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.
Reshmi Pillay is an Indian artist, currently pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) in painting at Manchester Metropolitan University. While her work ethic is unquestionable, her exceptional artistic talent truly shines in her deliberate use of dark and enigmatic backgrounds in her watercolor creations. Her ultimate aspiration is to construct a storyline that surpasses a singular perspective.
Aysegul Demir Tatar, born in 1991 in Mersin, is a Türkiye-based artist. She focuses on the imagery of mountains in her artworks. She portrays mountains on canvas both as massive forms and as abstract pieces. Just as mountains have continued to form from the past to the present, Aysegul connects with them as a means of expression in her artistic journey.
Svetlana Shavrina is an Eastern European painter based in Dubai, UAE, and a member of the Artists Trade Union of Russia. Her journey to canvas is unique, weaving together the precision of mathematics with the fluidity of art. Her oil paintings celebrate the beauty and emotion of nature. Inspired by Impressionism, she uses vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes to capture the feeling of being in a landscape.
As an artist, Sabine Hahn sees herself as a translator of the world as she encounters it. Her work is not limited to one medium, but rather, she uses a variety to express her vision. Her oil paintings are created from the movement and mood of the period in which they were made, while with photography Sabine enjoys capturing short-term moments, be it a shadow, a reflex, a color, a state, or just a good moment she encounters on city walks or travels.
Mark Sajatovich is an artist, historian, and educator whose creative journey is guided by a profound belief in the enduring role of art in our chaotic world. In his eyes, art is a powerful reminder that contemplation and communication remain the cornerstone upon which a brighter future can be built.
Mike Kasongo is a self-taught artist born in Kinshasa, D.R. Congo, and currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He harmoniously blends the rich cultural tapestry of African heritage with the timeless elegance of European Renaissance art. Through masterful creations, he invites viewers on a journey that transcends borders.
Wu-Peng Huang is a Taiwanese artist working primarily with painting. In his paintings, the audience can discover a tendency toward idealism, which tells us that even if the significance of an object with the feature of realism is also related to what is beyond its container. Thus, his subjective cogitation is reasonably the objective world in which he lives.
Wenya He is a distinguished artist and educator specializing in Chinese calligraphy. With a Master’s degree in Fine Arts Calligraphy from Capital Normal University College of Chinese Calligraphy Culture Research Institute, Wenya has an extensive background in both the practice and teaching of this traditional art form.
Joe Taveras is a mixed media artist and designer who approaches painting with a unique sensibility, which is informed by his background as a roboticist. Fusing science and philosophy into his gestures, Taveras' bold, colorful expressions are rooted in explorations into how matter moves and interacts with the environment and universe. His practice revolves around three key themes: oneness, human mind, and technology.
Mel Quintana, a distinguished Cuban-American artist based in Tampa, Florida, has captivated audiences with her powerful and vibrant artworks. Born to Cuban immigrants, Mel's heritage deeply influences her creative vision, infusing her pieces with rich cultural narratives and emotional depth. A hallmark of Mel Quintana's work is her extensive use of the color red.
Wendell Smith (b.1972) is a contemporary artist currently living and working in Atlanta, GA. His work reflects the rich visual traditions of the Caribbean, incorporating Afro elements and folk culture. The work probes the questions of existence and the human relationship to both the interior (psychological) and exterior (physical) worlds that define contemporary reality.
Nelly grew up in the south of France in a family of artisans who recognized her love for art, particularly painting, at an early age. After studying graphic design, she began a career as an illustrator and designer in various countries: Spain, the USA, Canada, Bolivia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands. In 2023, she decided to reconnect with her first love, fine arts, through which she expresses her vibrant personality.
Chris Watts, a New York-based artist, delves into the language of the spiritual; exploring the power of and the relationship we have with the unseen. Driven by a desire to enhance our connection to the mystical, Chris's work invites viewers on a mystical journey, beyond the spoken word, into the realm of the unseen, using creation and intuition as a vehicle to experience total consciousness.
Xinan Yang is a Chinese artist based in London. Through her evocative creations, Xinan Yang invites viewers into a contemplative dialogue on identity, belonging, and the essence of home in our increasingly globalized world. Yang's art, characterized by its depth and introspection, continues to captivate and resonate with audiences internationally.
Khaila Batts is a multidisciplinary artist rooted in her Black American identity, navigating the intricate intersections of memory, identity, and societal narratives. With a dynamic approach to storytelling through color, emotion, and technology, Khaila Batts continues to provoke dialogues and challenge preconceptions in the contemporary art landscape.
Dominik Szymański’s work revolves around feelings. With his approach to making the viewer aware of his feelings and to show them something that they haven't been aware of, Dominik comes to create art that evokes emotions – Nostalgia being the most important. Dominik uses the imperfections and the lack of one specific technique to give the art a meaning, to make it feel more human.
Noura Alnasser is a Saudi artist, based in Riyadh. She mastered Arabic calligraphy, painting, sculpture and graphic design of all types, and she admire photography, and her passion led her in the past to learn and make cartoon films. Her journey of development in art has not, and will not, stop here. She is learning at her home in Riyadh every day, and she travels the world to inhale art from every culture.
Margaret Asatrian is an Armenian visual artist born in 1994. Margaret Asatrian's art is the reflection of her inner world and vision of life. Her pieces express her identity and help to communicate her feelings with the utmost freedom and sincerity. Throughout the creative process, the artist liberates herself from every spiritual restraint, putting on the canvas her innermost feelings and impressions received from the surrounding world.
Mano Liliya was born in 1989 in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. She has previously worked and lived in Kyiv, and now she is based in Switzerland. In her artistic expression, the artist delves into the intricacies of duality, probing the coexistence of beauty with peril and the innate dual nature within phenomena. For her, art is a quest for answers to timeless inquiries regarding the nature of beauty, power, and fragility.
