WOMEN IN ART
london
Alia AlBazei
Alia AlBazei’s work exists at the intersection of heritage and contemporary expression. By merging oil painting with cultural artifacts—such as vintage books and traditional garments—she creates pieces that explore the evolution of Saudi identity while honoring its roots. Materials like pages from her father’s library and garments from traditional dance serve not just as textures but as vessels of memory. Her layered compositions of paint and textile reflect a deep engagement with inherited objects and their ability to speak across generations. Alia’s current work explores the tension between preservation and progression, inviting viewers to reflect on how identity, memory, and tradition can be both protected and reimagined through a contemporary visual language.
Bisera Vinagre Bote
Bisera is a German artist living in Berlin originally from Serbia. She studied painting at the University of the Arts in Belgrade and is also teacher of economics (Humboldt University Berlin). Her artistic focus is on figurative painting, but her work also includes video and sculpture art. Her art is deeply autobiographical and explores female identity, inner processes and the power of self-reflection. She sees herself as a guardian of female art and is committed to increasing the visibility of female artists - among other things through her participation in Women Art. As an investigative artist, she uses narrative and visual language to make emotional wounds visible and enable transformation. For her, art is more than expression - it is healing, insight and a bridge between inner truth and external perception.
Bridget Farrands
Bridget Farrands paints landscapes and still life in acrylic and oils. In her paintings, she seeks to interpret the mood, structure, and feel of the landscape. Her subjects are places she has visited and been moved by while walking through them, or scenes from photographs of places she has never been to but that have made a strong visual impact. She represents the landscapes through the patterning of their contours and the rhythms of colour and light, offering the viewer a new experience of what the landscape can be. The works are abstracted from the real world without being fully abstract. Her still life paintings also aim to extract and convey the mood and feeling that the objects evoke in her.
Camelia Ilie
Camelia Ilie was born on May 24, 1965, in Constanța, Romania. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry in 1988 in Bucharest. Driven by a passion for the arts, she later pursued a second Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, which she completed at the University of Arts Bucharest in 2023.
Since completing her formal art education, Camelia Ilie has actively participated in seven exhibitions both in Romania and abroad. With a strong focus on presenting her work internationally, she is eager to take part in global visual arts exhibitions and further expand her artistic presence.
CARMEN MONTILLA
Carmen Montilla, born in Ibi (Alicante), Spain in 1967, is an accomplished visual artist whose work reflects a rich academic foundation and a deep engagement with place and memory. She began her artistic training at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Granada and continued her studies in Seville, where she earned a degree in Fine Arts with a specialization in Painting from the University of Seville in 1991. Her academic journey later led her to Madrid, where she obtained a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in Modern Art History from the Complutense University in 2001.
Montilla Castillo’s work is held in private collections across Germany, France, and Spain, as well as in public collections in Italy. Her artistic practice has evolved through her time in Madrid, Strasbourg, and Menorca—each location subtly informing her visual language. Since 2021, she has made her home on the Balearic Island of Menorca, where the luminous blues of the Mediterranean have become a central and enduring source of inspiration in her work.
Giovanah Faraco
Giovanah Faraco is a Brazilian visual artist currently based in Portugal. Her academic and creative journey spans Brazil, Australia, Italy, and now Portugal, where she has refined her artistic voice through a blend of diverse cultural and aesthetic influences.
Specializing in acrylic painting, she also explores sculpture and ceramics, embracing a multidisciplinary approach. Her work centers on the female figure, expressed through vibrant colors, organic forms, and the use of gold—a symbol of inner strength and transformation. Her art delves into themes of identity, heritage, and emotional resilience.
Giovanah has exhibited extensively around the world, including in the United States, Spain, France, and several other countries. She continues to participate in projects that elevate female narratives in contemporary art. Her practice is grounded in the belief that art is a language of connection and empowerment.
Jacquiline Louise Holm
Evoking the unseen and the unspoken.
In 2002, a traffic accident abruptly changed the course of Jacquiline’s life. What initially felt like a profound loss would, over time, become the key to a new path. Living with invisible pain taught her the raw art of transformation—a journey that led her to discover her voice through the fusion of words and images. It was through this process that she emerged as a Graphical Poet.
Her work explores themes of presence and absence, desire and denial, boundaries and longing. Each piece invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and connect with their own inner truths. Art is her language; transformation is her purpose. Refusing to be confined by expectations, she does not create to please, but to stir something deeper.
Jady
Shanghai-born, Hong Kong-based artist Jady Xu (she/her) turns our obsession with photographing food into something far more lasting—vivid acrylic paintings that blend realism with imagination. By day, she navigates the fast-paced world of IT; by night, she brings dishes to life with brushstrokes that glisten, crunch, and glow. Specializing in acrylic food art, Jady captures more than just meals—she paints memories, moods, and cultural layers. With bold colors, unexpected textures, and storytelling rooted in her dual heritage, her work invites us to pause, look closer, and taste with our eyes. For Jady, art isn’t just imitation—it’s emotion, curiosity, and a celebration of what feeds both body and soul.
Karen Ghostlaw
Karen Ghostlaw received her BA from Pratt Institute in 1984. Mentored by a renowned faculty, students were encouraged to use photography as a tool for creative and critical expression, pushing beyond the technical aspects of the camera to define their concepts of visual narratives. Karen embraced this philosophy, which became the foundation for her work.
As the Co- Founder and Editorial Director for The Pictorial List Nonprofit Organization, Karen finds inspiration through collaboration with photographers worldwide. This exchange not only expands her artistic community but also deepens her understanding of contemporary photography. Karen thrives on collaboration, enjoying the diversity of global perspectives and working on projects that push the boundaries of photographic dialogue. Recently Karen was featured in The NYC Journal for top 30 entrepreneurs to watch for in 2025.
Kathy Miller
Kathy Miller layers botanical and watercolour inks, earth pigments, and gold leaf, building depth and texture, exploring the duality of time and experience, presence and absence – how to represent silence and the passage of time to stimulate both the conscious and subconscious. Thirty years as a typographer/designer guide her hand while significant and profound life experiences provide a deep inner compass. A much-awarded creative director, Miller is known for instinctive contextual thinking with imaginative discovery at the heart of her practice. The botanical materials used carry their own histories, grounding her practice in landscapes that shift and erode, like memory. Drawn to what’s felt but not always seen, her work lives in the liminal – those spaces where past and present meet – landscapes where you can ‘receive’ time.
Lisa Smith
A self-taught, award-winning artist currently based in Hokkaido, Japan, the artist was born and raised in South Africa to Scottish parents. Her practice spans a wide range of styles and disciplines, reflecting a deep passion for artistic exploration and versatility.
While she enjoys working across various forms of art, she is particularly drawn to abstract and intuitive abstract painting, as it allows her the freedom to express herself fully through form and color. She loves to experiment with vibrant color palettes and metallic accents, creating dynamic works that come alive and shift with changing light.
Livia Prof.Dr. Kueffner
The artist depicts situations and subjects that spark personal interest—often the extraordinary, but also the everyday, the local, and the original. Through her work, she explores questions of what unites us as people and what sets us apart. A strong commitment to aesthetics is central to her artistic practice, guiding both the form and expression of each piece.
L. G. VILAS BOAS
Born in Brazil, she moved to Italy at the age of 23, where she continued her studies in law. Her artistic journey began in 2012, following a breast cancer diagnosis. A self-taught artist, she developed a unique and original technique, creating works using recycled cork from wine bottles.
Marit Refsnes
Marit Refsnes, a Norwegian artist, creates textured works using pastel, charcoal, and oil. Her style is rooted in an instinctive dialogue between the artist and the subject, resulting in vivid portraits that radiate energy. Human emotion is central to her practice, with a particular focus on resilience, often symbolized through strong female figures. Each piece conveys a complex spectrum of feelings, transforming sadness into beauty and joy.
Mel Di Salvo
Melina is an artist on a journey of self-discovery. She initially studied fashion design in Argentina but found her true passion in art after moving to London over 20 years ago. The vibrant energy of the city has profoundly influenced her artistic vision.
As an expressionist, Melina explores the power of emotions and the intricacies of the human experience. She works across diverse mediums—including painting, sculpture, and mixed media—allowing her to weave narratives that evoke deep emotional connections. Through each creation, she delves into the beauty and complexity of life, telling stories that spark the imagination and inspire others to embrace their own artistic paths.
Her art is both a celebration of creativity and a reflection of the human spirit.
Michela Pizzinat Da Villa
Michela Pizzinat was born in Vittorio Veneto and studied at the Liceo Artistico Statale in Treviso. She continued her education at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, specializing in sculpture, and later completed her training at the International School of Graphics in Venice.
Since then, she has balanced a professional career in graphic design and communication with a personal journey of artistic exploration. Her creative research has led her to explore various stylistic approaches, both in painting and sculpture. Over the years, she has participated in several exhibitions in cities such as Venice, Paris, and London.
Her preferred techniques include acrylic on canvas for painting and terracotta for sculpture.
Monika Wanyura-Kurosad
She is the author of artistic installations and drawings, a graphic artist, and a scenographer. She also serves as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. Her artistic interests center around the themes of the passage of time and the space of memory. Abstraction is her preferred language of expression, often inspired by nature, micro-worlds, and elements of the universe.
She creates collages using old photographs, paintings, and digital graphics. Over the course of her career, she has prepared more than a dozen solo exhibitions and participated in over 140 group exhibitions. Her works are held in collections in Canada, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Spain, and Poland.
She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Lorenzo il Magnifico – IV Award at the XIV Florence Biennale (Italy, 2023), the Golden Osten Award at the Osten Biennial of Drawing in Skopje (North Macedonia, 2022), the Special Award at the same biennial in 2020, and the Grand Prix Graphic of the Year in Krakow, Poland (2021).
Negin Daneshvar-Malevergne
Negin Daneshvar-Malevergne is a French visual artist specializing in photography. She was born in Iran into a family of writers, doctors, and painters. Alongside her extensive academic studies in comparative literature, which culminated in a doctorate in Humanities from the Sorbonne Paris IV, she developed a deep interest in photography. She pursued formal training at the American School and later at the Jean Verdier Center.
Her photographic work reflects a profound exploration of humanity’s place in a world marked by crisis and disorder, capturing the complexities of contemporary existence through a thoughtful and introspective lens.
NimsK
NimsK (UK) has dedicated over 15 years to mastering painting techniques, refining her innate abilities in colour and design. She has successfully exhibited and sold her work at prestigious venues, including the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition.
Her intuitive approach to painting is rooted in a deep connection with her materials and a strong sense of overall design. As a self-taught artist, she has cultivated a distinctive style through an instinctive attunement to her inner voice. She continues to develop her skills through ongoing studies at the Art2Life Academy.
With dance and music woven into her life, these art forms serve as powerful sources of inspiration, infusing her work with emotion and passion. NimsK’s artistic evolution has led her to explore unconventional materials, creating works that provoke thought and evoke a strong emotional response from her audience.
Roma Finlinson
Roma is a Trinidadian-born artist currently residing in London. Her work consists of abstract, contemporary paintings created using mixed media and resin.
Fascinated by the chemical reactions of organic compounds found in nature, she has spent the past two years experimenting with various pigments, mediums, and catalysts to replicate these molecular processes in her artwork.
Her creative inspiration is drawn from the evolving mindset of contemporary society, exploring themes such as politics, religion, diversity, mental health, and our collective responsibility to the natural world.
Svitlana Kyrlyk
Svitlana Kyrlyk was born in 1974 in Transcarpathia, Ukraine. From 1988 to 1993, she studied at the Uzhhorod Adalbert Erdeli College of Arts, specializing in Ceramic Art. Between 2007 and 2013, she continued her education at the Transcarpathian Academy of Arts, focusing on painting and pedagogy.
In 2008, following the birth of her fifth child, she made a decisive turn toward her artistic career, realizing it was a matter of "now or never." Since then, she has been an active participant in regional, national, and international triennials, exhibitions, symposiums, and plein air events dedicated to painting.
Her works are included in the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Ukraine and in private collections across the USA, Europe, Mexico, and Ukraine. Since 2017, she has been a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. She currently resides between Canada and Ukraine.
Yana Rusnak
Yana Rusnak is a contemporary Ukrainian artist known for merging philosophy, symbolism, and her distinctive technique. She creates expressive images of animals and people using geometric forms—primarily triangles—each work serving as a metaphor that reveals the emotional depth of human nature.
Trained in art schools from an early age, Yana holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Decorative and Fine Arts. Her work has been exhibited in the United States, Italy, Austria, the United Arab Emirates, Monaco, and other countries.
In recent years, she has incorporated antique star maps and textured elements into her practice. A portion of the proceeds from her art sales is dedicated to supporting children affected by the war in Ukraine.
Yasmine Nemmaoui
– Exploring Art from the Heart –
An engineer by profession, Yasmine Nemmaoui is fueled by planning and problem-solving in her daily life, yet she has always longed for a deeper creative outlet. Painting opened a new world of exploration and experimentation, allowing her to express emotions and ideas beyond the confines of logic and structure.
About a year ago, she discovered her core artistic theme: “The Little Connections.” Through close-up depictions of hands, her work focuses on expressing human connection and representing the unseen bonds we share.
Alix Born
Alix Born discovered photography in her teenage years, and what began as a self-taught passion evolved into a lifelong pursuit. Born and raised in Argentina, she has also lived in Uruguay and Brazil, and completed her studies in the United States. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and three of her series were selected by the “Festival of Light” in Argentina.
Her fine art photography explores a hidden dimension of the material world. Constructing images as thresholds—partial views that suggest a greater whole—her practice emerges from silence, contemplation, and deep observation. For her, photography is not about capturing reality, but about revealing the unseen and evoking a sense of mystery and presence.
Carmen Espejo
A self-taught artist and professional hairdresser, Carmen Espejo has forged her own path in the art world by exploring her creativity with a unique and passionate vision.
Foxodesign
An Irish-Hungarian digital abstract painter currently based in Budapest, she creates art under the name Foxodesign. Although she has always been drawn to culture and the world of art, she began creating artwork in 2021 without any formal professional education in the field.
Her work ranges from highly abstract pieces to more fluid, expressive images, as well as playful, experimental drawings. Her main sources of inspiration include nature—particularly bodies of water—the discovery of new places while traveling, hidden streets, colors, and moods. She is especially influenced by the works of Andy Warhol and Guillermo Lorca.
JÚLIA D'PAULA
A talented 17-year-old Brazilian artist, Julia has already made her mark in exhibitions far beyond her homeland of Tocantins, with her work reaching major cultural hubs such as the Rio–São Paulo axis, Paris (France), Madrid (Spain), Varkaus (Finland), Osaka (Japan), Brussels (Belgium), Miami (USA), and London (UK).
A native of the Brazilian Cerrado and a young architecture student, she is a self-taught artist with a 13-year career and over 200 completed works. Fully aware of her vocation, she is deeply committed to her artistic growth and evolution.
As a contemporary artist, her predominant style is realism, marked by a strong connection to nature. She is captivated by the interplay of light and shadow, the richness of textures, and the expressive power of oil paint and vibrant colors. Through her work, her soul pulses, colors dance, and emotions and stories come vividly to life.
From the sun-drenched landscapes of Tocantins to the international art scene—her journey has only just begun.
Karina Dilan
Karina Savina (Dilan) is a contemporary artist working across painting, digital graphics, and experimental techniques. Her work explores the deep connection between human emotions, nature, and abstract forms, resulting in compositions filled with movement, light, and sensory engagement. For Karina, art is the most vital and natural form of expression—a universal language that unites people and inspires collective creation.
Each painting represents an entire world, a space, and a lived emotional experience, with subtle shades embodied through imagery. Her practice seeks to awaken the viewer’s creative essence and emphasize a sense of unity—among people, with nature, and within ourselves. Through international exhibitions, she creates environments for connection, inner exploration, and transformation.
Karina’s style blends natural forms, futuristic visions, and abstraction, offering a sensory approach to visual storytelling and an invitation to discover the beauty of the inner world.
KATARZYNA KORUS
Katarzyna graduated from the School of Visual Arts in Katowice, followed by Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa. In 2000, she earned her diploma in painting under the guidance of Professor Jolanta Winiszewska and also studied graphic art in the studio of Professor Ryszard Osadczy. After gaining additional experience at Chelsea College of Art and Design, she successfully pursued a career in interior design.
Her paintings and conceptual works have been exhibited in over 100 solo and group exhibitions worldwide.
Currently, the artist is engaged in painting, as well as performative and conceptual practices, interior and object design. Her paintings encompass a wide range of forms and techniques, incorporating vivid colours, gilding, symbolism, precious stones, original glass elements, reliefs, spatial forms, and new media. She skillfully integrates these elements in what she describes as a transmedia approach to art.
Keadra Kreates
Keadra Jeter is a visionary African American artist from Dallas, Texas, whose work explores themes of identity, mental health, and cultural heritage. A self-taught and emotionally driven creator, her practice spans painting, mixed media, and installations—merging personal history with social issues and the rhythms of urban life.
Keadra’s bold use of color, texture, and symbolism highlights the tension between vulnerability and resilience, challenging stigmas surrounding mental health in Black communities. Her work serves as both personal expression and a vehicle for collective healing, inviting dialogue, reflection, and empathy.
With exhibitions held worldwide, her deeply layered pieces have earned recognition for their emotional depth, authenticity, and innovation. Through her creative journey, Keadra transforms personal experiences into powerful visual narratives that uplift, inform, and inspire.
Leslie Stevens
Leslies art is a celebration of noticing everyday life, with a primary focus on women and their often-invisible experiences of rest, caretaking, and play. While this theme is central to her work, she also finds joy in painting fish, abstract compositions, and animals caught in unguarded, humorous moments.
Primarily self-taught, she has refined her craft through studies with several accomplished artists, including Lee Price and Mary Nolan. With nearly 15 years of painting experience, she works across all mediums. In each of her works, she is especially drawn to the portrayal of light, which she sees as a symbol of the deep, universal desire to glow and reveal one’s inner essence—a theme she believes all humans can relate to. Her paintings invite viewers to be brave enough to let their inner light shine.
MARTHA GREEN DORAN
An American artist living and working in London, she creates meditative paintings that weave sensation with intuition. Drawing from her background in energy healing, she works primarily in oils, gently gathering light from her inner world. The movement of paint across the canvas guides her expression, allowing the process to unfold organically. The resulting images may take on recognizable shapes or remain abstract—often unknown to her until they emerge. She embraces the mystery of creation, trusting in the truth and magic of the artistic process. Each painting finds its own way home, whispering the essence of what is.
She began drawing and painting in 2006 at the Hampstead School of Art and continued her studies at the Camden Arts Centre, City Lit, and Kingsgate Studios. Her teachers have included Wynn Jones, Eva Swiderska, Eithne Healey, Åke Årnerdal, Gill Crabbe, and Diane Green in New York City.
Artists throughout history who have supported and influenced her work—particularly for their freedom of personal expression—include Van Gogh, Turner, Paul Klee, Rembrandt, Nicolas de Staël, Chagall, Giacometti, Kirchner, Matisse, Redon, Helen Frankenthaler, Mark Rothko, Philip Guston, Richard Diebenkorn, and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Mei Shibata
Originally from Japan, with studios in New York City and Mougins, Mei Shibata brings a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective to her work as a painter. Known for her vivid acrylic compositions that explore the sensory power of color, she blends narrative clarity with conceptual depth, drawing on a diverse background in science, design, and visual communication. This unique combination makes her paintings both aesthetically striking and intellectually engaging.
Before dedicating herself fully to painting, Mei led award-winning creative teams at top advertising agencies in New York, a career that honed her instincts for visual storytelling and emotional resonance. She also holds degrees in Physics and Medical Engineering from Harvard, which inform her ongoing exploration of how the brain perceives light, color, and spatial depth.
Nada Kelemen
Nada Kelemen is a Czech painter whose work weaves together spiritual experience, energy work, and deep inner insight. She discovered painting at the age of 52, as a natural culmination of more than twenty years of practice in healthy living, quantum therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Ultimately, she found her true fulfillment in art.
Nada’s work embodies harmony, spiritual depth, and positive energy. She creates from a place of inner purity, often drawing inspiration from music and personal visions. Her paintings are not merely visual expressions but energetic imprints that speak to the viewer on a subconscious level.
She works primarily with acrylic and oil paints, incorporating structural techniques and Japanese calligraphy. Her art has been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions and has received recognition for its contribution to spiritual and intuitive art.
Rita Szurgyi Design & Art
Rita Szurgyi’s transition from the legal profession to the fields of interior design and art reflects her steadfast commitment to creativity. Her journey led her to the captivating world of architecture and design, where she discovered her true passion for artistic expression.
Rita’s design and art studio embodies her creative philosophy, showcasing a harmonious fusion of modernity and timeless elegance. Her distinctive style is characterized by the subtle interplay of pastel hues and luxurious metallic accents, brought to life through rich textures and mixed media. By incorporating organic materials, she creates pieces that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.
Each handcrafted wall art piece serves as a testament to her artistic evolution, offering a sophisticated addition to any space. Her work presents a playful yet refined aesthetic that captivates and inspires.
Sharon Sampson
Contemporary South African artist Sharon Sampson specializes in oil painting and printmaking. In 2015, she notably founded the first South African Fine Art Print Fair (FAP).
In her series Rewilding the Feminine, Sampson explores the innate connection between the feminine and the natural world. In meditative and thought-provoking works such as As Time Goes By and Catch and Release, she boldly employs the unpredictable monotype technique to build dynamic compositions. Each monotype is imbued with high-velocity energy and a profound sense of motion, allowing the work to transcend its two-dimensional form.
Sampson’s monotypes reflect the layered complexities of womanhood and the environment, translating them into powerful visual narratives. As the artist states, “In my conceptual work, I pay tribute and homage to nature and the feminine form and the intermingling of the two.”
Sophie Peschanel
Sophie Peschanel is a Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist, tattoo artist, and writer with a background in fashion design. Her work moves fluidly between the personal and the iconic, drawing from lived experience, cultural memory, and the body as both archive and altar. Known for her instinctive eye and tactile process, she combines analog techniques with striking visual storytelling to create work that feels both intimate and larger than life.
Whether working on skin, fabric, image, or words, Sophie approaches each medium as a site of transformation—where softness holds power and beauty is never merely surface. Her work is born from deep care and crafted to leave a lasting impression.
Assaya
Assaya is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores transitional states, perception, and the dissolution of form. Her practice merges philosophical inquiry with visual experimentation, examining the interactions between matter, consciousness, and energy. Using a signature point-based technique developed during her MFA at RUFA in Rome, she paints with handmade horsehair brushes to create vibrating, multilayered surfaces. Figures emerge and dissolve, resisting permanence and evoking a profound sense of impermanence.
Holding a PhD in Economics, Assaya approaches art with a balance of analytical structure and intuitive depth. Her work is less concerned with depiction than with participation—forms materialize through observation, much like quantum phenomena.
She has exhibited internationally in the UK, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, and Spain. Recent highlights include the London Art Biennale 2025, the Edinburgh Art Fair, and media coverage in FAD Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and Creativity’s UK.