Capital Art and Craft Festival

Petra Gruiters holds dual citizenship of the Netherlands and Belgium. Born in the Netherlands, she now calls the vibrant city of Antwerp in Belgium her home.

I started painting towards the end of my military service as a fighter, I served in a special commando unit for several years, before that I had never painted, I fell in love with art, I found my peace and tranquility there

Regina aims to create meaningful art that prompts reflection, using her deepest emotions to express herself on canvas, sharing a part of her inner self. The most distinctive aspect of her work is the use of color and bold combinations, making each piece unique.

Yona Lotan's evocative urban scenes and diverse use of media earned him recognition, with his works displayed in numerous prestigious collections.

My WAY of painting emerges from a deep immersion into the magic of colors. Innocent, vibrant, pulsating, questioning... marked... leaving traces.

I seek rhythm and abstraction with colors and shapes to evoke emotions and highlight my dual meanings. Shapes emerge randomly or follow rules, mixing disorder with precise geometric patterns like folded corners and waves, and X's resembling wings for release, leaving meanings up to the viewer.

Born in Cali, Colombia, in 1991, artist and film director Valeria Jaramillo builds an eclectic and anachronistic universe through the exploration of different means of expression which study the Aristotelian dilemma of human passions.

Richard Heley is a multi-talented visual artist, writer, performer, and songwriter. Born on May 29, 1950, in Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England, he emigrated to Australia with his family in 1965.

Her work is primarily driven by a ceaseless passion to create, transforming her artistic dreams into reality.

Menashe Kadishman's vibrant sheep portraits and iconic minimalist sculptures capture the essence of Israeli life and emotions, making him a symbol of original Israeli art.