Linda Mariano, Editor-in-Chief

Artist Pedjman Mohammadi’s collection is a breathtaking fusion of creativity and sustainability, transforming plastic waste into stunning abstract art. Each piece is meticulously crafted from recycled materials, merging eco-consciousness with aesthetic brilliance.

Pedjman’s artistic vision breathes new life into discarded plastics, turning them into unique, visually captivating artworks. His artwork offers a diverse array of colors, textures, and styles, ensuring there’s something to inspire every art enthusiast.

Art Business News recently met with Pedjman to learn more about his career and his amazing works of art.

ABN: Let’s start at the beginning — tell us a little bit about how and when you decided to make art your career.

Pedjman: I’ve been painting since 1995, but I started painting full-time just last September. Being a father of an 11-year-old, the future of the next generation is very important to me. My daughter is a very focused environmental individual:  she gathers plastic and tries to recycle just about anything. So this last September, I decided to team up with her and try to work as much as I can with recycled materials to create my art. And that’s how everything started. Then I connected with Redwood and Artexpo New York to create my first exhibition in April, and the rest, as they say, is history.

ABN: One of the most intriguing parts about your work is that you’re not just using environmentally correct products to create the work, but you’re recycling things and incorporating them into each mixed media piece of artwork — and in some very interesting and compelling ways. When it gets down to the day-to-day of creating, what is your work philosophy and how does that impact your work on a daily basis?

Pedjman: Let’s see. Part of my timeline was living in Japan, part was living in Vienna. Living in those two countries informed me how to pay close attention to nature, recognize art, and pay attention to the environment around me. And that is essentially who I was and who I am. Those two experiences in my earlier life are still a big influence on me today. And then, the rest is really trying to be an environmentally conscious individual. I try to recycle as much as I can. I do believe there is a bridge between creativity and sustainability, and I can form plastic and create art and deliver that to my audience.

ABN: And the pieces you create are definitely show stoppers, not only from a size perspective, but they are dramatic and compelling. Let’s switch topics just a bit and ask you to think about people that you’ve talked to, people that you know, or people that you’ve read about. What’s the best advice that you’ve ever gotten, and how has that impacted your success?

Pedjman: Best advice I received was really from Redwood Art Group. I decided it was important for me to come to an art fair and present myself. I wasn’t expecting anything out of that experience. I just wanted to know where I stood i respect to today’s art business and art culture. Really listening to the advice I got, everything that Eric told me about price point and how to deliver myself to the visitors at the fair really helped me. Listening about marketing piece and how to put my booth together and curate my artwork to make the best impression really helped me to showcase and position each piece for the audience. I would say the best advice I received was really from Redwood.

ABN: Well, thank you. Wow! I wasn’t expecting that. So what do you do to market yourself and your art?

Pedjman: I leverage Instagram daily. I share my work and my daily work process on Instagram. I try to get out there as much I can, join art events as much as I can, and go to art galleries as much as I can. I think seeing art and speaking to people helps to create connections and relationships.

ABN: Making connections is so important. Whether it’s being at art events, whatever they are, really being present and working it. When it’s a first time, like one of Redwood’s fairs or even getting your work in a gallery, it’s important to remember it’s also the first time the work is being seen by that audience. So you might not sell anything, but it’s the networking and creating connections that can lead to amazing outcomes. Those connections build one on the other — and that’s how you start to establish yourself with a base and as a career artist.

Thinking about that, what has been your greatest success in terms of building your career and your client base?

Pedjman: That’s sort of a challenging question because I’ve really only been in this full time for less than a year. My greatest success really started at Artexpo New York. Like I said, I didn’t have any expectations, just wanted to see where I stood. It was remembering the small things, like “Hey, stand up in front of your booth.” It was one of the things that really captured everybody’s attention and drew them toward me, and I was able to talk to every single person. There were so many conversations that opened doors in all different aspects. In the fair, I was able to sell three of my pieces out of ten that I presented. 

But then so much came after based on all of the connections that I gathered — I got commissions after commissions, two weeks, four weeks after. And it was a joy for me to be able to listen and execute on everything Redwood had advised me. And it worked. Even my Instagram account, I started with 250 or so followers when I was in Artexpo New York. today I have nearly 4,000!

All of these small things might be small, but it was a big, big victory for me as a beginner. And all of those are the things that really work. And I try to stick to those things, over and over.

ABN: What you’re really talking about is building blocks. It’s building a foundation, no matter what you’re building — you’re building a house, you’re building a career, you have to have the foundation, then you can stand on that foundation and it’s solid ground.

Just one more question. Any particular advice as an emerging artist that you would give an aspiring artist?

Pedjman: Well, I would say be honest with yourself and be consistent. Do what you’re doing day after day. Get out there, and build relationships. I think that’s the most important piece of the puzzle. And not only that, maintaining that relationship is very important. This means that whether you gather a phone number or an email address, reach out to those clients and individuals when you have events coming up. Enjoy the ride. Try not to stress and enjoy the experience, set the tone and set the mood. I think everything starts with the attitude — when the attitude is right and the attitude is out there it creates a positive vibe that captures attention. I think that’s very important. And I’ve experienced it first hand. So that would be my two cents.

ABN: You are so right! I think one of the things that has attracted your success is that if you are enjoying what you’re doing and you have a positive attitude. Sure, it can be scary. It’s your career, it’s your livelihood. It’s always going to be challenging. But I think you’re meeting the challenge. And congratulations.

And, Pedjman, if you don’t mind, we’ll love to check back with you in a year or so and see what’s happened then.

Pedjman: Absolutely, that would be great! Thank you so much!

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Q: Introduce the gallery — who are you and what is the vision of your gallery for your artists? 

A: We are pleased to introduce James Bacchi Contemporary.  Celebrating forty years in the art business in New York, San Francisco and most recently Palm Springs. More than a gallery owner, James Bacchi is a curator, art consultant and collaborator. His notoriety in the art world and his continued success stems from his ability to fearlessly reinvent himself.  

 James’s vision for his latest gallery and for his outstanding roster of artists is to provide an inspired, intimate exhibition space and art consultancy where he can introduce these artists and their work to the worldwide audience of contemporary art collectors, architects and designers that converge at The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five in Palm Springs, California. 

Q: What is your background? 

A: My background incorporates many facets of the Art Business including public relations, curating exhibitions, owning galleries and corporate art consulting. Having the opportunity to delve into all these arenas has served me well Inside James Bacchi Contemporary.

Q: What is your work philosophy and how does that impact the gallery? 

A: “My work philosophy evolves around my solid relationships with the artists and collectors I work with, my art selection process, my integrity and the pure enjoyment derived from what I do. I love the art business,” says Bacchi. “Every work of art I represent, and exhibit is one I would want to include in my personal collection. I believe my passion for the work has the greatest impact on the success of James Bacchi Contemporary.”      

Q: What is your vision for the next year? Next 5 years? 

A: At 69 years young, my vision today focuses far more on the present and immediate future, unlike in the early stages of my career where I felt the importance of long-term goals and five-year plans. These days, I’m all about being fully committed with no commitment. Strange as it sounds, it offers tremendous freedom, satisfies my desire for short term results, and leaves me open to all the possibilities. 

For example, finally, after all these years in the business I recently enjoyed my first sold out exhibition with master printmaker, Eric Rewitzer. The show, MCM Monsters, not only sold out but presented me the opportunity to orchestrate five commissions with the artist for collectors. The exhibition generated tremendous media attention including NBC-TV. From planning the exhibition to delivering the last commissioned work took all of six months.  

Next year will feature a sequel to MCM Monsters opening in February 2025 in conjunction with Modernism Week in Palm Springs. Until then, I am curating Group Exhibitions and Pop Ups, spotlighting works by JBC represented artists. This allows me creativity and the opportunity to constantly rotate inventory and most importantly, place the work.  

Collaborators James Bacchi and Susaye Greene discussing their latest project, Meta Contemporary, over lunch at the Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. My vision also includes more collaborations. I am currently collaborating with artist, singer, songwriter, Susaye Greene, aka The Last Supreme, on Meta Contemporary.  This gallery/auction platform, located in the Metaverse, will feature events and exhibitions with an auction component designed to benefit various arts related organizations. We are beyond excited by this project. Please stay tuned.       

Q: What artist(s) inspire you? 

A: In addition to the artists I represent, I do have a bucket list of artists that inspire me.  Presently, they include Timothy Cummings, Donld Roller Wilson, Simen Yohan, Banksy, Yoshitomo Nara, and Anthony James.  I recently caught David Hockney’s Drawing From Life exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London. It was awe inspiring! 

Q: What is the best advice you’ve received? 

A: The best advice I received came from a colleague, art collector, and dear friend.  Years ago, I recall discussing some aspects of my business I wasn’t pleased with.  Her response, “If it’s not working, change it!”  That advise has very much become my life mantra. Thank you, Paula Davidsen.    

Q: When you are not working, where can we find you?   

A: The only place you can count on finding me is in the pool every morning at 7:00am.  Aside from that, anywhere that offers great art, live music, theater, dance, or good Chinese food — I’m there! 

See more at www.jamesbacchicontemporary.com 

Photos all courtesy of James Bacchi Contemporary. 

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ABN: Daniel, please Introduce yourself — who you are and what was your vision for this collaboration and collection?

Daniel Duarte The collaboration with Madsteez originates from the concept of integrating artists into the creative process alongside SLS. We aim to partner with local artists in the various regions we’re touring this year. Madsteez’s upbringing in Southern California provides a critical thread evident throughout his art, making him an ideal partner for our San Diego event. Art holds significant importance in skateboarding culture; from the graphics on skateboards, to the clothing and shoes skateboarders wear to even the act of skateboarding itself. It all develops as forms of artistic expression.

ABN: What is your background?

DD: At 14, I discovered my love for creating skate videos with friends, finding as much joy behind the camera as on the board. Over the past 15 years, I’ve immersed myself in the skateboarding scene, merging my two passions of skateboarding and filmmaking. Throughout those years, I worked alongside many talented individuals—including shoe designers, graphic designers, and photographers. This creative community has been incredibly inspiring and opened my eyes to the many artists that are connected through skateboarding. When considering a collaboration or partnership, I instinctively search my network, seeking the right artists or creators who have a connection to skateboarding to bring my vision to life.

ABN: What is your work philosophy and how does that impact your work?

DD: Authenticity is at the heart of our work at SLS and we must fully immerse ourselves in skateboarding and its culture to deliver on that premise. Our job is showcasing the best skateboarding to our audience so when we look to broaden skateboarding’s reach, authenticity drives our decisions. This ensures alignment with our core values. When selecting artists to collaborate with, authenticity is key. We assess how these artists have stayed true to their core values while carving out their paths.

 ABN: What artist(s) inspire you?

DD: I’ve always been inspired by my peers in the skateboarding community. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with many creative individuals, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success beyond skateboarding. For example, Spike Jonze started with skateboard films and eventually built a remarkable career directing major Hollywood movies.

ABN: What is the best advice you’ve received?

DD: KEEP IT SIMPLE.

ABN: When you are not working, where can we find you?

DD: I try to spend most of my time outdoors away from computer screens. Any great idea I’ve ever had happens anywhere but behind a desk. Go outside.

ABN: What does Street League Skateboarding’s collaboration program mean to you?

DD: Collaborating with an artist like MADSTEEZ brings a fresh perspective and an artistic look to SLS while showcasing creativity to our audience. This partnership reinforces our commitment to authenticity and innovation, aligning with our mission to celebrate skateboarding culture in all forms.

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ABOUT STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDING (SLS)

Founded by pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek in 2010, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) was created to foster growth, popularity, and acceptance of street skateboarding worldwide. Since then, SLS has propelled street skateboarding from a collection of independent standalone events to a renowned global series. As pioneers of street skateboarding’s premium qualification system and competition format, SLS offers an amateur-to-professional pathway and creates thrilling live events across the globe. The SLS Championship Tour is recognized as the world’s premier professional street skateboarding competition. Events take place on custom-built, one-of-a-kind, SLS-certified plazas in major cities around the world, with the best in the sport competing for the highest stakes. 

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SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO!

Artexpo’s programming and events kept fair goers busy and exploring. From meeting the Spotlight Program recipients to seeing the amazing artists showcased by the Legends to watching new art masterpieces being created right on the show floor. And a special collection on the Mezzanine in the Jason Perez Art Lounge. It was a fair filled with fun, events, and art!

The Spotlight Program provided collectors with a focused look at several galleries and prominent artists who created a site-specific exhibition. Spotlight Program recipients for 2024 included:

• Denise Allen
• Galeria Azur
• Greg Lotus Gallery
• Resurrect Studio
• Tengetsu

Learn more about each of them in the feature article in Art Business News!

 

This year, Redwood Art Group acknowledged and commemorated six special exhibitors who have made Artexpo New York a not-to-be-missed event: the Artexpo New York Legends. Each Legend was selected by Artexpo’s curatorial team based on three factors:

• For 10 years or more, the Legend has consistently exhibited at Artexpo New York
• Demonstrated unswerving representation of artist innovators, consistently bringing forward-thinking cutting-edge art to the fair
• Articulate and distinctive presentation of each artist’s work, exceeding all display guidelines

The Artexpo New York Legends are:

• Artavita / World Wide Art
• Artifact
• INNOART
• Mecenavie Gallery
• Sammoun Fine Art

Read the full story on Art Business News!

 

SALES & SUCCESS STORIES

The diversity of art in all mediums gave art enthusiasts a wide range of art to add to their collections — and they did in impressive numbers. Here is a brief look at some of this year’s reported exhibitor sales.

Artavita – World Wide Art placed a number of its most popular works from its artists, including pieces by Chantal Lembege, Kateryna Brovkova, Caroline Rogers, Paula Lifewitz, and Yen Hei Chan.

Samir Sammoun of Sammoun Fine Arts, an Artexpo New York exhibitor for 29 years, proved to be one the most successful exhibitors with 14 pieces placed, ranging in price from $2,600 to $24,000, that included Cafe de la Madeleine, Paris II; Blue and Yellow; Le Tibre, Rome; Paris by Night; Cafe de la Madeleine, Paris VI; Cherry Blossom, Central Park; Fenêtre sur de Méditerranée; andLa Prairie, Automne among others. His invited artists Kimvalrie and Yaryna Catarsys also placed several works each.Renssen Art continued their annual success with significant sales, including Erik Renssen’s Coffeepot, Woman with Hat, Reclining Nude, Sleeping Girl, Woman with Necklace among several others. They also placed Picasso originals Rocking Chair and Portrait of a Man.

International exhibitor, Red Art Istanbul made a splash with collectors and placed several Daiki Limited Editons, including I’m Batman and You Don’t Know the Power of the Dark Side. They also placed multiple pieces from Hande Ugur’s popular The One Franklin Series, plus artist Acerol’s Yemek Yapanlar along with several other pieces.

JC Gallery featuring artist Jay Chung was pleased to place multiple originals including Upward Life, Script Outdoor, Composition 3, We’re the World, andTaxi among several others.

First time exhibitor Diego De Erice Art made a splash with his collection of abstract originals and No Bunny sculptures, placing multiple sculptures ranging in price from $1,500 to $2,000 each, plus original paintings including Storm, No Words, and 4 pieces from the No Light Intento Series.

Sweden’s Svenska Konstgalleriet made a major statement with Oldergaard Glashytta amazing cased glass pieces and place 8+ pieces, plus sales of their other featured artists.Art by Neelam had a busy SOLO booth with mutiple pieces finding new homes, including Another Lovely Evening, Spring Time in DC, Winding Down At Dusk, 

When the Fog Rolls Out, Not a Cloud in the Sky, Her Awesome Silence, You Greet Me With A Smile, Blooming in Harmony, Where Dream Abide, Whispering Secrets Hold Mysteries, It Weaves Across the Land, A Silent Pact with Water, andEmbrace of the Tangerine Sky.

Returning SOLO artist, Alissa Van Atta’s booth was busy throughout the fair, placing both originals and prints including Gertrude, Please Don’t Take Him, Neon Queen, andAs We Speak.

Showing for the first time, Montana’s scratchboard artist Ariel Rodriguez, was excited to sell multiple originals including Birds of a Feather, Tiger of the Sky, Cougar Cub, Screech in Pine, Wake Up and Smell the Flowers, Vixen, and Honey.

James Venuti showcased his amazing photography and sold mutiple pieces including Hummingbirds’ Delight, Village, and Moon Lighting.Always popular, ArtNWordz placed 60+ pieces, ranging from prints at $40 to originals at $2,700 to $8,500, including Snow White, Garden Heart, Butterflies, and Beautiful Lee among others.

 

 

Artists and galleries were presented special honors as recipients of this year’s Artexpo Awards. This year’s proud winners were the following:

• BEST BOOTH DESIGN: Cyvyn Chen, Tengetsu, Diego De Erice Art, and Renssen Art Gallery

• BEST SCULPTURE: Ryan Taylor – Perseus Gallery – SAB Gallery Collection,Cosculluela Gallery, and Gisela Engeln-Muellges – Artavita / World Wide Art

• BEST NEW EXHIBITOR: Sehyun Jean, Oakley Smith, Pedjman Art, and Scott Glaser

• BEST INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITOR: Eri Yoshida and Re D’italia Art

• DIRECTORS’ AWARD: Van Leeuwen Art, AGI Fine Art, K-Art Projects USA

• BEST [SOLO] EXHIBIT: Asit Kumar Patnaik and Saori Kurioka
• AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Alissa Van Atta and Jason Perez Art

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! THE MEDIA BUZZED!

Our team caught all the weekend’s happenings on camera for you to relive the excitement. Take a look at our Flickr photo album or see our posts on Facebook and Instagram for a glimpse of all that Artexpo New York had to offer. Thanks to everyone liking and following us on our social media channels—we love keeping you engaged! Be sure to go behind the scenes, and enjoy video highlights from the world’s largest fine art marketplace.

Media coverage included a shout-out in Trade Show Executive, Art Market Magazine, Just Luxe, DCMetro Theater Arts, Luxury International, One Art Nation, Widewalls, Art Majeur, Lux Lifestyle, and others.

WITH OUR THANKS!

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the countless exhibitors, collectors, galleries, and artists who played a part in Artexpo New York 2024. We would also like to thank our sponsors for making this year’s event one of the best. We are looking forward to seeing you again for Artexpo New York 2025 — April 3-6 at Pier 36!

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Throughout its nearly five historic decades in contemporary and fine art, Artexpo New York has hosted the likes of Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring and Leroy Neiman; intensifying the discourse on today’s industry challenges and magnifying the very best the fine art world has to offer. This year, more than 15,000 avid art enthusiasts and industry leaders will return to enjoy the world’s original fine art fair.

THE LEGENDS

Acknowledging the amazing art history of Artexpo New York, Redwood Art Group wishes to commemorate five special exhibitors who have made Artexpo New York a not-to-be-missed event. Each Legend was selected by Artexpo’s curatorial team based on three factors:

• • For 10 years or more, the Legend has consistently exhibited at Artexpo New York with Redwood Art Group
  • Demonstrated unswerving representation of artist innovators, consistently bringing forward-thinking cutting-edge art to the fair
  • Articulate and distinctive presentation of each artist’s work, exceeding all display guidelines

 

Come to Artexpo New York April 4-7, 2024, at Manhattan’s newest destination for art, Pier 36. Check out the 2024 Artexpo New York Legends. Don’t miss their exceptional exhibits and artists!

Artavita / World Wide Art – Booth 107

World Wide Art began in 2006 with a simple approach of printing an art book presenting the work of noteworthy artists from all over the world. Noteworthy meaning original, with an element of inspiration, vision, originality; plus mastery in the artist’s given medium. Artavita is the online forum for these same artists to be seen and collected. With art that is continually new and fresh from both emerging and established artists, the Artavita World Wide Art curated exhibitions are a must-see at international art fairs.

https://www.artavita.com/

Artifact – Booth 401

For over 20 years, Artifact has been exhibiting and promoting the work of mid-career and established artists, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and new media. Through art based marketing strategies that engage artists and their work, they provide the guidance and planning to launch, grow and develop artists’ careers. Artifact is located in the Lower East Side, the most exciting art destination of Manhattan close to the Tenement Museum, New Museum, International Center of Photography and over 200 contemporary art galleries.

https://www.artifactnyc.net/

INNOART – Booth 434

Innoart and Beijing Global Art International bring innovative ideas and boundary pushing concepts and artists together, creating some of today’s most interactive opportunities for experiencing an artist’s vision and creativity. Innoart showcases  art that comes from a versatile and multi-cultural heritage inspiring Artexpo New York collectors.

Mecenavie Gallery – Booth 305

Since 2004, Paris’ Mecenavie Gallery has been serving talented contemporary artists, providing them with high quality services, including exhibitions in French and international art fairs, auction sales and corporate rentals. By striving to give artists opportunity at multiple levels, Mecenavie also gives art lovers and collectors the ability to enjoy, learn about, and collect art at fairs, online, and directly from the artist.

https://www.mecenavie.com/en/

Sammoun Fine Arts – Booth 215

Samir Sammoun celebrates his 29th year exhibiting at Artexpo — it’s where he launched his signature impressionistic style in 1996 and where his collectors and galleries still come to buy his latest masterpieces. A great colorist by nature, Sammoun possesses a rich palette that features more than 30 shades and tones, providing the necessary foundation for his soft point and long-handled brushwork. A landscape artist, Samir Sammoun has a vast repertoire of pictorial themes: willows, apple trees in bloom, wheat fields, olive trees, villages, storms, cityscapes and seascapes. His paintings reflect a tranquil happy mood.

https://sammoun.com/

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Artboxy – Booth 406

Artboxy is an online artist community where artists can show their art in selected Artboxy partner galleries worldwide!  Artboxy is also an online art exhibition platform that helps artists sell artworks online. Artists are featured in worldwide exhibitions and sales have no commission.

Con$umr Art Collective – Booth 203

Artist Bill Hickey, known as Con$umr, has showcased his work for several years at Redwood’s Red Dot and Artexpo New York fairs. For Red Dot 2023, he debuts his skills as a gallerist and the Co$umer Art Collective. Featuring New York urban artists SacSix and Auraxdr alongside his own works, the booth will be a dynamic mix of pop and street art’s color and imagery.

Fine Art Acquisitions – Booth 513

Latchezar Contemporary – Booth 712

After settling in California, Boyadjiev worked for more than ten years in the field of optical glass, using cold work techniques such as cutting, grinding, polishing and laminating to create optical glass sculptures that were his first collections. Since there were limits to the size of his objects, he changed his glass technique from optical to cast glass.

His new and exciting work was introduced at SOFA 1997 in Chicago and the response was very enthusiastic – dynamic sculptures reflecting depth and dimension, a new approach to contemporary glass art and design. He is excited to bring his innovative works to Red Dot Miami for the very first time.

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Ashley Joan Art – Booth 1214

The Human Condition: An Artistic Exploration by Ashley Joan

Drawing from the intriguing question of what it would look like if our emotions were made visible, Ashley Joan crafts art that delves into the intricate relationship between emotional and physical experiences. Utilizing a layered approach, her paintings meld evocative imagery with compelling human portraits, aiming to ignite conversations about external appearances and internal emotional complexities.

Her choice of subject matter varies, often reflecting her emotional state during the early conceptual stages of her work. Sometimes, she explores the microcosm of human cellular structure to evoke emotional responses. At other times, she incorporates elements like seascapes to demonstrate how our environment influences our mental state. Given the ever-changing nature of human emotions, Ashley finds herself with an endless reservoir of inspiration for her art.

Carolina Vargas Reis – Booth 1122

Artistic Alchemy: Melding Texture, Color, and Emotion

Born into a Colombian family where traditional professions reigned, she initially followed a path into engineering and finance before relocating to Canada and answering the innate irresistible drive to create art.

Abandoning a successful finance career, Carolina embraced her true calling—painting a unique reality through a multidisciplinary approach. Her artwork – whether in the form of paintings or photographs – serves as an emotional and social commentary, incorporating a medley of characters and influences that have touched her life. She experimented with a range of materials and textures, from paint and wax to collage, driven by a dedication to explore and portray the complexities of human experience.

Justin Ruby – Booth 1312

Elevating art to new dimensions, Justin Ruby is a groundbreaking artist from Pennsylvania who merges contemporary culture with traditional portraiture through an innovative approach. Specializing in collaged portraits crafted from deconstructed sneakers, Justin offers a fresh perspective on consumption and identity in today’s society.

His work delves deep into our collective psyche, examining how material goods shape our self-concept. Though primarily using sneakers as the medium for his collage work, Justin has also integrated materials as diverse as Louis Vuitton fabrics and Tootsie Pop Wrappers, capturing the zeitgeist in every piece.

Kushiani Jayasinha – Booth 1109

Kushlani Jayasinha is a unique talent in the art world, born and raised in Sri Lanka during challenging social times. Her artistic journey is as multifaceted as her background, blending her Buddhist upbringing with her tech-savvy career in Silicon Valley and her scholarly pursuits in physics.

While her work may appear abstract, there’s an undeniable scientific undertone; each piece reflects her conscious consideration of physical properties. The resulting art strikes a unique balance: it’s both tactile and dreamlike, offering viewers a truly unique sensory experience — whether it’s an ethereal coastal mist, a distant city shrouded in fog, or a serene body of water.

Monica Arche – Booth 1114

A Life Sculpted in ArtBorn in San Juan, Puerto Rico due to her parents’ forced exile from Cuba, Monica Arche grew up in Miami, Florida. She hails from a distinguished line of Cuban artists. Her paternal grandfather, Jorge Arche, and great-uncle, Aristides Fernandez, are both significant figures in Cuba’s modern art movement and are today regarded as Cuban Masters.

From a young age, Monica displayed an insatiable creative drive, evolving into a prolific artist committed to generating an expansive body of work throughout her lifetime. Fueled by an irrepressible inner force, Monica has devoted her life to the continuous act of artistic creation. She currently resides in Miami, Florida, where she continues to make significant contributions to the art world.

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Born in Izmir to architect parents, Dilek Uzunoglu Ors’s interest in painting began at a young age. After her undergraduate studies in economics and a postgraduate degree in business administration, she worked in managerial positions in various multinational companies.

Ors had the opportunity to continue her interest in painting during the pandemic and developed a passion for abstract expressionism which led her to further develop her talent as an abstract painter. She is known for her bold use of color and complex layering. Her abstract style allows the viewer to have a visual experience that evokes feelings of well-being, joy of life, and dreaming.

Ors explains her inspiration and process: “I take my inspiration from nature, music, cinema, literature, and stories of everyday people. I am trying to interpret the world the way I see it, and I am in a continuous search for freedom and balance. I love to work with different materials and tools including those recycled, use uncommon color matches, and create texture. I am in search of more dynamics and light in painting and experimenting with different materials and techniques. In my working process, I am following the unconscious. The colors are used autonomously and give the drive for the creation. I am working with multilayers and with recycled paints and found objects, which are integrated into the canvas to create depth and texture.”

Ors’ goal is to create a personal work containing variations that never end, always trying to continue the process of creating and sharing. Art becomes a journey for the artist to seek meaning and self-fulfillment. Her paintings consist of layers and thickness, some with more transparent colors and spontaneous brush movements. Through her art, she hopes to spread her energy and joy of life with other people.

Influenced by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Damian Hirst, she revels in their experimentation with various methods and mediums, and how they were able to create works that were unlike anything that had been seen before. Ors aspires to do the same with her use of color and layering techniques.

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To learn more about the artist, visit Red Dot Miami, ACT Contemporary, Booth 418.

About ACT Contemporary

ACT Contemporary, based in Miami, provides art consultancy services for artists with wonderful results on an international level. Nazan Aktan is the principal, managing and assisting emerging and mid-career contemporary artists, advising them on positioning, branding, developing, and monetizing their careers at all levels. 

Working with Turkish artists as well as international artists, Aktan eases the artist’s competitive journey with project strategies and branding opportunities, creating, communicating, and implementing the artist’s vision, mission, and direction.

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Güneş Çağlarcan, a multidisciplinary painter and pianist from Istanbul, Turkey, explores the relationship between perception and human relations in his art. His main areas of interest are the human mind, human relations and inner reflection. He focuses on the effect of both the mind and the heart on human perception as relational.

Çağlarcan’s work explores psycho-visuals and manipulation of human perception to look for any relationship between objects and past experiences. He uses perception as an element of composition, the ultimate decoder that effortlessly challenges the brain to identify objects. As a pmusician as well as a painter, Caglarcan finds the relationship between music and visuals and adopts these materials as a formal structure. He collaborates with composers and performers in his exhibitions and installations.

As the artist describes, “My artwork delves into the unexplored world of hidden emotional situations that influence human behavior. Through my art, I aim to provoke individuals to explore more profoundly and confront their inner selves and the deeper emotions that shape our daily attitudes and lives, often aspects we tend to avoid.”

At Red Dot Miami 2023, Çağlarcan will be showcasing his Shadows Collection. In this collection, he undertakes the impact of global upheavals, thrusting health, peace, and happiness into the limelight while unearthing sorrows and fears that we either dismissed or concealed. The work presents an opportunity to engage the viewer on a deeper emotional level which for Çağlarcan became an amazing construct to spread art, love and friendship.

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To learn more about the artist, visit Red Dot Miami, Booth 418 or the artist’s website: www.gunescaglarcan.com  or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunesdreamland/

About ACT Contemporary

ACT Contemporary, based in Miami, provides art consultancy services for artists with wonderful results on an international level. Nazan Aktan is the principal, managing and assisting emerging and mid-career contemporary artists, advising them on positioning, branding, developing and monetizing of their careers at all levels. 

Working with Turkish artists as well as international artists, Aktan eases the artist’s competitive journey with project strategies and branding opportunities, creating, communicating, and implementing the artists vision, mission, and direction.

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