Stephan Joseph Ravare Jr. transcends the title of mere artist. His work embodies the role of a storyteller, channelling ideas, confronting and breaking barriers, and honouring his Louisiana Creole heritage through his art. Viewing art as a catalyst for transformation and acceptance, Stephan uses culture and differences to not only cope with mental health but to inspire solace and creativity.
Roxana Casillas is a sculptor, born in Mexico City in 1964. Her work aims to celebrate the enigmatic aspects of femininity, delving into her own psyche as both the creator and the subject while offering viewers profound insights into the complexities of existence and the journey of self-discovery. Working primarily with contemporary sculpture, Roxana finds joy in the tangible and transformative nature of this medium.
Anna Ugolkova’s research interests include poetry and memory in art, object-oriented ontology studies in visual art and performance, performative objects, installation studies, and trauma in art. Anna's installations consist of a variety of elements, from paintings and sculptures - found and reworked by her or created from scratch - to photographs and video art.
Ning Chang is a jewellery artist based in Birmingham with a background in graphic design and illustration. In her work, symbolism deeply compels her, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and social issues to forge a profound connection with the audience. Specialising in designing exquisite jewellery, they employ enamelling and cloisonné techniques to create intricate illustrations.
Sirui Yang is an emerging interdisciplinary creative thinker and practitioner from China, currently based in Australia. Sirui has a strong passion for exploring how aesthetic forms in nature have inspired the development of her jewellery project in creating its unique aura or atmosphere, as she wants to evoke her unique feelings of the vitality in nature. Her recent art practices encompass drawing and painting, digital illustration, photography also installation art.
