The featured artists include:

Artists

• Jeila Gueramian is a multidisciplinary artist known for her whimsical, immersive installations that blend repurposed textiles and technology. Her large-scale works have been exhibited at major venues such as Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Columbus Museum of Art, while her residencies include locations in Italy, Iceland, and New York. Through her art, Gueramian invites viewers into alternate worlds that evoke nostalgia, wonder, and a sense of exploration, encouraging them to relive childhood memories and emotions. Her work has been reviewed in publications like Frieze Magazine and Art Forum, and she currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

• George Alexander’s work is a journey of self-discovery, using recurring motifs of humanity, animals, and his Indigenous culture to explore belief systems. Each piece begins with a vision, but its deeper meaning emerges through the creative process. He sees art as a tool for understanding oneself, fostering connection, and contributing to society. His work engages in an ongoing dialogue about progress and unity, aiming to transcend divisions and inspire future generations.

• Duhyun Hwang Blends traditional Korean Buddhist painting techniques, particularly Dan cheong, with modern aesthetics to transform everyday objects into works of sacred beauty. Influenced by his upbringing in a Buddhist environment, he infuses his art with vibrant colors and a sense of reverence, elevating the ordinary to reveal its inherent brilliance.

• Julie Peppito is an artist whose work transforms societal waste into intricate, beautiful sculptures, tapestries, and installations. Drawing on childhood memories, climate change concerns, and a desire for social and environmental healing, she creates pieces that explore human connection to the planet. Through her meticulous process of salvaging materials, Peppito reflects on the value and disposability of objects and labor. With over 30 years of experience, her work has been exhibited in solo shows and prominent venues, including the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and PS122, and will be featured in her upcoming solo exhibition in 2025 at The Contemporary Art Modern Project in Miami.

• Thomas Martinez Pilnik is a London-born artist with Brazilian roots, now based in Los Angeles. His work, which explores themes of memory and personal history, has been exhibited internationally, including in New York, Los Angeles, and Lisbon, and he has participated in residencies such as Zaratan and Stove Work.

• Charlotte Bravin Lee (Watercolor, Oil, & Mixed Media) – Delves into the private worlds of ordinary individuals, capturing the delicate balance between their physical spaces and inner emotional landscapes. Her art intricately examines themes of memory, vulnerability, and self-awareness, often portraying figures in quiet, intimate moments.

• Chris RWK is a New York City-based artist whose work is deeply influenced by the pop culture of his childhood in the 70s and 80s—television, comic books, films, music, and, of course, robots. His vibrant paintings blend nostalgic imagery with personal reflections, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity for viewers. In 2001, he founded Robots Will Kill, an online platform dedicated to showcasing artists often overlooked by the mainstream art world. Through his art and community efforts, Chris RWK continues to bridge the past and present, making space for creative voices that might otherwise go unheard.

• Carter Kustera is a Canadian-born, Brooklyn-based artist with a 35-year career, exhibiting internationally and participating in two Venice Biennales. First recognized for conceptual works on identity, he gained attention with Death of a Signature (1991), where he sold his birth identity and legally changed his name. He is best known for reinterpreting silhouette portraiture and making art more accessible through high-profile collaborations. His recent work blends ghostly silhouettes with textured backgrounds, exploring identity, perception, and abstraction.

• Mark Conolly, originally from Ballymena near Belfast, is a London-based artist whose paintings delve into grand themes of good and evil, the theatre of battle, and the hero's journey. His works, often showcased on large canvases, depict mythic struggles such as Saint Michael battling Satan or a tiger conquering a bull, exploring the historical and contemporary interpretations of these battles. Mark's distinctive, naïve painting style evokes early-Modern Europe, where stark shapes and mythical beasts challenge the binary narratives of good versus evil. Despite the fictional quality of his imagery, his use of color and dramatic composition speaks to the enduring human fascination with these timeless stories.

• Jihye Kang is a Korean artist who captures the quiet richness of everyday life through delicate damchae painting on traditional paper. Her work, including the beloved Grandmother’s Cupboard series, evokes warmth, nostalgia, and emotional stillness. Rooted in familiar objects and personal memory, Kang’s art offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and find comfort in the beauty of the ordinary.

• Austin M. Sanchez is a Missouri-born, Arizona-based painter whose work explores themes of identity, transition, and emotional introspection. Self-taught, he left school to pursue art while working for his family’s business, drawing inspiration from his parents’ creativity and his own evolving artistic journey. His paintings, often featuring simplified, abstracted figures, reflect his experiences with social anxiety, dissociation, and personal growth, serving as visual snapshots of his emotions and life chapters. Influenced by artists like Ellsworth Kelly and Bob Dylan, he aims to evoke deep feelings through color and composition, prioritizing emotional impact over representation.

Additional Events:

• Closing night - Thursday, April 26th at 526 W 26th Street #211, New York, New York from 6-8pm.