Jennifer Zeng merges architecture, product design, and cutting-edge technologies like XR and AI to create immersive, thought-provoking experiences that challenge our understanding of technology’s impact on identity and memory. Based in the NYC area, her work invites viewers to reflect deeply on the blurred boundaries between humans and machines, weaving narratives that resonate across cultures and disciplines.

Eduardo Sarmiento’s multidisciplinary practice invites viewers into a deep exploration of human emotion and our connection to the environment around us. From his beginnings in Cuba to his current work in Atlanta, Sarmiento’s art merges poetry, surreal imagery, and bold experimentation. His sketches serve as honest reflections of feeling, making his work both intimate and universally resonant.

Jessie Ross brings a sense of magic and fragility to her watercolor paintings, where flora and fauna morph into whimsical, dreamlike forms. Influenced by her time in fashion design, her coastal walks, and the contrasts of city life, Ross's work explores transformation, perception, and the quiet wonder of the natural world. In this interview, she shares her process, inspiration, and the delicate balance between spontaneity and structure.

Brian R. Williams’s graphite drawings invite viewers into surreal worlds where nature and civilization collide. Using human figures, domestic objects, and dreamlike symbolism, his work explores themes of environmental fragility, transformation, and the mythic ties between humanity and the natural world. Each drawing becomes a quiet, intricate reflection on our place within a much older and wilder landscape.

Alba Arguello discovered her love for ceramics at sixteen and never looked back. Working from her studio in Mexico City, she transforms clay into poetic forms that express emotion, memory, and presence. In this interview, Alba shares her journey with ceramics and how the wheel became a meditative language of its own.

Blending personal history with universal themes, Camille Myles’ Remembrance series reimagines forgotten family photos through expressive, layered portraiture. Based in Tiny, Ontario, Myles draws from her background in heritage conservation and public history to explore identity, absence, and healing. Her evocative work invites viewers into quiet moments of reflection, honoring what’s often unseen or forgotten.

Nashville-based artist Sharon Harms made the leap from award-winning graphic designer to professional painter in 2020. Drawing from decades of experience in visual communication, her work explores narrative and emotion through a refined yet intuitive painting style. With selections in international exhibitions and features in top art magazines, Harms continues to prove it’s never too late to pursue your passion.

Ilana Wajcberg’s work invites viewers into a poetic dialogue between architecture, botany, and femininity. Using watercolor and mixed media, she creates layered, dreamlike landscapes that explore memory, motherhood, and transformation. Her Deep Femininity series offers a sensitive reflection on the evolving female experience, merging personal narrative with broader themes of identity and nature.

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.

Dallas-based painter Michael Reeder is known for his bold use of color, layered symbolism, and a process-driven approach that balances humor, identity, and existential reflection. With roots in graffiti, graphic design, and fine art, Reeder’s work invites viewers into a world where meaning is fluid and the unexpected is essential. In this interview, he reflects on creative chaos, chasing inspiration, and staying true to the work while navigating the business of art.

West Virginia–based artist Heather Rios creates richly layered mixed media works that celebrate handmade traditions and emotional memory. Using embroidery passed down from her grandmother, paint piped like frosting, and antique plates, Rios explores the value of joy, nostalgia, and what it means to be human in an age of automation.

Born and raised in the South Bronx, Cope2 has been a driving force in graffiti and street art for over four decades. From tagging subway cars in the 1970s to exhibiting abstract expressionist canvases in galleries worldwide, his signature bubble letters and wild style continue to shape contemporary visual culture.

Jennifer L Mohr (she/her) is an artist investigating introspection, belonging, and nature in her acrylic paintings. Pushing beyond personal and found photographic reference, Jennifer creates imagined meadow scenes as a response to memory and feeling. Her paintings explore themes of self-reflection and introspection through grounding and intimate images of her beloved Prairie landscape. Jennifer holds a B.F.A. in painting from the University of Saskatchewan and her paintings have been acquired by collectors across Canada, the United States, and beyond.

She lives and works in Airdrie, Alberta.

Featured in Create! Magazine Issue 51, German artist Julia Obermaier blends memory and materiality in her sculptural series “Ratzefummel.” By meticulously carving familiar erasers and pencils from gemstones, she invites viewers to reflect on the sensory nostalgia of childhood while reconsidering the value and function of everyday objects.

In Create! Magazine Issue 51, multidisciplinary artist Suzanna Scott presents sculptural works that seduce and challenge. Using discarded objects and skin-like textures, Scott’s rage-stitched multiples question how we assign value to bodies and rights in a politically polarized world.

Create! Magazine is proud to feature artist Sarah Burns in the “Land and Longing” virtual exhibition. Based in Southern Oregon, Burns captures the vibrant landscapes of her home region using traditional European painting techniques. Deeply inspired by the natural world and historical art practices, her plein air paintings not only preserve the beauty of the environment but also foster a deeper connection to place, history, and community.

Nathaniel J Moody’s paintings blend memory, landscape, and emotional resonance into powerful visual narratives. Working in oil and watercolor, Moody captures the shifting nature of identity, belonging, and connection to land. His work, included in Create! Magazine’s Land and Longing exhibition, invites viewers to reflect on personal and collective journeys toward home.

Yemaya Diethelm’s multidisciplinary practice weaves together memory, the human body, and nature, with a focus on the ecologies of the Pacific Northwest. Her latest works, featured in the "Land and Longing" virtual exhibition, reflect on the fragility and resilience of our environment through powerful oil paintings. Discover how Diethelm uses seaweed as a symbol of ecological strength and addresses themes of climate grief in her compelling visual narratives.

In the "Land and Longing" exhibition, Isabel Bonilla presents a thought-provoking collection that repurposes fast-fashion denim into tactile, ocean-inspired landscapes. Through her upcycled art, Bonilla addresses the environmental costs of clothing production and the urgent need for sustainability. By transforming discarded material into powerful visual statements, her work invites viewers to reflect on our relationship with nature and the impact of our consumer choices.

In Create! Magazine’s Land and Longing exhibition, British artist Daniel Freaker shares richly layered paintings that balance bright, beautiful color with deeper reflections on the human condition. Freaker's work captures the tension between structure and chaos, inviting viewers into dynamic narratives of searching, connection, and meaning.