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SAVINA RAZNATOVIC
Artwork By Savina Raznatovic
Savina’s abstract works move between collage and a wider field of visual testing, from digital image work and paper studies to painting and sculpture. Across these shifts, the work keeps a consistent task: to register lived emotion and specific events without turning them into illustration or story. The results read like a private log written in code. Experience is not “expressed” so much as stored, compressed, and translated into a symbolic syntax that stays partly hidden, like a diary that refuses confession. The conceptual ground for this syntax is mysticism and religious writing, with a particular investment in Jewish mystical traditions. Midrash matters here not as content to be depicted, but as a method of reading and re-reading, a way of building meaning through layers, gaps, and accumulation. Kabbalistic structures, especially the Sephiroth, provide a model of relation and formation, a diagram of forces rather than a set of images. These references do not function as decoration or quotation. They function as architecture. Creation, in her work, is not presented as a scene and not reduced to a metaphor of growth. It is treated as formation itself: the coming-into-being of structure, the emergence of order from tension, the shaping of a world from something not yet legible. That is why abstraction is not a style choice here, but the only adequate register. Things she addresses exceed the logic of depiction. The work stays with that limit and uses it, insisting that genesis is grasped indirectly, through systems, correspondences, and the pressure of form.
https://sawinar.wixsite.com/savinaraznatovic
Savina’s abstract works move between collage and a wider field of visual testing, from digital image work and paper studies to painting and sculpture. Across these shifts, the work keeps a consistent task: to register lived emotion and specific events without turning them into illustration or story. The results read like a private log written in code. Experience is not “expressed” so much as stored, compressed, and translated into a symbolic syntax that stays partly hidden, like a diary that refuses confession. The conceptual ground for this syntax is mysticism and religious writing, with a particular investment in Jewish mystical traditions. Midrash matters here not as content to be depicted, but as a method of reading and re-reading, a way of building meaning through layers, gaps, and accumulation. Kabbalistic structures, especially the Sephiroth, provide a model of relation and formation, a diagram of forces rather than a set of images. These references do not function as decoration or quotation. They function as architecture. Creation, in her work, is not presented as a scene and not reduced to a metaphor of growth. It is treated as formation itself: the coming-into-being of structure, the emergence of order from tension, the shaping of a world from something not yet legible. That is why abstraction is not a style choice here, but the only adequate register. Things she addresses exceed the logic of depiction. The work stays with that limit and uses it, insisting that genesis is grasped indirectly, through systems, correspondences, and the pressure of form.
https://sawinar.wixsite.com/savinaraznatovic
THOMAS BRUMMETT
Artwork By Thomas Brummett
Since my first series Nature Morte, which began my life long series, Re-Thinking the Natural, I have been obsessed with the concepts of wonder, true seeing, photographic mark making, and capturing the world in its totality. My journey has also been a kind of spiritual quest that was not consciously present at the beginning but grew over time from making the work. These are my deep meditations on the Natural World.
The images for this series are taken in spaces where the ocean touches the land. A kind of infinite cause and effect relationship. They only exist for around 5 seconds or so, then the waves erase them and they are gone. There is a "parable-like" quality to the images (as a grouping) regarding power structures and how civilizations come and go, both by natural forces and of course human forces. There is a Japanese concept of "mitate" that involves seeing or interpreting something in a new or different way. When I started this project certain abstract "figures" in robes began appearing as well as some kind of floating mountain forms. Later I observed floods, comets and even volcano like forms - yet all abstractions. This kind of fleeting impermanence is very interesting for me. I have been photographing what I call "Infinite Systems" for the last few years since the Infinities exhibition. So here is another "Infinite System" at our feet much like the River and Murmur series.
I've always worked with mining the territory in between drawing and photography. I have over the years repeatedly worked with the idea of the viewer changing their perception the closer they get to my images. From a distance some works seem like one thing, but as you get closer some of the visual codes change to ink-like Sumi gestures and sand. This duality of line and photographic subject is one of the mysterious things photography can achieve which (for me) no other art form can match. Approximate sizes up to 40x50". All Black and white prints
https://www.studio-4a.com
Since my first series Nature Morte, which began my life long series, Re-Thinking the Natural, I have been obsessed with the concepts of wonder, true seeing, photographic mark making, and capturing the world in its totality. My journey has also been a kind of spiritual quest that was not consciously present at the beginning but grew over time from making the work. These are my deep meditations on the Natural World.
The images for this series are taken in spaces where the ocean touches the land. A kind of infinite cause and effect relationship. They only exist for around 5 seconds or so, then the waves erase them and they are gone. There is a "parable-like" quality to the images (as a grouping) regarding power structures and how civilizations come and go, both by natural forces and of course human forces. There is a Japanese concept of "mitate" that involves seeing or interpreting something in a new or different way. When I started this project certain abstract "figures" in robes began appearing as well as some kind of floating mountain forms. Later I observed floods, comets and even volcano like forms - yet all abstractions. This kind of fleeting impermanence is very interesting for me. I have been photographing what I call "Infinite Systems" for the last few years since the Infinities exhibition. So here is another "Infinite System" at our feet much like the River and Murmur series.
I've always worked with mining the territory in between drawing and photography. I have over the years repeatedly worked with the idea of the viewer changing their perception the closer they get to my images. From a distance some works seem like one thing, but as you get closer some of the visual codes change to ink-like Sumi gestures and sand. This duality of line and photographic subject is one of the mysterious things photography can achieve which (for me) no other art form can match. Approximate sizes up to 40x50". All Black and white prints
https://www.studio-4a.com
DON MIRAKL
Artwork By Don Mirakl
Ondra Mikl “Don Mirakl” (born January 16, 1988 in Brno) is a Czech secondary school teacher, artist, graphic artist and musician. After primary school in Bzenec and education at Business Academy (Information Technology in Economics) in Veselí nad Moravou he graduated from Teacher Training College Masaryk University, Brno in General Theory and History of Art and Culture.
In visual art, he engages mainly in experimental methods, automatic drawing, action painting and digital art. Besides fine art he also works with music.
At a theoretical level he occupies himself with art history, philosophy, psychology and anthropology. He teaches art and IT at a grammar school in the town of Strážnice.
Ondra Mikl “Don Mirakl” (born January 16, 1988 in Brno) is a Czech secondary school teacher, artist, graphic artist and musician. After primary school in Bzenec and education at Business Academy (Information Technology in Economics) in Veselí nad Moravou he graduated from Teacher Training College Masaryk University, Brno in General Theory and History of Art and Culture.
In visual art, he engages mainly in experimental methods, automatic drawing, action painting and digital art. Besides fine art he also works with music.
At a theoretical level he occupies himself with art history, philosophy, psychology and anthropology. He teaches art and IT at a grammar school in the town of Strážnice.
JORGE USAN
Artwork By Jorge Usán
Jorge Usán’s work resists classification within established artistic frameworks, as it is rooted in an ongoing exploration of materials and techniques that give rise to processes and movements that are inherently unpredictable. To realize his ideas with precision and rigor, Usán collaborates with engineers, skilled artisans, and specialists from diverse disciplines, translating his poetic vision and the invisible forces activated within his practice into material form. This exhibition offers an opportunity to engage with the energy of his work, shaped by a research-driven and unconventional approach to material investigation. Through the combination of processes and meticulous attention to detail, Usán produces singular objects that defy conventional categorization.
Jorge Usán’s work resists classification within established artistic frameworks, as it is rooted in an ongoing exploration of materials and techniques that give rise to processes and movements that are inherently unpredictable. To realize his ideas with precision and rigor, Usán collaborates with engineers, skilled artisans, and specialists from diverse disciplines, translating his poetic vision and the invisible forces activated within his practice into material form. This exhibition offers an opportunity to engage with the energy of his work, shaped by a research-driven and unconventional approach to material investigation. Through the combination of processes and meticulous attention to detail, Usán produces singular objects that defy conventional categorization.
T.A. LEWIS
Artwork By T.A. Lewis
T.A. Lewis grew up on Dharug Land in Western Sydney and now calls Gadigal Land home. After a decade in Europe crafting music and sound, T.A. Lewis has shifted focus to visual art.
His work explores the subconscious through visualisation, repetition, and mood. “Aphotic” represents a convergence—a pursuit of an as-yet-found aesthetic, a search that results in a minimalist gloaming binding both memory and possibility. T.A. Lewis transitions fluidly between textile, painting, and imagery, unified by an abstract and avant-garde sensibility.
"Aphotic" mixed media 76cm x 61cm
T.A. Lewis grew up on Dharug Land in Western Sydney and now calls Gadigal Land home. After a decade in Europe crafting music and sound, T.A. Lewis has shifted focus to visual art.
His work explores the subconscious through visualisation, repetition, and mood. “Aphotic” represents a convergence—a pursuit of an as-yet-found aesthetic, a search that results in a minimalist gloaming binding both memory and possibility. T.A. Lewis transitions fluidly between textile, painting, and imagery, unified by an abstract and avant-garde sensibility.
"Aphotic" mixed media 76cm x 61cm
FRED BORGHESI
Artwork By Fred Borghesi
Fred Borghesi is an Italian multidisciplinary artist based in London who embraces experimentation and automatism. He is using painting, photography, print-making and sculpture.
His works can be bold and evocative, but above all, they always convey a strong sense of freedom and rejection of conformity.
“The feeling of surprise is significant to me. Every mark, every splash of colour, every different technique and material I experiment with is always directed towards the unexpected, an attempt to escape, at least as much as possible, my control. Only in this way can the final result continue to stimulate me over time and serve as a bridge to the next path.“
Unlit, Ink on paper, 2025
Fred Borghesi is an Italian multidisciplinary artist based in London who embraces experimentation and automatism. He is using painting, photography, print-making and sculpture.
His works can be bold and evocative, but above all, they always convey a strong sense of freedom and rejection of conformity.
“The feeling of surprise is significant to me. Every mark, every splash of colour, every different technique and material I experiment with is always directed towards the unexpected, an attempt to escape, at least as much as possible, my control. Only in this way can the final result continue to stimulate me over time and serve as a bridge to the next path.“
Unlit, Ink on paper, 2025
LAURA BAUER
Artwork By Laura Bauer
“My Exploration of medium has been my inspiration throughout—pushing materials to see
what they are capable of doing – and discovering materials have more potential than
understood. To create a shift in perspective and discover what the medium has to show
me, I have to let go of any attachment and allow it to evolve into something new. To move
out of the past, and into a new present, I need to be courageous and put aside any rules or
ways of doing things. This open stance in relationship to the materials allows fresh
expressions to emerge. Even what doesn't work often guides me in a different direction
which then becomes the new work for a short time, and then it may need to be pushed
again.”
Abstract Untitled One-- 36"x 36" Mixed media—Encaustic wax, steel, washi paper, wood, worbla, & magnets --2025
“My Exploration of medium has been my inspiration throughout—pushing materials to see
what they are capable of doing – and discovering materials have more potential than
understood. To create a shift in perspective and discover what the medium has to show
me, I have to let go of any attachment and allow it to evolve into something new. To move
out of the past, and into a new present, I need to be courageous and put aside any rules or
ways of doing things. This open stance in relationship to the materials allows fresh
expressions to emerge. Even what doesn't work often guides me in a different direction
which then becomes the new work for a short time, and then it may need to be pushed
again.”
Abstract Untitled One-- 36"x 36" Mixed media—Encaustic wax, steel, washi paper, wood, worbla, & magnets --2025
HH
Artwork By HH
HH is an artist based in Lisbon, Portugal. Working across photography, painting, drawing, darkroom printing, and experimental processes, he explores the possibilities of the visual beyond fixed categories.
His work moves between shadow and light, between trace and presence. Figures dissolve into texture, objects become symbols, spaces feel both intimate and alien. The compositions embrace imperfection, silence, and ambiguity, as if documenting something half-remembered or about to disappear.
Dustnotes
“Abstract charcoal drawings born from intuition, gesture, and hints of familiar forms.”
monographica.com
HH is an artist based in Lisbon, Portugal. Working across photography, painting, drawing, darkroom printing, and experimental processes, he explores the possibilities of the visual beyond fixed categories.
His work moves between shadow and light, between trace and presence. Figures dissolve into texture, objects become symbols, spaces feel both intimate and alien. The compositions embrace imperfection, silence, and ambiguity, as if documenting something half-remembered or about to disappear.
Dustnotes
“Abstract charcoal drawings born from intuition, gesture, and hints of familiar forms.”
monographica.com
AVA KNIGHT
Artwork By Ava Knight
Ava Knight is a visual artist whose work explores the emotional landscapes of the human psyche, with a particular focus on themes of depression, transformation, and healing. Using abstract forms, layered textures, and ethereal imagery, she creates immersive worlds that give shape to inner experiences often left unseen.
“Violent In Secret/ The Void”
Acrylic & liquid metal on canvas
Exploring dark femininity through themes of lust, love addiction, and the emotional toll of romantic anger. A raw look at desire, temptation, and healing from love’s darker side.
Ava Knight is a visual artist whose work explores the emotional landscapes of the human psyche, with a particular focus on themes of depression, transformation, and healing. Using abstract forms, layered textures, and ethereal imagery, she creates immersive worlds that give shape to inner experiences often left unseen.
“Violent In Secret/ The Void”
Acrylic & liquid metal on canvas
Exploring dark femininity through themes of lust, love addiction, and the emotional toll of romantic anger. A raw look at desire, temptation, and healing from love’s darker side.
JIE ZHANG
Artwork By Jie Zhang
Jie Zhang, a painter&writer based in London. Her practice combines painting, poetry and
roots in her growing up experience. This solo exhibition featured two pieces of works, and
four pieces of poems, which published on Chinese magazine.
After many years of doing art in her home country, Jie came to study her second MFA fine
art degree at Kingston University, where is a starting point of her new exploration, which is
Faded Garden.
It inspired by her childhood memory living in a garden, and her perception to the nature. At
some point, the conflict between society rules and spiritual state made her explore the truth
of world. The point of view from Buddhism and nature science helped her understanding of
the material world, which often reflected in her writings and paintings.
She borrowed images from the head and sometimes literature approaching to her inner voice,
used less paints, thin oil medium, repeatedly make the subjects from realistic to abstract.
This exhibition strengthened her thought and research in this field and kept her journey in
doing it. — Roman Vasseur
Faded Garden Installation View 2022 ©Kingston University MFA, The Dean Project Space
Jie Zhang, a painter&writer based in London. Her practice combines painting, poetry and
roots in her growing up experience. This solo exhibition featured two pieces of works, and
four pieces of poems, which published on Chinese magazine.
After many years of doing art in her home country, Jie came to study her second MFA fine
art degree at Kingston University, where is a starting point of her new exploration, which is
Faded Garden.
It inspired by her childhood memory living in a garden, and her perception to the nature. At
some point, the conflict between society rules and spiritual state made her explore the truth
of world. The point of view from Buddhism and nature science helped her understanding of
the material world, which often reflected in her writings and paintings.
She borrowed images from the head and sometimes literature approaching to her inner voice,
used less paints, thin oil medium, repeatedly make the subjects from realistic to abstract.
This exhibition strengthened her thought and research in this field and kept her journey in
doing it. — Roman Vasseur
Faded Garden Installation View 2022 ©Kingston University MFA, The Dean Project Space
JERUN HUSKIC
Artwork By Jerun Huskić
Jerun Huskic is a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of
painting and sculpture. His practice is rooted in material exploration,
minimalism, and conceptual storytelling. Originally from a small village, he
discovered his passion for art through the exploration of raw expression,
texture, and the emotive power of composition. These elements inspired a
deep fascination with the ability of art to communicate complex human
experiences.
Now based in Berlin, he experiments with a wide range of materials, creating
rhythmic, tactile surfaces that blur the boundaries between painting and
sculpture. His process is defined by layering, carving, and abrasion—
techniques that allow for a dynamic interplay of control and chance.
Monochromatic compositions emphasize form and materiality, stripping the
work down to its essence. The materials and process are chosen to reflect the
complexities of the human experience, using transformation and
imperfection to embody the challenges and growth inherent in self-discovery.
By embracing change not as negative but as a transformative force, his work
highlights the potential for evolution through necessary, painful growth.
Jerun Huskic is a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of
painting and sculpture. His practice is rooted in material exploration,
minimalism, and conceptual storytelling. Originally from a small village, he
discovered his passion for art through the exploration of raw expression,
texture, and the emotive power of composition. These elements inspired a
deep fascination with the ability of art to communicate complex human
experiences.
Now based in Berlin, he experiments with a wide range of materials, creating
rhythmic, tactile surfaces that blur the boundaries between painting and
sculpture. His process is defined by layering, carving, and abrasion—
techniques that allow for a dynamic interplay of control and chance.
Monochromatic compositions emphasize form and materiality, stripping the
work down to its essence. The materials and process are chosen to reflect the
complexities of the human experience, using transformation and
imperfection to embody the challenges and growth inherent in self-discovery.
By embracing change not as negative but as a transformative force, his work
highlights the potential for evolution through necessary, painful growth.
IVY TANGZISHAN
Artwork By Ivy Tangzishan
My art practice pushes traditional boundaries, blending Impressionism, Expressionism, Minimalism, and classical techniques. I found the textures, lines, forms within nature are fascinating. The symbol of mountains holds deep philosophical significance for me, representing endurance, wisdom, and cultural heritage. As ever-changing yet timeless forms, they bridge tradition and modernity, offering a space for reflection, artistic exploration.
https://ivytangzishan.partial.gallery/
My art practice pushes traditional boundaries, blending Impressionism, Expressionism, Minimalism, and classical techniques. I found the textures, lines, forms within nature are fascinating. The symbol of mountains holds deep philosophical significance for me, representing endurance, wisdom, and cultural heritage. As ever-changing yet timeless forms, they bridge tradition and modernity, offering a space for reflection, artistic exploration.
https://ivytangzishan.partial.gallery/
LINDA BRUHNE
Artwork By Linda Bruhne
For me, painting - and every single artwork - is like a journey.
When I start a painting, I don't make sketches and I have no preconceived idea of its outcome, instead my
work is process-orientated and this process is unpredictable, full of coincidences and accidents.
It is a journey in search of certainty. The search for certainty in life corresponds to the painterly search for
form. In my painting, form is in the process of dissolving; it is an illusion of form and thus also of certainty.
The search for certainty or form is a long process and sometimes it seems almost doomed to failure - but
only to start all over again endlessly, countless times. It could be that all the layers of my paintings are
exactly that: an ever deeper penetration into self-knowledge, a coming closer to the secret, in short, a
surrendering to the flow: to the vegetative, figurative and abstract proceeding, the colours, all the contrasts
and opposites that make up my artworks.
And exactly that way of working and abandoning myself leads me to a conclusion, a balance in which each
component has ist exact place in the overall picture.
foundwork.art/artists/lindabruhne
For me, painting - and every single artwork - is like a journey.
When I start a painting, I don't make sketches and I have no preconceived idea of its outcome, instead my
work is process-orientated and this process is unpredictable, full of coincidences and accidents.
It is a journey in search of certainty. The search for certainty in life corresponds to the painterly search for
form. In my painting, form is in the process of dissolving; it is an illusion of form and thus also of certainty.
The search for certainty or form is a long process and sometimes it seems almost doomed to failure - but
only to start all over again endlessly, countless times. It could be that all the layers of my paintings are
exactly that: an ever deeper penetration into self-knowledge, a coming closer to the secret, in short, a
surrendering to the flow: to the vegetative, figurative and abstract proceeding, the colours, all the contrasts
and opposites that make up my artworks.
And exactly that way of working and abandoning myself leads me to a conclusion, a balance in which each
component has ist exact place in the overall picture.
foundwork.art/artists/lindabruhne
AI SOGAWA CAMPBELL
Artwork By Ai Sogawa Campbell
Ai Sogawa Campbell creates abstract paintings and installations that capture the dynamism of nature. Born in Osaka in 1978, she majored in oil painting at Kyoto College of Art and Design, moving to the United States in 2005. Since then she has explored her personal language of abstraction, developing a distinctive water-based process that relies on gravity and chance. Working in her New Jersey studio, she experiments with paint, ink drawing, spray painting, and collage, crafting works with intricate patterns that evoke nature in motion. She has exhibited her paintings in galleries and art fairs nationally and internationally. Recently, Campbell has been making works for public settings, designing murals and installations for hotel spaces, affordable housing developments, and installations in various ships on Norwegian Cruise Lines.
aicampbell.com
Ai Sogawa Campbell creates abstract paintings and installations that capture the dynamism of nature. Born in Osaka in 1978, she majored in oil painting at Kyoto College of Art and Design, moving to the United States in 2005. Since then she has explored her personal language of abstraction, developing a distinctive water-based process that relies on gravity and chance. Working in her New Jersey studio, she experiments with paint, ink drawing, spray painting, and collage, crafting works with intricate patterns that evoke nature in motion. She has exhibited her paintings in galleries and art fairs nationally and internationally. Recently, Campbell has been making works for public settings, designing murals and installations for hotel spaces, affordable housing developments, and installations in various ships on Norwegian Cruise Lines.
aicampbell.com
crcrcr
Artwork By crcrcr
crcrcr's practice fully engages with the process of painting. In a mixture of rationality and intuition, his work moves between a factual approach to materials on the one hand and the question of the pictorial effect on the other. Driven by curiosity crcrcr explores the relations between the constituent elements that define a painting: materials, space and light. He works in Potsdam, Germany.
060724 and 050724, both 2024, 54 x 40 cm, acrylic on raw, unprimed linen.
web
https://crcrcr.xyz/
crcrcr's practice fully engages with the process of painting. In a mixture of rationality and intuition, his work moves between a factual approach to materials on the one hand and the question of the pictorial effect on the other. Driven by curiosity crcrcr explores the relations between the constituent elements that define a painting: materials, space and light. He works in Potsdam, Germany.
060724 and 050724, both 2024, 54 x 40 cm, acrylic on raw, unprimed linen.
web
https://crcrcr.xyz/
MARINA CHISTY
Artwork By Marina Chisty
Marina Chisty’s work explores the fluidity of time, identity, and transformation, deeply influenced by her experience as a Russian immigrant living and working in New York City. Her use of layered transparencies, pigment powder, charcoal, and graphite reflects the impermanence and interconnectedness of existence. The pigment’s resistance to fully dissolve symbolizes the persistence of past moments and memories, which continue to interact with the present in complex ways. By engaging with ideas such as the non-linearity of time and the fluid nature of memory, she reimagines both as interconnected forces that actively shape identity. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes how time, like memory, is not a fixed progression but an evolving, multifaceted experience. Through this lens, Chisty’s art underscores the ongoing transformation of the self, suggesting that our understanding of who we are is constantly shifting, influenced by a continuous flow of experiences and perceptions across time and place.
Gray Matter
Pigment powder, charcoal, acrylic on canvas
60 x 48 in
2024
marinachisty.com
Marina Chisty’s work explores the fluidity of time, identity, and transformation, deeply influenced by her experience as a Russian immigrant living and working in New York City. Her use of layered transparencies, pigment powder, charcoal, and graphite reflects the impermanence and interconnectedness of existence. The pigment’s resistance to fully dissolve symbolizes the persistence of past moments and memories, which continue to interact with the present in complex ways. By engaging with ideas such as the non-linearity of time and the fluid nature of memory, she reimagines both as interconnected forces that actively shape identity. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes how time, like memory, is not a fixed progression but an evolving, multifaceted experience. Through this lens, Chisty’s art underscores the ongoing transformation of the self, suggesting that our understanding of who we are is constantly shifting, influenced by a continuous flow of experiences and perceptions across time and place.
Gray Matter
Pigment powder, charcoal, acrylic on canvas
60 x 48 in
2024
marinachisty.com
KATJA GRANDPIERRE
Artwork By Katja Grandpierre
Katja Grandpierre is an artist who seeks to visually express complex ideas and emotions through her detailed and vibrant artworks. With a versatile style that combines realism and abstract elements, she creates captivating compositions that invite viewers on an emotion- al journey. Through her art, Katja explores various themes such as nature, human psychol- ogy, social justice, and the search for identity. Her works have been exhibited internationally and have garnered recognition for their unique perspective and artistic skill. With a constant desire to push boundaries and explore new techniques, Katja continues to evolve her artistic expression and create artwork that resonates with audiences worldwide.
katja-grandpierre.de
Katja Grandpierre is an artist who seeks to visually express complex ideas and emotions through her detailed and vibrant artworks. With a versatile style that combines realism and abstract elements, she creates captivating compositions that invite viewers on an emotion- al journey. Through her art, Katja explores various themes such as nature, human psychol- ogy, social justice, and the search for identity. Her works have been exhibited internationally and have garnered recognition for their unique perspective and artistic skill. With a constant desire to push boundaries and explore new techniques, Katja continues to evolve her artistic expression and create artwork that resonates with audiences worldwide.
katja-grandpierre.de
ILYAS KASSAM
Artwork By Ilyas Kassam
Ilyas Kassam is a UK based, Indian Ismaili Visual Artist and Poet. Drawing from Ismaili,
Kufic, and Japanese calligraphic traditions, his works centres around the notion of infinity
and the role language plays within the mystical experience. He is known for his large textual
paintings on rice paper and canvas, that have an explosive yet meditative quality.
Kassam’s process is autonomic, performative, and works through the natural movements of
the body. With roots in Ismaili esoteric thought, he draws inspiration from expressionistic
practices including the Bokujinkai and Gutai movements that emerged out of Japan in the
1950s. His practice seeks to create spaces and materials that embody a temple like theurgy,
reflecting the inner architecture of his process; where everything is unknown, emergent and
runically spontaneous.
He was an exhibitor at the 2018 International Jubilee Ismaili Islamic Arts Festival. In 2020
His exhibition ‘The Way’ was held at Port Art and Design Tsuyama, Japan, as part of a joint
show with Misuzu Kaneko. In 2023 his solo exhibition ‘Every Spell Is Wet When Held Too
Tightly’ was held at The Arx gallery in London. He has shown alongside the likes of Lim
Chang Min, Ilhwa Kim and Bisco Smith.
ilyaskassam.com
Ilyas Kassam is a UK based, Indian Ismaili Visual Artist and Poet. Drawing from Ismaili,
Kufic, and Japanese calligraphic traditions, his works centres around the notion of infinity
and the role language plays within the mystical experience. He is known for his large textual
paintings on rice paper and canvas, that have an explosive yet meditative quality.
Kassam’s process is autonomic, performative, and works through the natural movements of
the body. With roots in Ismaili esoteric thought, he draws inspiration from expressionistic
practices including the Bokujinkai and Gutai movements that emerged out of Japan in the
1950s. His practice seeks to create spaces and materials that embody a temple like theurgy,
reflecting the inner architecture of his process; where everything is unknown, emergent and
runically spontaneous.
He was an exhibitor at the 2018 International Jubilee Ismaili Islamic Arts Festival. In 2020
His exhibition ‘The Way’ was held at Port Art and Design Tsuyama, Japan, as part of a joint
show with Misuzu Kaneko. In 2023 his solo exhibition ‘Every Spell Is Wet When Held Too
Tightly’ was held at The Arx gallery in London. He has shown alongside the likes of Lim
Chang Min, Ilhwa Kim and Bisco Smith.
ilyaskassam.com
JOANA PIMENTA
Artwork By Joana Pimenta
My artistic expression is based on the understanding that we think and feel in the body and with the body, so I propose the exercise of looking for the place between, the fluctuation between gestures that unfold into each other, in dance, painting, photography and words. Giving strength to the line of multiple passages, remaining on the threshold, I encourage reflection on the secret, in the body, and with the body, the power of affections, approaching insensitive, non-conscious apprehensions, the living weaving, in connection. I paint what I dance, and I dance the encounter with the life of the landscape, in relationship with nature, which I photograph, and with the word I encounter the other, with this, I chain myself to the movement of life, so painting is grasping something infinite. At the same time, I want to appeal to the increasingly urgent need for man's self-preservation by paying attention to his affective power, awakening to the tensional balance of affections, which, when awakened, necessarily results in the self-preservation of nature in its power to act.
My artistic expression is based on the understanding that we think and feel in the body and with the body, so I propose the exercise of looking for the place between, the fluctuation between gestures that unfold into each other, in dance, painting, photography and words. Giving strength to the line of multiple passages, remaining on the threshold, I encourage reflection on the secret, in the body, and with the body, the power of affections, approaching insensitive, non-conscious apprehensions, the living weaving, in connection. I paint what I dance, and I dance the encounter with the life of the landscape, in relationship with nature, which I photograph, and with the word I encounter the other, with this, I chain myself to the movement of life, so painting is grasping something infinite. At the same time, I want to appeal to the increasingly urgent need for man's self-preservation by paying attention to his affective power, awakening to the tensional balance of affections, which, when awakened, necessarily results in the self-preservation of nature in its power to act.
G. FUENTETAJA
Artwork By G. Fuentetaja
Fuentetaja learned the technique of oil painting at an early age - nine years old -, in a fine arts
academy in Segovia (Spain), his hometown, where he was enrolled for several years. Since then,
he has made paintings for family and friends, while developing the technique in a self-taught
way through different painting styles.
In November 2019, he decided to make a pictorial series made up of twenty abstract pieces, but
always giving each work its own meaning. This series entitled "los veinte óleos" was exhibited at
the Backyard art gallery (Valladolid, Spain) in February 2022, and later in other exhibition halls.
The repercussion of this latest exhibition has been notable, appearing through articles in art
magazines of national reference, as well as in chronicles published in local and regional
newspapers. As a result, there have been frequent participations in competitions, awards and
other exhibitions at a national and international level, to highlight the International
Contemporary Art Fairs in Paris (Sep. 2022), Brussels (Nov. 2022) and Monaco (Aug. 2023).
Through quick, spontaneous strokes and, on occasions, with an abundant load of material –
impasto – are highlighted different chromaticisms and geometries forming a composition, in
which the main element acquires a great prominence, wrapped in an enveloping atmosphere.
The titles of the works thus become the best explanation and description of them, where the
purpose lies in transmitting emotions to the observer through a lively, direct, abstract painting
loaded with great symbolism.
It is, therefore, about pieces carried out by means of a brief brushstroke and without
premeditation, but subjectively reflecting an idea located in the depths of the mind.
- Technique: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 146 x 114 cm.
- Year of completion: 2024
Fuentetaja learned the technique of oil painting at an early age - nine years old -, in a fine arts
academy in Segovia (Spain), his hometown, where he was enrolled for several years. Since then,
he has made paintings for family and friends, while developing the technique in a self-taught
way through different painting styles.
In November 2019, he decided to make a pictorial series made up of twenty abstract pieces, but
always giving each work its own meaning. This series entitled "los veinte óleos" was exhibited at
the Backyard art gallery (Valladolid, Spain) in February 2022, and later in other exhibition halls.
The repercussion of this latest exhibition has been notable, appearing through articles in art
magazines of national reference, as well as in chronicles published in local and regional
newspapers. As a result, there have been frequent participations in competitions, awards and
other exhibitions at a national and international level, to highlight the International
Contemporary Art Fairs in Paris (Sep. 2022), Brussels (Nov. 2022) and Monaco (Aug. 2023).
Through quick, spontaneous strokes and, on occasions, with an abundant load of material –
impasto – are highlighted different chromaticisms and geometries forming a composition, in
which the main element acquires a great prominence, wrapped in an enveloping atmosphere.
The titles of the works thus become the best explanation and description of them, where the
purpose lies in transmitting emotions to the observer through a lively, direct, abstract painting
loaded with great symbolism.
It is, therefore, about pieces carried out by means of a brief brushstroke and without
premeditation, but subjectively reflecting an idea located in the depths of the mind.
- Technique: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 146 x 114 cm.
- Year of completion: 2024
KYOKO GARABEDIAN
Artwork By Kyoko Garabedian
I am a Japanese artist living in Paris.
My paintings are minimalist abstractions because I prioritize
simplicity and purity above all.
Through my work, I aim to express the beauty of imperfection
and impermanence, creating a sense of harmony.
Although I have lived in Paris for a long time, I remain deeply
connected to my identity, rooted in Japanese aesthetics and
Zen philosophy.
When I begin to paint, I create mental images, often inspired by
nature, light, and music.
I then paint instinctively and delicately. Sometimes, the result
differs from what I initially envisioned, but I embrace these small
deviations and practice letting go.
These unexpected moments can reveal intriguing surprises...
When this happens, it can evoke intense emotions such as joy,
spontaneity, and serenity.
For me, this is a small success, and I hope to share these
emotions with others through my paintings.
kyokogarabedian.com
I am a Japanese artist living in Paris.
My paintings are minimalist abstractions because I prioritize
simplicity and purity above all.
Through my work, I aim to express the beauty of imperfection
and impermanence, creating a sense of harmony.
Although I have lived in Paris for a long time, I remain deeply
connected to my identity, rooted in Japanese aesthetics and
Zen philosophy.
When I begin to paint, I create mental images, often inspired by
nature, light, and music.
I then paint instinctively and delicately. Sometimes, the result
differs from what I initially envisioned, but I embrace these small
deviations and practice letting go.
These unexpected moments can reveal intriguing surprises...
When this happens, it can evoke intense emotions such as joy,
spontaneity, and serenity.
For me, this is a small success, and I hope to share these
emotions with others through my paintings.
kyokogarabedian.com
MARIE VALENTIN
Artwork By Marie Valentin
A couple of years ago when I came across collages from the sixties and seventies, I became very interested in the art form. The ones I found were made from materials such as old ripped posters, small pieces of newspapers or objects found on the ground. I liked the idea of giving new life to used materials so when finding an old pile of magazines, I wanted to give it a try and ended up really enjoying the process. The collages I make are quite small in size, but I also work with them as enlarged prints.
A couple of years ago when I came across collages from the sixties and seventies, I became very interested in the art form. The ones I found were made from materials such as old ripped posters, small pieces of newspapers or objects found on the ground. I liked the idea of giving new life to used materials so when finding an old pile of magazines, I wanted to give it a try and ended up really enjoying the process. The collages I make are quite small in size, but I also work with them as enlarged prints.
CARL JENNINGS
Artwork By Carl Jennings
Carl Jennings was born in Liverpool, UK. He completed his MFA at Falmouth College of Arts (UK) and undergraduate degrees in Art and Philosophy at San Francisco State University (USA). He has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally and his work is held in both public and private collections worldwide.
Title: disk
Medium: oil on linen
Dimensions: 18" x 18"
Year: 2024
This painting is part of a series of small works that give form and expression to that which is radically other, alien, and beyond the human. I think of them as 'thought forms' - idiosyncratic reminders that the world is uncanny, mysterious, weird, irreducible, strange, and yet familiar.
cjennings.com
Carl Jennings was born in Liverpool, UK. He completed his MFA at Falmouth College of Arts (UK) and undergraduate degrees in Art and Philosophy at San Francisco State University (USA). He has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally and his work is held in both public and private collections worldwide.
Title: disk
Medium: oil on linen
Dimensions: 18" x 18"
Year: 2024
This painting is part of a series of small works that give form and expression to that which is radically other, alien, and beyond the human. I think of them as 'thought forms' - idiosyncratic reminders that the world is uncanny, mysterious, weird, irreducible, strange, and yet familiar.
cjennings.com
EDO
Artwork By Edo
EDO’s quest led her to delve into the rich world of psychology, alchemy, and eastern philosophies. Texts such as the I Ching, the Zhuang-zi, and the Tao Te Ching resonated with her, influencing her artistic narrative. Simultaneously, she began practicing zazen and watsu, forms of meditation that helped her connect deeply with her inner self. This immersion in spiritual and philosophical studies profoundly impacted her art, infusing it with a meditative quality.
For EDO, painting became a form of deep meditation, a state that involved her entire being. She describes her process as one where an ink painting is not complete until it achieves a harmonious balance—of full and empty, dense and sparse, pressed and light, light and shadow. This balance is not just a visual aesthetic but a reflection of the artist’s inner equilibrium. EDO’s work thus becomes a canvas where personal introspection and philosophical musings converge, creating art that is both a visual delight and a medium for contemplative thought.
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EDO’s quest led her to delve into the rich world of psychology, alchemy, and eastern philosophies. Texts such as the I Ching, the Zhuang-zi, and the Tao Te Ching resonated with her, influencing her artistic narrative. Simultaneously, she began practicing zazen and watsu, forms of meditation that helped her connect deeply with her inner self. This immersion in spiritual and philosophical studies profoundly impacted her art, infusing it with a meditative quality.
For EDO, painting became a form of deep meditation, a state that involved her entire being. She describes her process as one where an ink painting is not complete until it achieves a harmonious balance—of full and empty, dense and sparse, pressed and light, light and shadow. This balance is not just a visual aesthetic but a reflection of the artist’s inner equilibrium. EDO’s work thus becomes a canvas where personal introspection and philosophical musings converge, creating art that is both a visual delight and a medium for contemplative thought.
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AYAN AZIZ
Artwork By Ayan Aziz
Ayan creates from her inner world, where she is not bound by any conventional forms of artistry. From this space she allows her imagination to overflow onto the canvas, mirroring the soul and showcasing a host of feelings and mood swings that are communicated with feminine nature and rhythmic undertone. Her work carries an inspiring uniqueness, with sweeping patterns and cascading lines.
The underlying concept of Ayan’s work is utilising the language of art to express paradoxical ideas uniting visually. Using colours to create movement and deep meaning in abstract ornaments, as well as complex patterns hidden throughout still life’s and landscapes, Ayan creates entire worlds to get lost in. She primarily works with oil on canvas, while also experimenting with mixed media and various other techniques.
ayanaziz.com
Ayan creates from her inner world, where she is not bound by any conventional forms of artistry. From this space she allows her imagination to overflow onto the canvas, mirroring the soul and showcasing a host of feelings and mood swings that are communicated with feminine nature and rhythmic undertone. Her work carries an inspiring uniqueness, with sweeping patterns and cascading lines.
The underlying concept of Ayan’s work is utilising the language of art to express paradoxical ideas uniting visually. Using colours to create movement and deep meaning in abstract ornaments, as well as complex patterns hidden throughout still life’s and landscapes, Ayan creates entire worlds to get lost in. She primarily works with oil on canvas, while also experimenting with mixed media and various other techniques.
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