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In this studio visit interview with Singapore-based artist Rajul Shah, sunlight spills across her third-floor space, a room alive with colour, calm energy, and the hum of creativity. Rajul talks about the things that keep her grounded: her favourite brushes, the books and notes stacked by the window, and the quiet rhythm of working on several pieces at once. There’s the scent of paint in the air, a little mess, and a lot of heart. It’s less about perfection and more about presence, a glimpse into how she turns everyday moments…
Time is running out! The Women in Arts Network’s global open call, “Birds,” is closing on October 9, 2025. Show us how you capture the beauty, freedom, and stories of birds through your art. All women-identifying and non-binary artists are welcome, and every visual art form is accepted. Let your creativity take flight and be part of an international celebration of art, resilience, and imagination.
Min Park, a Brooklyn-based artist and designer, creates visual narratives that move between dreams, memory, and identity. In this conversation, she shares how her journey began, what guides her process, and the ways she continues to build connections through her art across cultures and communities.
Brazilian psychologist, psychoanalyst, and visual artist Bruna Gazzi Costa talks about weaving mental health and creation into daily life. In this interview, she shares how painting and therapy coexist in her practice, why community plays such a vital role in her process, and how she sees the future of care extending into galleries and studios.
In this interview, Louise Santucci, a South African-born painter now living in London, shares how she began her journey back in 1999 at Roodepoort Art College and how she continues to create today. She talks about painting alongside her son’s ideas, her love for colour, and the energy that tells her when a piece is working. With honesty about balancing family life and her studio time, she offers insight into what keeps her painting and how she hopes her work will bring a sense of hope to others.
The final week to be part of the Women in Arts Network’s “Birds” virtual exhibition is here! Don’t miss your chance to share how birds inspire your creativity, your stories, and your dreams. Women-identifying and non-binary artists worldwide, submit by October 9, 2025, and let your work take flight on a global stage.
Filipino-born and California-based painter Airies Bagalawis-Olaes talks about her path from painting as a refuge to showing her work in international exhibitions. In this conversation, she shares her approach to balancing life and studio time, what makes a painting come alive, and her hopes for the future of her work as a dialogue on resilience and identity.
In this interview with Women in Arts Network, hyperrealism painter Cher Pruys talks about her lifelong journey in the arts, from sketching as a child to building an internationally recognized career. She shares how she finds inspiration in everyday objects, balances family and studio time, and continues to paint with the same curiosity that first drew her to art.
Five painters who submitted for our virtual exhibition Birds showed us that birds are never just creatures in the sky they are symbols of freedom, memory, and imagination. Through their submissions, we see how birds can be playful, fragile, majestic, or deeply symbolic. Each work reflects personal vision, reminding us that while our experiences differ, the wonder birds inspire is universal. This feature is not about selected finalists, but about honouring the generosity of artists who shared their worlds with us. Their stories enrich the growing archive of this exhibition, which…
In this interview with the Women in Arts Network, Jessica Woo talks about her path from early crayon sketches to animating major films and publishing picture books. She shares how she juggles motherhood with deadlines, what tells her a project is on track, and why she hopes her stories encourage readers to feel comfortable in their skin.