In the Lightness of Being exhibition, Mary Porterfield presents intimate, life-sized drawings reflecting her mother’s care for her father during his battle with Parkinsonism. Layered and translucent, her work captures both the weight of loss and the quiet resilience of love, inviting viewers to witness transformation and reflection through her deeply personal lens.

Kateryna Reznichenko’s paintings invite viewers into a space between clarity and collapse, blending realism with expressive gestures. Featured in the Lightness of Being virtual exhibition, her work reflects themes of transformation, resistance, and the delicate interplay of intention and chance.

Emily Wingate’s work invites viewers into a world of calm and reflection, capturing the subtle beauty of nature and the interconnectedness of life. Featured in the Lightness of Being virtual exhibition, her paintings convey a sense of serenity and hope, offering a moment of quiet introspection.

Mary Davidson’s work captures serene landscapes and intimate scenes with a delicate mastery of light and color. Featured in the “Lightness of Being” virtual exhibition, her paintings invite viewers to pause, reflect, and experience the quiet beauty in everyday moments.

Renowned for his evocative paintings and dynamic presence in over 100 exhibitions, Jason John invites viewers to explore the subtleties of human emotion and perception. His work in the “Lightness of Being” virtual exhibition continues this journey, balancing technical mastery with emotional depth, offering a contemplative and immersive experience.

Michael Edwards, known as Lingua, is a pen-and-ink artist celebrated for his large-scale, intricately detailed portraits. Featured in Create! Magazine’s Lightness of Being virtual exhibition, his work transforms fine lines and abstract strokes into expressive faces and human figures. Using cold-pressed paper, vibrant gel pens, and glitter accents, Lingua creates compositions that invite viewers to explore every nuance, discovering depth, color, and emotion in every piece.

Eline Nievers, a Netherlands-based digital artist featured in AQ Volume 6, merges traditional artistry with photography and AI-generated imagery to explore women's inner worlds and emotional landscapes. Her layered visual narratives examine vulnerability, strength, and silence through an evocative blend of tactile and digital media.

Tabitha Whitley, a Brooklyn native featured artist in AQ Volume 6, uses vibrant color and expressive light to explore identity, heritage, and the emotional energy of seasonal change. Her recent work captures the hopeful spirit of spring in New York, portraying everyday moments bathed in renewal and connection.

Angel Wagner’s deeply personal oil paintings explore themes of healing, transformation, and feminine strength through a surreal and symbolic visual language. Informed by her 16 years as a licensed counselor, her work offers visual affirmations that challenge outdated portrayals of women and celebrate their agency.

Born and raised in NYC, Tafy’s multicultural upbringing inspired her to explore the beauty of dual identity through her art. With bold portraits set against vibrant patterns, she celebrates individuals who embrace their heritage and uniqueness. In this interview, Tafy shares her artistic journey, from sketching hospital nurses as a child to exhibiting at a museum, and her passion for showcasing the beauty of being both Puerto Rican and Haitian.