Thomas C. Chung is a Chinese-Australian contemporary artist based in Helsinki & Sydney. His latest project, the exhibition The Sea That Stands Before Me…, contemplates the notion of one's devotion to living as a form of armament. Chung's conceptual practice continues its inquiries into psychology, folklore, mythology, and philosophy, binding them as a cohesive tale.
Jewan Goo is a research-based photographer who focuses on reexamining and reconstructing the fading history of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. His work is deeply connected to contemporary issues within institutional archives and history education, which are often biased and subject to political control or censorship by governmental or educational authorities.
Intertwining discourses around labyrinths, social anxiety, and post-truth, Junshu Gu’s work is rooted in rhizome theory and draws from her 13 years of experience in interdisciplinary, culture-related media work and her profound expertise. Her practice incorporates painting, sculpture, and time-based media, appearing minimal and abstract, yet formally lithesome and precise.
Hanna Tzong-Han Wu is a Taiwanese choreographer and dancer based in Los Angeles, California. The dance language that lies between Western contemporary, hip-hop, and martial arts punctuates her signature style. Hanna is most interested in creating works that reflect on humans and humanity and believes that arts are the reflection of society. In her work she blends arts, culture, society, humans, and self.
Zihao Zhou is a Chinese fashion designer based in London. His art explores the connections between the macro and the micro, revealing the hidden wonders of the world. In 2024, he took a leap of faith and launched his own eponymous brand, Illogic, in London. With a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, Zihao aims to carve his unique mark in the fashion industry.
Edward L. Rubin is an award-winning fine art photographer, production designer, and painter based in Los Angeles. In his series My Mannequin Moment, he depicts the transcendent moment when we realize we are no longer aligned with the roles, beliefs, or relationships we've accepted and where the veil is lifted and we confront the false ideals imposed on us.
Sumio Kobayashi is a Japanese composer of contemporary classical music. He won several prices and has made appearances at festivals such as Takefu International Music Festival, Tongyeong International Music Festival, and Weimarer Frühjahrstage für zeitgenössische Musik. He is currently a Professor of Composition and Musicology at Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan.
Sophie Dezhao Jin is a multimedia visual artist originally from Beijing, China, who explores the intricate dynamics of human relationships through her diverse practice. Working across various mediums, she delves into themes of connection—whether with others, with nature, or with the resonances of the past. Her work focuses on identity, memory, and the human experience.
Helena Eribenne, a London-born multimedia artist of Nigerian descent, works across film, photography, performance art, theatre, installation, and music. Her work critiques post-colonialism, using 19th-century tools like the magic lantern and panorama to challenge colonial narratives embedded in the collective unconscious.
Xinyi Qin is a Chinese artist currently based in Hong Kong. In Xinyi's paintings, she relies on her intuition to select different types of plants as her subjects - they are tiny, peculiar, faded, blooming, or rotten. She focuses more on their temperament, allowing the diversity of plants to unfold naturally without limitations or definitions.
Julia Lehmann is a philosopher, writer, translator, and artist whose practice is deeply intertwined with her explorations of language, humanity, and the natural world. Exploring the boundary between text and image, the parts then form a new whole, fragments of a female voice. The typewriter is the tool to hide, to love, to seek, to find, to hope, to think.
Ellen De is a visual artist who uses photography as her primary medium to explore the intersections of architecture, abstraction, and social critique. Her work reimagines brutalist structures as sculptural forms, detaching them from their historical and ideological contexts. By emphasizing form over function, Ellen's photographs transform iconic architectural symbols into evocative remnants of unrealized utopias.
Giulia Guasta Guarnaccia is a digital artist and an intersectional activist; she also considers herself an interdisciplinary researcher and a data archaeologist. In her work, she mixes social engagement with varied artistic practices, always linked to ethical issues; in her opinion, there's a strong need to deconstruct ourselves going through privileges and marginalities.
Keight is a multidisciplinary artist who explores a variety of experiments and mediums, ranging from “traditional” art to immersive installations and digital works. Equal parts artist and designer, and both conceptual and expressionist, Keight takes the viewer on a visual journey through his unique language, peppered with references and symbolic pictograms that circumscribe his abundant universe.
Yeejae Kim is an artist whose interdisciplinary work spans performance, sculpture, video, and installation, using vulnerability to challenge the expectations and ideals imposed by beauty standards. Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, she draws from her cultural background and personal experiences to engage with societal norms. She is currently based in Long Island City, NY.
Weizhi Cao, a Chinese artist, has made a name for himself in digital art, specializing in AI-generated content (AIGC). By merging traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI technology, he creates a unique artistic style that has gained international recognition. His works have been showcased in various exhibitions and have won multiple awards in international art competitions and film festivals.
Yulun Liu is an architect and digital artist based in Chicago whose work explores the intricate relationship between nature, architecture, and human well-being. Inspired by the resilience of abandoned landscapes and the therapeutic potential of natural environments, her practice focuses on creating immersive experiences that blur the boundaries between art and architecture.
Klara is a German filmmaker and graphic designer now based in Berlin. She works in mixed media, including video and sound design, photography, and inclusive design. Klara also engages in experimental arts with the focus on conceptual emotional design. She has been curiously exploring how art makes disconnections tangible.
Pei-Yao Chang is a Taiwan-born media artist and researcher currently working between London and Taiwan. Her practice explores space(s) and the implications of embodied experiences, drawing from both the gravitational pull of the land and the weightless journey of freediving. Fascinated by sensation, movement, and perception, she investigates the concept of embodied cognition.
Boris is a self-taught photographer originally from Minsk, Belarus, now based in Philadelphia. He combines his technical knowledge and creative vision to produce compelling images that resonate emotionally. His project, Fierce, examines the paradox of cuteness aggression, a psychological phenomenon where overwhelming feelings of adoration for something provoke an intense response.
Bîstyek is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in painting, sculpture, and drawing. Renowned for his bold use of color and expressive lines, he blends elements of graffiti, street art, and abstraction while also creating figurative paintings on various surfaces and 3D wood sculptures. His work primarily reflects on his personal journey, from his marginalized upbringing in Syria to Canada.
Ruslana Nosak's work reflects a lifelong journey through different places, each of which has shaped and expanded her artistic vision. Over the years, she's explored a range of mediums, embracing each for its unique, expressive qualities. Her work depicts the psychological and cultural complexities faced by individuals adapting to new countries and identities.
Kang Mingu is a filmmaker, media artist, and writer based in South Korea. His works often depict vulnerable figures within society, exploring themes such as redevelopment, technological transformation, and mythology while emphasizing a warm perspective and hope for the marginalized. Through these narratives, he reflects his desire for comfort and warmth in both his own life and the society.
Wenqing Gu is a Baltimore-based digital illustrator originally from Huai’an, China. Her art serves as a bridge between cultures, drawing from her experiences in both China and the United States to explore universal emotions. Her illustrations are imbued with a sense of simplicity and childlike wonder, reflecting her belief in the power of art to bring joy and healing.
Aylal Heydarova is an emerging Azerbaijani painter whose works span a variety of artistic styles and creative techniques, including pointillism, modernism, and abstract. Launched in April 2024, the #SAVINGBUTTERFLIES project celebrates transformation and resilience, reflecting the journeys of both butterflies and migrants.
