Gherdai Hassell is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist, independent curator, and researcher whose work explores identity, memory, migration, and nostalgia. Through layered materials, textiles, collage, and painting, Hassell examines Caribbean heritage, postcolonial narratives, and the histories embedded within materials.

Caitlin McCormack transforms crochet and fiber techniques into uncanny sculptural works that examine grief, anxiety, bodily autonomy, and the complexities of contemporary life. Through humor, craft, and unsettling imagery, McCormack considers how making can become a response to uncertainty and a way to connect with shared human experiences.

Michela Sorrentino’s multidisciplinary practice blends painting, printmaking, collage, and drawing to explore the relationship between materials, mark-making, and personal experience. From her farm studio on the west coast of Canada, she creates intuitive abstract works shaped by nature, curiosity, and a lifelong connection to creativity.

Hagar Vardimon’s Which Way the Wind Blows series transforms found photographs through hand-sewn embroidery, creating layered images that obscure and reveal memories. Her work explores time, perception, and the beauty in everyday life, both nationally and internationally.

Sandra Keja Planken’s practice bridges art, ecology, and emotion. Working with textiles, glass, and spatial design, her sculptural installations explore impermanence, sensory experience, and our relationship with nature. Featured in AQ Volume VII, her work extends beyond the gallery, transforming discarded materials into living artworks that invite coral growth, reflection, and renewal.

Mesoma Hammida Onyeagba’s vibrant work bridges painting and textiles, transforming salvaged fabrics into powerful visual narratives. Influenced by her Nigerian heritage and collaborative practices, Onyeagba honors identity, nostalgia, and community through rich textures and immersive storytelling. In this interview, she shares insights into her creative process, inspirations, and her ongoing exploration of representation and joy.

Suzanna Scott’s sculptural practice uses stitching, humor, and repetition to examine the complex relationship between the body and society. Through her “rage-stitching” process and body-inspired forms, Scott creates work that challenges viewers to reflect on autonomy, equality, and shared human experiences.