Ahmed Ratul Alam

Ratul Alam, an abstract artist, channels his emotion through acrylic on canvas and paper. Born in Bangladesh and now a proud resident of Sydney, Australia, he discovered the freedom to express his authentic self through art. His work is a vibrant emotional diary, capturing the spectrum of feeling and inner exploration. Ratul, finding comfort in the language of colours and strokes, feels the most profound conversation between two souls and minds happens through his artwork—a silent dialogue that transcends words, connecting hearts on a deeper, unspoken level. His inspiration is deeply rooted in the journey of self-discovery and inner sanctity, expressed through the vivid play of colours. Join Ratul on a journey of profound emotions and explore his world through the canvas.

Alexandra Connelly

“Through my art practice the objective of the viewer is to translate or decode patterns from their concealed meaning into something comprehensive and full of significance. Each piece draws from ancient symbols or quotes to intrigue the audience and evolves by the act of discovery. Once the artwork reveals its underlying source this then encompasses additional layers and meanings to interact with the viewer. For a long time it has been known, solving puzzles or riddles, enhances our ability to access hidden information in our brain and apply it to knowledge stored in our memory. As a result, once we find the answer to a solution it can be a kind of clairvoyance to possibly provoke a transcendent reaction. As humans we connect through communication and often use ancient universal signs and symbols that transverse language barriers. Accordingly, my intention is through deciphering this ubiquitous information the audience will have an inherent connection to my artworks.

Alyssa Rothwell

Alyssa Rothwell is an artist animator based in Sydney, Australia. She creates animated artworks using a range of digital and traditional fine art media. Her work has been featured in many exhibitions and prizes, including the New Talent Pavilion at MILIA '98 in France, where her piece 'Three Mile Creek' represented the Australia-Pacific Region.

Rothwell also created animation and digital backdrops for several theatre productions presented at the Seymour Centre, Power House Museum and Roslyn Packer Theatre in Sydney. Her animation 'Joyride' was selected as a finalist for the Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize and Exhibition in 2013.

Rothwell's achievements also include the presentation of her Australian Film Commission-funded animated short film 'Pretty Aprons' at the Pompidou Centre in Paris in 2000. Additionally, she created an animated film adaptation of composer, Andrew Schultz's 2011 bassoon and piano piece, 'Deep Blue and Dirty', which won the people's choice award at the Melbourne International Animation Festival and was a finalist in the MIAF 'Best of the Best' Jury Prize.

The film features Rothwell's signature highly tactile painted animation described as "a beautiful and affective piece" that showcases Rothwell's mastery of the art of animation.

Currently, Rothwell is working on several new solo and collaborative projects and as a Media Production Lecturer at the School of Arts & Media-Arts Design and Architecture at the University of NSW.

Andrina Manon

Andrina Manon is a painter and illustrator based in Sydney. Her work explores the often overlooked details found in everyday life.

She is an exhibiting artist and teaches contemporary watercolour and illustration workshops. Andrina has worked for clients including AHD Paper Co, BioPak, Sony Music, French Words and the Victorian Women’s Trust.

Anna Pogossova

Anna Pogossova is a photomedia artist and sculptor.
Her approach to still life stems from a deep curiosity into the role of objects in material culture, and the stories they tell.

Know for her use of color and sculptural forms, Anna combines a number of analogue and digital technologies to create highly constructed worlds, which sit somewhere between the past and the future.

Benja Harney

Benja Harney is a paper engineer. Working both in Australia and internationally, he is renowned as a pioneer in his field. As a professional creative, artist and educator, over the last 12 years Harney has led his Sydney-based studio, Paperform, to develop a body of work that pushes the possibilities of the paper medium. Pop-up books, paper sculpture, installation, illustration, packaging, fine art, fashion, animation, set design – Harney makes anything and everything possible within this endlessly inventive material.

Blaise Robilliard

Blaise is a Sydney-based jeweller, designer, and maker, known for her exceptional craftsmanship and unique designs. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Blaise developed a passion for jewellery making from a young age, inspired by the city's vibrant art scene and her creative family background.

As a jeweller, she constantly pushes the boundaries of design and craftsmanship. Her work not only embodies the beauty and complexity of jewellery-making but also reflects a deep understanding of the personal and emotional significance that such pieces hold for their owners.

 Cara Chen

Teas at extreme altitudes maintain a natural sweetness with unique complexity and depth that cannot be found in the production sites of lower terrains. They are free of the bitterness and astringency associated with their mainstream counterparts. We have teas that are cultivated between 1,968 to 5,249 feet above sea level. The difficult climatic conditions found at these extreme altitudes are highly favourable for the development of aromas, as the cold nights and misty peaks slow the growth of the tea plant, leading to a higher concentration of aromatic oils and richer flavours.

 Carlos Velasquez

Hi there, I am Carlos Velasquez I’m an artist from Colombia, I have a bachelor’s degree on Fine Arts and since 2009 I’ve been participating in different exhibitions in Bogotá, Medellin, and New York City, the themes that I am interested in are, history, landscape, architecture, light and perception. I express myself in different techniques and forms of expression like drawing, photography, video, sound, installations, and painting, looking to develop projects where I can experiment to deliver a clear message to the audience.

Cassandra Kempster-Roberts

My approach as a florist is all about creating florals that feel a touch wild and a little untamed. Think overgrown, abundant, romantic, rambling botanicals, where curling tendrils and arching stems are the heroes. I design without floral foam and with no chemically bleached/preserved or dyed flowers, to try and minimise my environmental impact.

 Catherin Bennett

Catherin Bennett (CX2Art) is a Sydney based Artist with family roots in the arts stemming from Hungary. She explores the dynamics of contemporary figurative, landscape and abstract art using a range of mediums and surfaces including  recycled/salvaged surfaces, adding a unique personality to each piece. Catherin’s inspirations are found in nature, our human form, stories and emotions. Her artworks evolve during the working process revealing underlying stories with each piece. Catherin is an exhibiting artist, takes commission work and teaches group and one-to-one drawing and plein air workshops across Sydney.

Christophe Cornard

Polyglot skills, acquired early in life thanks to a Belgian mother and a French father, quickly and irrevocably opened new horizons for a child spontaneously interested in discovering the mysteries of the world outside his grasp.

In the body of my work as a self-taught sculptor, I draw on a lifetime experience as a hair stylist endlessly manipulating volumes to create dynamic shapes, while playing with contrasts of light and colour until it reveals the unique essence of the subject.

Likewise, in my sculptural work, I am just as fascinated by the painstaking process of finding the right balance between negative and positive space and striking the exact moment when refracted light is optimised by the material and the colour carefully selected to express my inner voice, as I am in the final work itself.

The work continuously and seamlessly metamorphoses and transforms as I sculpt, following the constant flow of my energy until I achieve the emotional balance I naturally seek.

To me the process of sculpting is almost akin to meditation and the resulting work a concrete expression of a specific stage of my evolution as an artist.

Wai Ying Ng (Diana)

Diana Ng is an emerging artist from Hong Kong, holds a Diploma of Visual Arts from TAFE and a Bachelor of Fine Art from the National Art School. She is exhibiting regularly in Sydney.

Her practice is driven by material tactility, her works explore how touch and bodily sensations can transform a space. Her works are mostly site-specific installations, working across different media, including steel, timber, fabrics, latex, videos, photography, etc. Her practice is not limited to specific media, she seeks to realize a body of work with an experimental approach, often using unfamiliar materials as a means of expression.

Coming from an Asian background combined with her love of travel, Diana enjoys merging her unique perspective in her work that transcends a specific cultural language. Her current project aims at embodying emotions as physical sensations, playing with the possibility of soft materials, she is experimenting on the potential of how art shifts as the exhibition location changes.

She hopes to curate an experience that responds to the venue.

Emily Besser

 Emily Besser is an Australian artist currently based in London. She lives with her husband and their two sons.

Besser graduated from Sydney College of the Arts with First Class Honours in 2001 and went on to complete a graduate law degree at the University of New South Wales in 2004.

After practicing native title, environmental, and planning law for 10 years she returned to her painting practice.

Henry Drayton

Rush Drayton is an emerging sculptor from Sydney, Australia. Rush is interested in the relationship between animals and humans and, by extension, explores human society through an animalistic, surrealist lens.

He delves into various topics, including the impact of invasive species on native fauna, the epidemic of loneliness, and disconnection from our animal selves. After completing his Bachelor of Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney, Rush honed his skills in mould-making, sculpting, and animatronics at a special effects studio.

Now employed as a software engineer, Rush works after hours creating sculptures from his studio in Redfern.

Harnessing his versatility across different mediums, Rush can express his ideas in a dimension that extends beyond the confines of 2D art.

Holly-Jane Cohle

.Holly-Jane is a freelance designer, maker and activist.

A Graduate of Design Centre Enmore Advanced Diploma in Live Production as well as Diploma of Applied Fashion Design. With a strong multidisciplinary approach and a love of the weird and fringe influences on art they have a unique design voice.

Holly-Jane's experiences as a disabled, queer person has resulted in furious enthusiasm to create varied and distinct stories of people that might not have been heard or in ways that might not have been explored yet. 

They are a fierce advocate/activist for making space in the arts and entertainment world for people with physical disabilities.

Holly-Jane is one of the 2023 recipients of The Besen Family Artist Program at the Malthouse theatre as well as the 2023 Hayes Vocational Program.

Ian Thomas

In a 20+ year career, Ian Thomas has staged 16 solo exhibitions and had work included in numerous group shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and London. His most recent work reuses materials with a history of parties and celebration – chandeliers, costume jewellery, sequins and the froth of tulle; reworked and abstracted as an ode to every little queer kid who knows the pleasure of playing furtively with their mum’s jewellery box. It is about touch, the transient nature of fabric, sparkle and memory, and a reconnection to childhood escapism and dreams of glamour. Recent career highlights have included a month long residency and solo show at Factory49 in Paris; a commissioned work for the Newtown ArtSeat to commemorate Mardi Gras and curating a group show of queer artists responding to poetry by j.r.waen at Airspace in Marrickville. Ian’s paintings are held in private and corporate collections throughout Australasia and Europe, having been purchased by such varied collectors as fashion designer, Colette Dinnigan and Melbourne’s five star Grand Hyatt Hotel. He is also a featured artist in the new Sheraton Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Sydney.

 
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Jed Brennan

Jed is interested in the human condition and how it can be subtlety apparent, especially within a form of art. This extends to exploring to what extent nature can have a symbiotic nature with humans. This has translated in experimenting with form, texture, shape and space made from orchid plants, their flowers and their ceramic counterpart. Jed is a multidisciplinary artist stemming from a drawing and painting practice. He has had extensive experience painting in watercolours and oils and life drawing.

Currently, Jed is exploring how orchids can act as an instrument reflecting human mortality. Investigating questions such as how can an orchid flourish in a home conditions with a ceramic made to enliven the viewer and the plant and how can a botanical watercolour of an orchid give descriptive images of a flower, the mortality of it and also provide an insight to the painters view and reiterating one’s form of sight.

Jacqueline Molina

Born in Broken Hill and raised in Adelaide. Jacqueline is an Australian abstract artist based in Sydney, Australia who studied Visual Arts at the “Instituto Superior del Arte” National University of Paraguay. She has exhibited individually and participated in group exhibitions in Paraguay, Spain, Argentina, and Australia.

“The foundation of my practice is based on the spontaneity of abstract expressionism. It enables me to express and translate a non-tangible experience into a visual form enabling viewers into my visual world. My natural environment, music, and experiences inspire my work, and my paintings are created with acrylic paints and palette knives. I use the fast-paced technique of using a palette knife to create textural qualities, and expressive gestures, and enhance light and movement. I also experiment with drawings, mixed media, lithographs, video, and installation to complement my painting technique. The execution of my craftsmanship and aesthetics is paramount to my artistic growth & development. My mixed media and photo collage pieces represent elements of construction, deconstruction, and repetition to create harmoniously balanced images.”

Jeff McCann

Hi!
My name’s Jeff McCann, my pronouns are he/him they/them and I’m a Sydney/Gadigal based creative who works in both the visual and performing arts.

I specialise in community engagement projects, public art, workshops and education, collaborations, illustration, props and fashion. My artistic practice strives to create inclusive works that encourage audience involvement and fun.

The work I create fits a variety of spaces from retail and live events to traditional mediums like print and advertising.

I have a sustainability-focused approach to my practice. This can include using second hand materials, repurposing old collateral from previous projects to make new work and/or considering the afterlife of the work I make.

I am inspired by childhood creativity and nostalgia, world building, games and the natural environment.

Previous clients include City of Sydney and Central Park Mall. I have collaborated with the Museum of Contemporary Arts Australia (MCA), created licensed artworks for The Surry Hills Creative Precinct and Spilt Milk music festival. Delivered workshops for the Campbelltown Arts Centre and had my fashion worn by Montaigne, Thelma Plum & Haiku Hands.

Jono Fernandez

As a Producer, Writer, Engineer and Multi-Instrumentalist Jono has had over 20 years of experience working with other artists in multiple different genres including Pop, Hip-Hop, RnB, EDM, Indie, Electronic, Rock and many more that have generated multiple top 10 ARIA Chart successes including a number 1 and his tracks have generated over a million streams. His tracks have also made it into the esteemed Beatport Top 100 and multiple other global charts. 

Jules Malkin

Trained in Cape Tome in London at St Martins School of Art. Exhibited in Cape Town, London, Brighton and private collections in Sydney. I work in various types of acrylic based paint on canvass and am interested in process in my work - disrupting the notion of composition and form. 

My colours and process are influenced by light, landscape and the marine environment. My current work is deeply concerned with an exploration of the above.

"The Nest is the perfect place for creativity to thrive!" 

Julia Fantini

Vinyl Design is a lifestyle brand specialising in vinyl wall decals, decor, and homewares. We started with a collection of wall decals in 2008 and we soon expanded into a quirky and cute yet practical collection of homewares. The finest cotton canvas cushion covers, totes, toiletry, and makeup bags and the loveliest linen tea towels are all adorned with our fun and original designs. We didn’t stop there! Reusable silicone colouring in placemats and customisable felt laptops sleeves are a couple new products we are particularly proud of.

Julie Anne Parkin

Julie is an emerging multidisciplianry artist who works across painting, textiles, digital art and writing. Julie's practice is playful and experimental and based on themes concerned with everyday life.

 Kade Robinson

Based in Redfern, NSW, Chance Purpose is an Australian artist who destroys to create. “In an effort to detach prejudice and my own ego from my work, I practice under a pseudonym that doubles as an approximation of my process; I destroy readymade objects like porcelain heirlooms, antique ceramics, and factory-made bisques by dropping them from height and then repairing their shattered remains to create entirely new objects of intention, clarity and purpose.

My work deals with themes of material value and physical damage, subjective transience, impermanence, and the temptation of reinvention. It addresses our collective desire for control amidst increasingly uncertain times, challenges established notions of what truly constitutes a whole or completed work of art, and ultimately invites viewers to consider their own delicate station in life.

My approach could be described as a radical evolution of the restorative Japanese art of Kintsugi, pushing Wabi-Sabi values to unnatural and deliberate extremes. Whereas traditional Kintsugi embraces accidental damage and natural wear as part of an object’s spiritual narrative, I seek to directly influence and create narratives where none exist; exploiting weaknesses and drawing attention to traumatic journeys.

With my practice I’m compelled to destroy fragile and often expensive objects of beauty and then exaggerate their reconstitution and means of “repair” to imbue them with a new identity and value. TL;DR: I break shit and make it better.”

Karim Konrad Ajang

Karim Konrad is a versatile artist who merges photography, painting, and mixed media. With German and Persian roots, he recently returned to Sydney after a decade in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Having studied Art & Design in Hamburg, Karim gained recognition for his photography book on Berlin Men.

Integrating photography into oil and mixed media works, he combines abstract elements with figurative studies. Karim's vibrant art evokes movement and elicits emotional responses through transparent glazing and striking elements.

Rooted in his multicultural background, he strives to push boundaries and share his unique artistic vision with the world from Sydney.

Kate Thornley

I am an Artist and Art Therapist, these are my passions, that is being creative plus also offering creativity to others. My media is visual arts and I paint Abstraction which I have been learning over the last 5 years. I love how art connects us to our inner world and outer world. I am currently studying "Creativity and Health" at UTAS.

Keely Sewell

I’m a 20-year-old Australian artist looking to explore and express myself through my work. I work primarily with acrylic paint on canvas.

I grew up in quiet Gosford on the central coast and have only just recently moved out to the city starting my solo journey into adulthood. I have been painting ever since I was 16 and my passion for it only grew as I continued to experiment with different colours, shapes, and styles.

Kirsty Barros

Kirsty Barros is a freelance Designer, Stylist & creative consultant currently based in Australia.
In 2010 Kirsty launched her own label in Makers of Belief, curating and styling vintage ranges and customising pieces for prominent retailers including Sportsgirl, Belinda, Arabella Ramsay and her own webstore.  
Kirsty's styling work has not just been restricted to the traditional fashion/ editorial path. Her inherent understanding of the power of clothing to elevate and transform, and a love of theatrics and music, has led her to work as a stylist for many bands including Client Liaison, Total Giovanni, No Zu and George Maple.
Kirsty’s avid appreciation and interest in music has inspired the creation of stage costumes for CLIENT LIASON and styling music videos.  Also teaming up with the band to design their sell out launch fashion line in 2016.
’Subversive' probably best describes Kirsty's approach to fashion, but her eye for detail and opinion are valued by many fashion heavyweights including Lucy Folk and she continues to consult for brands today.
From Creative concepts, styling and Art Direction through to Design and production, Kirsty Barros has a broad vision and experience to cover almost every facet of the industry.

Leo Shum

Leo Shum is a Sydney-based artist who specializes in acrylic and oil painting. With a background growing up in Hong Kong and later in Sydney, Shum shows interest in exploring issues of intersectionality, and self-identify as a queer contemporary Chinese artist.

In addition to his creative practices, he has also recently completed a master’s degree in art curating, aiming to further expand his means of creativity in the field of art curation.

Lisle Spence

I work in oil, on canvas or linen, sometimes on marine ply. 

Painting has always fascinated me. The challenge of creating the illusion of real objects with paint. But especially representing people, the human form. I love the masters, including Velasquez, Vermeer, Waterhouse, Sargent, Degas, Gaugin and plenty of others. But you can forget Picasso!

"Even though I live in the Blue Mountains, I love the city. The Nest provides a place where I can work alone, interact with other artists if I want to and get the stimulation of the city in a really supportive environment."

Nigel Laxton

Nigel is an independent contemporary artist who has recently moved from Perth to Sydney. He previously worked from a studio at Goolugatup Heathcote after graduating from Curtin University with a Masters’ degree in 2014.

Prior to that Nigel had a successful and innovative career as a Materials Scientist/Engineer and is named as an inventor on over a dozen international patents relating to aerospace and wave energy applications.

Nigel is inspired by contemporary, ambiguous artworks and these are the main foci of his work. He explores the materiality of various mediums, often with site related concepts, and works with both oil and acrylic paints, sand, and pigments.

His prints have been exhibited in both the Australian Print Triennial and the Fremantle Print Award, Australia's longest-running, most prestigious printmaking award.

Shortly after graduating he was commissioned to produce an artwork for the Luciano Benetton collection, in Italy, and received the Clyde and Co. art award.

He has since had three solo exhibitions, and one group exhibition, been a finalist in numerous local and interstate curated art awards, and had work displayed digitally at MoMA New York, USA, and at the Sydney Contemporary.

Marnie Ross

Marnie Ross is a contemporary painter based in Sydney. She has been a finalist in numerous art prizes including the Paddington Art Prize, Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize, and was recently awarded Highly Commended in the Waverley 9 X 5 Landscape prize. 

Marnie’s abstract works are a response to organic forms, in particular the evolving shadow patterns seen in the natural environment. Her work represents the moments captured as nature is continually reorganised. 

In recent years she has been inspired by her immersion in the Australian landscape; bush paths, rural vistas, and undulating valleys experienced with the full spectrum of light patterns throughout a day. 

In these abstract landscapes, the contrast between soft dusky tones and saturated bold colours are further enhanced by the variation in paint application with thin frosty glazes revealing the textured surface below.

Max Rixon

 Max Rixon is a multidisciplinary artist and set designer from Tamworth, NSW, currently working in Sydney. Max has attained a bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at the University of Technology Sydney.

As a visual creator, his practice is based around sculpture, illustration, installation and painting. He likes to push the limits of his chosen medium, manipulating it to create distinctive and dynamic outcomes.

Molly Haddon

Molly Haddon is a film and theatre director based in Sydney, Australia. In her teens, she worked as a professional actor in various Sydney theatre productions and then went on to study film at Macquarie University. There she fell into cinematography and later completed the Graduate Certificate: Cinematography at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).

Haddon decided to combine her cinematography and acting backgrounds and move into directing. Since then she has studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in the Directors Studio program. Over the past few years, Haddon has completed multiple award-winning short films such as “A Conversation” (2019) and began collaborating with Sydney’s indie musicians to create high-end music videos.

In 2021 Haddon directed her first stage play “The Secret of Chimneys” at the historic Genesian Theatre which had a 7 week run of sold-out shows. In 2022 Haddon’s debut feature film “The Longest Weekend” had its world premiere at the prestigious Sydney Film Festival.

With two sold-out sessions “The Longest Weekend” was one of only 15 films given a “Back By Popular Demand” session. The film was also featured at Darwin International Film Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival and was the Australia Feature of the Year at Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Nicola Beverley

Nicola Beverley, at the age of 41, has decided to reignite her passion for painting, a journey she began two decades ago with the completion of her Art Degree. This marks a significant return to her artistic roots, an endeavour she approaches with both enthusiasm and a deep respect for the craft.

Her artistic exploration is profoundly influenced by a fascination with colour, texture, and layers. While the themes of her future works remain open-ended, Nicola is dedicated to the creative process, embracing the joy and discovery it brings with every stroke of the brush.

Rosie White

I use found objects and recycled materials to create artwork using a stitched method. Growing up in Sweden, I moved to England as a teenager and studied applied pattern and design, painting and textile art at The Arts Institute (Bournemouth). Moving to Australia in 2000 I studied silver smithing, making and selling fine silver knitted jewellery, and completed a BA in Art at Curtin University and an MA in SPI at UNSW.

In 2018 I held a solo exhibition, ‘In Stitches’, bringing together a curated selection of textile pieces. Working in both a traditional and non-traditional way I have experimented extensively to uncover the potential of materials.

Sian Fay Kerr

 Sian is a freelance photographer working on the Gadigal and Wangal Land of the Eora Nation. Working with a wide range of clients from commercial advertising to bespoke makers, artists and designers, she specialises in advertising, still life, portrait and interior photography. Her work focuses on capturing the subtle beauty found in the relationship between light and form.

Sophia Erskine

Sophia Erskine is a fashion designer known for her sensual and romantic designs. She focuses on creating pieces that highlight the body's form while adding elements of romance through fabric choices and design details. Sophia's work is appreciated for its simplicity and elegance, appealing to individuals who value understated beauty in fashion.

She blends modern styles with classic romantic elements, making her collections accessible and appealing to a wide audience. Her commitment to quality and attention to detail has established her as a reliable designer in the fashion industry.

 Tanya Baily

I am a visual artist specialise in watercolour painting. I like to push the boundaries of what is expected of the medium. I work across a range of subject matter, most recently having made very large landscape inspired works. I exhibit in Sydney, Nationally and Internationally, am an award winning artist and i am a frequent finalist in major national prizes and exhibitions.i am an elected member of the Australian Watercolour Society. I take commissions for portraits of people, houses and places, and am a devoted art educator, teaching classes and workshops at a number of art institutions in and around Sydney.

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Tyrone Layne

I'm a full-time Sydney based painter working mainly with oil on canvas. Everyday life, social media, current events, are the main influences behind my work. I’m also very interested in the New York school of Abstract Expressionists from the 50’s which sparked a shift in my painting style.

"I’ve been very happy with my new window side studio at the Nest. It’s a great positive space, with a good bunch of people to work alongside."

Vic Zee

Vic Zee is often referred to as one of the original godfathers of the Sydney underground techno scene.Vic Zee’s involvement with electronic dance music had its genesis within the context of the now legendary Sydney warehouse rave scene in the 1990s, where Vic performed on a regular basis whilst still constantly perfecting and fine-tuning his turntablist/mixing skills.Overall Vic Zee’s mission for more than two decades has always been about spreading the UNDERGROUND TECHNO SOUND, for better or worse he has always stayed true to the movement he is totally passionate about; techno with a tougher psychedelic twist.

Wendy Cohen

Wendy Cohen was born in Cape Town, South Africa and currently resides in Sydney, Australia. As Africa is in her blood, she is continually inspired by its rich and majestic culture. This is evident in her creative endeavours that investigate space, structural designs and architecture.

Her works, multilayered and thickly textured, are painted in bold and bright colours in order to create a positive ambience, as well as a playful and vibrant movement. They welcome the viewer into the canvas, as though participating in the creation of the canvas and bridging the gap between viewer and artwork.

Creating freedom of expression without categorization, Wendy wishes to transcend the disconnection between the painting and the viewer by inviting the viewer to see the authentic spatial power of the works, thus removing barriers and pre-conceived judgments.

Zelko Nedic

Embarking on an artistic odyssey, Zelko's journey is intricately woven with the transformative tapestry of personal experiences. Originating from the heart of former Yugoslavia, the indelible echoes of the Bosnian war in the early '90s distinctly contour Zelko's artistic identity. His creations, adorned with somber and introspective themes, become a poignant language, delicately conveying the profound interplay of vulnerability and control—a testament to the defining events that have sculpted his existence.

Recognized as a consummate artist, Zelko meticulously refines his craft through tireless self-teaching and daring experimentation. His paintings and photographs emerge as eloquent vessels, each narrating personal memories and inner perspectives infused with a profound emotional depth that resonates intimately with viewers. Within the realm of photography, Zelko masterfully employs the 19th-century wet plate collodion process, endowing his pieces with a timeless allure that speaks to the enduring essence of the human condition.

In the ebb and flow of his artistic expedition, Zelko ardently captures the delicate dance between inner energy and outward expression. Each piece encapsulates a singular moment, harmonizing with the radiant energy flowing throughout the creative process. The artistic journey, a profound act of liberation, unfolds as Zelko releases his core essence onto the canvas. Layer by layer, sgraffito by sgraffito, he metamorphoses into a conduit, channeling inner energy into tangible mediums, thereby transforming the canvas into a vessel of profound expression.

As Zelko's artistic odyssey unfolds, his dedication remains unwavering in exploring the profound connection between self-discovery and artistic expression. Each artwork contributes a verse to his creative narrative, a testament to the evolving tapestry of human introspection and growth. By sharing his creations, Zelko extends a heartfelt invitation for viewers to immerse themselves in his realm, where energy and form converge, evoking a sense of wonder.

Every gaze offers a fleeting glimpse into the moment the spark ignited, and the journey from thought to expression gracefully unfurled.

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