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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shihui Li is an emerging artist and designer originally from Changsha, China. Her artistic practice is driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to explore unconventional materials and media. She is fascinated by the hidden narratives within objects and the stories they reveal in new contexts. This curiosity leads her to experiment with food designs, sound art, subcultures, and street art.
Melaney Wardell is an American photographer. Her concentration is documentary photography. She challenges the idea of beauty by focusing on the decay and destruction around her. Her photography focuses on capturing beauty in unexpected places. Her goal is to convince her viewers to appreciate the mess of life and see the beauty in the destruction.
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.
Anna Ugolkova’s research interests include poetry and memory in art, object-oriented ontology studies in visual art and performance, performative objects, installation studies, and trauma in art. Anna's installations consist of a variety of elements, from paintings and sculptures - found and reworked by her or created from scratch - to photographs and video art.
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.
Shuohui Zeng is a graphic designer and typeface designer based in New York. He specializes in lettering, typography, and typeface design, and provides creative direction, branding, and visual identities to international clients. Each of his projects is a problem-solving process; he is passionate about addressing visual challenges, as he believes that each problem is an opportunity to uncover a fascinating solution.
Mingyue Qu is a forward-thinking product designer renowned for her innovative approach to integrating technology with user-centric design to create immersive digital experiences. With a foundation in tangible product design, Mingyue transitioned to digital platforms, where she excels in blending sensory technology with interactive elements. Her work focuses on enhancing user engagement through personalized and adaptive content.
Julissa Norman is an American artist from New York. She delves into the realms of asset creation, motion design, and VFX with a fervent focus. Her creative journey is fueled by her passion for utilizing data as a means to narrate compelling stories, transcending various domains, including mental health, abstract environments, and technology. She embarks on a quest to breathe life into immersive graphic illustrations that vividly animate her narratives.
Born in Dalian, China, Yuxiao Mu is an interdisciplinary artist and educator based in Boston, MA. Mu’s practice is driven by conceptual ideas surrounding memory, emotion, and storytelling; her work ranges from analog and digital photography and video to printmaking and painting. Her work has been exhibited internationally and nationally in Rome, Boston, and Minneapolis.
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.
Ning Chang is a jewellery artist based in Birmingham with a background in graphic design and illustration. In her work, symbolism deeply compels her, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and social issues to forge a profound connection with the audience. Specialising in designing exquisite jewellery, they employ enamelling and cloisonné techniques to create intricate illustrations.
