Michael Sabin doesn’t just make art—he wrestles with material. Whether it’s molten glass or thick daubs of paint, Sabin brings a tactile intensity to his work that is unmistakable. Based in upstate New York, in the Finger Lakes region famously known as Mark Twain Country, Sabin’s artistic life has always been shaped by his surroundings. Raised in a small town, his early exposure to natural beauty, quiet landscapes, and working-class culture carved a path that would ultimately wind through both glass and paint. At 23, Sabin took a job in the glass factories of Corning—an experience that would shape his…
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José Brito Santos doesn’t paint for decoration. His work isn’t soft-spoken or polished for comfort. Based in Portugal, Brito brings an urgency to his practice that feels more like a confrontation than a quiet observation. His tools are not just brushes and paint—they’re newspaper clippings, thick layers of black ink, slashes of color, and the deep noise of lived experience. You don’t look at one of his paintings so much as fall into it. Each piece is a field of conflict and memory, soaked in contradiction. His surfaces hold residue—of culture, of violence, of dreams unfinished. His work isn’t clean.…
Paul ‘Gilby’ Gilbertson is a painter with a curious mind and a love for the outdoors. Born with an experimental streak, Gilbertson has spent decades refining his craft across various techniques. One happy accident in the early 1970s changed the course of his work: he discovered how salt interacts with watercolor. Dropping salt onto wet pigment created unexpected bursts of texture. That moment stuck with him. Over time, he mastered this reaction and made it a trademark of his painting style. What began as a bit of fun became a thoughtful, calculated element of how he builds images—adding atmosphere, mystery,…
Carolin Rechberg moves through art like a traveler collecting textures, sounds, and sensations. Born in Starnberg, Germany, she doesn’t stay long in one place—at least not creatively. Her practice spans ceramics, painting, sculpture, performance, photography, poetry, sound art, textiles, and more. This isn’t eclecticism for its own sake. Rechberg’s work is rooted in process. For her, the act of making carries as much—if not more—meaning than the finished piece. She treats art as a living conversation: one that evolves through her body, her voice, her senses, and her engagement with the material world. Her work doesn’t demand interpretation as much…
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…
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…