Anton Kolesnikov is a self-taught artist. Born in Russia, he is currently living in Spain. In art, Anton looks for unintentional and passionate qualities. These qualities tend to come from a place in an artist's mind that is hard to observe directly but can be easily felt once they become a painting.
INTERVIEW | Ariadni Vitastali
Ariadni Vitastali is a Hellenic visual artist currently based in northern Greece. She is currently working on her latest series of works, which is derived from female characters in ancient Greek mythology but expressed in her own fresh, brutal, and feminine way. This series will be presented in her upcoming solo show in Thessaloniki, Greece.
INTERVIEW | Reshmi Pillay
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.
INTERVIEW | Juan José Barrios Quiñonez
Juan José Barrios Quiñonez is a 16-year-old figure from northern Bogotá. Juan’s work explores his relationship with his own identity and their main goal is to connect with people through visual languages. With his biggest inspiration being surrealism, Juan is aiming to create visually intriguing pieces that can spark conversations about themes and topics that trouble the hearts of many.
INTERVIEW | Aysegul Demir Tatar
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.
INTERVIEW | Marco Soria
Marco Soria is a digital artist with a passion for painting that began at an early age. Marco's style is characterized by influences from gothic culture, pop art, and elements such as cats, flowers, and the refined aspects of women. His portraits, often based on female models, stand out for their saturated colors and high contrast, reflecting a blend of his influences and personal experiences.
INTERVIEW | Federica Toniolo
Federica Toniolo, born in 1990, is a multidisciplinary artist based in Madrid with Italian roots and diverse international experiences. She employs various techniques, such as multilayered paintings, with juxtapositions and subtractions; art-printing combined with collage and texts. She also designs experiential installations, to provoke discoveries and facilitate personal reflections through active engagement.
INTERVIEW | Svetlana Shavrina
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.
INTERVIEW | Sabine Hahn
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.
INTERVIEW | Shiqing Li
Shiqing Li is a Chinese artist based in New York City and California. As a textile artist, she creates textile art with a positive attitude to express what others define as "negative" psychological issues. She wants to communicate with those who suffer from psychological issues through textiles and uses traditional techniques and materials while pushing the boundaries of the medium through experimentation and innovation.
INTERVIEW | Nina Mašina
Aleksandra Nina Knezevic (Nina Mašina) is a designer and illustrator born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her creative passion lies in designing books, book covers, and illustrations. With over 20 years of experience, she has designed covers for numerous books, including those by Nobel laureates, literary classics, and poets.
INTERVIEW | Mark Sajatovich
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.
INTERVIEW | Mike Kasongo
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.
INTERVIEW | Wu-Peng Huang
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.
INTERVIEW | He Wenya
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.
INTERVIEW | Joe Taveras
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.
INTERVIEW | Stacey Chen
Stacey (Tingyun) Chen is a celebrated Chicago-based artist specializing in drawing, illustration, digital art, graphic design, and product design. Stacey's diverse artistic endeavors highlight her exceptional ability to blend art, people, and culture into compelling visual narratives. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for the ordinary moments of life, infusing them with profound beauty and meaning.
INTERVIEW | Mel Quintana
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.
INTERVIEW | Wendell Smith
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.
INTERVIEW | Maria Suarez
Based in the New York City area, Maria Suarez is a family portrait photographer originally from Peru. She brings forth a profound exploration of human connection and cultural heritage through her lens. Specializing in portraits and landscapes, Suarez's work transcends mere imagery, delving deep into the intricacies of familial bonds and the rich tapestry of Peruvian identity.