, he started painting in the early 1960, his first solo exhibition in 1970 in Turin Italy. in 1979 he is notinated “Accademico d’Italia” with golden medal and in 1982 Master of Art in Salsomaggiore , Italy. he exhibited all around the world from then from Europe, Nord Africa, Asia and the U.S., Back permanently to Malta as a full time Arts oil painter con canvas.
MARÍA ISABEL DE LINCE
www.mariaisabeldelince.com
My work is based on the direct observation of elements of nature and phenomena that take place in various areas of the planet. Beyond an objective reading, what I do is perceive sensations originated in these phenomena and translate them into a visual language, impregnated with my own experiences.
People evolve and are influenced by what happens around them; as our environment changes, our perception of it also evolves. Through the shapes and colors of my painting I seek to eternalize the subtle nuances generated by this wonderful process of human interaction with nature.
MIA VUCIC
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MIA VUCIC, born 1981 in Zagreb, Croatia, Europe. Her occupation is digital graphic art, drawing and computer printmaking (certified archival computer print with pigment based colors and resistant to light printed in Studio B-nula in Zagreb, Croatia). In her works, for the last 14 years she explores the interrelationships between technology, identity and spirituality of man combining digital collage, glitch art, vector art and motion graphics. Lives and works in Zagreb, Croatia.
EDUCATION
2010 - finishes Postgraduate Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, (Department of Graphics and Printmaking), Degree: University Specialist in Graphic Arts
2005 - graduates at the Faculty of Design, Department of Graphic Design (Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb), Degree: Master of Design
ACTIVITIES
She has exhibited at 7 solo exhibitions, 38 group exhibitions abroad (Germany, China, Canada, Italy, France, Austria, Hungary, Poland, USA, UK, Belgium, Lithuania, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Japan, Egypt, Macedonia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic) and 29 in Croatia. She won 7 awards. Her works are published in numerous international art publications. During 2009 and 2010 she worked as an associate at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, Croatia. From 2012 to 2020 she worked as a drawing lecturer at private learning center (drawing lectures for future architecture students). From 2010 she is a member of HDLU Zagreb (Croatian Association of Artists). From 2024 she is a member of ADA Europe - Archive of digital art / former database of virtual art (www.archive-digitalart.eu). From 2024 she is a featured artist in CIRCLE Foundation for the Arts (Lyon, France, Europe).
Essences of Everything there is, 2024, digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper, 70x100 cm
MICHAEL KAPHENGST
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The painters exploration of new styles led to the development of a unique approach in art, characterised by different modes of representation. These include “consumptive surrealism”, “fencing pictures - absolute linearism” and “extreme linearism”. In the realm of art, the concept of “consumptive surrealism” serves as a juxtaposition to the overwhelming linearity associated with consumer goods. Through surreal imagery, the artist creates alternate worlds that challenge conventional perceptions.
The meticulous process behind these artstic expressions showcases a dedication to pushing boundaries and redefining traditional norms within the art world. This innovative use of linearism highlights a departure from ordinary, inviting viewers to engage with art in fresh and thought-provoking ways.
Blitz, 2024
MISHA NICHOLAS
@justbeingmisha1996
Misha Nicholas is a visual artist whose work examines societal narratives through a lens of introspection and critique. Using a mix of mediums, she explores how collective perceptions shape social issues, often highlighting overlooked voices and perspectives.
Her latest work, a collage of pigeons, challenges viewers to consider the experiences of animals we often ignore, offering a reflection on urban coexistence and empathy. The pigeons’ lack of a shadow reinforces the fact that the photo is a collage rather than reality, subtly questioning what is seen and what is overlooked. Through layered compositions and symbolism, Nicholas invites audiences to rethink their relationship with the world around them.
Pigeons Who Have the World, 2025, Digital Image, 1920x1280
Born amidst the vibrant tapestry of Tehran, Iran, Mona Niko, embarked on a transformative artistic journey that would weave its way across continents and disciplines. Her creative odyssey began with earning an esteemed Art certificate from the prestigious Graphics College, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent Bachelor’s Degree in Painting from the acclaimed Azad University.
Embracing the expressive power of the brush, she initially immersed herself in the dynamic world of Expressionism, reveling in the unbridled emotions that dance upon each canvas. As her artistic vision evolved, she found herself venturing into an innovative realm of mixed media, one that harmoniously blended her passion for painting with her extensive knowledge of graphic design. This unique fusion allowed her to transcend the boundaries of traditional art forms and develop an unparalleled aesthetic.
Eternal Beauty & 1 year
MONEL ALIOTE
www.monelaliotestudio.com
My artistic practice is a celebration of the spiritual and emotional essence of humanity, deeply inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” Through my portraits, vibrant with colors drawn from this masterpiece - including yellow, blue, light baby blue, and purple - I aim to evoke a sense of wonder, positivity, and introspection.
In executing my work, I blend traditional and modern techniques, using bold strokes and dynamic compositions to capture the depth and energy of the human spirit. This fusion allows me to infuse each piece with a sense of vitality and emotion, guiding viewers towards a contemplative exploration of the subjects and the interplay of colors.
The vivid use of yellow symbolizes happiness and youthful energy, while the calming blue hues encourage reflection and tranquility. Light baby blue creates an atmosphere of peace, while the depth and power of deep blue add a captivating dimension. Rich purples symbolize nobility, creativity, and wisdom, infusing my portraits with layers of meaning.
Viewers are invited to experience the work in a reflective manner, allowing the colors and forms to provoke introspection and curiosity. When interactive, viewers should engage with the work by observing from various distances, enabling the pieces to reveal different emotions and meanings from different perspectives.
My role in creating these works is to act as a conduit for the emotional and spiritual concepts I wish to convey. The technical aspects of my work involve a deliberate use of color, form, and brushwork to express the vitality and depth of human emotion.
Ultimately, my art serves as a bridge between the tangible and intangible, the physical and spiritual, urging viewers to contemplate the many layers of human experience. Through a deliberate amalgamation of color, form, and emotion, I strive to create an immersive experience that invites viewers to delve into the spiritual and emotional aspects of existence.
Sira Kante, 2022. Oils on canvas 30 x 40 cm
NATALIE EGGER
www.unisonart.space
Natalie Egger, multi-award winning Austrian artist, graduated from the University for Applied Arts Vienna, is actively engaged in the fields of photography, digital art & visual arts. Her creative journey unfolds in the vibrant city of Vienna, where she resides and diligently hones her craft. Natalie has experimented with various artistic media, but two particular mediums hold her current fascination: photography and digital art on one hand, and acrylic painting (mostly on canvas) and pencil drawing on the other. In her digital art and photography, she captures close-ups of random subjects encountered during her urban explorations or travels. These serendipitous encounters become snapshots, which she later consciously deconstructs through the fusion of two to four photographs, often incorporating her pencil drawings. This transformative process yields entirely new digital creations, reimagining her original photographs in fresh and unexpected ways. Natalie’s acrylic paintings and pencil drawings reflect her deep fascination with the human face and body, as well as their myriad expressions. Her sources of inspiration include dance, performance theatre, and fashion. The artist has exhibited her work in several group exhibitions online, at museums, galleries and art fairs in Austria, Italy, Spain, UK, USA, China, Greece, Switzerland and Kazakhstan. Her artworks are featured in various art publications and can be admired in private collections in Europe and Asia. Her very first solo exhibition took place in London, UK in July 2024. The limited edition of her second art book “|_pENciL_ dRAWinGs_|” has been published in February 2025.
Red Nuba in the sea, pencil drawing, photography, print on canvas, 2024, 1/1, 75x100 cm
NIKOLAY MARINOV
nikolay-marinov.com
1966 – Born on December 27-th in Plovdiv, BULGARIA
1985 – Graduated “Tz.Lavrenov” High School of Fine Arts in Plovdiv, Bulgaria 1997 – Graduated from National Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria, Faculty of Painting, MFA , National Academy of Arts, Sofia since 1997- Member of Union of Bulgarian Artists, section Painting 2009 – Ph.D. in History of Art , National Academy of Arts, Sofia; Dissertation: “Development of idea of “Children art “ in the end of XX century” since 2009 – Teacher in National Academy of Arts, Sofia; Discipline: “Special Art Methodology for Gifted Children” Selected One-man Exhibitions :
1993 – Gallery Starinna, Old town of Plovdiv
1997 – Gallery Melon, Sofia 2000 – Gallery Nataly, Sofia
2006 – Gallery Seasons, Sofia – “Seasides, Faces, Dimensions” 2010 – Gallery Art 36, Sofia – “Coasts”
2013 – Gallery Sofia Press, Sofia -“Reflections from childhood” 2015 – Gallery Art 36, Sofia – “Dance of cats”
2017 – Gallery Seasons, Sofia – “Images, Spaces, Horizons” 2017 – Gallery Red Pony, Plovdiv – “Again to Plovdiv” 2024 - Gallery Red Pony, Plovdiv - “ On the road “
Selected Symposiums and group exhibitions :
1994 – Nyborg, Danmark – participation in S.O.F.A. Art event – Nyborg’94 2000 – Sozopol, Bulgaria – participation of symposium of painting organized from Union of Bulgarian artists 2003 – Island Samotrace, Greece – participation in IV Inter balkanic symposium 2004 – “Far from yesterday” – TZ Gallery, Chicago, USA
2011 – “Zona Urban” –project of Union of Bulgarian Artists, Sofia 2012 – “Communications” – project of curator Jovo Panchev, Vivacom Art Hall, Sofia 2017 -16-th annual exhibition Painting size 30x30cm – Gallery Astry, Sofia 2017 – “ The Landscape ” – project of Union of Bulgarian Artists, Sofia 2019 - specialization at Studios of Cite Des Arts - Paris
Selected curators projects :
2007 – “Strategies in context of childhood”, Hall of Union of Bulgarian Artists, Sofia 2011 – “Boxes of dreams”, Hall of Union of Bulgarian Artists, Sofia
Nikolay Marinov “Double portrait” 2019 , 60 X 73 cm, acrylic colours on canvas
NINA TOKHTAMAN VALETOVA
www.artvaletova.com
Nina Tokhtaman Valetova is a New York based artist who holds a Master’s degree in Art from the University BGPU in Ufa. Nina studied art and art history from the age of 12 at an art school. At university, she received an education not only in art but also in philosophy and psychology. The knowledge she gained from studying religion, mythology, and the cultures of different countries influenced the content of her paintings and drawings.
Nina’s work explores the relationship between ancient cultures, mythologies, fantasy, metaphysics, and philosophy. She has been working as a painter since 1982. Her paintings and drawings cannot be classified within a particular framework of definitions or styles. In general, Nina’s art defies categorization, and each piece is often created in several styles. Nina is constantly searching for new ways to create art, and as a result, she has established the Synthesis Art Style in contemporary art, which combines suprematism, surrealism, cubism, abstract, and figurative arts.
Far Way, 2024. Colored pencil on paper, 43 x 36 cm
NIRA CHOREV
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Nira Chorev, born in Boston, MA, was raised and educated in Israel and the United States. Ms. Chorev’s art education began at the Fine Arts High School in Tel Aviv, Israel continued at the Fine Arts College and Fine Arts Teacher’s College, also in Israel. Ms. Chorev received a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) in Boston, MA Since receiving her BFA Ms. Chorev’s work has been seen in group shows at venues which include Art Expo, Tel Aviv, Royal School of Art in London, The Kennedy Center, Washington and Art Take Time Square, NYC.
Since finishing at the SMFA Ms. Chorev has been creating art in various mediums including watercooler, Soft Pastels and Mixed media, everything starts with a photograph I been taken to create a body of work in the contemporary art.
Red Tree, Soft pastels on paper, 12”x9”
PAUL SCOTT MALONE
paulscottmalone.net
Malone grew up in Houston and has lived most of his life in the American South and Southwest -- the settings of much of his work. He holds degrees from the University of Houston (BA 1978) and The University of Arizona (MFA 1986). His polymathic career, in addition to painting, covers numerous experiences and disciplines. He has been a soldier, a bartender, a newspaper journalist for five years between degrees, an instructor in English literature and writing at several colleges and universities, a book critic, an editor at a literary magazine, a writer and poet, an author. His books include the awardwinning In An Arid Land: Thirteen Stories of Texas (1995), a second story collection (2000), and a novel, This House of Women (2001). Since its publication, and before, Malone has lived and worked full-time as a visual artist. His paintings have appeared in a number of exhibitions, galleries and publications, on both sides of the Atlantic. First an abstractionist, Malone investigates his themes, people and landscapes in several other painterly genres as well. Over the years, his approach to painting has evolved into an amalgamation of these influences and, coupled with a renewed emphasis on narrative, has led him to a signature style and pallet in his latest series, Rust unto Gold.
Master of Disaster (Rust unto Gold), 2024
PAUL YGARTUA
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PAUL FRANCIS YGARTUA, NDD
“Art nourishes the soul – I feel connected when I am creating, it is my life force, it is my joie de vivre , every hour, every day— to (access) tap into the subconscious and bring surreal worlds to life.”
Paul Ygartua, NDD – graduate of Liverpool Art College Faculty of Arts, Industrial Design and City & Guilds of London Institute Goldsmith and Silversmith.
A painter, muralist and draftsman who was born in Bebington, England(suburb of Liverpool) in 1945 and has lived in Vancouver, Canada since 1966. He also has bases in England, France and Spain which he visits annually. He has created some of the most recognizable images in Canada and some of the largest murals in the world. His works have been exhibited on every continent except Antarctica, in locations from Vancouver Art Gallery, to the Grand Palais, Paris, France to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Thousands of his paintings are in private, corporate and museum collections.
PETRA DIPPOLD-GOETZ
www.petradippoldgoetz.com
‚Art is a daughter of freedom‘ Friedrich Schiller
Born close to Nuremberg, Germany Petra Dippold-Goetz grew up in the city of Albrecht Dürer and has always been under the spell of this fascinating artist.
To improve and refine her techniques she studied Fine Arts at the Academy of Faber Castell from 2014 to 2018. Since 2019 she was invited to exhibitions and art fairs in several parts of Europe like Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Florence and even New York and Tokyo.
Her works are emotional, intuitive, evocative and passionate. And the statements are different: with some pictures she just wants to express a passionate joy about the beauty of life and the beauty of art. Other works have a socio-political background. They want to warn and awaken: the destruction of our planet and the extinction of so many animals for commercial purposes must be stopped! Our most important goal must be to pass on this wonderful planet to future generations intact and worth living in.
Whispers of Light and Shadow, 2024. Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 50 cm
PILAR XERCAVINS CASAS
www.pilarxercavins.com
Pilar Xercavins Casas is an artist from Sant Cugat del Vallés (Barcelona, Spain) born in 1961. Her painting style is abstract and she uses a mixed technique. She went through different learning techniques; pencil, charcoal, oil, coloured chalks and engraving, until she ended up using natural pigments and created her own style.
Before creating her own technique she experimented with plants, flowers and leaves from the trees leaving them to act on the canvas under the rain and the sun, this way she discovered an aging texture more similar to nature. Later on a trip to Morocco she discovered the natural pigments that led her to create her own technique. She has exhibited in multiple collective and individual exhibitions in galleries and museums and has received several international awards.
Title: The garden of delights Technique: mixed Dimensions: 80x80 cm Year: 2025
QINGZHU LIN
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Chinese artist Qingzhu Lin was born in 1951 and currently resides in the United States. His artistic journey began in childhood, sparked by a treasured oil painting in his home and the intricate designs of postage stamps he collected. These early visual experiences awakened a deep fascination with art, instilling in him a profound appreciation for storytelling through imagery. Over the years, this passion evolved into a lifelong dedication to painting, shaping his artistic vision and expressive style.
Lin’s work embodies a fusion of his Chinese heritage and the refined aesthetics of the European Renaissance. Deeply inspired by the Great Masters, he specializes in figurative painting and landscapes, seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary influences. His paintings often explore the complexities of human emotion and the beauty of the natural world, balancing meticulous craftsmanship with poetic expression. His artistic process is guided by a pursuit of harmony— between form and meaning, light and shadow, realism and imagination.
A strong literary foundation informs Lin’s creative philosophy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Shandong University, an academic background that enriches his artistic narrative. His studies deepened his understanding of symbolism, storytelling, and the timeless themes of human existence, which subtly weave their way into his work. This interplay between literature and painting allows him to create compositions that resonate beyond their visual appeal, inviting viewers into a contemplative space where art and philosophy intertwine.
Beyond technical mastery, Lin’s art reflects a personal and philosophical exploration of life’s deeper meanings. His works are not merely representations of subjects but vessels of thought, emotion, and cultural dialogue. He paints not for commercial success, but to express something profound—something that words alone cannot fully convey. While his pursuit is often misunderstood, he remains steadfast in his belief that art should transcend material value, serving as a bridge between the artist’s inner world and the viewer’s soul.
Through his paintings, Qingzhu Lin continues to seek beauty, truth, and the unspoken poetry of existence, leaving behind works that invite reflection and inspire connection across time and culture.
Meditation, 2025. Oil on canvas, 61x46 cm
ROBERT HAWORTH
www.iamthebutterflyman.com
“The Task – The Quest”
“The damaged caterpillar, gripped in darkness, becomes the chrysalis – a time for change – and, through determination, the butterfly escapes, drawn to the life-giving sun.”
The painting is part of Robert’s up-coming A4, full-colour book, “The Butterfly Man”, to be published later this year. It is a gallery and biography of Hope, lavishly illustrated with dozens of Robert’s remarkable paintings. It tells the story of Robert’s journey from a truly dreadful childhood and adolescence (“The Damaged Caterpillar”) to an astonishing, almost metaphysical, time of change (“The Chrysalis”) and, eventually, to an escape from all the miasma of his past and become “The Butterfly Man”: happy, busy, and full of life.
[“The Butterfly Man” – ISBN: 978 0 907105 29 9]
ROMANA SCHMITT (ROSCH)
www.rosch-art.com
I paint under the pseudonym ROSCH. My canvases, often of larger dimensions, stand out for their dynamic interplay of colors and textures. I experiment with various techniques, spatulas, scratches, creating visually captivating compositions that draw viewers into my vibrant world of abstraction.
The lightness of being (2024) acrylic on canvas, gold leafs, 100 x 100 cm
SILKE WOLFF
www.saatchiart.com/silkewolff
Mrs. Silke Wolff *1965 lives and works as an artist in Ludwigshafen Germany.
Already at early age she had her own desk where she drew and painted gestural, abstract, informel in 4 media.
After high school she studied drawing and design at 4 high ranking international universities. Followed by 14 years of international freelancing in product design. During this time Silke Wolff traveled up to half a year to the USA, Yemen, Egypt, Thailand, China and India where she discovered new cultural worlds.
Another exciting, unknown world opened up to her when she started to meditate daily in 1996. This realm Silke Wolff interprets in her graphics. With 16 aura paintings she took part in the big exhibition at the famous Wilhelm Hack Museum, Ludwigshafen.
After this remarkably start Silke Wolff put her resources into fine art. Knowing her craft again there is a new world to discover. Renowned, international galleries present her mediumistic, surreal post pop art throughout the world. Her distinctive digital art is published in many printed fine art catalogs, books, interviews and on Instagram.com/silke.wolff. popart .
2025 Silke Wolff received the “Top 60 Masters Award” aka. “Oscar of fine arts”, „Artist of the Year 2025“ and ,“65 Contemporary Masters” in Dubai and Beijing. 2024 Wolff has been awarded with the “Int. Phoenix Prize”, “The Best Contemporary Masters 2024”, “Int. Velazquez & Goya Prize”, “Boomer Art Prize”, “Int. Jubilee Prize” and nominated for “Top 60 Masters Award”.
In his mesmerizing review the esteemed art critic and historian Anthony Fawcett wrote :“In conclusion, one encounters her work as distinctly uplifting, each creation pulsating with a genuine feeling of joy and positivity, solidifying her status as a true post-pop artist of the 21st century.”
Silke Wolff 2024 PSI ABC 12 parted ensemble 1, original-graphics edition 10, drawings and photos processed digitally on acrylic glass aluminum, 145x135x3 cm, 6.000 Euro
SIMON HAFELE
www.psypixart.com
Surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Austrian Alps Simon Hafele was born in 1985 in the western part of Tyrol where he found inspiration in the picturesque beauty of the fundamental elements of nature. As a child he couldn’t keep his hands off crayons, a passion which he continued to pursue while attending Elbigenalp, a carving school with a 4 year duration. There he could explore his artistic pathway, causing Simon to seal his own fate—he would follow the calling of his soul and devote his life to art. After having travelled to India, Cambodia, Nepal, Thailand and Laos for longer periods of time, Simon brought back the kind of inspiration, which would turn out to be vital for his evolving. Numerous experiments with different types of colours and light preceded his unique style—a visual language that translates the in-between, the transcendental experience of (yet) unexisting worlds into intriguing paintings with bright and often fluorescent colours, leaving behind an unmistakable trace of recognition. Simons »Visionary Psychedelic Art« is a practice, where the artist reveals his soul and shares his insights of a nonmundane reality. In Simons paintings the vivid colours reflect the artists desire for colourfulness in all aspects of life, which he then transforms into an invitation for the viewer to access alternate realms and otherworldly dimensions. The conundrum of his breath-taking work reveals itself by surrendering to feeling: like in life—love, the mother of all emotions— is all spectators need to decode the overwhelming sceneries in Simons paintings. His works consume the viewer, offering a tender relationship between artwork and spectator, where they can lose themselves, wander in multiverses and simultaneously float back to the present moment, only to find more pathways down to the essence of life: truth.
,Naked Wisdom, 2025, Oil and acrylic on canvas, 100 x 120cm
SONIA I.ROSEVAL
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Self-taught but nurtured by a supportive community, Sonia’s techniques evolved organically, heavily guided by intuition and meditation. Her artwork often features intricate sewing patterns inspired by her mother, symbolizing deeper states of consciousness. This personal yet universally resonant approach forms the core of her creative exploration. Rich in diverse influences from her travels, Sonia’s work also draws inspiration from masters like De Kooning and Cy Twombly. She has strong ties to the Lasalle Artist Association and L’Aquarium Foundation, which provide platforms for her unique vision.
Sonia’s art has been showcased in galleries across North America, including the Marden Art Gallery in Pointe-Claire, the Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Pierre Boucher Museum, and the Museum of Mont-Saint-Hilaire. She has received accolades such as the Honorable Mention at the 2023 AIMPE Japan Awagami Mini Print Japanese Juried Exhibit, the Prize for Harmony for Humanity in 2024, the International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci in Milan, and the International Prize Phoenix in the Arts in Venice.
Fusion of Kyoto,2024. Freehand ink drawing on acidfree 300lb watercolor paper.88cm 71.12 cm
SOTARO TAKANAMI
sotartaro@gmail.com
At the tender age of five, I miraculously survived a fall into a river. However, as soon as I became conscious of my surroundings, my father’s alcoholism began to torment me. His addiction brought mental and physical suffering, plunging me into a constant state of anxiety and conflict. As I grew and my sense of self developed, I enrolled in an art college. There, I was absolute happiness in the name of youth. only to be left with a gaping void upon graduation, as if the joyous memories had turned into a haunting curse. To fill this emptiness, I immersed myself in painting, finding life’s meaning through the constant discovery each new creation brought.
In 2002, during my solo exhibition of hand-coloured woodblock prints at Gallery Yoshii in Paris, I had the honour of hosting President Chirac and curators from the Louvre. This event led to the publication of “12 Selected Monkey Haikus” by RMN (Reunion des Musees Nationaux, France) , which was displayed in the libraries of the Louvre and the Guimet Museum, as well as in renowned bookstores in Paris. The invitation to the Élysée Palace remains a vivid memory.
From January 11th to February 26th, 2024, a retrospective exhibition was held at the Takashimaya Archives in Osaka. This exhibition, the first solo show by a living artist in Takashimaya’s over 100-year history, was visited by many media and visitors and received great praise.
The masterpieces of past greats continue to captivate my senses, with artists like Bacon and Rothko evoking a sense of a new era following Picasso. Living in the same epoch, I aspire to create a new era alongside these artists who weigh upon my heart.
At present, I am uncertain whether I paint to live or live to paint. Yet, for me, painting is akin to water in the scorching desert sun, quenching my parched throat.
Stefano Paradiso is a photographer and director of photography born in Rome in 1969. Graduated from the R. Rossellini School of Cinematography and Photography in 1988, he works as a director of photography and camera operator in cinema and advertising, boasting numerous collaborations with well-known Italian directors, French and American; for television he has made documentaries and reportages in various countries of the world. A lover and scholar of photography in its broadest sense, he is inspired by great photographers such as Josef Koudelka, Luigi Ghirri, Japanese Nihonga pictorial art, Chinese Guóhuà, impressionism and obviously “le cinéma d’auteur”.
After living for many years in France, he returns to Italy in 2017 where he combines his work in the world of cinema with his personal photographic research which focuses on the use of black and white. He developed his darkroom technique working on the creation of large negatives and contact prints on various papers including Japanese Washi. He owns a Leica Monocrhome M Typ 242, a Leica M Typ 240 and a Leica M6 with vintage Summicron lenses that he never leaves behind.
Asphodelo - Imago Plantae, 2024
STEFANOIU VASILE
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Vasile Stefanoiu, a Romanian sculptor, believes art must convey a message and sees sculpture as a restorative force. He creates sustainable circular art using recycled and reused resources.
The contemporaneity of his sculpture consists in the possibility of telling new messages with established techniques, moving from form to content, becoming an ideational art in which the concept takes precedence.
His sculptures are dynamic, the theme of movement has appeared repeatedly in his recent works.
In some of his sculptures, he brings back legends from Greek mythology and places them in different contexts, to create a new way of seeing in modern times.
His recent works show the impact of digital acceleration on humanity, questioning whether it advances or limits creativity. His sculptures occupy a unique niche within contemporary art, one that pays homage to the technical mastery and thematic depth of the old masters while simultaneously engaging with the challenges and dichotomies of the modern era. His nuanced approach to form and content places him among those contemporary artists who seek to reconcile the digital age’s fast-paced innovation with the contemplative rhythm of classical art.
Exhibitions:
Participation in exhibitions, physical, with sculptures in marble, wood or mixed:
• Ferrara Art Biennial – Italy, Nov. 2024;
• MEAM Barcelona Art Biennial Oct. 2024;
• MoBu Art, at Romexpo in Bucharest, Romania;
• Florence Art Biennale - Italy (2021 and 2023 editions);
• “San Remo Art Biennale” in September 2023; Participated in numerous art exhibitions, solo or group, online, in the USA, Canada, Italy.
Awards:
•“Velasquez & Goya”, Barcelona 2024;
• “PHOENIX” International Award in Venice, 2024;
• “Best Contemporary Masters 2024”, in “Sculpture”;
• “Michelangelo - Genius of Italy” Award, Rome 2023;
• “Artist of the Year 2022” at the Artavita Gallery USA; Numerous other awards, “Honorable Mentions” and “Talent Awards”.
Orpheus and Eurydice, marble, Height / Width / Depth: 77 x 46 x 12 cm
TAMARA MICHEL
www:.tamaramichelArt.com
Tamara Michel,geboren in Ukraine,studiert in Moskau,seit 30 Jahren lebt in Wien,Austria,arbeitet wie freiberufliche Künstlerin,malt verschiedene Bilder mit Öl,Aquarel und Acryl Farben,benutzt eigenes Technick und Stiel in Ölmalerei mit interesanten Ergebnissem,kennzeichnenden ihre Bilder
Mohnblumen.2023.Öl auf LW.100/100.
TONE AANESS
@ToneAaness
Tone Aaness is a Norwegian contemporary painter, b. 1973. Her works are mainly philosophical, political and mythological in their Expression and a Depth to Contemporary Realism is maintained and influenced by painters such as the French realist Courbet, the Catalan born modernist Picasso, the Italian chiaro-scuro painter Caravaggio, the English Prerafaelite Millais, the Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch and the monumental Sculptor Gustav Vigeland among others.
The Egg Bearer. Oil on Board. Gold Framed. 2017
TORIE SMITH
www.empathicgangster.com
Channeler, Spirit advisor, (Cosmic) Thought Leader, Motivational Speaker, Graphic Artist and Author — specializing in Divine Cosmic Consciousness and Galactic Attunement™; which is WHO we are Galactically and WHAT we are holographically.
Title: Ethereal Magik Technique: Base layer is a live painting, scanned into a digital format and then layer built in Graphic; inspired by a love for iSpy and the Ethereal Magik of Mother Nature and The Universe. Size: 83.47cm x 64.50 cm Year: 2022
VERA NEEL
www.veraneel.art
Vera Neel is an interdisciplinary artist based in New Mexico, USA. Born in Russia, she absorbed the beauty of Siberian nature, and her artistic soul always sought an outlet through art, which fully materialized only after her move to the United States in 2004.
Despite participating in workshops led by renowned contemporary artists such as Albert Handell, Peter Nisbet, David Mayer, Elena Goubar, and others, Vera has largely forged her own artistic path.
She experiments with various media and styles, using a wide range of materials and tools in her work. In addition to painting, Vera practices the art of wool felting on silk, creating exquisite women’s accessories and clothing.
Since 2010, she has painted exclusively with a palette knife, which allows her to express herself fully and develop her unique artistic style.
Her expertise in marketing, management, graphic design, digital media, and fashion enables her to integrate these elements into her art, creating multilayered, conceptually rich works.
Vera’s pieces have been recognized with awards and featured in both international and local exhibitions, gaining appreciation from collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Since 2021, Vera has been a co-owner of Art Mozaik gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As a gallerist, she supports artists by providing them with a space for self-expression, helping them reach new levels, expand their audience, and connect with admirers of their work.
Golden Rush, 2025. Mix Medium, 61 x 76.2 cm.
VICTOR ALVAREZ BRUNICARDI
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Born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1941
His first participation in a Juried Collective Art Show takes place in 1962 in Caracas, Venezuela and his first Solo Show few years later also in Caracas. Ever since, he has continued painting and exhibiting his work without interruption.
His pieces are internationally represented in numerous private collections.
In 1982, moved permanently to USA having lived and worked in Boston MASS, Olympia/ Seattle WA and Tampa FL. Resides in Fort Lauderdale FL since 2002.
Also an Architect, worked for a well-known local Architectural Firm as its Director of Design.
Dinning out 2022
WENDY COHEN
www.wendycohen.net.au
Wendy Cohen is a Sydney-based artist whose art practice focuses on the relationship of colour, shapes, lines and forms with the shapes of realistic components that is communicated in a painterly abstracted language. By integrating shapes into a cohesive body of shapes, colours and forms in conjunction with collage elements, flowing ideas are manifested that bring attention to the surface and materiality of the contents of each painting. Observation, intuition and imagination are key to her process as she responds to the magnificence and interconnectedness of the world. But most importantly, Wendy welcomes the viewer into the space of the painting in order to participate in the mystery and wonderment of her works that she creatively translates onto the canvas with a syncopated beat and rhythm.
Lavender Melody, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas Size: 80 W x 100 H x 2 D cm
WERONIKA RACZYNSKA
www.raczynska.net
Weronika Raczynska was born in 1978 in Warsaw, Poland – painter, drawer, artist. In 2002 graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting (with distinction) from the European Academy of Arts (EAS) in Warsaw, Poland. In 2010 completed post-graduate studies in Painting & Drawing at The Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts (ASP) in Cracow, Poland. She has had 18 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 130 group exhibitions in Galleries, Museums of Art and Art Spaces in Warsaw, Cracow, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Basel, Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Venice, Bologna and Barcelona among others. Artist lives and works in Warsaw, Poland. Let us give the voice to the art curator, who has written on Weronika Raczynska’s current work: “Her artworks, (…), delve into the depths of human existence, with a particular focus on eroticism and inner strength. Through bold and vibrant strokes of red, Raczynska captures the viewer’s attention, evoking passions, desires, and the emotional complexity of the human experience. The color red, symbolizing passion and vitality, saturates her works, creating a palpable sense of intensity and emotional depth. In her art, Raczynska conveys a profound reflection on the human condition, inviting viewers to explore the intricacies of mind and body through her dynamic and engaging paintings. Each brushstroke, brimming with energy and dynamism, reveals layers of meaning and encourages contemplation. By employing the distinctive hue of red, Raczynska offers a penetrating glimpse into the beauty and fragility of human life, prompting viewers to immerse themselves in the sensory experience of her works and reflect on the profound complexities of existence. With her masterful use of color and form, Raczynska captivates audiences, inviting them on a visual journey of exploration and introspection into the depths of human emotion and experience.” – Martina Viesti – art curator (Bologna, Italy, 2024).
Dream Girl, 2025, acrylic paint drawing on paper, 78 x 105 cm
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Xue Yuan, a Chinese artist who was awarded with the International Prize Artist at the Jubilee, International Prize Artist of the Year 2025 in Florence, etc. Her artworks have won multiple awards in international art competitions, such as INNOART PRIZE International Art Competition, Internatonal Abstract Art Competition, International Primary Colors Art Exhibition, were published in French magazine Spotlight, Italian magazine Contemporary Celebrity Masters and Master Artists to Collect, Spanish magazine Art Loving, and were displayed in digital exhibitions of Red Dot Art Fair of Miami, Art San Diego, UWEE International Art Exhibition at Luv, etc.
“Wish”, Gouache, 52 cm x 37cm,2024
ZEB LUND
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As an architect by training with an emphasized interest in ruins and drawings, all of my work pursues space, time, and the essence of the human condition. The works aim to convey expression, emotion, and observation.
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