Toti Cuesta is an award-winning Spanish artist whose journey from law and languages to art is one of self-discovery and liberation. Though intellectual pursuits defined her early career, she ultimately found her true calling in watercolor portraiture. Embracing art as more than a passion, Cuesta embarked on a path of introspection that allowed her to break free from the expectations others had set for her.
For me it is natural to see ‘things’ in nature, in a stone, in a dry or burnt tree and then give it form and soul. For me it is normal to spend hours in my forest creating new installations, or tending to the present ones, subjected to the inclement weather, and it is easy to explain the motto chosen at the beginning of the artistic path created in my garden, which, taken from an opera by Verdi, says; ‘it is either a joke or madness’.
For quite some time I have been concerned with the topic of justice, which I express in pictures on social, political and religious questions. For this I have developed my own transparent expressionistic style.
Flo Dinis Klopries is an artist whose work transcends the boundaries of traditional visual expression, merging technical mastery with a profound philosophical depth. Her oeuvre, situated between figuration and abstraction, resonates as an exploration of the human condition, where emotion and intellect converge. Through her art, she not only demonstrates extraordinary talent but also a capacity to engage with profound existential questions, positioning her as a vital figure in the contemporary art scene.
Jon Neal Wallace’s artistry stands as a testament to the profound power of creative vision when combined with intellectual rigor and a passion for the natural world. His oeuvre, deeply entrenched in themes of sacred geometry and environmentalism, bridges the worlds of abstract thought and tangible reality, creating a unique narrative that resonates with contemporary and timeless concerns.
Since I was a child I felt trapped in my own tower, full of imagination. I observe the world differently, as a creator, not a simple passenger. Everyday seems to be a different story. I created my own world, where my destiny seats. I can travel with my mind everywhere. Nothing can stop me from following my dreams. In my world, nothing is impossible.
All my paintings come with poems that "read" the paintings. It is not a definition-like reading, but open and alive (hopefully), as all art is. Looking at art is like trying to understand your life through beauty. And I agree: It is the right thing to do. Your individual sense of beauty goes much deeper into the truth than any analysis. Art making and viewing, when done with awareness of how our sense of beauty is responding, is healing, both psychologically and spiritually. It even has an effect on health.
The purpose of my work is to conjure up the perceptions of childhood. The act of painting a picture is, in essence, an innocent and childlike act of blind faith. As children we sensed, with an uncorrupted consciousness, that the universe is infinitely marvelous. When our awareness comes from a place of wonder and discovery, our experience becomes extraordinary.
My works are emotional, intuitive, evocative and passionate. And the statements of my works are different: with some pictures I just want to express a passionate joy in the beauty of life and the beauty of art and celebrate this happiness with gratitude.
When one begins a painting, there are an almost infinite number of possibilities open to the artist thanks to the researches in art of the last century. It seems to me that in this century people are intent on narrowing down the options for the artist until his or her life is made nearly impossible. Art is more than a commodity; for some it is a way of life, for others it gives release from the stresses of the everyday or offers a form of therapy.
My paintings are numbered chronologically to remind us that they constitute a journey and a family. Each painting is a journey or a thought, it is named and commented on. I want each painting to be the repository of beneficial energy.
Maria Esmar is an accomplished visual artist celebrated for her abstract and expressionist works that blend a unique eclectic vision with deep emotional resonance. Hailing from Romania, Maria’s artistic journey is grounded in a strong academic foundation, holding a degree in Fine Arts from Tibiscus University and completing her formal training at Fine Art College. Her craftsmanship in architecture further informs her approach, lending her works a sense of structure amidst the fluidity of abstract expressionism.
I am a French listed and certified Professional Abstract Painter living and working in Paris since 2009. I started painting at 7. I started painting figurative watercolors but I have specialized through the years in atmospheric, symbolical, expressionist, and lyrical abstract art. I usually paint in acrylic and ink. My main source of inspiration: the concept of and pursuit of FREEDOM from this world, led by a spiritual quest.
Sarah Michel Zeichnungen's oeuvre is a contemplative dialogue that transcends the medium of ink on paper, offering viewers a deeply philosophical and resonant visual experience. Her work stands out in the contemporary art scene, not only for its unique aesthetic and technical finesse but also for its layered engagement with themes of belonging, resilience, and the metaphysical intertwining with the natural world.
Jocelyn Hobbie is a visual artist based in New York City known for her brilliantly painted canvases of attractive young women in introspective states. She creates a situation of inadvertent voyeurism with the viewer drawn into circumstances where personal judgment becomes subsumed by an overall mood.
Katinka Lampe paints portraits. Or at least, you can clearly recognise the representation of a person. Yet, this is not the main motive of the painting. The portrait merely serves as reason to make the painting. The portrait is the imagery concept. Her paintings greatly appeal to the beholders.
My work is about taking reference from various sources including books, the net and photos to comprise and create my own imagery. By creating my paintings through reference or made up elements, there becomes a play between artificiality and realism.
Paco Pomet combines chilling social commentary with humorous juxtapositions of past, present, and future in his satirical paintings .
Anders have an fascination of the raw naked nature that can be experienced together with the post-war architecture, and the arctic light that gives you daylight 24-hours a day in summertime or total lack of sun in wintertimes. His work from Finnmark contains an combination of the nature and post-war architecture. The motives contains an feelings of emptiness and decay, where the nature plays a role that you can get a glimmer of in the window reflection, or from inside-out.
In my photos I favor compositional harmony, chromatic sense and the infinite variations of nature. I try to capture the beauty of landscapes, the liveliness of city life but I often portray details that strike me. Close-ups and masks have always fascinated me because they reveal the essence of the person being portrayed. My works often focus on sea or mountain landscapes and try to capture particular moments or unusual scenarios. My love for cinema and art has influenced my style.
