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TaliehKesh

Talieh, a San Diego-based master artist in the classical tradition, holds degrees in architecture and mass communications. Her multi-disciplinary talent spans oil, acrylic, watercolor, bronze, wood, textiles, and more, transforming each medium into beautifully realistic works. Her acrylic paintings, shaped by her architectural background, immerse viewers through dynamic use of space, color, and light. Talieh’s deep intellectual curiosity extends to natural phenomena, astronomy, and quantum physics, informing her creative vision. With a profound appreciation for Nature’s grandeur, her art captures both the seen and the unseen, inviting reflection, wonder, and connection through every thoughtfully crafted piece.

Masu, a European-raised artist now based in San Diego, discovered his love for photography with a Vollenda camera. Inspired by masters like David Muench and Art Wolfe, he captures fleeting light, reflections, and water with precision and emotion. His work features the American West Coast and beyond, transforming everyday moments into contemplative, timeless compositions. Through symmetry, texture, and color—from abstract to painterly—his images radiate serenity and spirituality. Masu’s photographs evoke stillness and depth, offering a peaceful visual escape. Beyond still photography, he is equally passionate about creating high-resolution motion images that expand his artistic exploration of light and nature.

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DaniOlivier

Born in Paris in 1969, Dani Olivier is a photographer who studied at HEC Paris. Beginning with digital self-portraits in the early 2000s, he later shifted to abstract nude photography, projecting patterns onto models. His minimalist style uses only a body, black backdrop, light, and advanced projection techniques.

An internationally acclaimed artist, Olivier’s work has been exhibited in various locations, including Kiev, Ukraine (2010, 2012); Found Art Gallery, Paris, France (2012); Art and Events Gallery, Moscow, Russia (2012); LUX Exhibition, Arles, France (2015); Voies off “Nude Body and Soul”, Paris, France (2015); and La quatrième image, Los Angeles, USA (2015), MOPLA. He has also published four photography books: Nus abstraits (2011), Nus abstraits et psychédéliques (2011), Anthologie de la photo de nu de Dani Olivier (2012), and Nus corps et âme (2015).

Manss, currently based in San Diego, is a multifaceted artist working in painting, photography, and sculpture. His diverse background includes media, communications, and the sciences, culminating in a Ph.D. Originally from [implied: place of birth], he pursued higher education in Germany and Canada (Vancouver). A dedicated nature lover, Manss extensively studied wildlife, seeking to capture movement and create captivating animal-centric scenes. His art exists in a realm between fantasy and quantum mystery, inviting viewers to a meditative journey through memories, dreams, and potential alien landscapes. Characterized by soft, energetic forms, earthy tones, and subtly vibrant colors, his pieces uniquely blend artistic expression with scientific understanding.

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UweArendt

Uwe, born in Vienna in 1945, began his artistic path at 15 at the School for Graphic Design. Immersed in Vienna’s art scene, he engaged with surrealist icons like Hundertwasser and drew inspiration from Klimt and Schiele. He apprenticed with a top graphic designer, refining his skills in line and composition. After graduating, Uwe moved to Seattle and founded a design firm specializing in branding and corporate identity. Today, his art explores universal themes through layered, iconic portraits that reflect his Viennese roots, graphic design career, and life in the Pacific Northwest—melding decades of influence into a distinctive visual language.
Isabel Brinck, a Chilean-born artist based in Miami since 2003, creates vivid oil paintings focused on color and light. A Graphic Design honors graduate from the University of Chile, she worked in design and taught art to children, nurturing their creativity. Painting professionally since 1999, she trained for a decade under Chilean master Jaime Ferrer. Her work has been exhibited across the U.S. and Latin America, earning recognition at major events like the Buenos Aires II Biennale. Influenced by her design background, her Neo-figurative style features vibrant, evolving characters. Her “PASSION” project reveals a deep, enduring love for painting.

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CurtBrill

Curt, born in the Bronx in 1952, began his artistic journey at Cornell University, where he exhibited drawings, ceramics, and silk-screen prints. Though drawing is his passion, he’s best known for his sensual, three-dimensional ceramic works, widely collected across the U.S. since the 1970s. In 1980, he expanded into bronze, evolving naturally from his experience with clay. Known for his keen observation, approachable personality, and humor, Curt’s distinctive style resonates with collectors across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. His art reflects a deep connection to materials and a lifelong commitment to expressive, tactile forms.
Laura, born in Monterrey, Mexico, began her art studies at the University of North Carolina and continued at New York’s School of Visual Arts and the Art Students’ League. In 2011, she earned a Master’s in Contemporary Art Analysis and Management from Universidad de Barcelona IL-3. Now based in Miami, she has exhibited widely in solo and group shows across Mexico and the U.S., including the Instituto Cultural de Mexico and the Chilean Embassy in D.C. She’s participated in Arte Americas, Pool Art Fair, and Spectrum Miami. Her work is included in private and public collections across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.

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NONOS

NONOS, the artistic duo of sisters Franziska and Mercedes Welte, creates dynamic sculptures that blend motion, color, and sensual feminine energy. Their filigree forms—crafted from metals, polymers, fiberglass, epoxy resin, and non-fading pigments—appear to dance, inviting viewers into a vibrant dialogue of color and movement. Embodying cheeky elegance, their work celebrates spontaneity, power, and sensuality. In addition to sculpture, they explore painting and photography. Their art has been featured internationally in Berlin, New York, Shanghai, Vienna, and more. The sisters also apply their creativity to design, collaborating on exclusive projects in porcelain, Danish furniture, and fashion with couturier Nhut La Hong.
Egyptian sculptor Sam Shendi, a 1997 first-class BA honors graduate of Cairo’s Helwan University, creates vibrant, abstract human forms using steel, aluminum, and paint. Influenced by minimalism, his work balances simplicity with emotional and psychological depth, exploring the human body as a vessel. Though seemingly playful with bright, toy-like colors, his sculptures hold metaphorical and symbolic weight, blending industrial design with spiritual themes. Shendi’s pieces, often modest in scale, possess monumental ambition and visual impact. With concise titles and recurring themes, his work reflects a modern yet timeless exploration of universal human experience, resonating across cultures through form, emotion, and meaning.

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