Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

In my art, I posit childhood icons like Mickey Mouse, Oly and Bart Simpson (the eternally ten-year-old child from the TV animation series The Simpsons) in mostly dark, new and surprising background that produces a dark, provocative statement.

integrates a variety of components in her art, including texture, layered techniques, and multidimensional viewpoints, enriching her creations with depth and contrast. Her artistic motivation stems from the distinctive architecture of intriguing buildings, as well as influences from religious, historical, natural, and personal introspective sources.

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.

The main purpose of my art is to show the observer a world different from what they see with their own eyes, essentially to show them my world. If through my art I managed to touch the observer's soul, evoke pleasant memories, bring tears of sadness or happiness, then I have indeed achieved my goal.

Patricia Benisti Abramovich reignited her passion for painting in 1996, sparking a sort of obsession. She fell for watercolors, aquarelles, and the stories they told on paper.

Ish Gordon is a multidisciplinary Israeli artist engaged in painting, digital painting, photography, design, and curation. He was born in Israel in 1951.

Born 1964, Israel

Artist designer & Maker

Natalia was born and raised in Moldova. Her passion for art inspired her to enroll in the Republican College of Fine Arts. After completing her art education, she embarked on a period of exploration and self-discovery in the art world.

Igael Tumarkin's unique assemblage style and diverse spatial compositions earned him international acclaim and numerous awards, including the Israel Prize, making him a key figure in Israeli art.

Inna merges realism with surrealism in an engaging art world. Her watercolor work, selected for its fluid and playful nature, showcases a balance between precision and freedom. This interaction between artist and color creates a distinct visual style.