Stephan Joseph Ravare Jr. transcends the title of mere artist. His work embodies the role of a storyteller, channelling ideas, confronting and breaking barriers, and honouring his Louisiana Creole heritage through his art. Viewing art as a catalyst for transformation and acceptance, Stephan uses culture and differences to not only cope with mental health but to inspire solace and creativity.
Roxana Casillas is a sculptor, born in Mexico City in 1964. Her work aims to celebrate the enigmatic aspects of femininity, delving into her own psyche as both the creator and the subject while offering viewers profound insights into the complexities of existence and the journey of self-discovery. Working primarily with contemporary sculpture, Roxana finds joy in the tangible and transformative nature of this medium.
Zain Majeed is a self-taught Chicagoland-based artist and fashion designer. Many of the concepts that appear in his work are centered around politically and emotionally charged themes of ethnicity, religion, mental health, individualism, love, and death. These themes allow him to have an outlet to communicate the vulnerabilities and anxieties that each of these concepts bring about.
Janvi Choksi is a growing visual artist whose work is driven by a profound exploration of abstraction and the emotive power of colour. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, she is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Visual Arts at Emory University. Janvi’s artistic journey is marked by an insatiable curiosity and a commitment to translating personal experiences into evocative visual narratives.
Anna Gaikovich is a contemporary artist who specializes in mixed techniques. She is an artist dedicated to exploring life's contrasts and contradictions through the transformation of artistic mediums and themes. Anna reflects these issues through a unique art creation method known as metacollaging, which involves a mix of non-obvious elements, colors, figurative elements, and abstractions.
Emmanuel Uloko, known as The Naive Loverboy, skillfully blends a background in Computer Science with a deep passion for art. Originally on a different career trajectory, Emmanuel's inherent creativity and fascination with the visual world guided them toward diverse artistic exploration. Drawing inspiration from television, comics, and novels, Emmanuel embarked on a journey of world-building, creating imaginative sanctuaries.
Alivia Khaled is a self-taught artist and lawyer based in Kuwait. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings and personal experiences, Alivia creates captivating artwork that reflects her perspective of many areas in our daily lives, whether it’s objects, movies, events, theories, etc. Alivia’s artistic style is characterized by a blend of contemporary, surreal, and abstract drawings and sometimes even paintings.
He Liu, originally from China and currently working as a visual designer in Los Angeles, possesses a diverse skill set that includes graphic design, UI/UX, marketing, and illustration. Titled "Mother," her latest project explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature. Drawing inspiration from profound observations of the natural world, He Liu aims to elucidate humanity's role and interactions within this ecosystem.
Adama, an artist with Ivorian American roots, proudly embraces the symbolism of cultural fusion, emphasizing the limitless potential for dialogue and understanding at the crossroads of diverse influences. He warmly invites you to join him on this artistic journey, celebrating a shared legacy and actively contributing to a future characterized by inclusivity and harmony.
Yana Jigsaw is an interdisciplinary artist based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Yana's art becomes a poignant reflection of her extraordinary life experiences, from her devout upbringing to her profound love for technology and programming. Her creations stand as a testament to the transformative power of creativity, serving as a source of healing, inspiration, and metamorphosis.
Harper Hazelmare is a non-binary, queer, disabled botanical artist, writer of cautionary tales, and keeper of a community apothecary. Harper looks at her work as found objects finding their place together as we all seek to achieve in life. The question their art addresses is how movement indicates choice. They enjoy movement in her pieces, wishing for everyone to have the freedom of space and time.
Marcelo Pedrozo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lover of the abstract, he combines the color palette with emotions and moods of mind to create his art pieces. He Marcelo Pedrozo visualises different states of mind to create his artwork, based on the game of colors and textures, as well as using different elements such as spatulas, rolls and even hands.
Olivia De La Rosa is a cubist and surrealist artist from Spain with a profound connection to synesthesia and quantum physics. Her pieces delve into the concept of time as a relative force, embracing the idea that time can feel flexible. De La Rosa's work is a profound exploration of the complex relationship between time and existence, an ephemeral moment frozen in eternity.
Anastasia Vazquez de Miguel is a contemporary-traditional artist from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida. Her artistic journey was influenced by the rich cultural heritage, blending the colorful tapestry of Russian and Spanish roots. With a profound belief in the arts for expression, she explores themes related to thoughts, emotions, nature, and fantasies to express the soul with different mediums and connections from individuals and cultures.
Risa Koyanagi is a versatile artist from Japan and an amateur philosopher contributing to peacebuilding. Philosophy, art, and peacebuilding are the three main pillars of her work. For her, it is essential to be able to see the true nature of the subject matter with a keen eye for observation, to continue to question society and to take action without being constrained by artificial frames of nationality, race, and age.
Turner is a self-taught artist, born in Alba-Iulia, Romania, and currently bases in Los Angeles, USA. Bianca Turner's art is deeply inspired by nature, its vivid colors, and the societal issues surrounding her. She sees art as "the definition of infinity," and her work explores the continuous transmutation of the evolving essence of life and nature. Visions and words turn into colors and textures to create new narratives in this dimension of infinity.
Peggy Peiting Huang is a multidisciplinary artist pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Born in Taipei, she is currently based in London. At the core of Peggy's artistic narrative lies a compelling exploration of personal identity intricately interwoven with the dichotomies of traditional and contemporary Taiwanese culture, offering viewers a glimpse into the nuances of her heritage and the ever-evolving cultural landscape that shapes her worldview.
Arão Pinto, born in Brazil in 1979, is an artist who loves the splendor of color and specializes in abstract art. Of course, his origins also play a role in his works. The rainforest with its abundant colors and sounds, nature in its almost lavish abundance, animals, are all reflected in the exuberant colors and dynamism of his paintings and influenced him and his work.
Aishwarya Krishnan is a Bangalore-based painter and illustrator with roots in Kerala. Her works primarily revolve around scenes from her time growing up in India, often paying homage to her cultural heritage and family history. Most painted scenes are from nod to the artist’s family background as well. Coming from a long lineage of painters, including Raja Ravi Varma, she intends to bring an impressionist take to Indian scenes.
Natalia Pechenkina is an interior painting artist from Russia. She employs a diverse range of contemporary techniques in her work, such as bar-relief, sculptural and volumetric painting, mirrors, FluidArt, and epoxy resin. Natalia's art draws heavily from the natural shades of her region, with the foundational colors mirroring the scenic landscapes of Siberia.
Darío Berterreche is a visual artist and painter from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He sees his practice as an act of faith, of absolute surrender, towards an infinite becoming. Starting from the unexpected and from the movement that every improvisation proposes, the works are generated, giving rise to whatever chance determines. His inspiration comes from the natural environment that surrounds him.
Viktoria Adkozalova is a Ukrainian artist. Her creations traverse the enigmatic realms of the Universe, capturing the essence of existence and the relentless march of time. Drawing parallels with the String Theory, her works postulate that the tiniest of particles – the strings resonate to sculpt our cosmos. Every brushstroke seeks to unravel a world of emotions, attempting to bridge the chasm between the artwork and the beholder's soul.
