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.
Stephen Von Mason strives to make art that creates a response and evokes a desperately needed challenge. His stylized work revolves around showcasing excellence and promoting cultural healing. His imagery has intense color and a sense of emergency indicative of what is needed for rebuilding a cultural lobotomy.
Svetlana Klaise (b. 1978) is a self-taught painter based in Latvia. She experiments with various styles, including abstraction, landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes, to capture her emotional impressions of beauty in the world. Much of Klaise’s work draws from personal memories and contemplations about childhood, family, and nature. She employs thoughtful composition and color contrasts to express meaning rather than pursue photorealism.
Pato Reichler is an Argentinian artist. Over the past six years, she has dedicated herself to painting her own interpretation of the classic stories (Little Red Riding Hood, Butterfly Lovers, Puss in Boots, Pinocchio, and Alicia, among others). Her goal is to get through them to the most childish part that we all have inside, and at the same time, mobilize the viewer with the psychological side of her works.
Working predominantly with oil painting, clay, and photography, artist and social justice advocate Anrike Piel (b. 1993), with womanhood in focus, contributes her perspective on the enduring impact of intergenerational trauma on individuals and society, the plight of refugees, and societal reflections. Her work aims to catalyse change, challenge perceptions, and advocate for a more empathetic world.
Nipun Manda is a multidisciplinary US artist of Indian descent. Art has always been an important part of his life. His paintings incorporate globalization with their own multi-ethnic heritage, believing that paintings convey his rich experience. For Nipun, Art is a universal language that enhances the awareness, as well as the understanding of other cultures.
Daniel Kanow is a distinguished visual and kinetic artist, currently residing and practicing in Telluride. Kanow seamlessly combines various media, including acrylics, oils, canvas, wood, plexiglass, and unconventional tools, to produce works that captivate the observer with their dynamic and contemplative essence.
Noelle Kalom grew up in the dynamic high desert of Taos, New Mexico, surrounded by a community of artists. Some of the ideas that inform her paintings come from early experiences at Taos Pueblo, where she witnessed and began a lifelong appreciation for the power of fire, mystery, ritual, and ceremony. Her abstract paintings embody the intensity and topography of the American Southwestern landscape.
Maitreyee Nimbolkar is a self-taught artist based in Pune, India. Maitreyee loves telling stories of her dreams, thoughts, and experiences through her works. Over eight years, her artistic practice has evolved to create a visual experience, which is very personal for her, it being a manifestation of my lifestyle choices. She works in a range of mediums such as oils, acrylics, watercolour, gouache, mixed media, etc.
Alisa Teletović, 1974, is a prominent and independent Bosnian Herzegovina and Australian artist. As an expressive and figurative artist, she is almost like a visual storyteller of her own life and all its complexities. Drawn to the expressive power of figurative art, believing that artistic creativity is a universal language, Alisa is capable of conveying bad and good emotions in her art.
Patricia Daher (b. 1988, United States) is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist, poet, and environmental activist. works are created with the intention of promoting peace through the balance of human societies with the natural world. Daher creates autobiographical paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures, and performance works that contribute to expanding the boundaries of Conceptual, New Surrealist, Visionary, and Symbolic Art.
Aleksandra de Pan is a painter of Russian origin currently living in Italy (Florence), which, thanks to its landmark art, culture, and nature, contributed to the further development of her artistic vein. Today, she has received several recognitions from some of the sector's leading critics and has showcased her works at a number of exhibitions, both domestically as well as internationally.
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.
