Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, and currently based in Los Angeles, Holden creates work that serves as a playful rebellion against a world obsessed with perfection. Having never formally studied fine arts, Holden’s practice is rooted in a raw, gestural immediacy—a style that prioritizes the energy of the mark over the rigidity of formal technique. Holden, who graduated from the University of Vermont, uses subtle observation to produce works that are both whimsical and thought-provoking. His pieces often conflate ubiquitous cultural references with deeply personal abstractions, inviting the viewer to find meaning in the imperfect. He has exhibited at The Institute Library (New Haven), Paul Loya Gallery (Los Angeles), San Diego…

Dr. Richard Schuster: A Scholar, Explorer, and Collector Dr. Richard Schuster’s career began with an exceptional academic foundation. After earning his PhD in Experimental Psychology from Harvard University, Dr. Schuster made an unexpected choice in 1971—turning down a prestigious offer from Yale University to teach at the University of Zambia. He had already developed a deep interest in wildlife and African culture, and Zambia provided the perfect environment to explore both. It was there, working with the World Wildlife Fund, that he became the leading authority on the lechwe antelope, conducting pioneering studies on the species. But his curiosity didn’t stop at the natural world. Over the six years he…

Brad Robertson is an American artist born and raised in the coastal town of Mobile Alabama and currently resides in Tampa, Florida. With a BFA from Auburn University in graphic arts, Robertson has painted throughout his life, and it was also through the encouragement of his art professor that he pursued a career as an artist. Robertson’s earliest inspiration was the landscape of the indigenous pines and oak trees, and the waters of Mobile Bay. The coastal landscape is also an ongoing major source of inspiration for Robertson. Robertson paints with a distinctive abstract style that invites the mind to explore layers of color and textures, as if the eye…

Soo Kim is a South Korean artist who has studied and dedicated herself to the arts since an early age. A graduate with a BFA from Parsons School of Design, Soo Kim has then experimented with graphic design, photography, clay work, and watercolors; however, it was working with alcohol inks that became her medium of preference. Soo Kim says, “ Discovering alcohol inks has been a transformative journey for me, unlocking a purpose I never knew I was searching for.” As a medium, alcohol ink involves delicately pouring vibrant inks of mixed alcohol and then moving it onto a non-porous surface. This creates mesmerizing organic compositions that emphasize the fluidity…

Natale Adgnot (b. 1974) is a Franco-American artist who uses abstract sculpture and installation to explore cognitive bias and logical fallacy. Adgnot creates wall sculptures made of painted thermoplastic that is adhered perpendicularly onto panels, incorporating a variety of materials that are emblematic of her personal history whilst exploring visual perception. It was the experience of making garments for haute couture runways that led to the focus on sculpture, and it was whilst living in Tokyo that she began using thermoplastic. “I use abstract sculpture to explore bias and faulty perception. At its core, my practice is a dismantling of the conservative dogma of my childhood. The daughter of a…

Sharone Halevy is an American artist, director and teacher based in NYC. Building on the American school of Abstract expressionism Halevy is exploring surface treatment of the canvas whilst referring to her background in the theaters through vibrant color compositions and poetic reflections. The paintings are influenced by people’s stories, inspirations and hopes, and sound is foundational to the process. Halevy views her work as a play of memory; “ I find our memories to be unreliable in many ways. We may not remember every detail, color, or what was said, but what tends to stick with us is how we felt during that experience. That is what I try…