Over the past few months, I’ve delved into the world of NFTs, and it’s been an exhilarating journey witnessing artists from our community embrace this burgeoning space. One such artist is Jasper Wong, renowned as the founder of Worldwide Walls (formerly known as
Ziping Wang, an artist hailing from Shenyang, China, currently divides her time between China and the United States. Fascinated by what she terms “the elusive nature of modified reality,” Wang’s paintings serve as visual chronicles of these alterations, shedding light on the overwhelming
Indonesian artist Ykha Amelz’s vibrant illustrations capture the essence of joy and playfulness, infusing her work with a sense of nostalgia and whimsy. Despite her background in architecture, Amelz made the bold decision to pursue a career in illustration in 2008, driven by
Yimiao Liu, a Chinese artist based in New York, delves into the intricate connections that bind various forms of organic life and the profound role of consciousness within these cycles. With a primary focus on the female body, Liu’s artistic practice delves into
Wylee Risso, originally from Stockton, California, and now residing in Seattle, Washington, is a self-taught oil painter renowned for his intimate portraits of both living subjects and inanimate objects. Influenced by the nuances of daily life, Risso translates fleeting moments into vibrant compositions
Juan Travieso and Katerina Martinez, a creative duo based in Miami, form the artistic entity known as Tratos. The name “Tratos,” derived from Spanish, embodies the concept of a deal, a bond, and a mutual promise to craft a shared reality through their
Toma Vagner, an artist hailing from the remote island of Sakhalin in Russia, draws inspiration from a diverse range of cultural influences, particularly from Japan and the Soviet Union. Having grown up in close proximity to Japan, Vagner’s artistic style reflects elements of
Stephen Wong Chun Hei, an artist who studied Fine Art at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, draws inspiration from the concept of the “Dream Journey” found in Chinese landscape painting. This concept entails experiencing the sensation of travel by immersing oneself in
Stephanie Cobb, an artist residing in Solomons, Maryland, brings her passion for art to life both in her personal practice and as the Program and Exhibits Specialist at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. With a Master of Fine Arts degree in studio
Stacey Gillian Abe, an artist based in Kampala, Uganda, finds solace and self-expression through the medium of painting. Delving into themes of identity and becoming, Abe’s artwork delves into the concept of blackness as a foundational aspect of existence, independent of external validation