Exhibitions
ISZAF The Collaborative Project
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Exhibtion Dates: Opening Event: Where: Visit: www.isnsz.com Metro: Line 7 (Dark Blue) Taoyuancun Station - Exit C Curated by: DP Y2 Grade 12 Visual Arts Students @ International School of Nanshan Shenzhen and ISZAF Produced by: ISZAF Press Links: WeChat Article >> |
Curatorial
ISNS and ISZAF (International Shenzhen Artist Forum) proudly present “The Collaborative Project,” a professional art exhibition hosted in our very own exhibition space! The exhibition poster is attached below, along with event details.
Curated by ISNS Grade 12 Visual Arts students in partnership with ISZAF, this exhibition celebrates the creative synergy of 21 talented artists from the Shenzhen community who participated in the Absolute Music and Art Gathering event last May. Each artwork in the collection is the result of a unique collaboration, with two artists working together to create each piece. Additionally, postcards and stickers featuring works from the show will be available for purchase, with proceeds going to support Captivating International!
Join us for the opening event on Friday, November 15th, from 7-9 pm! 🎉 Enjoy an evening of art, meet the artists, and enjoy the refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet The Artists
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Andrya Pérez
I am an artist who values all forms of art. I find minimalistic and linear art fascinating and enjoy experimenting with different kinds of materials and techniques. Moreover, I keep my mind open to new creative ideas and work towards depicting my thoughts as closely as I can to the way I imagine the world. Email: andrya.jpr@hotmail.com
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Barbara Grotowska
Barbara Grotowska received her Masters of Fine Arts in printmaking from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow in 2010. She holds a postgraduate degree in Education and has over ten years of teaching experience. In 2011 Barbara visited Shenzhen Guanlan Printmaking Base as an artist-in-residence and decided to move to Shenzhen permanently. She is an active artist and has been exhibiting her works in Poland, Portugal, UK, USA, and China. |
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Chen Feng
Chen Feng, a comprehensive painting major at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, has participated in multiple joint and personal exhibitions. Main representaJve works include the series of works such as "Su Luo", "Observing Freedom", "Blue Revelation", "Deer Revelation", and "The Breath of the Tile", which |
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Dylan Compton
Dylan Compton is a visual artist and educator based out of Shenzhen. Focused on photography and collage, his Email: dillcompton@gmail.com |
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Fox Pretorius
Painter, printmaker, mixed media artist, design educator, and freelance graphic designer from South Africa. |
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Gloria Carnevale
Gloria Carnevale is a Canadian/Italian artist, educator, curator and designer who has lived and worked in Shenzhen since 2012. She is known as an arts community leader and is a founding member of the artist collective, ISZAF (International Shenzhen Artist Forum). Gloria enjoys connecting with the artistic community in the Greater Bay Area of Guangdong province and loves to use this experience to enrich her life, and the curriculum in her classes. WeChat: gloriacarnevale |
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Grace Long
Grace Long, a Chinese teacher and a watercolor artist. Email: gracesketch@163.com |
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Jovana Tomić
Jovana Tomić is a Serbian-born artist expressing herself with painting, photography, and textile design. Drawn by nature, vibrant colors, and everything peculiar, she focuses on creating sustainable art with a touch of the whimsical. Jovana has been part of several solo and group exhibitions in the past, focusing on different artisitic media. Email: dzovankatomic@gmail.com |
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Kinga Nieroda
Someone of many faces who is hard for me to describe or grab in one word. Like a chameleon – changing, evolving and adapting on the way. Absorbing everything what life puts in front of her and shaping it to her own needs, purposely or unexpectedly. Always analyzing, calculating and organizing all the information absorbed. Out of grasp, out of reach and yet so close and open. Email: kinganieroda@yahoo.com, |
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Kumi Legault
Kumi Onari-Legault draws her inspiration from her cultural diversity. Kumi, the daughter of Japanese parents, was born and raised in Venezuela. Influenced by the art of her mother and grandfather, Kumi has experimented with visual art throughout her life. Kumi entered the Universidad del Zulia, in Maracaibo, Venezuela to study Design and Architecture and was selected to serve the university as an Associate Professor of Architecture. Kumi has since moved from Venezuela and developed her career as an international school Visual Arts teacher and has lived in Nagoya (Japan), Seoul, Shanghai and currently in Shenzhen. Kumi believes that art is within all of us. She particularly enjoys inspiring young artists to unlock their potential Instagram: kuku_arts_and_crafts |
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Lamia Bendali-Braham Lamia is a UK-Algerian mixed media artist with a background in conceptual spatial design and visual art, currently based in Shenzhen, China. Her acrylic and mixed media works explore surrealist themes related to her cultural heritage and self-identity. Inspired by the phenomenology of movement, her flowing compositions use line, colour, and texture to evoke a sense of connection and personal experience. In this collaborative piece, earth elements are combined with Arabic calligraphy reading "Nature is Freedom." The artwork uses organic forms and fluid textures to express universal ideas of freedom and energy. Email: Lamiabbraham@yahoo.comamiabbraham@yahoo.com |
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Laura Fernandes
Laura Fernandes was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She is a PYP Visual Artsteacher currently living in Shenzhen, China. Laura enjoys experimenting with different art media, and uses bright colors, lines and patterns. Laura finds inspiration in nature, textiles, and artists like Carlos Cruz-Diez, Jesus Soto and Yayoi Kusama. WeChat: Lauriflor61 |
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Laurie Edmonstone
I am Laurie Edmonstone, a Colorado, USA native with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Spatial Media and Sculpture where I focused on welding and fiber arts. I am a "jack-of-all-trades" mult- media artist, but I currently dabble in ink drawings, watercolors, and embroidery. Influenced by cartoons, science fiction, and comic books, my work is playful and imaginative, inviting viewers into a world of whimsy! Email: laurie.edmonstone@gmail.com |
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Marjorie Hernandez Aligara
After earning her Arts Degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Marjorie Hernandez-Aliaga (MHERAL) embarked on a journey that became increasingly "curiouser and curiouser." She left behind the familiar gray skies of Lima, her hometown, in pursuit of more captivating horizons in Asia. Marjorie is guided by her dreams, whether they lead her to a secluded, untouched island in the China Sea or the vibrant depths of a coral reef in Indonesia. As she describes it, her art reflects "not the world as it is, but as I wish it to be." Her creations invite viewers into a dreamlike realm, deeply influenced by the tradi7onal imagery of her homeland’s ancient culture. Her works shimmer with a light that seems to bring the colors to life, making them feel both vivid and surreal. From her studio in Shenzhen, Marjorie craIs her Email: mhernandez.aliaga@gmail.com |
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Michael Williams
Michael Williams is an American artist, writer, educator, and father living and working in Shenzhen, China. He teaches art to students at QSI International School of Shenzhen. Michael is a co-chair of ISZAF, an international artist group started in Shenzhen. WeChat: spaceman_mike |
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Neil Rudden
Irish artist and art educator living and working here in Shenzhen for the past six years. Working with a large variety of mediums in both 2D and 3D art, from pencil and ink to screen printing with different types of paint and creating 3D sculptures. Really enjoy bringing my art experiences into the classroom to inspire others. Email: neilrudden3@gmail.com |
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Rafi Kadiri
Rafi Kadiri is a visual artist and art educator currently based in Shenzhen, China. Passionate about character design and digital art, his work oRen blends the organic with the supernatural, reflecting his fascination with both humanity and fantasy. Outside of his artwork, Rafi enjoys exploring fantasy novels, video games, and science fiction, all of which inspire the rich narratives and characters in is creations. Email: abderrafii.kadiri@gmail.com |
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Sharon Jacques
Sharon is a UK-born artist and immigrant to Canada, currently living in Guangzhou. Growing up in an Anglo-Indian home, her first art series drew inspirationfrom the stories of her family's life in India, with a color palette reflecting the vibrant spices of her culture. A s an art teacher, she inspires her students' creativity while exploring feminist themes that celebrate women of all sizes, cultures, and classes. Sharon has exhibited her work in Calgary and Seoul, participating in an international artist collective and showcasing her pieces in various galleries. Her current artwork captures serene moments, inviting viewers to engage with its narratives, while she continues to develop her unique voice in the art community. Email: sharon.jacques@gmail.com |
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Veta Chang
Veta Chang finished school of Fine Arts at Tiraspol, Moldova. Teaches Art in primary school in Moldova for 8 years. Currently working as freelance arHst and taIoo artist. WeChat: 1295306559 |
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Violet Lawrence
Violet is a British abstract artist based in Southern China. She specializes in using acrylic and ink to create unique and imaginative pieces. Her work is inspired by raw emotions and experiences stemming from a variety of topics, such as PTSD and identity. With a background in the Fine Arts and Architecture, Violet has a reputation for her bold and innovative style. Her pieces have been presented in small exhibitions locally. Email: violet.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk |
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Zoey Zhou
Illustrator from Taiwan currently living in Shenzhen Instagram : Niam.art |
