Author: Mary W
Kirandeep Grewal is an artist and educator living in Canberra, whose multidisciplinary practice centers around mindfulness in everyday experiences. Her work emphasizes both learning and sharing, creating an open space for others to engage with art in meaningful ways. Over the years, Kirandeep has gathered various artistic techniques from her travels and interactions with artisans from diverse cultures. Her creations range from silk scarves to wall hangings and paintings, using materials such as silk, canvas, and paper. Through her art, she prompts viewers to reflect on harmony, migration, and their connection to nature. One of Kirandeep’s notable textile pieces from…
Judy Gittelsohn’s paintings are more than a play of color; they are rich reflections of memory, family bonds, and life’s symbolic layers. Raised in the scenic surroundings of Portland, Oregon, her life and art have been inspired by vivid childhood memories and a sense of shared space with family. Gittelsohn’s early years were defined by the lively, interconnected atmosphere of a big family, all within arm’s reach. Growing up with grandparents, cousins, and extended relatives under one roof, her world was one of constant shared moments and collective experience. The family gatherings at a beach house in Cannon Beach and…
Garda Alexander is a Swiss artist who blends her talents in visual art with her skill in transforming spaces, bridging the gap between art and everyday environments. With a solid background across multiple disciplines—including painting, sculpture, drawing, and installations—Garda creates works that both inspire and elevate the spaces they inhabit. Her creations, made with a focus on well-being, invite reflection and enhance the atmosphere of living and work environments alike. Working internationally with galleries and organizations, Garda brings a unique approach to commissioned pieces that connect with viewers on a personal level. Her art uses color and light to create…
In a world driven by productivity and rapid change, Ettore Albert champions the necessity of beauty as a transformative element—a fundamental part of human experience that holds the power to bring about change. His work embodies a vision where beauty isn’t a fleeting pleasure but a source of inspiration, revealing the potential of a world filled with freedom and joy. Albert finds resonance in Dostoevsky’s words, “beauty will save the world,” and this idea is woven into the fabric of his artistic vision. His approach questions modern values, prioritizing the transformative power of art over efficiency. For Albert, creativity is…
Sue Nicholas approaches contemporary art with a fresh lens, setting aside the outer facade of identity to delve into the profound landscapes of inner consciousness. A graduate of Goldsmith’s College with an MBA from Imperial College, she isn’t focused on portraying outward appearances; instead, her work channels the mind’s fluid, inner dimensions. Nicholas uses imagination as her vehicle to connect with this abstract energy, transforming her insights into layered visual narratives. Her paintings embody the interplay of thought, emotion, and sensation, using geometric abstraction as a map to explore these intangible aspects of self. By merging geometric patterns with abstract…
Sabrina Puppin creates art that invites viewers into a world where color, shape, and space blur traditional boundaries. Hailing from Aviano, Italy, and now based in Doha and New York, Puppin’s art breaks down familiar visuals to uncover hidden connections and relationships. She uses abstraction to reveal the structures beneath perception, giving us more than what we see on the surface. Puppin’s process is dynamic and intuitive, allowing her to balance spontaneous expression with a controlled, intentional approach. Her work starts with loose, instinctive strokes that evolve as she shapes them, building complex interactions between colors and forms. The result…
Olga Bodrova, a British-Russian artist residing in London, immerses herself in the natural world through her oil and watercolor paintings. Her work draws from classical and Impressionist roots, echoing the legacies of Monet and Van Gogh. Yet, Bodrova brings her own perspective, playing with light, shape, and color to create tranquil landscapes that invite viewers to experience peace within nature’s simple elegance. With oils and watercolors as her mediums, Bodrova approaches each piece with a delicate sensitivity to nature’s finer details. Her art gracefully balances the traditional with her own fluid interpretations, allowing her scenes to evoke a sense of…
Japanese artist Motoaki Tojo has forged a distinctive artistic path, intertwining the language of music theory with the world of visual art. By blending photographic methods with musical structure, Tojo creates an immersive experience that merges rhythm and composition into a single, cohesive visual language. His work feels like a fusion of melody and image, each piece inviting viewers to uncover layers and explore the rhythmic flow of visual motifs as one might experience a finely crafted piece of music. Tojo’s art transforms as he refines these motifs, evolving with each layer and exploring fresh perspectives within this unique synthesis…
L. Scooter Morris crafts art that distills fleeting sensory impressions into vivid, lasting creations. Known as a “sensory illusionist,” Morris captures brief, powerful glimpses of reality, presenting them in ways that resonate with viewers on multiple levels. Her “Sculpted Paintings” take on a life of their own, weaving color, light, and texture into pieces that transcend traditional depictions. Each artwork invites the viewer into an intricate narrative, reflecting our personal and collective experiences within the broader social landscape. The concept of “Sculpted Paintings” defines Morris’s approach well. Her art is immersive, using varied surfaces and media to push beyond a…
Ruth Poniarski is an artist whose work bridges reality and imagination, taking viewers beyond the ordinary. Her journey into the arts began in the late 1980s, following a decade in architecture. With a degree in architecture from Pratt Institute, Poniarski initially worked in construction before making a significant career shift in 1988. It was then that she fully embraced painting as her primary mode of expression. This transition allowed her to explore new depths in creativity, blending surrealism with themes drawn from mythology, philosophy, and literature. In addition to painting, Poniarski’s passion for the written word became a key part…