In conversation with Sheena Williams or how to be a well of creativity

Mixing her Black and Asian identities in a multi-hyphenate cereal of sculpture, digital art, wood stain and animation, U.S artist SheWill 별초롱 colors outside of intersectional lines with pieces that celebrate the many layers of her identity and express complexities of consciousness through a lens of social awareness. Having recently been made aware that her mother had disowned her a long time ago, her current work “Treatise on the Absence of a Mother” is a celebration of all the phases of her relationship with the concept of “mother” even in her absence.

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Rising Stars: Natalie Tyler

Do you like embroidery, patterns and colours? Then today’s “Rising Star” migh as well be one of your next favourite artists. Inspired by everyday life, pattern & print, textile artist Natalie Tyler creates vibrant embroideries that radiate colour.

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زلاطة – Salad: about the intersection of war & childhood with Zainab Aldehaimy

In remembrance of 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq on March 20th 2003, we spoke to Iraqi artist Zainab Aldehaimy about her work Salad- زلاطة, an immersive sound installation that delves into the intersection of war and childhood and explores the deep-seated association between the sound of prayer and fear.

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Femininity & Curves: the colourful Universe of Raphaële Anfré

Inspired by the feminine figure and the sometimes complicated relationship with her body, French artist Raphaële Anfré paints femininity and nudity in a simplified and minimalist way, studying women’s lines, curves and hollows, and translating them onto paper in her very own delicate and colourful way.

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In conversation with Ojo Agi

With Blackness at the center of her works, Ojo Agi’s figurative drawings on brown paper tell a story that transcends race. Informed by postcolonial theory, gender studies, and narrative storytelling, the Nigerian-Canadian artist uses her drawings to respond to Afro-diasporic subjectivities, feminist politics, and aesthetic beauty.

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Studio visit with Lisette van Hoogenhuyze

Lisette van Hoogenhuyze is a Dutch artist whose work, spanning across painting, textile and ceramics, explores the connection between cultures and narratives and our shared visual language. A couple of months ago, I visited Lisette’s studio in Lisbon and we talked about her career as an artist, what inspires her work, and the projects she is currently developing.

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Just living life with Nyancho NwaNri

A lens-based creator out of Lagos, Nigeria, Nyancho NwaNri’s works revolve around African history, indigenous spiritual traditions, culture, languages, and social end environmental issues. An internationally acclaimed documentary photographer, Nyancho also creates pieces of video art, a practice that allows her to delve deeper into herself and the experiences lived & shared with the rest of human beings.

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All Eyes On: Elizabeth Marmur

Inspired by the wonders of nature, both universal and human, Elizabeth Murmur’s work is an ongoing exploration of the human condition. In today’s “All Eyes On”, we showcase some of her most vibrant works. Enjoy!

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Finding Power in Beauty with Rowan Bathurst

Fascinated with archeology, & history, and inspired by prehistoric figurines & feminism, Rowan’s paintings talk about our innate connection to the earth and invite us to treasure the history we carry within.

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Combining art and science with Sarah Fabrizi

Canadian artist Sarah Fabrizi just couldn’t decide- both Biology and Studio Art are her passion, and so, she decided to study both. Last month, Sarah I met via Zoom and talked about the joy of building your own canvas, the many emotions that that the creative process makes you navigate through and why just getting involved can sometimes be enough to start a lifelong journey.

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#SOFAB: Leo Wang #clubbing #confetti #capitalism

Almost 10 years ago, Chinese artist Leo Wang moved from his native country to the U.S., where the language barrier that he faced led him to the visual arts. In our interview, we talked with Leo about his well conceptualized and carefully materialized pieces, clubbing culture as a form of modern utopia and the importance of reaching the viewer with you art, even if it’s just for two seconds.

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All Eyes On: Link Hg

Italian artist Nicolò LinkHg Andreatta works with the concept of abandonment, trying to bring order to disused places through his graffiti interventions. In today’s “All Eyes On”, the artists talks more about his passion for forgotten spaces and gives insight into his project.

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Rising Stars: Tiziano Summo

Through his distinctive installations, Italian artist Tiziano Summo dares to speak about a topic feared and ignored by many of us: death. In today’s edition of “Rising Stars” we showcase some of Tiziano’s powerful pieces. Enjoy!

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Rising Stars: Dheeraj Kumar aka. Silentstoryteller

Trained Fashion Designer, photographer and artist Dheeraj Kumar aspires to define his personal approach towards life through his lens. In today’s “Rising Stars” we showacase works from his series “Men in Masks”.

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Rising Stars: Uche Dalington Amazu

Nigerian visual artist and Crochet Designer Uche Dalington Amazu takes keen interest in sourcing and experimenting with fiber materials, and describes weaving as a kind of therapy for him, where he can express his complex thoughts.

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Rising Stars: Toheeb Ibrahim

Toheeb Ibrahim is a Nigerian visual artist who creates textile pieces made from fibers, threads and fabrics that describe the daily life around him. See more of Ibrahim’s work in today’s “Rising Stars”.

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All Eyes On: Spock

After receiving his first art lesson in his late teens, Bali-based Australian artist Spock has been drawing and painting ever since. In today’s “All Eyes On” we’re showcasing 7 of his most vibrant and colourful works. Enjoy!

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All Eyes On: Ludovic Michaux

After working as a photographer for several years, French artist Ludovic Michaux returned to his first passions, drawing and painting, in 2008. In today’s “All Eyes On”, we showcase his beautiful, black and white charcoal and ink drawings.

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