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Akshita lad
Akshita Lad is an award-winning artist born in Mumbai and now based in Dubai. Her extensive body of work spans portraits, landscapes, and abstract expressionist paintings, with a style deeply influenced by the Renaissance and Impressionist masters. Akshita’s paintings are celebrated for their depth, elegance, and beauty, attracting widespread acclaim from art lovers and galleries worldwide.
Beyond her artistry, Akshita is passionate about creating positive change. She believes in the transformative power of feminine energy to heal, nurture, and inspire global change. Dedicated to empowering girls through education, Akshita also advocates for the protection of nature and animals, reflecting her commitment to a better world.
Ann Blum
Ann Blum, an abstract artist and graphic designer based in NYC, seamlessly blends structured graphic design with expressive abstract painting. With a Bachelor's in Communication Design and a background in Art and Design, her work embodies both discipline and freedom. She has exhibited in London, New York, Monaco, Paris, and more, with features by Slanted Publishers and Draw Down. Her art balances precision and fluidity, where each brushstroke is an intimate conversation, expressing emotions through color. The canvas, acting as a receptive listener, captures this dialogue and creates visual poetry. This invites viewers to engage with the shared narrative, finding personal resonance beyond words.
Ann Brit Christoffersen
Ann Brit Christoffersen, a Norwegian painter born in Sweden, masterfully blends oil painting with land art, all while sharing her insights through an art blog. With nearly 30 years of painting experience, she left her career as a lawyer to follow her true passion for art. Her transformative journey began at the Edinburgh College of Art summer school in 2005, where she realized her true path. She returned three more times, pursued further studies in Norway, and earned a BA in Arts and Craft from the University of Agder in 2017, leading to her full-time dedication as an artist.
Before she begins to paint, Ann Brit meditates, often starting with her fingers to feel the image evolving beneath her touch. This intimate approach reflects her deep connection to her medium. Inspired by nature, books, films, and music, her works are imbued with a profound sense of wonder and exploration. She invites everyone to discover the magic of art, where everything is allowed, and anything is possible.
Karaya
For Karaya, painting is pure alchemy, fueled entirely by the energy of emotions that seek transformation through her paint-covered hands. She channels this energy, transmuting it into a dance of vibrant colors on the canvas. Her desire is for the observer to deeply connect with her work, awakening something within their soul that has long lain dormant.
Avril Haubrich
She is a UK-based abstract realist oil painter, living in Berkshire. Her inspiration comes from her life experiences. Before becoming a professional artist, she had an executive career and was fortunate enough to travel to many countries as well as live in four different countries during this time. This helped ignite her lifelong desire to travel and see as much of the world as she could. She is fortunate enough to have now traveled to all seven continents in the world. She has an intense love of nature and its beauty, and a passionate hope that nature will survive this test of time.
She started painting in 2001. Her education included several short art courses such as with the London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA), London Fine Art Studios, and the Tate Gallery. She then went on to complete an FDAD, Diploma in Art & Design with West Dean College of Arts & Conservation.
Barbara Marcinkowska
Barbara Marcinkowska, a Polish artist, initially experimented with various mediums before settling on painting. Her works emphasize personal expression, free from conventional techniques or styles, and unbound by tradition. Marcinkowska’s art captures the depth of her experience and perception, prioritizing emotional resonance over mere representation. Images and colors flow to her spontaneously, allowing her to engage with the canvas in a way that fosters inspiration. A significant source of influence for her art is travel and natural environments, including vibrant Asian landscapes and snowy Polish winters. These vivid color combinations often find their way into her paintings, transforming her journey into a visual expression.
bisa bennett
Bisa Bennett is an accomplished visual artist and designer with extensive experience in both fine arts and multimedia design. She has garnered recognition as an award-winning painter, and her creative journey has spanned various industries, including graphic design, gaming, fashion, and film/entertainment.
As the Director and Curator at Artio Gallery, Bisa Bennett brings her artistic vision and expertise to a broader audience, curating exhibitions that showcase a diverse range of contemporary art.
Bisa Bennett's work has been exhibited in numerous prestigious art shows and galleries worldwide, demonstrating her dynamic range and commitment to the arts.
Greta
Agneża-Siemczuk
Greta Agneża-Siemczuk, a Polish artist based in Krakow, maintains a strong connection to her roots. A graduate of the Institute of Art at the Pedagogical University of Krakow, her work has primarily centered on depicting animals, including birds, horses, cats, and dogs. The theme of animals offers her an inexhaustible source of inspiration and the opportunity for creative exploration. She enjoys painting in the comfort of her own home, embracing a slow, methodical process. Her artwork captures nature’s vitality, focusing on joy and tranquility, offering a deeper perception of the world. These paintings reflect her close bond with nature and animals, found in private collections across Poland, the USA, Brazil, France, Norway, and Great Britain.
Jenny Ink
Jenny Ink, a mixed media artist based in New York, has exhibited her work across diverse locations, including Long Island, Las Vegas, NYC, Miami, London, Milan, Paris, and Barcelona. She participates in salon-style exhibitions at Van Der Plas Gallery on the Lower East Side, showcasing emerging artists utilizing Instagram as their main platform. Additionally, her work has been featured digitally on Artland and virtually represented by Artio Art Gallery during the London Biennale of Women Artists this fall. Previously, she exhibited at Museo Europeau in Barcelona and Le Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Jenny’s art has also been recognized in Pepper magazine, where she received an Honorable Mention and Artistic Recognition Award.
Justyna Kubica
Justyna Kubica, residing in Krakow, Poland, earned her bachelor's degree in art at Bielsko-Biała, specializing in Textile. At the University of Silesia, she studied fine arts, focusing on painting, drawing, and graphics. Following graduation, she became one of the twenty best young painters in Poland in the Promotions competition, organized under the patronage of the Minister of Culture and Art. Kubica then pursued work in painting conservation and gilding, aiming to learn old painting techniques firsthand and refine her precision with color. At the same time, she turned her attention to ceramics, developing new projects in this field.
Her artwork represents a diary of her journey through life—an exploration of her thoughts, observations, and experiences. Places, objects, people, nature, and the play of light and colors inspire her. Kubica enjoys giving reality her own form, seeking harmony between rhythm and chaos. Creating is her breath; it just happens naturally. She appreciates hearing interpretations of her work from others, seeing how it inspires their imagination and transports them into a unique world. Her various paths are interconnected, each influencing the others.
KACI SHIELDS
Kaci Shields, based in New York, creates large-scale, mixed-media drawings and paintings. Born on Long Island, she began oil painting at a young age, initially focusing on traditional portraiture. Since then, she’s expanded into non-objective painting and various other mediums, blending elements from sculpture, printmaking, and photography into her painting process. Her current studio practice emphasizes automatic drawings and free association. In 2018, she earned a BFA in interdisciplinary arts. Her interests in art history, the occult, and philosophy, along with her work in human services, allow her to maintain a deep interest in people.
Her practice delves into the complexities of identity and memory. Using paint, pastels, and charcoal, Kaci creates compositions that are both confrontational and contemplative. She evokes a stream of consciousness, navigating the density of memory, and inviting contemplation through vibrant color and open negative space. The artistic process becomes a source of release and solitude, fostering connections with others through her work.
Larissa-
Katharina Frei
A studio for contemporary art in Switzerland, under the guidance of Larissa-Katharina Frei, specializes in artistic work in form and color, including nude paintings, portrait drawings, and figures in motion. The studio also creates ceramic figures using various techniques and materials, such as the raku technique, stoneware, and porcelain. Acrylic paintings on canvas, oil paintings of water lilies, and landscape and narrative abstractions in watercolor highlight the diverse range of artistic endeavors.
After graduating from high school with a degree in art and French, Frei pursued courses at several universities. In 1988, she attended the Free Art School in Bad Cannstatt near Stuttgart. From 1989 to 1992, she studied art history and education at the University of Regensburg. From 1992 to 1998, Frei earned a degree in interior design from the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf. Since 1998, she has lived and been married in Switzerland. Frei continued her education at the Zurich University of the Arts from 2000 to 2004, focusing on nude drawing with Serge Pinkus and on color, rhythm, and sound with Maria Kägi. Additionally, from 2003 to 2011, she studied nude drawing with Peter Grenacher in Zurich.
Lihong ZHAng
Lihong Zhang, a professional artist born in Beijing, currently resides and creates in Melbourne. She studied industrial design and psychology at university and advanced contemporary art painting courses at the University of Melbourne. From an early age, Lihong had a deep passion for painting, studying at the Beijing Youth Palace where her works were exhibited and awarded, creating lasting memories.
Lihong chose lotus flowers as a reflection of her culture and as a theme to explore contemporary Impressionist painting techniques. Her bold colors and decisive brushstrokes have developed a distinctive personal language that showcases her unique style. Lotus flowers symbolize Eastern Zen, tranquility, and harmony, providing new interpretations in Impressionist works. Viewers can witness Lihong’s joy in painting through her carefully crafted color palettes and emotionally charged brushstrokes, conveying her state of mind.
Inspiration often visits Lihong at night or in her dreams, and she quickly captures these sparks on canvas. Her oil paintings embody a fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, and Lihong hopes her lotus flowers can offer visual sensations and psychological comfort to more people, guiding them to find inner peace in the tumultuous world.
Dr Shanali Perera
Dr. Shanali Perera is a self-taught contemporary artist, driven by abstract expressionism with figurative undertones. Her work is deeply influenced by her journey living with vasculitis, an autoimmune illness that transformed both her life and career. Through her art, she expresses complex emotions related to pain, illness, and resilience, offering a visual narrative that resonates with universal human experiences.
Her acrylic work, including One With Mess, captures the tension between chaos and calm, challenging perceptions of illness and identity. Using vibrant colors, layered textures, and energetic movement, she conveys the often invisible realities of illness while encouraging viewers to find strength and beauty in adversity.
Dr. Perera's work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale’s PATH exhibit. She continues to explore themes of transformation, empowerment, and human connection through her art.
Jodi DeCrenza
Jodi DeCrenza's work radiates positivity, created through an intuitive process in her New York studio. Inspired by nature and the vibrant palettes of impressionists like Monet and Renoir, as well as abstract expressionists, she explores a range of styles, from soothing landscapes to dynamic abstracts. Using oil and acrylic, her art blends earthy tones with vivid colors, capturing emotion and energy. Jodi is represented by Agora Gallery, Artio Gallery, and exhibits across Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Follow her on Instagram at jodidecrenza.
Lívia Doreto
Lívia Doreto, a Brazilian artist, centers her narrative on spirituality. Having spent years in an intensive care unit, including during the pandemic, she aims to bring healing through her paintings. In 2020, she fully dedicated herself to her artistic career, experimenting with blending acrylic and oil paints on canvas.
Lívia collaborates with galleries in Brazil and Madrid and has participated in several exhibitions across Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Her artwork reflects her journey and exploration of spirituality, offering a means of comfort and healing through artistic expression.
Through her paintings, Lívia invites viewers to experience a deeper connection with their inner selves, guiding them to find peace and solace in the often chaotic world around them.
Mari Kempf
Mari Kempf, born in Berlin in 1987 and raised in the countryside of northern Germany, draws inspiration from the contrast between two distinct worlds, each governed by different rules. Autonomy has always been a vital aspect of her life, prompting her to work in food service establishments since she was sixteen. After graduating, she returned to the city to complete an apprenticeship in Management Assistance for Digital and Print Media before studying German Literature and Language along with English and American Studies in Potsdam and London.
Though Kempf considered acrylic painting during her youth, she recently made it a fundamental part of her life. She is a self-taught artist who relishes exploring new techniques, tools, and materials. Art, to Kempf, serves as a form of meditation that fosters personal growth and development. For Kempf, art represents freedom from invisible conventions, guidelines, and rules that often define society. She finds joy in the creation itself, often starting with a single idea that evolves into a journey of artistic expression. The final result is a unique manifestation that captures her emotional state in a particular moment of her life.
Maria Rebeca
Capriles Heller
Maria Rebeca Capriles Heller, born in 1953 in Caracas, Venezuela, initially pursued architecture in Madrid in 1971 before dedicating herself to art. Since 1982, she has attended courses and seminars in oil and acrylic painting, portraiture, and sculpture at various institutions in London, Esslingen, Goeppingen, Bad Heilbrunn, and Gerlingen. Her artistic journey, under the motto “Art-moves-me,” captures moments in life and nature that hold personal significance.
Capriles Heller’s travel paintings serve as diary-like impressions and feelings, recording both the small and large details of life. Her abstract and thoughtful works draw inspiration from memories of Venezuela, the popular uprising, poverty, and injustice in the third world. Additionally, she portrays notable individuals, particularly those whose appearances and glitz often contrast with their true existence.
Capriles Heller’s art has been exhibited in Germany, France, South Korea, and the USA.
MARYAM NASS
Born and raised in Bahrain, Maryam Nass graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, with a degree in International Business. She began painting on porcelain at the young age of 15 and rediscovered her passion for art in 2005. Art became a means of achieving internal peace and a silent dialogue. Nass’s paintings capture the range of emotions all humans experience in life, from despair and grief to hope and elation.
Nass’s artist statement reflects her approach to abstract art. She emphasizes that her ideas emerge from reflections on life and are created without a plan or explanation. Painting serves as a form of expression, allowing her to delve into her inner self in a way that transcends verbal articulation. Her works often convey emotions that may not be fully revealed, allowing the viewer to find their own meaning. Nass’s paintings, like her diary, are spontaneous illusions of space that offer a unique, unspoken narrative.
Nataliia Salamatova
Nataliia Salamatova is a contemporary abstract artist born in 1983 in Ukraine. Initially, she pursued a career as a cook, but she quickly found herself tapping into a rich well of creative potential. Her home became a makeshift gallery, where those around her expressed gratitude for her original artistic gifts.
At the age of thirty-three, Nataliia moved to Switzerland in 2016, where she encountered unexpected challenges related to integration and self-identity. Through these experiences, she discovered the power of a visual language to communicate her vision, self-awareness, and worldview. Her art allows her to transform personal life experiences into abstract or semi-abstract images that carry underlying statements.
In her artist statement, Nataliia invites viewers to immerse themselves in her meaningful, abstract images, where feelings, emotions, states, and intentions come to life through expression and simplicity, and sometimes with a touch of irony.
Paula Manole
Paula Manole discovered a passion for painting in 2023, initially sketching and creating a landscape. When challenged to paint a portrait, the experience ignited a profound artistic journey. A friend’s encouragement to embrace her emerging skills inspired dedication and passion.
In each artwork, the goal is to evoke emotions, encourage reflection, and foster a meaningful connection. The brushstrokes and colors offer insight into the artist’s inner world, portraying moments of beauty, vulnerability, and authenticity. Through these pieces, viewers are invited to engage with their own emotions and consider the deeper meanings behind each creation.
SEIKO HARIMA
Seiko Harima, a South Korean artist based in Japan, England, and the United States, specializes in painting. She conveys the beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, utilizing oil and charcoal on canvas. Seiko is currently pursuing a Master of Research in Fine Art and Humanities at the Royal College of Art in London, where she completed a Graduate Diploma in Art and Design in Fall 2023. Her MRes research explores the effects of climate change on landscape environments, emphasizing the fluidity and motion of paint.
Seiko’s artistic practice often draws inspiration from real-world scenes, media events, and her own imagination. Her current works on climate change feature landscape views that capture the interaction between the atmosphere and the land. Through her approach, Seiko expertly manipulates painting media to embody motion and atmospheric fluidity, preserving this dynamic interplay on the canvas..
Virginie
simon-valory
Virginie Simon-Valory, a Parisian artist, has studied Fine Art and Art History at François I.er College in Fontainebleau, the Ecole de l’Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Louvre in Paris. Her works bridge Brussels, Belgium, and Monte Romano, Italy, exploring the theme of vegetation and its various aspects. In her series DV, Bags, and Collapsed, Virginie examines living organisms’ forms, structures, and behaviors in the environment and the farm world. The selection of materials and techniques plays a crucial role in her artistic process, emphasizing roughness, sensitivity, and fragility.
Virginie’s artistic journey reflects a deep exploration of the natural world, prompting questions about its essence and its interplay with human existence.
Valora
Meet Stasia Valora Fisher, an artist from the vibrant city of Las Vegas. As a woman artist, Valora has painted her professional portrait as colorful as her canvases, capturing moments of love, loss, and the essence of life. Her artistic journey began with a passion for creativity, nurtured through her education at art school, where she honed her skills and developed her distinctive style. Her artwork delves into the realms of figurative expression, nature, and the ethereal beauty of songbirds. Her latest collection is infused with sentiments and naivety, embodying the bittersweet melodies of life.
As a woman artist, she embraces the power of emotion and the beauty of vulnerability. Drawing from a wellspring of empathy, she creates art that evokes nostalgia and introspection. Infused with her own sensibility, her artwork captures the innocence and purity of emotion. Her art is an offering of solace, signaling to viewers to nourish their inner child. In these challenging times, as the world is changing, she chooses to offer, through her art, a sanctuary for the soul, where spirits can soar above the chaos.
Bozena Jastrzebska
Bozena Jastrzebska has been immersed in painting for as long as she can remember. Her artistic journey began with pastel crayons, progressed through watercolors, and ultimately led to her preferred medium, acrylics. The most prolific period of her career emerged during the coronavirus pandemic, a universally challenging time. During this period, she tragically lost her older brother, an artist who was also her teacher and mentor. From an early age, he nurtured her spatial imagination, imparting his knowledge of drawing, painting, and sculpture.
Nature, particularly landscapes and their seasonal transformations, serves as her primary inspiration. She is especially captivated by vividly colored flowers with unique shapes. Upon confronting a blank canvas, she first envisions colors, which gradually take form and bring the painting to life. Her techniques evolve with the artwork, employing brushes, spatulas, and sponges, as well as unconventional tools like spoons, wooden sticks, and scrubbing brushes to achieve the desired texture. While acrylics are her main medium, she occasionally experiments with watercolors.
Dahyun kim
Dahyun Kim values the process of harmonizing texture, touch, and oil paint through abstract painting. To her, a flat surface is both classic and alluring. The moment the canvas embraces the oil paint with a tight sense of tension, an unimaginable world unfolds. The encounter of physical forces and materials begins a narrative akin to a tug-of-war between fate and adventure. Her work is not merely the application of paint; it is both the scream of a dancer on a canvas and the clamor for silence. Her emotions and rational senses create an imaginative journey that defies capture.
Born in Seoul, Korea, Kim developed a deep love for film at an early age. She majored in literary creation and philosophy at university, completing a master’s degree in film theory and film history. Her exploration of the convergence of art, film, and fine art led her to focus on abstract painting seven years ago. Compelled by an irresistible urge to paint, she found solace and clarity in the process. For Kim, abstraction is a true reflection of herself.
Jiawei Fu
Jiawei Fu was born and raised in Guangzhou, China, and later pursued a BFA in Interior Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. Her works delve into the themes of mundanity and emptiness, casting them through the lens of surrealist reality. Fu’s use of understated diaries awakens the subconscious, fostering new dialogues between people. Her palette exposes the sugarcoating of modern ignorance and the relentless nature of human relationships.
Through her art, Fu captures a perspective from the unseen, fostering a shared language that celebrates the unique sameness in every individual. Her exploration of human/nonhuman relationships has garnered attention from various media and galleries, highlighting the depth and insight of her work.
Myriam Véjus
Myriam Véjus, an artist photographer, began her journey in 1993 during her first year of applied arts in Lyon. Balancing photography with her career as an interior designer since 1999, she relocated to Guadeloupe in 2018, where she delved into the interplay of light and nature. Her work, spanning various techniques, explores the essence of nature and its link to human experience.
Her contemporary series “Abrasion” and “Dark Light” combine photography and digital art to reveal the spectrum of light and the tropical forest’s interplay of light and shadow. Her “Endangered Species” series supports the Tonga Terre d’Accueil association, drawing inspiration from the Caravaggesque school.
Nastazja
Staniszewska
Nastazja Staniszewska, born on February 10th, 1996, in Wrocław, Poland, is a distinguished artist whose journey began with studies in Painting and Artistic Education at the Academy of Fine Arts Jan Matejko in Cracow. She later earned her doctorate in Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts Eugeniusz Geppert in Wrocław. Throughout her career, Staniszewska has been honored with multiple scholarships from the rectors of both academies, acknowledging her artistic excellence. Her vibrant portfolio includes numerous exhibitions, both solo and group, across Poland and abroad, such as DRAWING TRIENNALE 2022 in Wrocław and exhibitions in Venice, Rome, London, and New York.
Staniszewska’s work spans painting, graphic arts like rotogravure and monotype, and sculpture. Her pieces are collected in private collections worldwide. Additionally, she is a published poet, with a book titled “Reflexion” released in 2018 and featured in the Psychological Magazine “Characters” in February 2019. Her art studio, a reflection of her creative spirit, is situated in the center of Wrocław, Poland.
Thuy Linh Vu
Thuy Linh Vu, originating from the vibrant city of Berlin, stands as a testament to the power of blending diverse passions. Her journey into art began in Hanoi, where she discovered her love for painting at an early age, despite having no formal training. Balancing her career in healthcare economics and her artistic pursuits, Linh has forged a remarkable dual path. By day, she navigates the complexities of healthcare policy and economics; by night, and during weekends, she immerses herself in her canvas and brushes.
Linh’s artwork captures a lively artistic style that seamlessly blends various mediums, such as acrylics, watercolors, oil colors, and oil crayon, resulting in a vibrant, multi-dimensional experience. Her self-taught talent has earned her recognition within and outside the healthcare and art communities. Through her colorful mixed media creations, Linh invites viewers to embark on a journey of boundless imagination and creativity.
Barbara
Marcinkowska
Many years ago, she felt an urge for artistic creation. She experimented with a lot of different mediums until she found herself in painting. From the very beginning, however, she felt that what she was looking for was utterly "her" art—without imposed techniques and forms, full of freedom, beyond defined styles. She dared to fully show the world her expression. She paints what she sees and feels, not what is.
Images come to her spontaneously. She stands in front of the canvas, picks up a brush, chooses the paint, and lets herself be inspired. Her greatest source of inspiration is through her travel and the nature she visits. Nature combines colors in an amazing way. Regardless of whether it is a color palette of Asia or Poland in winter, the colors arouse great emotions in her. After returning from a journey, she later finds these newly recognized color combinations in her paintings.
BaCarmen De Alba
Carmen De Alba, born in Queretaro, Mexico, on October 31, 1991, is the youngest of three sisters. She is a passionate, sensitive, and highly creative individual who draws inspiration from travelling, exploring new cultures, and experiencing diverse traditions. Carmen studied fashion design and holds diplomas in landscape architecture, interior design, and art history. As an enthusiastic artist, she has actively participated in collective exhibitions and created works in painting and sculpture.
Farzaneh Zohdi
Farzaneh Zohdi, born in 1989, is a self-taught painter with a lifelong dream of becoming an artist. Guided by personal experience and mentors, she explores human nature through Expressionism, Surrealism, and Symbolism. Her art aims to evoke deep emotions and reflections in viewers, addressing philosophical and psychological themes. For Farzaneh, painting is both a personal therapy and a means to foster empathy, helping others confront and understand their own inner worlds.
Iduna miela
Her artistic journey began with a strong foundation in illustration design and was further enriched by academic studies in art history and French. Transitioning to freelance work allowed her to explore her creativity as both an artist and a lecturer, leading to a series of exhibitions across Germany and eventually on an international stage.
Her work reflects a deep engagement with visual storytelling and a commitment to exploring diverse artistic traditions. Through her participation in various group and solo exhibitions, she aims to connect with audiences worldwide, presenting her unique perspective and contributing to the global art community.
Adriana Puppi
Adriana Puppi was born in Pécs, Hungary, where she attended the State Art School. After obtaining her artistic diploma and certificate for carpet and tapestry weaving in 1967, she taught decorative art and weaving. After moving to Italy in 1969, she continued her artistic activity by participating in exhibitions and cultural initiatives and teaching weaving techniques in various courses for both adults and children. Since 1976, she has been exhibiting in solo and group exhibitions, both in Italy and abroad.
Beatrice Morel
Beatrice Morel, an artist holding dual French and Italian citizenship, divides her time between these two nations to nurture her artistic pursuits. As a painter, Beatrice has honed her unique technique, experimenting with various approaches to applying oil-based colors. Her paintings serve as abstract interpretations of the natural world.
Simona Berea
Simona paints because art has become one of her favorite modes of expression. She infuses her work with her personal thoughts and emotions, allowing them to unfold freely. Painting is a very intimate process for her, and she was initially shy about sharing her art. However, after witnessing the diverse ways in which her work is perceived, she now dares to release it into the world, providing only a hint of her intentions.
Simona loves the idea of creating art that speaks for itself, stepping back from the interaction between her pieces and the viewers who resonate with them. She refers to her art as "her" because it explores femininity and the strength found in revealing vulnerability and softness.
Agnes Beleznay
As a feng shui master practitioner, Agnes utilizes ancient techniques to channel the most positive energies for your specific aspirations. Her art emerges from a profound inner connection with the universe and is created in a highly spiritual environment that is meticulously cleansed of any negative energy. Agnes incorporates symbolism and elemental understanding from original lineage texts to infuse her pieces with energizing, uplifting, and positive vibrations. Placing her artwork in your home or workspace will activate these diverse supportive energies. Each piece in her Authentic Feng Shui Art collection is adorned with genuine 24K gold.
Karin Sonesson
Karin's inspiration to create art stems from a deep yearning to express her creativity. Being an artist has filled a void in her life.
She began painting in oil as a teenager and has always been highly creative. For 20 years, she studied and painted alongside a renowned Swedish artist who taught her the fundamentals of oil and acrylic painting. Recently, Karin has expanded her practice to include mixed media, alcohol ink art, and ceramics.
For Karin, creating art is a liberating experience that nurtures her body, mind, and soul.
Hannah Robinett
Hannah Robinett is a versatile conceptual artist with a diverse portfolio encompassing drawing, screen printing, painting, and murals. Her artistic vision is fueled by a profound exploration of phrases, words, spirituality, beauty, and personal experiences. Her pieces have been celebrated in prestigious solo and group exhibitions, earning recognition both nationally and internationally. Residing and working in Brooklyn, New York, she draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of life, infusing her artwork with a unique perspective that resonates with audiences around the globe.
Gabriela Madrazo Gomez
Gabriela Madrazo is a self-taught artist from Guadalajara, Mexico, exploring the material essence of art through intuitive layers of color and pigment. With a background in interior design and communication, Gabriela's versatile mastery of various artistic disciplines, from ceramics to acrylic, oil, and watercolor, allows her to seamlessly navigate techniques, scales, and materials. Grounded in personal essence, her purpose is to connect with viewers in a disinterested space, stimulating senses and evoking diverse interpretations within a given environment. Her art, marked by layers, transparencies, spontaneous scratches, and repetitive elements, weaves a complex narrative reflecting the fleeting moments and intricacies of life, offering a uniquely beautiful and abstract addition to interior spaces with profound meaning.
Greta Agneża-Siemczuk
Greta Agneża-Siemczuk graduated from the Institute of Art of the Pedagogical University of Krakow.
She has already established a permanent bond with Krakow, lives and works here.
Her work has been related to animals for many years.
She creates series of paintings depicting birds, horses, cats and dogs... The topic of animals gives her endless inspiration and opportunities for development. He likes to paint in the privacy of his home. In peace. Slowly. Her painting is not a scream, a manifesto... it is a form of internal reportage - perception of nature. Taming. Gives joy. Calms down. It becomes a reflection created from the experience of being close to nature and animals. Her paintings are included in private collections in Poland, the USA and Brazil. France, Great Britain and Norway.
Hsunhui Huang
Hsun has graduated from Industrial Design NCKU, Taiwan. Learnt jewelry handicraft skills in Art Studio Fuji, Florence, Italy. Lived in Italy for 10 years. Has run a personal jewelry studio and also has worked as a jewelry designer and maker for many jewelry companies in Italy and Taiwan for over 15 years. Started to focus on oil lately. Hsun’s most recent work focuses on connections. Through the simplified shapes, graceful curves, and gradient colors, the experiences of an individual can resonate with a greater audience and allow each viewer to have their own interpretation. Using the fun and curious eyes of cats to explore the world, just like a woman artist enjoying all different tests of her journey, is a beautiful metaphor for all life experiences.
Jia Min
Jia is a British-Chinese artist based in Denmark, intricately blends the serene influences of the Orient and Scandinavia into her exclusive creations. As a painter, poet, and philosopher, she expresses the essence of her contemporary interpretation of "Artistic Femininity" throughout her artworks. Jia's life journey has taken her through China, Singapore, London, Chicago, and now Copenhagen, enriching her with a deep understanding of diverse cultures, history and the human soul.
jo gamel
Jo Gamel is a multi-disciplinary creative who makes polychrome mixed-media art, blending her multi-faith spiritual background with reverence for divine feminine creativity. She has been recognized with awards, scholarships, and international exhibits, including the Louvre and the European Museum of Modern Art. Gamel is also an art educator, CEO of Tutor of the Arts LLC, curator, musician, host of the “Rock Goddess” interviews, and sci-fi writer. A Moore College BFA alumna, as well as a past faculty member, Gamel attended grad school in Seattle and later studied Contemporary Gallery Management at Sotheby's. She is releasing her debut single with her hard rock band, Metal of Jüpiter this May, and looks forward to the subsequent release of the full album. See art, interviews & more at www.jogamel.com.
Joanna Pęgier
Joanna Pęgier – painting, digital art, photograpy. Graduate of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts -Open Academy, painting studio of Prof. Apoloniusz Węgłowski. She is a member of the International Association of Art UNESCO, the Association of Visual Artists, Art Consulant and Juror. She is a winner of art competitions, especially laureate of Bruxelle Art Vue Prize. Participant of numerous Polish and international art shows (Paris, Miami, New York, Luxemburg, Madrid, Rome, Brussels, Berlin, Stockholm). She is passionate about abstract painting and surreal works. Her paintings disclose intimate relations at the borders of fantasy and reality, she is combining poetry with a risky experiment. In her opinion, painting has the power and magic to prove the impossible.. Her artworks are in collections in Poland and abroad.
ARTangelus
Julia Fernández Rebollo was born in Toledo in 1972 and lives in Valencia, Spain. She has participated in the most prestigious International Contemporary Art Fairs in Europe, including Paris, Monaco, Brussels, Luxembourg, Portugal, Milan, Barcelona, and exhibits her works in renowned Galleries and Art Museums worldwide, in Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, Berlin, Venice, Rome, Florence, Milan, London, Cambridge, Budapest, LOUVRE MUSEUM Paris, Madrid, Valencia and EUROPEAN MUSEUM OF MODERN ART in Barcelona. She is a member of The International Association of Visual Artists IAVA, an association endorsed by UNESCO.
Larissa-Katharina Frei
A path of art: painting and drawing, capturing the surroundings as well as the physicality, reproducing these in various techniques, remodeling the observed. The joy of the form and reproduction of surroundings, modelling physicality anew in colour and finding expression. A path in the sense of art means acquiring skills. This includes my training in art history at University of Regensburg, interior design at School of Design in Düsseldorf, colour design at Textile College in Zurich and various workshops in nude drawing and experimental artistic realization at Art Academy in Zurich. Painting from nature: people and their surroundings, partly in her own studio and partly while travelling. Themes in various techniques, drawn in black and white, with colour in watercolour, oil and acrylic, the bodies also modelled three-dimensionally in ceramics.
Lívia Doreto
Lívia is Brazilian and her main narrative revolves around spirituality. Having worked for years in an intensive care unit, including during the pandemic, the artist seeks to bring healing through her paintings. In 2020, she decided to fully dedicate herself to her artistic career. She enjoys blending acrylic and oil paints on canvas. Currently, she collaborates with galleries, one in Brazil and another in Madrid. She has already participated in several exhibitions in Brazil, Europe, and the United States.
Marcela Vargas
Marcela Vargas was born and grew up in Medellin, Colombia. Her work in international business led her to Paris, where she began to pursue art as a career, nourished by the influence of Parisian fashion and art. Her energy, her passion, her love to discover nature when she travels and her heritage have inspired her art and its development. Marcela Vargas began taking her first painting classes at “Academia Debora Arango” in Medellin. Followed by different ateliers in Paris, Braine L’Alleud (Belgium) and Cascais (Portugal). Her academic journey began with the study of Painting and Art History at the École des Arts de Braine L’Alleud in Belgium from 2019 to 2022
MadArt
"Fortitude" portrays a woman who endures a multitude of hardships: she has been broken, beaten, insulted, humiliated, taken for granted, unloved, and unwanted. She has faced deceit, lies, and blame for not having a child, for being single, or for being divorced. She has been body shamed, laughed at for her dreams, criticized for her appearance—whether too dark or too fair, too short or too tall—and cursed for being independent and outspoken. Despite all of this, she rises each day, applying her favourite red lipstick, slipping into her favourite pair of heels, and spritzing on her favourite perfume, ready to face the world with unwavering strength and resilience.
Marie-Ghislaine Beaucé
Marie-Ghislaine Beaucé is an innovative French artist who explores the artistic potential of textile fibers; her work is deeply rooted in the fascination with textiles materials and their transformative potential, exploring different textures, colors and forms which has led her to develop a distinct visual language that merges the tactile qualities of textiles with the conceptual rigor of geometric abstraction; influenced by traditional tapestry techniques and modern plastic arts, Marie-Ghislaine Beaucé's work embodies a dialogue between craft and fine art, tradition and innovation; her technical mastery is evident in her precise control over the materials; the seamless integration of different textures and colors demonstrates her deep understanding of the medium. Each fabric piece is carefully selected and placed, contributing to the overall balance and cohesion of the composition.
Meow
Meow, an abstract painter and cat artist from Japan, her exhibited works in various locations including Paris, Barcelona and NY. A cat lover and her experience of drawing cats from from childhood eventually led her to name her artist “Meow". In her search for a way to convey the cat's appeal to the viewer, Meow acquired the ability to depict emotions abstractly and began working with a variety of abstract expressions. Her works somewhat fragile, they express emotion through a unique fusion of colors, leaving the viewer with a gentle feeling. Despite her soft impression, her works are imbued with a strong belief that it is always oneself who enriches one's life. Her diverse and inspiring works fascinate people and lead them on a wonderful journey.
Maryam Nass
Born and raised in Bahrain, Maryam Abdulla Nass received her bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. For Nass, art is a means of achieving internal peace and a silent medium for dialogue. Her artwork is characterized by simplicity, with light calming colors applied in heavy texture dominating her paintings. The wooden birds in her work symbolize the people who pass through our lives.
Some of her paintings are created without a plan or explanation, emerging spontaneously as she dares to descend into her inner self. She believes that "words are not always understood correctly and sometimes may even be misinterpreted, but through painting, one does not need to explain anything." Not all stories should be told; each painting becomes an extra page in her diary—a diary that does not use words, remaining unspoken and unvoiced.
Miyako Shimizu
Born in Shiga, Japan. Raised in a life of familiarity with nature and Japanese traditional spirituality in her everyday life. After training as a professional Japanese traditional cuisine chef, she started managing a Japanese restaurant at the age of 38. After that, one day - in between a dream and reality - she saw a universal mandala vision. She thought it was from the Wisdom of the Universe. On September 4, 2022, She got a inspiration to paint that mandala. The idea was just like the advise from the higher dimensional world, she thought. Then she started creating her artworks although she had no experience at all in painting and moved into the world. Using carefully selected Japanese paper, this watercolor painting is made with sacred water from two Japanese spiritual locations.
Nada Kelemenova
Born in Western Bohemia, Nada lives and creates in her own atelier in Northern Czechia, surrounded by beautiful nature. Over the years, she has participated in numerous exhibitions across Czechia and Europe.
Becoming an artist has been Nada’s lifelong dream, and it is now her reality. Her inspiration comes from nature, the thought energies of the universe, and the emotions she channels into her artworks. She finds joy in painting flowers and takes great pleasure in mixing colors to create organic shapes and patterns. Experimentation is a significant part of her creative process, and she delights in exploring new painting techniques. Currently, Nada is focused on abstract forms of painting, where she combines classic oil and acrylic techniques with structured painting methods.
MESECOLJA
The dominant theme in Mesecolja's work is the personification of beings from beyond our world—supernatural goddesses, celestial angels, and entities from unknown parallel universes. These creatures inhabit realms where harmony and divine order prevail. Her art portrays enigmatic and wondrous beings living in their own domains—benevolent giants among the birds in the cloudy sky or among the fish in the deep waters.
In these worlds, everything is blissful and radiant, with events unfolding meaningfully and without regrets. Under the gentle gaze and guidance of saints from all religions, or even under the watchful presence of God himself, these realms exist under the warm rays of the sun, where friendships endure and planets dance in their celestial orbits.
Paola Montemayor
Paola is a visual artist currently based in Mexico. Her collection, 'Liquid Art,' is inspired by nature and captures various organic impressions, such as the flow of a stream, the detail of a stone, the sedimentation of a rock, or the depths of the sea.
Her line work is subtle, clean, and rich in textures, transparencies, and interconnected elements.
Paola reflects on a phrase she remembers from her grandmother: 'Open your eyes.' She believes it’s absolutely true—life is fullest when we can pay attention and focus on details. Some spiritual practices suggest that living in the present moment happens when we are truly attentive.
Her work is filled with exquisite details, transparent layers, color transitions, and shapes that evoke everything from a whisper to a stone and any enchanting form in between.
Paula Manole
Paola discovered her passion for painting in 2023. What began with a few sketches and a landscape painting evolved significantly when her sister challenged her to paint a portrait. This pivotal moment marked the start of her artistic journey. Encouraged by a friend who described her as prolific, Paola found a new form of expression through art and embarked on a creative path filled with passion and dedication. In her art, Paola aims to evoke emotions, spark contemplation, and connect with viewers' hearts. Each painting serves as a window into her inner world, capturing moments of beauty, vulnerability, and authenticity. Through brushstrokes and colors, Paola invites viewers to explore their own emotions and reflect on the deeper meanings within each piece, making the art a journey of connection and understanding.
Reny Gab
Reny, whose full name is Renáta Gablíková, shortens her name for her artistic signature as 'Reny Gab.' Originally from Slovakia and born in August 1993, she currently resides in Vienna, Austria.
Reny has been painting since childhood, having attended both an elementary art school and an art high school, from which she graduated with a high school diploma. Art is an absolute passion for her, one that deeply fulfills her life.
Each of Reny's paintings carries a story and deep meaning. She often draws inspiration from various quotes—beautiful, meaningful words that were meant to be seen. Her focus is primarily on quotes about life, difficult situations, and overcoming them.
Reny prefers to work with oil or acrylic on canvas and enjoys exploring combined techniques.
Seiko Harima
Seiko Harima was born in South Korea and works in Japan, England, and the United States. Her primary artistic practice is painting, where she seeks to express the beauty of nature through the power of color, using oil and charcoal on canvas.
Seiko is currently pursuing a Master of Research (MRes) in Fine Art & Humanities at the Royal College of Art (RCA), London. She completed the Graduate Diploma in Art and Design at RCA in Fall 2023. Her MRes research project focuses on expressing the effects of climate change on the landscape environment, using oil and charcoal on canvas. She also holds an MA in Fine Art from the University of Brighton, England, and a BA in Fine Art from Nagoya University of the Arts, Japan.
Sharon Sampson
Sampson is a contemporary South African artist specializing in oil painting and printmaking. As an educator, she has earned a reputation for excellence through her printmaking studio in Illovo, Johannesburg, where numerous South African artists have emerged and grown. In 2015, she created the first South African Fine Art Print Fair (FAP).
"In my practice, I explore space and the way we see and perceive our surroundings within that space. I combine a multitude of techniques in my printmaking process—sometimes incorporating layer upon layer to achieve a sense of depth and space. My oil paintings are more direct, though they also incorporate layering. I pay tribute and homage to nature in my conceptual work and our multifaceted relationship with nature and self, and the intermingling of the two."
Sofía Balut Páez
Sofía Balut Páez, born on May 19, 1991, in Uruguay, is a talented artist who inherits her passion for art from her illustrious grandfather, Carlos Páez Vilaró. From an early age, she has stood out for her proficiency in various artistic techniques, with a particular emphasis on cubism. Since 2015, her life has taken her to different countries, including Spain, Italy, and her homeland, Uruguay, enriching her artistic perspective and inspiring her to explore new creative horizons. During the years 2022 and 2023, Sofía gained significant international recognition by participating in prominent exhibitions and events, including the prestigious Art Fair in Paris, the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) in Barcelona, and the iconic Louvre Museum, where she was part of the collective exhibition Carrusel du Louvre.
Zamira Mtanous
I am a visual artist interested in exploring the conceptual possibilities of textiles in combination with materials such as wood and natural pigments. I have also developed my own color palettes. The central theme of my work revolves around the concept of ephemeral permanence, reflecting my connection with and understanding of fibers and materials.
My primary motivation comes from recognizing qualities such as naturalness, uniqueness, transparency, and syntheticity in the materials I use, which enrich the sense of ephemeral permanence expressed in my pieces.
The soul, therefore, becomes a source of creative inspiration. I find in it a beautiful mixture of opposites—change, duration, vulnerability, brevity, and fragility.
Alexandra Ghimisi
Alexandra, a Romanian-born artist, embarked on her artistic journey in 2016 when she relocated to the UK to pursue her passion for art. Currently based in Nottinghamshire, she holds a BA degree. Alexandra plays a pivotal role as an Art Tutor with Inspire Culture, where she imparts painting techniques to adult learners. As a Fellow of the Nottingham Society of Artists and a member of the National Acrylic Painters' Association, Alexandra actively contributes to the local art scene.
With a goal to continuously create and exhibit, Alexandra aims to inspire others by showcasing the transformative power of dedication and passion. Her artistic focus spans contemporary landscapes and abstract compositions, where she celebrates light through rich and vibrant colours and a distinctive visual language marked by fresh and direct brush marks.
Asma Healing Art
Asma, a London-based artist, began her artistic journey with a Fine Arts degree in 2001. After years of passionate painting, she shifted her focus in 2006 to work with special needs children and now serves as a SENCO in a preschool. As a mother of three girls, family became her priority until 2023 when she experienced a spiritual awakening, which revitalized her passion for art and led her in a new direction inspired by spirituality.
Her art now explores spiritual themes, delving into auras, spirits, and energies through abstract and symbolic styles using acrylic and mixed media. Informed by meditation and metaphysics, her work aims to illuminate the spiritual dimensions of existence, fostering connection and enlightenment. Each piece reflects the vibrant interplay of spiritual forces, inviting viewers on journeys of self-discovery and deeper understanding.
Dagmara Fundowicz
Dagmara Fundowicz (b. in 1995, Wroclaw) is an abstract and visual artist. Dagmara began her artistic journey at the Experimental Painting Studio in Wrocław in 2022. She is a self-taught artist who currently continues her artistic development by exploring new techniques and expanding her skills. Dagmara has participated in group exhibitions in cities such as Paris, Milan, and Madrid. Her work often draws inspiration from natural processes, such as erosion, reflecting these influences in her art. She lives and creates in Warsaw.
Art n’y fadia
Fadia, born in Senegal, took her first steps into the art world in her homeland. Influenced by various cultures and schools of thought, she initially expressed herself through sculpting but soon picked up her first paintbrush. A self-taught painter, Fadia participated in several exhibitions, including at the IFAN Museum in Dakar. Her eclectic and unconventional style gained her recognition, particularly with a series of paintings, including "Chaos," which led her beyond Senegal's borders to Morocco, Belgium, Italy, the United States, Ivory Coast, London, Egypt, and more.
Eva Zauner
Munich-based artist, Eva Zauner, has been honing her skills in acrylic art for the past several years. With a passion for exploring the interplay of colours and textures, Zauner aims to create artworks that evoke a sense of joy and wonder. Her style combines bold brushstrokes, metallic effects, and a rich palette to capture the essence of her subjects, whether it be the beauty of nature or abstract compositions.
Elen Alien
Elen Alien is a London-based artist. She employs a diverse range of mediums, including sculpture, digital art, oil painting, and herbaria in her practice that transcends borders between nature, technology, and human identity. Elen Alien’s art is her emotional response to the events and mood of the surrounding world and her way to digest information, survive changes, and understand herself better. Inspired by personal experiences, psychoanalytic and philosophical theories, places, and materials around her, her art invites viewers to contemplate their inner worlds. The human body is a recurring motif in her work, symbolizing vulnerability, introspection, and interconnectedness in her art.
Gabriela Cojocaru
Gabriela Cojocaru, born in the Republic of Moldova, earned her degree in Painting from Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania, where she continues her artistic practice. Her works delve into the subtle connections between individuals and their experiences. Through mixed media painting techniques, including mural methods, her artworks evoke a sense of mystery and introspection, prompting a deeper contemplation of the unseen threads that bind us. Cojocaru explores themes of identity, memory, and the sometimes suffocating influence of past experiences on the present self. Her paintings challenge viewers to reflect on their roles and contributions in building a more inclusive and resilient society.
Madi
Madi is an artist in constant search of beauty. Through her works, she dares to express her thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, sharing a part of herself with others. This is a step toward creating a better and more beautiful human world. Art, in all its forms, helps people see, feel, and understand. Although she would not claim that her education is complete, Madi considers herself a painter who competes with herself, finding joy in being better than she was yesterday. For Madi, art signifies truth.
Andrea Halm (Reingesägt)
Andrea's art is a vibrant symphony of colors and shapes that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary. By combining expressive colours with clear structures, she creates a world that is both familiar and full of surprises. Her colourful and whimsical sculptures challenge conventional ideas, bringing colour and joy into the space. Each sculpture tells a story and invites viewers to break free from fixed notions and discover new dimensions of perception. Through carving her sculptures with a chainsaw, Andrea has developed her own visual language. Her works play with transformation, where figures seem to dissolve and then merge again, creating a tension between form and dissolution, characterized by craftsmanship and a constant search for new forms of expression.
Berina Kokona
Berina Kokona, born on April 6, 1978, in Tirana, Albania, is a painter, costume designer. She began her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana in 1999 and further refined her skills in Italy at IED Milan, specializing in Photography of The Spectacle In 2014, Berina became an Associate Professor.She is currently Professor at the University of Arts of Tirana Berina has contributed to numerous projects across various mediums Her work spans theatre, film, and art exhibitions, with contributions to national theaters and renowned art galleries. Most notably Costumes for the Film “Gjirokastra” Yuri Arabov,Alexander Sokurov She recently won the Critics' First Prize during the Exhibition of Artemida Art Week in Milan. Her extensive portfolio demonstrates a deep commitment to the arts and a mastery of visual storytelling.
Bozena Jastrzebska
Bozena has been painting for as long as she can remember. She began with pastel crayons, moved on to watercolors, and ultimately found her greatest joy in working with acrylics. The most prolific period for her as an artist came during the coronavirus pandemic, a challenging time for everyone. She lost her older brother, who was not only an artist but also her teacher and mentor. From an early age, he shaped her spatial imagination, teaching her not only about drawing and painting but also about sculpture.
Clara Kim
The 'Gyeol' series explores the inner emotions of women. It delicately and beautifully portrays the pain, sadness, and essence of those emotions that women can feel. In the work, the word 'Gyeol' represents a collection of such subtle emotions, ultimately narrating the emotional journey of becoming a strong and beautiful woman who emerges from pain. The author paradoxically expresses the inner strength of women using fragile materials like paper, aiming to discover the profound stillness and subtle movements of emotions, focusing on the resolution of emotions to provide a new perspective. This leads to a deep reflection on understanding the emotions we experience in life and what significance they hold in our lives.
Deanne Eccles
Deanne Eccles is a dedicated artist whose work emphasizes the profound impact of color and form on the observer. With a BA in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting from Australia, she expanded her artistic perspective through theatre and movement studies. Her multidisciplinary approach culminated in the creation of her unique philosophy, ‘Body Sense Response’ (BSR), within the Colour Field genre. This philosophy is grounded in the idea that slowing down and becoming conscious of how our body responds to our environment allows us to move in unity and receive information beyond our normal awareness.
Eccles furthered her studies in Venice and Switzerland (Goetheanum) in 2005/6, focusing on Goethe's color theory and techniques of color application. Returning to Australia in 2007, she bought a property outside of Melbourne to raise a family while continuing to paint and practice her BSR techniques. Initially participating in local group exhibitions, she reignited her professional commitment in 2017, leading to major solo shows and international exhibitions.
Her work is held in the collections of Latrobe University, and she continues to train with highly respected butoh dancers and directors, influencing her artistic practice to this day.
Deena Fadel
Deena Fadel is an expressionist artist who surrenders to the spiritual world, infusing her artwork with a mystic flow. Her use of mixed media allows viewers to travel with all their senses into another realm. Deena has received several awards in the fields of art and design, with her first accolade being a drawing competition at the age of 3. She is also a certified holistic coach and creative writer, and the author of ‘When Nature Awakens,’ a collection of art intertwined with quotes, poetry, and short stories. As Deena Fadel reflects, 'When I let go of my rigid plans and become open to the magic of the Divine flow, the outcome is far beyond the bounded rim of my limited imagination.
Fransie Malherbe Frandsen
Fransie Malherbe Frandsen is a fine artist, writer, and illustrator. Born in South Africa, she lived and studied in several countries before settling in Geneva. Fransie’s background is in Graphic Design and Art Psychotherapy.
Her art is inspired by her exposure to many cultures and her experience working with marginalized individuals as an art psychotherapist. Through her work, Fransie strives to provoke thought on issues often dismissed by society.
Fransie works primarily in mixed media. Although her technique has a collage effect, there is no paper present in her artworks. By adding 3D objects to her pieces, Fransie communicates with the viewer through an alternate dimension. Her work can best be described as Artivism.
Fransie has also successfully written and illustrated a series of children’s books.
Marion Schmidtke
Merion lives near the sea in northern Germany, and nature is always the basis of their paintings. They strive to reveal the inner meaning of things.
Merion studied art and music at the University of Duisburg in Germany and worked for a long time as an art and music teacher, as well as a lecturer in art.
Abstract art allows the artist to perceive beyond the tangible, to extract the infinite from the finite, as Arshile Gorky once declared. It represents the emancipation of the mind and an excursion into unknown areas.
German artist Merion Schmidtke explores this dimension, which is key to understanding their work. However, their paintings offer viewers a range of interpretative possibilities, evoking both the visible and the invisible.
Mengge Zhao
Born in Henan Province, China, Zhao Mengge is now working and living in Beijing as a professional artist. She studied at the Affiliated Middle School of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the Oil Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. In 2011, she was a visiting scholar at Georgetown University in the USA. Zhao is a member of the Chinese Artists Association, a visiting professor at the Communication University of China, and a director of the Asian Women's Development Association.
Zhao Mengge has held more than 80 solo and group exhibitions in China, the USA, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Japan, Korea, and more. She has received numerous accolades, including the Nomination Award of the 11th National Art Exhibition in China, the Silver Award of the First Nanjing International Art Exhibition, and the 2014 Cultural and Art Brand Women Award.
Nea Marten
Nea Marten toured as a musician for 20 years and returned to painting in 2021, primarily working with acrylics. After participating in two group exhibitions in 2023, she held her first successful solo exhibition in Germany in 2024, showcasing her Contemporary Art. Her upcoming exhibitions will be in Zurich, Switzerland, and Rome, Italy, in August. In addition to her work as an artist, she also works as a radio presenter.
Tamara Andjus
Tamara Anjdus, born in 1982, lives and works in Zurich, Switzerland, as a professional artist. She has won prestigious awards in art and has participated in numerous exhibitions around the world. Anjdus creates abstract impressionist-style paintings with great attention to light and rich color palettes. Her work is characterized by energized brushstrokes and a multi-layered method. She uses acrylic and oil on canvas, drawing inspiration from the movement and dynamics of everyday life. Her main subjects include animals, landscapes, and people. Anjdus focuses on capturing particular moods and atmospheres, creating a feeling of excitement for the observer and tickling their imagination with different interpretations.
Virginie Vandeputte
Virginie Vandeputte's smooth and structured palette captures her subjects in time. Virginie's use of traditional classical painting techniques mixed with an array of other mediums creates the most extravagant display of visuals and textures combined. Mystical elements from art history, often provide a spark to create a new image. A major sources of inspiration is the painting from 15th to 17th century. Universality is central within my images. The meaning, which the spectator manifests with their own background, yields an extra layer to my paintings.
YAHIRO TAKETORI
The concept of their work is 'the vitality of contour lines on a flat surface.' There is a physical separation between the space on the other side of the plane and the space of the real world in which we live. However, the contours that reside on the other side of the wall possess a strong vitality, each existing in a unique way.
It appears that each of these contour clumps is intentionally confronting the phenomena that unfold on the other side of the wall with fear, joy, and amazement.
They aim to capture the essence of living by immortalizing each moment, recording it as a testament to life forms that reveal to humans the brilliance of existence.
Yichun Huang
Yichun Huang is a multi-media artist based in London. With a background in oil painting, her art has evolved to include a variety of media, including abstract and digital paintings. Her artistic process is fueled by a desire to explore the unseen world and shed light on overlooked aspects of reality. The themes revolve around philosophy, religion, and the laws of the universe.
Geneviève Girod
Geneviève paints the wild. She is a grounded dreamer and a constant learner. She always wanted to be a dancer and enjoys movement, colors, and open spaces. Having spent most of her time working closely with nature as an environmentalist, she now turns to painting as her form of expression. With no more words left on climate change and biodiversity, she faces the canvas as she once faced nature, embracing wilderness and chaos. Layer by layer, she searches for balance until the artwork reveals its name. Her painting is a dance that speaks for her about the magic she sees in this world. She strives to keep it alive!
Hendrikka Waage
Hendrikka Waage is an Icelandic jewelry designer-turned-painter based in London. Her interest in the arts began during her upbringing, where she was surrounded by people sculpting and painting. After 20 years as a jewelry designer, Hendrikka felt that painting was the next step in her artistic career. She started painting her series "Wonderful Beings" a few years ago.
The series presents a simple concept with a powerful message—portraits of ladies with a single ear. The theme is open to interpretation, suggesting that in today’s world, with an influx of information coming from every direction, you don't have to listen to everything. Her art is influenced by the rich cultural traditions of the countries she has lived in, including Iceland, Japan, and Russia.
FER ZANNOL
Far is passionate about investigating the intimacy and concealment of secrets. They seek to capture feelings and emotions coagulated in time, paralyzed in their flow, that define our identity. Far works with stories full of mystery, where imagination and reality become blurred in a disturbing way.
Far Zannol was naturally introduced to photography through a family passion for art. They actively explore everyday life as an artistic terrain full of secrets. The everyday world appears as a manifestation of what is hidden, invisible to the hasty existence of daily life. Through a critical and attentive lens, Far opens up an almost infinite set of ways to perceive reality. They utilize their own visual lexicon to reveal secrets, beliefs, and taboos.
Arlene Buster
The Los Angeles area is home to the award-winning Cuban-American artist, Arlene Buster. The daughter of two Cuban exiles was born in 1969, in Hoboken, NJ. Her passion for painting was cultivated through private art lessons she received as a child. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Montclair State University. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in Figurative Painting.
Belinda Salden
“After I became seriously ill in 2015, I started writing a book to my daughter. Entitled: ‘Captain aboard my thoughts.’ Here I reflect on life. Share life wisdom and dig deeper into the essence of our lives. This so that on the day that I am no longer there, she can still ask her mother for advice if she needs it. This booklet and its contents are also the common thread of my art. My surreal drawings arise from constantly asking questions about life and spirituality. Because everything you hold dies.” - Belinda Salden
Francesca Autino
Francesca is a passionate painter living in the South of France near the Mediterranean Sea and many fields of lavender. This beautiful and dreamlike environment inspires her acrylic on canvas artworks. In her work as a therapist, she discovered the healing power of colours which have their language and help bring the soul to the light.
Rachida Addou
In essence, passion stems from embracing our true self. My art is not for everyone; it is a reflection of my authentic self. It has been described as raw, bold, or even “…toxic, but I love it…” I dare to dive deep into my emotions, especially the darkest and most uncomfortable ones. As I transfer these emotions onto my canvas through the use of heavy textures, raw materials, and vibrant colors, I feel a great sense of relief—a sense of being whole. Painting allows me to escape to a place where I reconnect with my deepest truth, a place where possibilities are infinite, where freedom has no boundaries, and where one dares to simply be, unapologetically.
Olasumbo Wright
“I aim to bring attention to the distinctive narratives of individuals with African heritage, whose stories deserve to be given a platform. I am committed to exploring the rich histories of people from diverse races, genders, and cultural backgrounds, recognizing the multitude of narratives that exceed the limitations of time. By delving into these diverse experiences, I hope my artistic expression becomes a means to amplify voices that may otherwise be overlooked or unheard. I aspire for my creations to serve as a beacon, shedding light on the beauty and wonder inherent in the rich diversity of the human race.”
Karaya
“I aim to bring attention to the distinctive narratives of individuals with African heritage, whose stories deserve to be given a platform. I am committed to exploring the rich histories of people from diverse races, genders, and cultural backgrounds, recognizing the multitude of narratives that exceed the limitations of time. By delving into these diverse experiences, I hope my artistic expression becomes a means to amplify voices that may otherwise be overlooked or unheard. I aspire for my creations to serve as a beacon, shedding light on the beauty and wonder inherent in the rich diversity of the human race.”
Dr Shanali Perera
“I am a self-taught contemporary artist, driven by abstract expressionism with figurative undertones. My work is deeply influenced by my journey living with vasculitis, an autoimmune illness that transformed my life and career. Through art, I express the complex emotions tied to pain, illness, and resilience, offering a visual narrative that resonates with universal human experiences.
My acrylic works, including One With Mess, capture the tension between chaos and calm, challenging perceptions of illness and identity. Using vibrant colors, layered textures, and energetic movement, I seek to convey the often invisible realities of living with a chronic condition while encouraging viewers to find strength and beauty in adversity.
My work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale’s PATH exhibit. I continue to explore themes of transformation, empowerment, and human connection through art.”
Catherine Rose
Catherine, a 34-year-old multidisciplinary artist based in Quebec, Canada, blends her love for art with a deep connection to intuition and nature. Her primary medium, painting, serves as a channel for expressing her innermost emotions and spiritual insights. Catherine's work explores the interplay between intuition and creativity, reflecting the essence of existence and interconnectedness. With a background in yoga, dance, and meditation, she infuses her art with mindfulness and presence, inviting viewers on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Self-taught, Catherine developed her style using various mediums such as modeling paste, acrylics, metallic pigments, airbrush, and epoxy resin. Her distinctive hallmark features bold textures and vibrant colors, offering a deep, meditative emotional experience guided by intuition and sensitivity to subtle energies.
Alejandra Valeiro
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she has been passionate about drawing and painting from a very young age. She pursued a degree in Psychology, and while her career unfolded, art remained a constant presence in her free time. The pandemic marked a turning point, transforming what was once a hobby into her main pursuit. In 2022, she expanded her artistic expression to include one of her greatest passions: sculpture.
Her work centers around the female form and experience, placing women at the heart of her creative vision.
