Dazzling Glamor of Creative Pursuit

Ramona Stelzer, a contemporary artist, finds her fascination and inspiration in
the captivating world of flowers—their processes, lifecycles, transformations,
and subtle alterations. With a penchant for painting on a grand scale, she
invites viewers into immersive experiences within her artworks. While her
focus primarily revolves around flowers, her artistic approach has evolved
towards an ever-growing abstraction. In essence, her art transcends its subject
matter, becoming a powerful symbol of the profound connection shared
between humans and nature.
Ramona’s art serves as a reflection of the multifaceted nature of existence. It
celebrates the delicate and exquisite beauty inherent in flowers, while
simultaneously representing the immense power, strength, and untamed
essence present in the natural world. Through her artwork, she prompts
viewers to recognize and embrace their own capacity for both fragility and
resilience, beauty and wildness.
Ramona’s artistic vision intertwines humanity and nature, seamlessly weaving
together their shared qualities into a tapestry of interconnectedness. Her works
provide a profound reminder that we, as humans, possess the ability to be
simultaneously delicate, beautiful, powerful, strong, and wild. By experiencing
her art, viewers are invited to delve deeper into their own connection with the
natural world and contemplate the intricate balance between these diverse
aspects of our existence.

Abstract impressionist sculptor and painter Iván Madrigal began his artistic journey at a young age. Though talented as a child, it wasn’t until studying architecture that he passionately rediscovered his passion for art. He explores art from a curious, irreverent perspective to critique the ego that separates us from life’s truth: love. 

A pivotal element in his work is the Playmobil toy, chosen for its dual significance—it was not only his childhood favorite but also a central theme in his art, symbolizing the replacement of ego with one’s bold and playful inner child. His perspective stems from a quest for happiness, embracing key values like self-discovery, celebrating existence, and finding joy in love.

Ivan Madrigal’s role in his work is to represent our true essence without prejudice or false beliefs. “The roughness of my strokes and disorder of color enrich my aesthetic vision. Every day, I reach the same conclusion without judgment or labels, simply what is. I don’t shy from my stance; it guides me beyond reason, beyond the mental plane, making me feel good and in harmony, as this certainty is truth.”

He exhibited extensively in Mexico City, including at Centro de Cultura de Tlalpan, Universidad Intercontinental, Museo de Arte Moderno, and participated in auctions and art fairs such as Iniciativa Kino, Art Fair MX, and Arte Bada, alongside international exhibitions in Montreal and recognition with a Doctor Honoris Causa from OMLID in Toluca.

Frank Hyder’s works presented in Mash Gallery’s À GOGO Exhibition are all elements of “The Janis Project”. The first element in the Janis Project are the inflatable heads. Hyder’s involvement with inflatables comes from ten years of installations. His early inflatables were more or less thirty feet tall.

The Janis Project represents a focus of the inflatables . Artistically they are designed to travel easily, expanding the notion of a monumental sculpture in a few ways.  One is in the choice of material, being made in Denier nylon. Second, in how and where they are set up. The Janis figures are self-contained inflatables. They are monumental in scale but temporary in placement. They have two distinct faces presenting in different directions. Each face is a different color, representing the different skin colors that humans have. They have ornamental face painting which represents  the cultural differences globally. They carry their concepts in their form; and when encountered in a pop-up situation, they imitate real-life encounters with diversity. They, as well, have a lightness which comes through their air filled nature. For the past four years Hyder has been traveling around the world doing set ups and engaging people in this Project.

Italian-American artist Maurizio Battifora gains much of his inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque masters and also the works of Klimt and Van Gogh. Over the last 15 years, Battifora has been perfecting his craft and now has work adorning private collections throughout Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, and New York. In his latest series, he gains inspiration by the iconic Marie Antoinette and her embodiment of equality, individuality, and the power of reinvention.

Massmico Damico is a an Italian artist currently living and working in Prague. He honed his artistic skills through dedicated studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. After years of moving and traveling around the world, he reached the artistic hub in New York where he displayed and worked at Gallery Monkdogz Urban Art in Chelsea. After some time sketching the streets of New York, his artistic journery underwent a transformative evolution where he developed a new personal style of painting, bringing to life a fusion between expressionist and semi-abstract art.

“The images are mostly structures and machines, capable of collecting energy and matter; All those energies or forces disrupted, with a degree of vibrational intensity of which matter consists. However being owned by a strong quest for physical purity, that allows my images to be often pure acts of violence against the so-called ultra modern commercial world, the Western policy, which often forgets the full meaning of the idea of life and intelligence.” – Massimo Damico

DUAL stands for the conflict between “street art” and “fine” art, between freeway burners and gallery exhibitions, between mass recognition and total anonymity. His bold lines and fresh colors are a break from the every day monotony of life in the city—a taste of urban subculture, whether you asked for it or not. While one may not have a choice in where and when they encounter a DUAL piece, DUAL leaves it up to the observer to assign a meaning to his work. 

By operating under a pseudonym, he lets his audience write their own narrative for who he is and the message he is trying to get across. Perhaps best known for his work with wheat paste, particularly since his feature in the 2011 wheat pasting documentary Stick ‘Em Up!, DUAL has never been one to confine himself to a particular medium, background, or context. He has been recognized not only for his work with silkscreen and spray paint, but also for his work with lithography and acrylics. 

Though his obsession with “making marks” stems from his background in graffiti, he has translated that into a passion for creating art. His “art” includes everything from large-scale murals, to paintings on canvas, to meticulously made tape collages, to the forgotten art of sign painting. Dual’s work has evolved from gestural character studies, to more hard edge abstraction with an added exploration of color – creating quite the dichotomy between the “street” artist and the “fine” artist. 

In addition to being a constant presence on the street and a fixture in the Houston art scene since 2005, DUAL has also pursued a formal arts education and his work has seen more than its fair share of gallery walls. DUAL has been featured in a number of exhibitions by some of the top names in the Houston art scene including M Squared Gallery, Pablo Cardoza Fine Art, Colton & Farb Gallery and Station Museum of Contemporary Art. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of brands, labels and charities including the Lebron James Family Foundation, Pabst Brewing Company, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Houston Outlaws, Dickies Workwear, Schmutz Watches, Street Serpents Apparel, and even Sprite. He has also been featured in a number of periodicals including 002 Magazine, Papercity, Houston Modern Luxury, Houston Press, Free Press Houston, Houston Lifestyle & Homes, Houston Chronicle and Case Magazine and published in books such as Stay Up and Stuck-Up Piece of Crap: From Punk Rock to Contemporary Art. DUAL has also been featured in the documentary, STICK ‘EM UP, and recently also in DUALITY.

For over 20+ years, Haleh Mashian’s art has colorfully illustrated her unique, astute view of the world, both real and imagined. As a painter and creative expressionist, Mashian’s abstract works reveal her appreciation of color theory, compositional form, and the study of positive and negative space. Working in mixed media and using a variety of techniques from collage to impasto, a repeated layering and application of paint, Mashian’s dynamic pieces range from smaller artworks that can be arranged together to large-scale paintings. Her large-paneled paintings have been exhibited nationally in Los Angeles, Miami, and other art enclaves and are included in private collections in the United States and abroad.

Her creativity extends into other forms as well. Haleh has included fashion design, digital art, and music into her repertoire of boundless expression. She is the Founder and Lead Designer for MASH City, her innovative men’s and womenswear collection. Originally from Iran, she is a longtime resident of Southern California with a Studio in Santa Monica where she lives with her husband and two children.

Ernesto has been dedicating himself to his art for some years.During the pandemic, he focused on honing his art and discovered new paths of expression.Guevara has an affinity for working his paintings very precisely; by using dots in various sizes and many colors, he creates his graphic work of open and unlimited fantasy, sometimes printing a mandala and other times a flight over various figures in space.Dots and points that are repeated ad infinitum that together invite you to feel free and break chains. The work of geometric spaces consults a labyrinth of thoughts, ordered in their abstraction. Guevara has participated in several group exhibitions in Mexico City. His work is found in private collections in Mexico, USA, El Salvador, Germany.

An intuitive artist originally from Southern California, Christy Hopkin’s artistic process is a testament to her unwavering commitment to self-expression, as she fearlessly explores the depths of her imagination, infusing her paintings with a profound sense of joy. With honed expertise acquired through years of dedicated practice, she orchestrates a truly unique approach, harmonizing her brushstrokes and colors with the rhythms of music and the graceful movements of dance. As her vibrant compositions unfold on the canvas, a dynamic explosion of energy and movement comes to life. Each stroke of her broad brush captures the essence of the moment, while the interplay of vibrant colors adds a mesmerizing vibrancy to the artwork. It is through this expressive gestural technique that Hopkin encapsulates the sheer joy and exhilaration she experiences during the creation process. 

With meticulous attention, layers of paint are carefully built up over time, resulting in a rich tapestry of textures and overlapping patterns. These intricate details contribute to the depth and complexity of her work, offering viewers a captivating exploration of form and substance. The layer-making process emerges as an indispensable element, for it breathes new life into each piece, guiding its evolution and propelling it in unforeseen directions. Through her unwavering commitment to self-expression, honed expertise, vivid imagination, and sheer joy, Christy Hopkin’s art transcends traditional boundaries, inviting viewers to embark on a transformative journey that celebrates the boundless possibilities of artistic creation.

Born and raised in Minsk, Belarus, Julia‘s artistic journey began early, and she pursued her passion after leaving her hometown at 17 to study art. She achieved a Master’s Degree from Belorussian University and embarked on a successful career as a leading fashion designer in the Fashion Center. Her creative talents extended to creating stage costumes for music performers and singers, as well as contributing a monthly spread to a local fashion magazine.

In 1990, following the Chornobyl nuclear meltdown, Julia relocated to Canada, settling in Toronto. This pivotal move marked a new chapter in her artistic career. Over the years, she devoted herself to honing her skills by participating in various workshops and art classes, continually expanding her repertoire of techniques and artistic knowledge. Today, Julia Hacker is a full-time artist with international recognition for her exceptional talent.

Julia has amassed an impressive body of work, sharing her art through numerous solo and group exhibitions across notable locations, including Canada, Toronto, New York, California, and Texas. Her artistic versatility shines through as she collaborates closely with interior designers and real estate agents, taking on commissions and installations in diverse artistic contexts. Julia Hacker’s artistic journey is a testament to her dedication and passion for creating captivating and meaningful art.”

Born in Palm Springs, California, artist David Jester holds an MFA in Sculpture from Rutgers University. David Jester’s pool series of paintings is inspired by gay life online and in apps, exploring how individuals present and treat each other while celebrating the diversity and richness within the community. The pool symbolizes an isolated environment that is both separate from and connected to the larger world, with people inside and outside the pool holding distorted views of each other.

Jester has exhibited widely, including at The Queer Museum in Sao Paulo, Ministry of Culture in Mexico City, and various venues across the US and Netherlands. His work and interviews have been featured in numerous publications like My Gay Eye, Pink Planet TV, Toh Magazine, and It’s Nice That.

Jon Pannier (American, born 1965) is a New York-based artist whose work examines cultural transformations of the last 50 years. From the 1960’s explosion of advanced psychopharmacology to the unabashed hedonism of the 1970s to the game-changing current political climate, anything that fuels the zeitgeist of a particular era is the inspiration for Pannier’s narrative. He creates representational works overlaid with meaningful symbolism to reveal facets of our society that have ignited profound and lasting social change.

These four works are selected from Pannier’s Bacchanal Series. Not since pagan Rome has there been an era as giddily hedonistic as the glittering 1970s. Unapologetic pansexuality, along with party drugs like cocaine and Quaalude, fueled an atmosphere of bacchanalian excess in which the relentless pursuit of pleasure was society’s raison d’être. Studio 54 in Manhattan provided the strobe-lit backdrop against which the zeitgeist would play out. In this series, Quaalude’s RORER 714 logo and Studio’s infamous man-in-the-moon-with-a-coke-spoon become core icons around which a louche 70s narrative unfolds;. At the same time, Christian symbolism, juxtaposed with debauched archetypes like vampires and diablos, foreshadows the hyper-moral backlash that occurred with the global AIDS pandemic of the 1980s.

As a former creative director in pharmaceutical advertising, Jon Pannier’s approach incorporates commercial art techniques like graphic design, textile repeats, and digital painting. He produces work in unique and limited editions using a hybrid digital printing technique, traditional silkscreen production, and hand embellishment. Pannier lives in Manhattan and works from his studio at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, NJ.

Amanza Smith, a multifaceted individual, adds the title of practicing artist to her impressive repertoire. Recently making her artistic debut at MASH Gallery, Amanza showcases her unique perspective through the strokes on the canvas. Beyond her roles as a model, actress, interior design expert, luxury realtor, self-proclaimed DIY queen, mental health advocate, and motivational speaker, Amanza has ventured into the realm of visual expression. 

Hailing from Indiana, she brings a distinctive blend of creativity and entrepreneurship to her artwork, inviting viewers to explore yet another dimension of her versatile talents. As a fan favorite on the Netflix hit series “Selling Sunset,” Amanza continues to captivate audiences with her diverse pursuits, proving that her artistic endeavors are just another facet of her boundless passion and creativity.

Mexican artist Layda Rodriguez is a self-taught artist who works with a wide palette of acrylic paint, oil, alcohol ink, asphalt, colored pencils on canvas. 

She is constantly experimenting with different techniques and forms of representation. She embodies chromatic resolutions with natural rhythms of the soul, which flow and spread in each of her abstract, expressionist and figurative pieces.

As an inquisitive international artist, Didem Yagci emphasizes the purpose of human existence in her artwork. She questions deeply in philosophical and artistic terms, and the universal reality of our existence on the path of evolution that we experience in this lifetime. Believing that there is a divine system that everyone is involved, the artist produces layered sculptures with the idea that the experiences in our lives are steps that carry us from one place to another, and that this experience progresses in infinite cycles.

The awareness that we gain from the circumstances and people we experience in our lives contributes to our evolution. When we change our point of view, a new behavior emerges, and this new level of awareness takes us to the next level in our life journey. Thus, we no longer experience the same circumstances and people. The overlapping, repetitive, twisting, and intersecting layers seen in the artist’s works refer to this cycle through the careful use of materials and colors.

Optical illusions and geometric forms, created by using wood and plaster in her works with a unique technique and color selection, express the achievements of a person in her inner journey in an abstract and metaphorical way.

After graduating from the Department of Chemistry at Bosphorus University, she received a European Union Scholarship (2010) and studied “Contemporary Art and Design” at the London College of Fashion.

She produces 3D abstract forms by combining her artistic talent with science and analytical perspective, adding her experience & vision she gained from business life.

She has participated in many group exhibitions, projects, and fairs internationally in Miami, Chicago, Connecticut, Houston, Dallas, New York, Dubai, London, Paris, Dublin, holding many solo exhibitions in Turkiye, Istanbul. Her works are in many national and international private collections. In addition, during her education in England, her works were exhibited on the billboards of Regent Park Underground Station simultaneously with the Frieze London Fair. The artist continues her creation of art and projects both in domestic and international platforms in her studios.

Born in Fairbanks, Alaska Jill has been drawing and painting from an early age. Jill’s work has been featured in design magazines as well as exhibited and collected worldwide. 

Her paintings have exhibited on the east coast in New York as well as internationally in Europe and Asia. 

Daniels’s talent as a painter also translated into a highly successful career working with entertainment studios. Jill is a two time individual achievement Emmy winning Art Director, Emmy nominated Producer, and visual development artist. Her artistry has been crucial in developing the look for many Emmy winning productions for a wide variety of studios including, Netflix, Disney Animation, Illumination / Dreamworks / Universal, PBS, Sony Pictures, CTN Development Shorts Program, FOX, Warner Brothers, and Nickelodeon Original Movies to name a few. Daniels was also one of the top four willing finalists in the See l Me True North contest.

Some favorite projects have been art directing Phineas and Ferb with Disney, and visual development on various Minion properties with Illumination, along with creating short animated films using the new technologies of Unreal Engine Mega grants from Epic Games.

Morgane Clavaud is a French painter born in 1996 whose journey began during the lockdown. As she rediscovers neglected acrylic paints at the back of a drawer, she decides to use them instead of discarding them. 

This spontaneous gesture triggers an unexpected passion for painting, a path she had not anticipated. Thus, her artistic journey emerged unexpectedly and passionately.

Morgane Clavaud finds her inspiration in the forgotten details of everyday life. Through her canvases, the artist also invites us to discover a unique perspective.Her gaze focuses on reflections, textures, and materials, setting aside the entirety of the object to better explore its singularity.Every brushstroke is a celebration, every ray of light is a source of inspiration. 

Every shade, every shadow sparks our imagination. Everything is meticulously crafted to create an immersive visual experience. Morgane encourages the viewer to linger on her works.She teaches us to see beyond the initial impression, to focus on those details that are often overlooked. 

Her canvases prompt deep reflection on the complexity and diversity of the environment around us.

Through her canvases, Morgane Clavaud teaches us the beauty of taking time, of dwelling on the small details, of losing oneself in the nuances of the ordinary. Each work is an ode to the delicacy and effervescence of the ephemeral.

The artist manages to reveal a hidden poetry in everyday elements, thus transforming ordinary objects into subjects of artistic wonder. Her attentive and thoughtful approach to painting allows her to capture the magic of often neglected details, inviting us to see the world around us in a new and inspiring way.

California is her primary inspiration, with its unique atmosphere shaped by light. The artist masters perspective, ambiance, and way of life.
Her canvases are journeys, sunny getaways. One perceives a deep, almost unconscious, connection with the West Coast. 

Each brushstroke seems to be a response to an inner call, a desire to be carried away by the streets of Los Angeles, the beaches of Malibu, or the hills of San Francisco.

Through Morgane Clavaud’s art, geographic distance fades away. One feels the Californian breeze in every brushstroke, hears the waves in the harmonies of color.

Through her sensitivity, Morgane has managed to feel and capture the emotions emanating from this particular setting.

For some, art constitutes a hobby. For Toni Martin, the pursuit of creativity and self-expression started as a passion and has flourished into a career where she exposes her soul and vulnerabilities to create connections. Completely self-taught, Martin now pulls from different mediums to bring personal, sometimes reactionary themes tinged with hope and joy to fruition. Her pathway here embodies that of the archetypical starving artist. As she sought to give visibility to her craft, she slept on friends’ couches and the floor of government housing before finding support from patrons who recognized her talent. Her drive and determination, plus her outstanding talent, have led to her current degree of success and recognition. 

Martin’s voice and vision know no single channel or format. Rather, her ideas come to life through sculpture, painting, and photography – all methods that she describes as a language of shape and form for expressing herself and developing an emotional connection with others.

Visually, these ideas materialize as fluid forms and intense pigments – both symbolizing and reflecting personal vulnerability. Shapes, color, and balance add structure to more abstract forms, while Martin intentionally deconstructs familiar ideas to expose her soul and take audiences on an emotional journey. Multiple angles come forth simultaneously and with intensity, including sensual, sexual, and emotional. Martin has previously compared this somewhat unstructured process to making music, with her fingers serving as the instruments and paint as the notes. The result isn’t just a dazzling display but a message intended to resonate with others. You see this with her ICON piece, a work over a year in the making. Embodied through an array of physical shapes, ICON reflects the challenges of living life with a different, more complex learning style. The work has since been donated to the Shelton school. 

More recently, she has been working on new ICON pieces, this time with three-dimensional construction, as well as a 12-foot welded steel butterfly sculpture.

Trew Love was born in the heart of the United States in Kansas City. Raised in an art family, Trew was classically trained by her mother, an art teacher, from an early age.

At 18,  Trew took her classical art training into her first creative job as a makeup artist.  This path lead her to Los Angeles, where her makeup career came to life. Working on top models backstage at New York Fashion Week for Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Philip Lim and everyday women alike, Trew refined her skill and learned of her deep passion for making women feel beautiful. Trew’s dream of merging her love for connection, art, and makeup seeded the inspiration for “Trew Basics,” an illustrated makeup tutorial book.

In 2014, the lure of the art world pulled Trew back to the canvas and into the pop art world. Her first collection, “Pop Life” was shown across the country alongside artists including Blek le Rat, Sheperd Fairey, Ben Eine, Risk, and Gregory Siff.

In 2017, Trew was captivated by the political upheaval of the time and joined Revolution LA, an activist group in Los Angeles.

Johannes Wessmark is a Swedish artist specializing in hyperrealist art. He was born in 1962 in Carlsbad and worked for 15 years as an advertising illustrator before becoming a full-time award-winning artist. His work is intended to evoke a feeling of relaxation, enjoyment, and pleasure in our busy and fast-paced world. 

“As a hyperrealist artist, I also enjoy making my works as realistic as possible. A passion I have had for many years back. I study my reference photos carefully, print them in full-size of painting, and work hard to get colors and details as real as possible. By combining different techniques in the same work I take advantage of the best features from different tools. Over many years I have refined and polished my working methods. Everything to get my work very lifelike even if I allow myself to add or remove from my reference photo to get that special feeling I am looking for.”  -Johannes Wessmark

Tim Christie is a New Zealand based designer and artist. His artwork adorns the walls of the new Hilton hotel in Wellington, New Zealand. He has developed some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands including identities for The Interislander, Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Wine and the city of Invercargill. The fusion between angular geometric abstraction and softer, anatomical forms, like faces, spawned an original and intriguing new aesthetic. His innovative, fashion-forward style has been described as a modern synthesis of Op Art, Pop Art, Street Art, Geometric Expressionism and De Stijl. 

“I was curious to explore the relationship between a very controlled technical aesthetic and facial features, with the inherent symmetry of the latter providing a shared language between these two worlds.”

-Tim Christie

Lola Okunola is an award winning mixed media artist  who has created and sold art pieces all over the world. Through her paintings and mixed media projects, she seeks to examine the nuances and complexities of identity. Her vibrant and colorful pieces are made of materials such as paper, leather, fabrics, paint, and mediums to create texture and 3D effects. Her artwork is often inspired by traditional African and Asian culture and fashion, which she combines with modern techniques to create pieces that evoke a deep emotional journey.

Nelly Zagury was born and raised in Paris and studied at HEAR (Haute Ecole des Arts du Rhin) in Strasbourg and the HEAD (Haute Ecole d’art et de design) in Geneva. Her work is heavily influenced by her Moroccan heritage and draws her inspiration from mythology and a passion for Kitsch. She currently finds herself on a quest to propose a new experience of femininity. Her purpose in these works is to give a women’s point of view on eroticism and sexuality. Nelly is reinterpreting ancient North African mythologies through a feminist perspective, transforming them with sensuality, humor, and eroticism.

“I want to celebrate womanhood through these rituals, injecting sexual freedom and female power into these sacred spaces.”

– Nelly Zagury

Cabell is a multimedia artist from California who currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Her work is influenced by her prior career as an advertising art director–but now her goal now is to sell perspective rather than product. In her most recent series Cabell reclaims classic femininity as multi-faceted, giving voice and texture to lost imagery. Her art pushes for colorful expansion of a “woman’s place” while it explores the complex dynamic of a woman’s emotions, celebrating the bygone glamour of mid-century fashion and deconstructing its patriarchal underpinnings.

Cabell’s painting/collages read as meditations on the female experience and the pursuit for sovereignty in a historically male dominated culture. 

She studied graphic design, and fine art at San Diego State University and Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in NYT The Cut, CNN Style and Vogue, as well as shown in multinational galleries and can be found in private collections around the world.

Artist Statement:

My work explores the complex dynamic of a woman’s emotions. I layer my pieces thematically as well as physically, both celebrating glamor and femininity, while portraying the strength and power in my subjects. I want my painting/collages read as meditations on the female experience, full of colorful patterns and a layered sense of time, space, and memory. 

Her Process:

My process is a form of deconstructing and then reconstructing using found materials such as wallpaper, torn pages from books and magazines, re-appropriated images, thrift store clothing, ribbon, beads, sequins, oil pastels, fabric, gold leaf, vintage papers, acrylic paint and oil stick. I layer all these materials on the canvas or panel to create a colorful and expansive narrative with lots of texture and detail, then finish with 2 layers of UV varnish to seal it all together. 

Andy Harwood, b.1983, a contemporary Australian artist, practising almost 20 years, has a design background which he harnesses to create complex mathematically derived compositions. 

Adjusted Light explores the capacity for abstract geometry to evoke an emotive response in the viewer. Influenced by the Op Art movement, and in particular Josef Albers’ Homage to the Square, and Richard Anuszkiewicz’s Temple Series, Adjusted Light exploits the functional relationship between retina and brain, between seeing and interpreting. 

The viewer’s sense of space and reality is distorted as shapes simultaneously appear to recede and advance. Harwood counters the structural precision of geometric forms by building colour in semi-transparent, painterly layers, fusing colours together to produce a kinetic, reverberating effect.

I am a citizen and artist of the world. I may hang my hat in the southern United States, but my art is informed and revealed by the composition, colors and flavors of the world I live in. I like taking people on a journey, captured in a moment of time when their eyes connect with my artwork.

I am just a messenger, here to motivate and stimulate through technique, color and imagination. With that thought, if you look with an open mind, you will see the message that is up for interpretation.

Color moves people, and I try to convey that through my artwork as different color combinations set different vibes.

Through his artistry, we are not only transported into a realm where daily objects are transformed into profound expressions, but we also gain insight into his meticulous craftsmanship. His resin boxes serve as portals freezing moments in time, urging us to reflect upon the profound pleasures and attachments embedded in the everyday.The “Time Bomb” series, a testament to his creative prowess, serves as a poignant symbol of the relentless ticking clock, prompting us to embrace every moment with joy, love, and positive energy.