A multidisciplinary painter and pianist from Istanbul, Gunes explores perception and human connection in his art. Delving into the mind, relationships, and inner reflection, he uses perception as a core compositional element.

Gunes’ Shadows Collection unveils hidden emotions beneath vibrant surfaces, representing deep sorrows and fears. Emerging as a rising artist over three years, he continues captivating audiences with his reflective work.

Mary Lai is a Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, known for her vibrant, emotion-driven contemporary art that spans paintings, mixed media, murals, illustrations, and sculpture. With over 20 years of experience in art and design, she draws on her background in fashion accessories—having launched a successful handbag line in New York—to inform her visually dynamic work. Lai’s art explores themes of culture, identity, and community, blending personal memories and imagination. Her work has been featured in major galleries and publications, and she has collaborated with notable brands like HBO Max, W Hotel, and the NBA Lakers. A winner of HBO Max's Craftopia, Lai continues to push creative boundaries while aiming to inspire and uplift through art.

Khrystyna Kozyuk is an internationally recognized painter and gallerist known for her large-scale abstract oil paintings. With a BA in design from Ukrainian National Forestry University, she began her professional art career in 2012. Her emotionally driven work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions globally, including prestigious venues like the Luxembourg Art Fair and the Polish Museum of America. In 2020, she founded the Kozyuk Gallery and public studio, with aspirations to launch an artist-in-residence program. Her success stems from dedication, discipline, and a passion for self-improvement. She has earned over 20 art prizes and supports various charities, especially those aiding children in Ukraine.

Monty Montgomery’s artistic vision is an emotional language shaped by his intuitive understanding of color and object relationships, connecting deeply with viewers. Influenced by his rural Virginia upbringing, his work reflects visceral reactions to both nature and city life. In his teen years, he began blending contrasting elements into harmony, inspired by the collision of urban and natural environments. Through color theory, mathematics, and abstraction, he creates a unique geometric style that shares his personal journey.

Haejin Cha is a mixed media artist known for her vibrant, large-scale canvases that explore human emotion and cultural identity. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she grew up in a family of artists and discovered her passion for drawing and painting at age seven. She studied at The Academy of Art in Seoul before moving to the U.S. to earn her BFA at The American Academy of Art in Chicago.

Her work, primarily in oil paint, is influenced by her Southern California surroundings and Korean heritage. Through bold color palettes and layered compositions, she bridges personal memories with collective experiences. Her art frequently delves into themes of emotion, depression, and loneliness, creating evocative and deeply expressive pieces.

Keli is a photographer driven by a deep appreciation for life’s fleeting moments. Her work captures the interplay of light, texture, and emotion, transforming everyday scenes into timeless stories. Inspired by nature, travel, and personal experiences, she seeks to preserve the beauty found in both grand landscapes and quiet details. Through her lens, Keli invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with the world around them.

Find more of her work on Instagram: @darkhorsegoods

Melissa Stone Mangham has lived in Los Angeles for over 20 years, drawing inspiration from the beauty of her backyard and the charm of her magical studio. Originally from Pittsburgh and New York, she began painting as a meditative practice to ease the pressures of a decades-long career as a TV marketing executive. Her work reflects a journey of serenity and joy, offering collectors a sense of calm and connection that mirrors the creative process behind each piece.

A British artist and surface print designer based in Palm Springs, Emeline Tate has sold art for 20 years, inspired by her creative upbringing on England’s south coast. Her passions include baking, sewing, and various crafts, reflected in her artwork.

After art school and a career at Ted Baker, Emeline pursued her art, participating in pop-up shows in London. Since moving to California in 2008, she has showcased her work in Palm Springs.

Born in Istanbul, Baburhan began his artistic journey at 14 through acting with the state theatre. He studied opera and musical theatre in Istanbul and London, later directing plays in New York, including for the prestigious Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince Young Playwrights Festival.

Transitioning to painting in the 2000s, Baburhan held exhibitions featuring opera storyboards, offering unique perspectives. His debut art exhibition in Amsterdam combined electronic symphonic music with visual art.

Now, Baburhan continues as a multidisciplinary artist in Europe and Turkey, sharing his expertise as a multi-award-winning director, actor, and lecturer.

Selin Zehra Eker, born in Los Angeles in 2002, is an emerging artist who graduated with honors from Trakya University’s Faculty of Fine Arts in 2024. Influenced by genre painting and masters like Caravaggio, Bruegel, and Murillo, she draws inspiration from everyday life and classical movements such as realism, impressionism, and expressionism. Her work focuses on conveying both visible and emotional content, using detailed and colorful techniques to create complex, layered pieces. She has earned awards and exhibited her art during her academic journey.

A lifelong learner and multidisciplinary artist, the creator of "Perception Art" blends diverse materials—such as holographic films, mirrors, reflective surfaces, paints, inks, glitter, and dichroic glass—to craft dynamic works that shift with light and movement. Their process encourages close, interactive viewing to reveal intricate layers and optical effects. Their photography, inspired by these materials, features surreal, colorful, and geometric images captured through kaleidoscopes and reflective surfaces. The artist aims to spark wonder and curiosity, creating visually striking pieces that distort perception and invite deeper engagement.

Christiana L. Ulwelling is an artist raised in Orange County, primarily Laguna Beach, CA. Her artistic talent was recognized early by her parents, leading her to pursue a BFA at California State University, Long Beach. At 23, she moved to New York City independently, immersing herself in the art world and exhibiting in various shows in NYC and Boston by age 25.

Her personal struggles and childhood displacement shaped her spiritual and artistic journey, focusing on survival and healing through art. As a humanitarian and activist, Christiana’s work reflects her positive outlook on life and seeks to raise awareness of social issues like poverty, prejudice, mental disabilities, racism, violence, trafficking, homelessness, and the plight of orphaned and abused children.

Her art aims to inspire support and healing for others facing life challenges.

Jocelyn Ulevicus (1979) is an intuitive artist, writer, and poet whose work blends vibrant floral arrangements with themes of womanhood, loss, and trauma. Grounded in body-awareness, her paintings—often featuring flowers—reflect her emotional life and the passage of time. Her joyful, exploratory art invites personal reflection while expressing a deep connection to nature. Ulevicus' writing has appeared in Laurel Review, SWWIM Every Day, and The Free State Review. She has received multiple accolades, including a Certificate of Artistic Achievement from the Pinacothèque museum in Luxembourg. She currently lives in Amsterdam.

Eric M. Davis, influenced by the Southern California landscape, brings an eye for composition to his art, capturing natural scenes and vibrant vignettes. His work spans floral paintings to public art, exploring various media such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphic design, and photography. Davis’ art has been featured in ARTnews and used in TV shows like Chuck, My Name is Earl, Will & Grace, and Legally Blonde II. He earned a BFA from Fort Lewis College in 1984 and studied at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1983.

A Bay Area native now residing in Palm Springs, Michael Griffin transitioned from small business ownership to painting commercially for 15 years. Working with acrylics, oils, and multimedia, his vibrant, textured pieces often employ the impasto technique.

Michael believes his art reflects a blend of imagination and instinct, leaving his works untitled to allow viewers to form their own connections.