Michelle Chen is a Taiwanese-American muralist, painter, and calligrapher based in Baltimore, MD. In her work, she investigates stories, new and inherited, that we weave to build realities of self, community, and culture. Her art often highlights women whose voices and visions for society are underrepresented. Michelle has created murals in the DC area and around the world.
Marta is a multimedia artist and creator that believes art is one of the most valuable commutation tools available to humanity. Enthusiastic about all art forms, her practice is mostly in the visual arts and traditional textile crafts.
Originally from the region of Andalucía in the south of Spain, she has lived in the United States for the last 40 years.
As a painter, she works and practices with various media and techniques. Building on years of watercolor and acrylic painting experience, she currently enjoys experimenting with various artistic mediums and techniques.
I am a 'Sound of Nature Artist' Jiyeong Yun. The inspiration for this exhibition springs from respect for life. Through my art, it is my goal to communicate the language of nature through sound. If humans respect each other and nature, their actions are likely to be affected. Humans and nature are vital to our existence. Our peaceful coexistence starts from respect. Respect for nature and each other will inspire a positive change in our world. The hope for my art is to transform you into the peaceful sound and beauty of nature.
Handirubvi is a Zimbabwean-American artist currently based in Maryland. She explores notions of belonging and identity to depict a series of visual narratives that have shaped her culturally.
Her process involves the investigation of people using the experiences of others as well as her own to create images that are relatable and inclusive where people are able to see themselves and others in a positive light.
J G Orudjev is a collage and mixed media artist living in Frederick MD.
Her work has appeared in print both domestically and internationally, has been selected by jury to show in galleries throughout the United States, and is part of several private collections.
She is a member at NOMA gallery, Frederick MD, an artist managed cooperative. There she serves as gallery manager and new member coordinator. She also works as an artistic and curatorial consultant to a regionally recognized framer and gallerist.
Kelly Irvine is an abstract, color field painter living and working in Baltimore, MD. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland where she studied graphic design and fine art. Kelly also studied painting at Yellow Barn Studios and Montpelier Arts Center in Maryland, as well as at the Washington Studio School in D.C. After working for over 25 years as a graphic designer and art director while painting in her spare time, she transitioned in 2019 to full-time abstract painting and freelance textile print design.