"Alice Kettle is a contemporary textile/fibre artist based in the UK. She has established a unique area of practice by her use of a craft medium, consistently and on an unparalleled scale. The scale of her work involves individual tiny stitches, which combine to form great swathes of colour, painterly backgrounds incorporating rich hues and metallic sheen.” Sara Roberts. Her work and other artists like her tell stories through layers of stitches creating colour, texture and compelling stories about life today. Alice trained as a painter, and has work represented in many international collections. https://alicekettle.co.uk/bio/
World Dance for Humanity, a non for profit was founded by Dr. Janet Reineck in Santa Barbara, California to provide funds and donations for those in need throughout the world. All monies go to local charities and international organizations in Syria, Rwanda and Ukraine. The group of dancers meet online and in person and travel together globally as part of their outreach. One such fundraiser is done before Halloween bringing together the local community and global community to dance as zombies to Michael Jackson's song "Thriller."This organization recently raised over $250,000 for Ukrainians needing school supplies, generators and clothing.
Dodd is a Sculptor/Photographer living outside of Berry on Yuin country NSW. She draws upon her life experiences, travel, culture, humour and everything in between as reference points and inspiration for her work. She has also worked closely with textiles, design and photography, her continual fascination for other cultures and travel has enabled her to develop her own unique and distinctive sense of style from which she draws upon in her latest sculptural abstract pieces. Her pieces are held in private collections both in Australia and overseas. Each piece is hand built and no two are ever the same.
https://www.flissdodd.com
Last year, animator-turned-portrait-artist Rich Wilkie made it his mission to paint 100 portraits of Ukrainian child refugees. Now, he’s finally reached his goal and all 100 of his paintings will be on display to the public as a fundraiser. The show is titled Eyes of War — Eyes of Hope which will bring together four Santa Barbara charities to help Ukrainian refugees.Featured here is Danilo, a Ukrainian refugee in Romania who fled the Ukrainian conflict with his mother and sister because they lived near a nuclear power plant. Painting by Rich Wilkie
Suvi Haapaniemi is a Finnish artist known for her mesmerizing and thought-provoking pieces that blend elements of nature, mythology, and surrealism. She captures the essence of the human experience, evoking emotions and sparking conversations. Her use of vibrant colours, intricate details, and symbolic imagery creates a visual journey that transports viewers into a realm of imagination and introspection. Her ability to seamlessly blend traditional techniques with contemporary themes sets her apart in the art world.
