The blend of Persian and Arab cultures from Iran to Dubai shaped my art with a unique fusion of patterns, colors, and themes, reflecting both tradition and modernity. Moving to the USA opened a new world of inspiration and allowed me to experiment boldly with mixed media, adding depth and texture to my work. Embracing textiles and various materials has made my art more tactile and immersive, each piece a testament to the freedom and creative evolution found along this journey.
My creative exploration began in earnest through the full-time pursuit of a BFA during 1972-1976, fortuitously, an exciting and remarkable point in time. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, I continued to create and show locally while working in related creative fields.
Always forward-looking, I typically test related forms of expression and mediums in the pursuit of inspiration. That being said, my current work reflects a journey marked by flowing lines and color relationships expressing observations made of the less tangible through acrylics on high quality papers.
Owen York is an American Fine Artist who works primarily in mixed-media, and regularly uses drawings, oils, acrylics and watercolors. Formally trained at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, he considers himself a Modern Impressionist, while his work can be reminiscent of pop art or comic book art with themes ranging from space opera and sci-fi to to music, post-apocalyptic, politics or guns.
I have always loved classical paintings and to bring them back to life with often the simplest of novelty tweaks. The challenge is appealing to the general public with such a niche subject, which may not appeal to everyone. I find graffiti is equally as fascinating and my interest began when visiting New York for the second time in 2014. Many of my own photographs taken from the streets have been the inspiration and backdrop to some of my early image creations.
A native of Wisconsin, Frank Hoeffler began painting at an early age. He is a classically trained professional artist who graduated from The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Peck school of the Arts. His formal training included advanced studios and multiple artistic mediums. His style varies from realism, impressionism, expressionism, nonrepresentational, to abstraction.
I've noticed that no matter the city or the cultural backdrop, people respond to my work in similar ways. It’s a reminder that we all wrestle with the same fundamental issues—mental health, identity, connection, the struggle to make sense of our own minds in a world that doesn’t slow down. The themes I explore—vulnerability, resilience, the friction between humanity and technology—cut through cultural differences. They reach a part of us that’s universal.
Marijke Lambregtse’s art is a revelation of color, emotion, and conceptual depth, placing her among the most intriguing contemporary voices on the international art stage. Her works are more than just paintings; they are visual poems, composed in a unique language that transcends conventional artistic boundaries and delves into the emotional and philosophical nuances of existence. As an artist of Dutch origin now based in Australia, Lambregtse has successfully fused her diverse cultural experiences with a deeply personal environmental and philosophical inquiry, culminating in a body of work that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary.
Belinda Balaski's art offers a rare invitation into a world where the spiritual and natural realms intertwine harmoniously. A Southern California native, Balaski’s journey through the arts began at an impressively young age and blossomed into a multidisciplinary career that spans acting, photography, and painting. Her career as a celebrated Hollywood actress lent her an intuitive understanding of narrative, a talent she now channels into her watercolor artworks. Rooted in a deeply spiritual ethos, Balaski's watercolor paintings are an exploration of the natural world and a celebration of the spirit of living creatures.
Weronika Raczynska's latest body of work breathes with a quiet yet powerful vitality that captures both the beauty of nature and the depth of human emotion. With a robust academic background that includes studies at the European Academy of Arts in Warsaw and post-graduate work at The Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, Raczynska has honed a mastery over various media that spans from oil paints to colored pencils. Her works have graced the walls of prestigious galleries and museums across major cities worldwide, from New York and Paris to Warsaw and Berlin, establishing her as a prominent voice in contemporary art.
Magdél Wyser’s body of work pulsates with life, color, and movement, making her a distinct presence on the contemporary art scene. From her South African roots to her artistic blossoming in Switzerland, Wyser’s journey is woven into each brushstroke, bringing a unique synthesis of nature, emotion, and abstraction. As an artist who transitioned fully into the world of fine art after co-owning a boutique, she has crafted a recognizable style that speaks to her passions for color, texture, and the complexities of the natural world. Each of her paintings invites viewers into a contemplative space, offering layers of emotion and perception that unfold upon closer inspection.
Emiliano Aiello's work resounds with a raw intensity that distinguishes him in the contemporary art world, blending primal energy with expressive sophistication. His paintings, which feel like explosions of color and line, serve as windows into a deeply introspective and complex vision of the human psyche. Aiello’s brushstrokes convey both structure and dissolution, an interplay that echoes his own philosophical musings on order and chaos. His pieces, thick with texture and alive with movement, draw viewers into a visceral world where the emotional and psychological tensions of existence find vivid expression.
Tatyana Bondarenko’s work stands as a vivid testament to the raw, uncontainable energy of abstract expressionism. Her paintings are intense explorations of emotion, emerging from a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and inner dialogue. Born in Russia, a place where cultural expectations often place value on emotional reserve, Tatyana's creative practice serves as a liberating counterpoint, allowing her to transcend these constraints through paint. Each piece becomes a release, a form of self-therapy that embraces and magnifies the subtleties of feeling, creating visual expressions that are as layered as they are honest.
Born in Hradec Králové, Bitt's early artistic inclinations led him to study Artistic Woodworking in 1996. He initially channeled his creativity into wood sculptures and puppet-making, but this period of craft, while skilled, left him searching for deeper meaning. Woodworking, with its rigid structures and utilitarian demands, ultimately did not fulfill his desire for self-expression. His journey took a pivotal turn in 2020, when he abandoned the familiarity of traditional craft and embraced the liberating world of abstract oil painting. This shift marked not only a technical evolution but also a philosophical awakening.
Dr Lowly’s (Low Lee Yong) artistic journey is a unique tapestry woven from diverse life experiences. While medicine and healthcare technology were his initial pursuits, a deep passion for art ultimately led him to fully embrace this creative path.
His prior experiences as a doctor, motivational speaker, author and health technology entrepreneur, spanning over two and a half decades, have profoundly shaped his artistic practice. Dr. Lowly brings strategic thinking, a spirit of innovation, and a keen understanding of human connection to his art. This unique blend allows him to approach each creation with focus and a sense of adventure.
Judith Dupree Beale's work embodies a fiercely authentic artistic spirit, pulsating with an internal logic that defies conventional categorization and instead invokes a deeply felt phenomenology of mark-making. Her approach to creating, expressed in her artist statement, emphasizes the primal thrill of initiating a piece. This commitment to spontaneity, to letting her marks breathe without constraint, makes her a significant voice in the landscape of contemporary art. Indeed, her pieces feel like physical manifestations of thought, moving dynamically across surfaces with an energy that feels both ancient and avant-garde.
In the contemporary art scene, Dominique Meunier stands as a figure whose works not only capture but probe the ephemeral and the transcendent, a journey rendered through his deeply atmospheric canvases. His recent works, each a contemplative blend of oil and ink, form an evocative series that engages viewers in meditations on existence, spirituality, and humanity’s connection to the world. Through ethereal abstraction, Meunier invokes a metaphysical resonance rarely encountered in contemporary painting, positioning his art as a counterpoint to today’s materialistic, surface-driven tendencies.
In the contemporary art scene, where the fusion of disparate disciplines has become a norm yet often lacks depth, Alexandra Dyalee emerges as a singular figure, bridging the gap between mathematical formalism and emotive human expression. This ambitious and talented artist intertwines the rational language of mathematics with the ephemeral and fragile nature of human relationships, producing a body of work that is as intellectually provocative as it is emotionally resonant.
In the experimental realm of contemporary art, few artists embrace the multifaceted complexity of media like Vasco Diogo. Known as an experimental director, performer, and video artist, Diogo’s work stands out in the crowded field of new media for its intricate exploration of self, technology, and the often surreal interplay between image and meaning. His art challenges the observer to question what is real, what is performed, and what lies in the liminal space between life and art.
For over forty years, Greg Stirling has been a quiet yet profound force in the world of contemporary art, a true luminary in San Jose, California’s creative scene. His work, spanning abstract and impressionist painting to kinetic sculpture, resonates with a duality of stillness and motion, of quiet contemplation and explosive energy. Stirling's journey, as he describes it, is “a fascinating exploration of various styles, techniques, and media,” beginning in the raw expressiveness of abstract expressionism and leading him through the refined vistas of realism.
Cristian Diez-Sanchez's sculptural work radiates a sense of both groundedness and transcendence, capturing the poetic simplicity of human interaction within the bustling urban landscape. These sculptures, forged from his life experiences and evolving passions, occupy a significant space in the dialogue of contemporary public art. Not merely objects to observe, they are active participants in their environments, seamlessly blending the intimate and the monumental.
