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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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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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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In conversation with Jacelyn Zhen

Under the name Bbblob, Singapore artist Jacelyn Zhen creates vibrant paintings, collages and wood sculptures. In our interview with her, we talked with Jacelyn about her beginnings in the arts, the bright and organic nature of her work and the Singapore art scene. Enjoy!

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Getting rid of society’s pressure with Joval Oshone-Umoru

Through her drawings, Nigerian artist Joval Oshone-Umoru aims to draw attention to the “unrealistic expectations society holds for women in Nigerian and the African continent as a whole.” In our conversation,
we talked with Joval about how she got into art, the situation of Nigerian
women in society and in the arts, and how her practice and faith
in God have helped her through life.

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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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Rising Stars: Fernanda Morales Tovar

Born in 1992 in Mexico, Fernanda Morales Tovar’s artistic research focuses on the permanent dialogue of the artist with their work and environment, with an emphatic reflection from the pictorial. With her works, she aims to create works that allow generating new connections with reality through the recreation of places from painting.

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All Eyes On: Delphine Alphonse

The people in daily life, such as colleagues, family and friends, as well as growing up in a multicultural atmosphere in Paris, France, are the main sources of inspiration for visual artist Delphine Alphone. In today’s “All Eyes On”, we share some of her most vibrant works.

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Rising Stars: Ezgi Nadir

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1988, Ezgi Nadir’s main concepts in her works are technology, life & death, mortality, time, and identity. Many of her drawings deal with societies created by technology, and are visual representations of ideas.

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Rising Stars: Rosie Park

For South Korean visual artist Rosie Park, art is both a process of healing and a source of energy that keeps her going. Drawing her inspiration from her personal experience with nature, art history and everyday things, Rosie’s aim is to instil the same sense of calmness and peace that art brings me to those who can connect with my work. 

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All Eyes On: Kathleen Beausoleil

Primarily working in oil paint, Kathleen Beausoleil’s works focus on what it means to be a social being, exploring human social interaction and the territorial behaviors that operate in crowds. Learn more about Kathleen’s work in today’s “All Eyes On”.

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Rising Stars: Precious Ezeogu

Following the motto “A picture speaks more than 1000 words”, Nigerian photographer Precious Ezeogu aims to use her pictures as a tool for change, to express feeling, pass on information and discuss social problems. In today’s “Rising Stars”, we showcase 4 of her latest works.

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Rising Stars: Mona Madl

Born in 1996 in Salzburg, Austria, visual artist Mona Madl currently lives and works in Pennsylvania, U.S. Inspired by different styles of art, Mona’s works can be described as a symbiosis of traditional charcoal & pencil art with new mediums such as acrylics and alcohol ink.

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Rising Stars: Ingrid Andersson

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1986, Ingrid Andersson moved to UK in 2014, where she currently lives and works. Some of her recurring themes are the depiction of women and nature or urban settings which are broken down into several layers to create a fantastical or surrealist atmosphere.

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Rising Stars: Quel Hynson

Intrigued by the intersectionality of culture and tradition and naturally drawn to art, Texas artist Quel Hynson looks for ways to blend multiple form of art together in her proejcts. In today’s “Rising Stars”, we showcase 5 of her most interesting drawings.

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Rising Stars: Nickie Harrington

As a geometric op artist, Nicki Harrington’s art explores the intersection of form, color, and perception. the intersection of form, color, and perception. Through the use of precise lines, shapes, and patterns, Nickie creates vibrant works that challenge the viewer’s understanding of space and dimension. Discover more of her work in today’s “Rising Stars”

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Rising Stars: Astha Malik

A proud woman of colour, Astha Malik creates portraits that capture essence and facets of their identity, and leans on vibrant colors and vivid imagery to portray her women. Discover her works in today’s “Rising Stars”.

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