Of Land & Longing: A Global Virtual Exhibition and Catalog

Presented by Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective

Of Land & Longing is a global virtual exhibition celebrating the rich and varied ways contemporary artists engage with the landscape. From traditional vistas to abstract interpretations, this curated collection highlights the enduring power of nature as muse, mirror, and metaphor.

Featuring artists from around the world, the exhibition invites reflection on the themes of place, belonging, and our evolving relationship with the natural world. Whether serene, urgent, or poetic, each work speaks to the landscapes we inhabit—and those we carry within.

This special exhibition is accompanied by a digital artist catalog and amplified through the platforms of Create! Magazineand Visionary Art Collective, offering visibility and professional recognition for the participating artists. Of Land & Longing brings together a diverse group of contemporary creatives exploring themes of place, memory, identity, and belonging.

This virtual exhibition and catalog are co-presented by two passionate leaders in the art world:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York-based painter, educator, and curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Through her initiatives, Victoria continues to champion artists around the world, offering them visibility through curated exhibitions and editorial features.

Ekaterina Popova is an internationally recognized artist, certified master coach, and founder of Create! Magazine. With over a decade of experience uplifting creatives through publishing, coaching, and curating, she is committed to helping artists thrive both in their practices and careers.

Together, they invite you to explore the evocative works in Of Land & Longing—a visual journey into how we connect to the landscapes that shape us.

Congratulations to the featured artists:

Nicki Ault, Cameron Bailey, Laura Barr, Kimberlea Bass, Isabel Bonilla, Paula Borsetti, Yuan Butler, Sarah Burns, Yemaya Diethelm, Elisha Enfield, Tara Esperanza, Daniel Freaker, Jaclyn Gordyan, Cheryl Hochberg, Taylor Himmelberger, Cary Hulbert, Phil Irish, Jade Jaroszenski, Kathy Knaus, Catherine LaPointe, David Linneweh, Jennifer L Mohr, Nathaniel Moody, Lindsay Mueller, Guy Nelson, Dana Oldfather, Mason Owens, Jennifer Peart, Serena Perrone, Taylor Pierce, Sara Roberts, Rainey Straus, Susan Stillman, Kara Taylor, Jena Thomas, Lily Timberlake, Gillian Wainwright, Sharon Wensel, Chloe Wilwerding, Nora Wiley-Schwartz

📖 The digital catalog is now available on Amazon.

We invite you to view the full exhibition and join us in celebrating the powerful voices of this remarkable group of artists.