Camille Ross was born in 1964 in San Francisco, California, and grew up caught between two very different worlds: radical Berkeley and the deep South of Mississippi. This constant push and pull between progressive activism and entrenched racism shaped the way she sees the world. Ross is biracial and part Cherokee, and her sense of identity—complicated and layered—runs through all of her work. It’s not just a background detail. It’s the root of her purpose as an artist. She studied at Goddard College and later earned an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1991. Since then, she’s been awarded…
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Linda Cancel was born in 1959 in Moscow, Idaho. From an early age, she was captivated by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Her fascination with light and shadow began at just fifteen months old, watching fireworks over the Snake River. This early exposure to the dramatic interplay of light sparked a lifelong passion for capturing atmospheric beauty in her paintings. At twelve, Linda started private oil painting lessons with William F. Pogue. His influence shaped her foundational skills and artistic vision. Pogue’s passion for the Golden Age of Illustration and the Wyeth family’s work left a lasting mark on…
Sonja Kalb’s artistic journey is a story of transformation and discovery. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Kalb began her creative path in the structured world of textile and design engineering. This technical foundation laid the groundwork for her distinctive approach to abstract art, where precision meets a vibrant, exploratory use of texture and color. Kalb’s formal education as a Dipl. Ing. in Textile and Design initially centered her in the world of patterns and structure. Yet, even in those early days, her passion for art was unmistakable. Drawing inspiration from photography, nature, and the human form, Kalb transitioned from traditional figure-based…
David John Hilditch, born in Wolverhampton in 1951, is an artist whose work merges philosophy with visual expression. His paintings are captivating explorations that challenge perception and identity, creating a unique space where paint appears to evolve on the canvas, transcending time and space. Hilditch’s journey in art started with a foundation in Birmingham, followed by a Fine Art Degree from Camberwell. Despite his early education, it was not until later in life, after a teaching career in Art and Design, that he dedicated himself fully to painting. Working from his studios in London and Shropshire, Hilditch immerses himself in…
Vicky Tsalamata, an Athens-based artist, weaves complex narratives into her printmaking. Her work echoes the timeless sentiments found in Honoré de Balzac’s “La Comédie Humaine,” blending sharp, sarcastic commentary with reflections on the human condition. Through her art, Tsalamata navigates the past and present, inviting us to consider our worth in the grand scheme of things. More than just an artist, Tsalamata holds the title of Professor Emeritus in Printmaking at the Athens School of Fine Arts. Her artistic journey centers around mixed media techniques, often employing Archival Print on Photo Rag Hahnemuehle white 100% cotton art paper. This combination…
Adamo Macri is a Montreal-born multimedia artist whose work refuses to be confined by conventional boundaries. Born in 1964, Macri’s creative journey began with his studies at Dawson College, where he immersed himself in commercial art, graphic design, photography, art history, and fine arts. Over the years, he has established himself as a sculptor while simultaneously embracing other forms like photography, video, painting, and drawing. His multidisciplinary approach reflects a relentless pursuit of creative expression, drawing from diverse influences and lived experiences. One of Macri’s prominent series is titled “NIGHT,” a body of work exploring the raw, seductive, and often…
Sylvia Nagy has built a career that quietly blurs the lines between art and science, structure and feeling. Born in Hungary, her foundation in ceramics began at Moholy-Nagy University in Budapest, where she earned her MFA in Silicet Industrial Technology and Art. That blend—art and tech—has defined her path ever since. Later, at Parsons School of Design in New York, she was invited to teach and even created her own course on mold model making. Nagy’s work has taken her across the world—from residencies in Japan, China, Germany, and the U.S., to exhibitions in France, Spain, Korea, and beyond. She…
Oronde Kairi’s work moves. It dances, it plays, it fights, it remembers. Based in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Kairi draws energy from the city around him—its sounds, its grit, its memory. His paintings are full of rhythm, and so is his process. Music, sports, street life, and stories come alive in his work, told through bold lines and expressive color. He doesn’t just paint people; he paints motion, emotion, and experience. Raised in Philly during the 1980s, he saw the city’s walls as canvases—graffiti sprayed in defiance, in pride, in voice. That influence never left him. You can feel…
Cheryl Crane-Hunter’s work is rooted in stillness and symbolism. With a background in art education and a deep connection to the natural world, she creates art that invites the viewer to slow down. Her style isn’t loud or ornamental — it’s reflective, intentional, and full of small discoveries. You’ll find trees, birds, waves, and sky. You’ll also find something unspoken: the pull of something deeper. Her passion for nature comes through clearly, but it’s more than visual reference. It’s about the peace that nature can offer. The rhythm of water, the curve of a branch, the glow of the moon…
Garda Alexander, a German-born artist now living in Switzerland, brings a rare depth to her creative work. She moves easily between painting, sculpture, and large-scale spatial designs, always tying her art back to the natural world and human experience. Her early studies in human medicine have left a strong imprint on her style — a careful balance between scientific precision and the wild freedom of artistic expression. Shapes, colors, and structures in her work don’t just fill space — they carry meaning, almost like a language of symbols. Alexander is constantly experimenting, never settling into one method for long. Whether…