Artists
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Cecil Howell
Cecil Howell's art explores the interplay between physical landscapes and personal memories, using materials that straddle the tangible and the ephemeral. Howell is inspired by natural elements like rocks, which evoke personal recollections, blending physicality with mental and emotional layers. Their work, characterized by curiosity and a sense of presence, employs diverse mediums like pastels, cast paper, and metal mesh to express this duality of earthiness and transience. Howell's artistic process is a journey of revisiting and reinterpreting these natural forms, seeking a deeper connection with the world and a mutual imprint between artist and nature.
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Traci Johnson
Traci Johnson, an artist from Brooklyn and a Fashion Institute of Technology alumna, integrates textile design, installation, and sculpture in her art. Exhibiting in prestigious spaces like Art Port Kingston and the Museum at FIT, her work eloquently merges mental health themes with the healing qualities of fashion subcultures. Johnson's creations, rooted in her exploration of human experiences and nature's organic patterns, offer a tranquil and euphoric escape. Her art, characterized by vibrant colors and forms, reflects the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, inviting viewers into a serene, reflective journey.
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claudia yeejae kim
claudia yeejae kim is an interdisciplinary artist working primarily in performance, sculpture, video, and installation, who uses vulnerability to examine the absurdity and inadequacies in beauty standards. Her work has been exhibited at The Jewish Museum, Fredric Snitzer Gallery, theBLANC Gallery, Wallach Gallery, among others. kim was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. She received her BA from the University of California, Davis, and a Post-Baccalaureate from Brandeis University. She is currently an MFA candidate at Columbia University in the City of New York.
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Megan Nugroho
Megan Nugroho was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia and is currently living in New York. Her recent works explore themes of wildness, the natural and the alien body as a way to question the human connection to the environment. She uses colored pencil drawings as a medium of choice to evoke a childlike and magical perspective. Megan Nugroho was an AXA Art Prize Finalist and she has shown her work in the New York Academy of Art, Fortnight Institute, 80WSE Gallery and much more.
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Zahra Nazari
Zahra Nazari is a New York City-based artist known for her paintings, sculptures, and installations that explore architectural themes in multicultural settings. Influenced by ancient Persian art and architecture from her youth, her work often blends these elements with Western futurism. Nazari's notable project, “Unification,” a stainless steel sculpture, was exhibited at High Line Nine Gallery and Sculpture Space Garden, representing a fusion of diverse cultural perspectives. Nazari, a graduate of the State University of New York, New Paltz, and the School of Art & Architecture in Tabriz, Iran, has been awarded several grants and fellowships and has spoken at institutions like NYU and Columbia University. Her art is featured in numerous private and public collections globally.
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Jingyi Wang
Jingyi Wang, a New York-based visual artist born in China in 1989, specializes in oil painting. She honed her skills with a BFA from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. Wang's work, celebrated for its distinct style, has been exhibited at prestigious venues such as Art Miami, Art New York, and Sotheby’s New York, among others. Her artistic achievements have been recognized in various publications and she has been a featured interviewee on platforms like New York Loungue and SinoVision. Additionally, Wang's talents have been acknowledged with awards including the MOZAIK Future Art Awards 2022 and the Terra Foundation Residency Award in Giverny, France. Her work resonates internationally, showcased in diverse galleries and celebrated in multiple media outlets.