Artists

Gorman’s work highlights the beauty of structural form and precise geometric composition. His recent explorations focus on imagined, constructed environments that emphasize form, depth, and spatial relationships. Through the use of geometric elements—overlapping planes, tunnels, and reflective surfaces—he creates immersive, almost meditative experiences where the line between the physical and the abstract dissolves. With a refined color palette and masterful control of light, Gorman’s latest works present a world that is both meticulously structured and dreamlike.

Born in Bursa, Tukiye, Senyavas spent his childhood with the passion of comics. This passion triggered his approach towards art which first started with caricatures, then illustration and finally watercolor paint in the recent periods. Having started his watercolor studies in 2013, Senyavas has had the chance to paint with many important artists in this field and made watercolor paintings in various cities of Europe, creating a collection in the field of city paintings. The coincidental authenticity of watercolor and its close relationship with expressionism are important factors that strengthen the artist’s passion.

Edward Fausty is a photographer and printmaker specializing in collotype and digital pigment printing on fine papers. Deeply influenced by his undergraduate studies with Joel Meyerowitz at The Cooper Union and his graduate work with Richard Benson at Yale University, Edward Fausty has developed a distinct artistic vision that has evolved independently of these early academic influences. Over the decades, he has created numerous focused bodies of work, each exploring unique visual and conceptual themes. 

Gordana Jerosimic Goga is a painter, educator, and illustrator based in Fort Lee, NJ. She was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1953 as the daughter of a diplomat, which led her to live in various countries such as Belgium, Poland, the USA, and Serbia. In 1998, Gordana moved to the USA and continued her travels all around the world. She strongly believes that art brings people and their cultures closer together, and she envisions a better world if we could incorporate the best from each culture. 

Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu is a cartoonist and graphic designer. He has been drawing cartoons since 1977 and holds a total of 64 awards (23 of which are international). He participated in many national and international collective displays and also had nine solo exhibitions including one in New York City. His cartoons and illustrations were published in various newspapers and magazines, such as Forbes, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.

Jose Sosa is a visual artist and educator based in West New York, New Jersey. As a first-generation American, the son of Salvadoran parents, Sosa’s artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his multicultural background. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Drawing and Painting from New Jersey City University in 2020 and completed his master’s degree in Studio Art at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, three years later. Growing up in a vibrant and diverse community, Sosa developed a profound appreciation for music, which has become a cornerstone of his creative practice. His experience of synesthesia—a condition where senses overlap, allowing him to perceive sounds as colors—has significantly shaped his artistic approach.

Julie is a thinker, writer, and object re-creator with a profound understanding of human curiosity, complexity, empathy, passion, and greed. She expresses her ideas through unconventional photography, challenging perspectives and inviting deeper reflection.

Justin was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1980. He is married with two daughters and works in Jersey City, NJ. He attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and later received a degree in Computer Art from School of Visual Arts in New York City. Justin first established Rootism in 2007 and it continues to be the focus of his work today.

Born in Bangkok, Kamonchanok Phon-ngam is a Thai mixed-media artist based in New York City, whose work intricately explores the intersections of culture, nature, and human connection. With a deep-rooted passion for mixed media—especially fabric-based art—she seamlessly blends painting, embroidery, collage, and fabric manipulation to create visually rich and emotionally resonant pieces.

Max Saada (b. 2004, Paris, France) blurs the boundaries between emotion and abstraction, using dynamic compositions to evoke a sense of movement and freedom within the canvas. His work invites viewers to explore and interpret their own personal emotions and connections, encouraging a dialogue with the piece. Painted on large-scale formats, Saada’s artworks create an immersive experience for the viewer. Through his vibrant interplay of color, shape, and form, he seeks to open a window into human emotion and the expansiveness of the inner landscape. Born in Paris, Saada received his BFA in Painting at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. He exhibited in three solo exhibitions under the name of “Maxybinks”: Whole Lotta Yellow (2021), Whole Lotta Blue (2022), Whole Lotta Red (2023) in Paris, France.

Nick is a Canadian artist whose practice consists of large portraits and built with wood. “His style and materials come together to create a balance between raw and refined, rough and intricate. The exposed wood intertwines with the paint strokes in a subtle dance, where we lose sight of where paint ends and wood begins. His medium connects to his small-town origins and time spent building things around the family house, as well as manual labor on farms. Raw handcrafted materials have the power to connect and ground us in a sense of reality, relatability, and the human experience.”

Sally (Min Jae) Kim is an Artist, Art Educator, and Product Designer. Kim studied her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Pratt Institute with 3.99 GPA (on 4.0 grade scale). She has received Annual President’s List honoree (2017 -2023); “Pratt Institute Top Freshman of the Year”; 2020 John Loy Honors Award (Outstanding student who excels in Painting); 2020 Lorraine Marie Chanatry Award (Outstanding student in Art & Design Education). Kim is one of the few young painters who are keen to combine Korean traditional painting methods with modern painting styles.

Adriana is a contemporary painter who is currently living and working in New Jersey. As a native of Huitzuco Gro, Mexico, Adriana's works pay homage to her homeland. Her style emanates joy and peace. Her paintings depict those vibrant spirits and heart-warming atmosphere of Mexican culture.

Ayşe Raziye Özalp is one of the top Modern-Ottoman Miniature artists in Istanbul. Also, she is known as Master Uğurlu’s favorite student. Her outstanding talent in using the traditional technique to illustrate new patterns and modern compositions is well-recognized in Turkey.

Born in 1993 in North Bergen, New Jersey, Eric Sosa has lived in the area throughout his life. As a first-generation American with Salvadoran heritage, Eric’s passion for art began early, initially through drawing comic book and cartoon characters, which later evolved into a deep interest in fine arts. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Art, with a focus on Drawing and Painting, from New Jersey City University in 2016. Seeking to further refine his skills, Eric completed his master’s degree in Studio Art at the Florence Academy of Art, where he spent his final term studying in the culturally rich city of Florence, Italy.

Canberk Özcan’s artistic practice investigates the nuances of intimate spaces and interpersonal dynamics that elude conventional perception. His work critically examines power structures that operate beyond societal norms, revealing the mechanisms through which individuals are shaped, objectified, and regulated by social constructs. By interrogating these underlying frameworks, Özcan exposes the often-unseen facets of human relationships and the policies that sustain social order. His approach subverts traditional representations, offering alternative visual narratives that challenge dominant perspectives and invite a deeper engagement with the complexities of identity, agency, and structural influence within contemporary society.