Liberty Du, who is widely recognized as Faith XLVII, is a South African Multi-Disciplinary Artist. Her journey into art began on the streets of South Africa in 1997, as a young graffiti writer taking on the name Faith47 (the number being a reference to her grandmothers numerological theorem). In 2006, Liberty began on a nomadic journey which has brought her to create works in 42 countries. Her evolution from street artist to a multi-disciplinary artist has created a fluid yet solid bridge into the contemporary art world. This explorative approach has led her to develop a broad range of artwork. Ranging from immersive new media installations, hand-sewn wall tapestries, to sculptural bronze works investigating hierarchies of power, paintings, and various explorations into printmaking. The thread of Liberty’s practice can be traced from abandoned structures, landmark 20 story buildings to museums and galleries all the way through to intimate site-specific installations. One can observe in Liberty’s approach evidence of her own personal quest, which in turn brings to the forefront much larger concerns of universal social and political complexities. Through the use of these various mediums, Liberty finds a unique series of poetic tones that lend their voice to her expression. There is a longing for a deeper connection to nature, and a resurrection of the divine feminine. There is too the active investigation and questioning of the human condition, its deviant histories and our own inherent existential search. This all serves to imbue her narratives the ebb and flow between pain and contemplation, imploring us to examine our place in the world. Today, her artwork can be found in the several private and public collections including: Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Lighthouse Properties in Philadelphia and the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation in South Africa. She has shown at the Calais Museum of Fine Art and the Bernard Magrez Foundation in France, Mana Contemporary and the Brooklyn Museum, both in the USA.

Born in Hong Kong, Johnson Tsang’s works mostly employ realist sculptural techniques accompanied by surrealist imagination. In 2002, Johnson started to represent versatile splashes with ceramics. He created the Yuanyang series, which were then collected by the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Yingge Ceramics Museum of Taiwan. During the past decade, Johnson has developed his techniques in capturing the instantaneous moment of splashes with white porcelain. In 2011 and 2012, Tsang’s works, “Bowls of Fantasy” and “Splash of Wonder”, were awarded the Special Prize of Korea Gyeonggi International Ceramix Biennale 2011 International Competition and Grand Prize of 2012 Taiwan International Ceramics Biennale respectively. Johnson is the first Chinese artist who has received both of these two prestigious international ceramics awards. Apart from ceramics, Tsang has worked on stainless steel sculptures and public art projects since 2004. He has been commissioned by a number of private and public organisations. In 2009, Tsang received “The Secretary for Home Affairs’ Commendation” from the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for his outstanding achievements in international art events. Since 2014, Tsang has been appointed as the Museum Expert Advisor of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Originally from Hungary, Imrich Kovacs is a self-taught tattoo artist based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Well, as it turns out, tattoo artists have long been embracing digital technology to sketch and plan their work. He’s known for his vibrant and contrasting colors and simple yet provocative designs. He’s one of the few tattoo artists I’ve truly been impressed with, and if I were to ever get a tattoo, he’d be the only one I’d trust. From Traditional Art to Tattoo Imrich never planned on becoming a tattoo artist. His artistic career began at university in Budapest, Hungary where he explored many different mediums to express his creativity. From the first glance, Imrich’s style evokes something deep. It’s simple yet complex. The colors, lines, and shapes contrast one another in a way that creates an intricate sense of balance. The imagery feels as if it’s derived from the ancient hieroglyphics of some long-forgotten culture. It conveys power in its rawest form. And that is certainly Imrich’s goal. But I wanted to know how Imrich developed this unique style. As it turns out, which is probably the case with most artists, Imrich first perfected a traditional style. “All the progress came from my travels and because I got into some guest spots,” Imrich said. “It started in Switzerland and then slowly I went to different places like Ljubljana [Slovenia] or Graz [Austria]. I was also getting in touch with different tattooers who, at first, showed me traditional tattoo art. I saw the flash books of Spider Murphy and I was going to big conventions in Milan, Krakow and London.”

Criss Bellini is a Swedish-based, anonymous artist and brand, influenced by hip-hop culture and street style. Criss Bellini offers unique wall art with a mix of traditional and digital art, made in LIMITED  EDITIONS only. “I was tired of choosing between cheap posters and overpriced artworks, so I found a middle ground. Many of us don’t like the feeling of buying something so personal that’s mass-produced, so by doing my own original artwork and only offering my work on my website  crissbellini.com , I can bring you unique and affordable wall art that stands out from the mass productions, while maintaining the feeling of exclusivity. I only make 250 pieces for every artwork, when sold out I don’t restock.” We live in a world where fake is the new real. The balaclava mask represents the truest reflection of who we are, the mask symbolizes freedom. My artworks are mostly digitally painted, but some are originally hand-painted on canvas using acrylic or oil before they are professionally photographed and printed on museum-quality materials. With digital art, I’m able to mix it up with new variations and increase the quality of my artworks. You will still get the artistic original painted feel to the prints when you hang them on your wall. When a design is sold out it’s gone forever. All artworks are only sold on our website at  crissbellini.com  and can’t be bought nowhere else. From 2021/06/01 all the artworks have a stamp on the back with a Criss Bellini signature and the year it was printed + a certificate is included. The original 1 of 1 files are sold as NFT.

ABOUT: Engraving a tattoo on the body is an act that is deeply related to the identity of being, not to mention the example of initiation (rite of passage) that can be seen in many tribal societies. In today’s society, I feel that by determining the pattern of my skin myself, I reveal the invisible self of the soul. “While you see a black drop in the great primordial light that has no boundaries between him and myself, it becomes a vivid shape, becomes meaningful, spreads, and follows a continuous transition, eventually becoming a design that gives off an irreplaceable and unique impression. Until the moment when it melts into the light again someday– “You are more like you”

Jackee Sandelands-Strom is a dual national (America/United Kingdom) artist who spent most of her life in America, then moved to Europe in 2014 with her husband, artist and tattoo artist Tom Strom. They now live and work in Edinburgh, Scotland at a studio called The Keep, which they own with fellow tattoo artist Elliott Wells. Jackee’s work has always revolved around realism and in recent years has honed in on painting primarily peoples hands with tattoos. She has been involved in the tattoo industry one way or another for over 20 years and it has heavily influenced her current passion for this topic. In her view “painting hands is another form of portrait painting” as it can show a lot about the subjects passions, whether reflected in the tattoos or what they may be holding in the painting.

Tattoo and Graffiti Artist Based in Prague, Czech Republic

Luis G. Martins aka L7matrix was only 13 when he first met spray paints. This experience has opened the door for many upcoming experiments that artist named L7matrix was about to perform. While exploring mixtures for his work, Luis tried many techniques and finally created his unique approach by using china ink, varnish, soft pastel, oil pastel and acrylic. Color Simplicity and Free Geometry. It is not just the technique that L7matrix experimented with. He also came to a unique style through his experimentation – namely, he combines geometrical elements and very stylized color puzzles with realism attained by elaborated details. It is exactly that combination of color simplicity and free geometry that awakens certain contradictions and even uncomfortable feelings in the viewers. And that was inevitable, due to the fact that this artist is equally inspired by the beauty of life and its sorrow, as well. Influenced by the disarray of the surrounding environment, he can’t help generating the sophisticated chaos in masterfully blended coarseness and elegance of his subjects. “Everything generates the chaos, from the mixture of outlooks and feelings to the materials and medias utilized.” His paintings are full of movements as an example of the theme of birds, the best known theme in his works.  In addition to spectra and faces that resemble colored spirits to bioluminescent jellyfish.  L7Matrix specializes in a unique and striking style that has spread to various places in the world such as France, where he currently lives, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, United States, Canada, Australia, among others.  His work comes down to everything he likes and feels, always moving and screaming and exploding in beauty and chaos. The winning combination of realism and abstraction, brought closer together in Luis’ artwork, creates a melting pot of emotions, materials and media for viewer’s eyes to enjoy. L7matrix’s artistic skill is filled with all known human emotions and city’s jumble, blend roughness with elegance, in order to transmit the concept of empathy for the surroundings. Luis rarely listens to music while working, instead, he likes to blend in with the ambiance, listening to every sound it creates. Follow L7matrix on Instagram

Chelsea Leopold is a fine artist with a focus on abstracted realism.  She is best known for her drawings which incorporate scribbling and general chaos. She graduated from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia in 2012. She currently works and resides in sunny California, often feeling bad about not being outside enough. “Identity is like the truth, everyone perceives it differently. The truth is, identity is a creature in a constant state of change and disarray. A creature with eyes and hands, that is built and destroyed by anything and everyone.  I use charcoal, pastels and subtraction in my work to explore identity and the incessant need to define ourselves and others.” Follow CHELSEA LEOPOLD on Instagram

The Real Oldschool He takes art classics and intervenes. Now, this is the vandalism we are talking about. Follow Classic Vandal on Instagram

Illustrator from London, UK https://www.a-layer.com/

Born in 1982, Tom French grew up in Newcastle and went on to graduate from Sheffield Institute of Art & Design, achieving a first class BA Honours in 2005. With solo exhibitions both in the UK and the US, collaborations have included the stunning cover artwork for a release of the soundtrack to cult movie Donnie Darko. “On Christmas Day, after a hard and courageous battle with cancer, which was fought with so much dignity, strength and incredible courage, we said our last goodbyes to Tom. A visionary artist, much loved husband, father, son, brother, friend and inspiration to many. Tom reached the hearts and minds of friends and strangers with his beautiful soul, kindness, understanding, patience and strength. He awed and inspired so many people with his beautiful, meaningful artwork of great vision, depth of emotion and insight. May his legacy live on in his work and the hearts and minds of those he touched with his incredible talent and beautiful soul. In accordance with Tom’s wishes there will be an exhibition of his final paintings, which he continued to work towards until his death. Information of which will be released at a later date. We hope you will share in remembering Tom with us this day. ‘When he shall die Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the force of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with the night And pay no heed to the garish sun.’” Follow Tom French on Instagram