Tag: imagination
Before announcing our selected artists for “Birds”, we want to pause and express our gratitude to every artist who submitted their work. Each piece carried a story of freedom, change, and the quiet strength that lives in every act of creation. Your submissions reminded us why we create in the first place: to connect, to feel, and to share the beauty of being human. Every brushstroke, photograph, and sculpture reflected courage and care, turning this open call into something truly meaningful. Now, we are honored to introduce the selected artists whose…
London based painter Niah McGiff speaks about how her work explores the space where the digital and the natural overlap. She shares how slowing down through painting helps her make sense of a fast moving world and how ideas of identity and connection continue to shape her thinking. The interview offers a thoughtful look into how she uses an ancient medium to ask questions about modern life.
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.
From building businesses to leading creative teams to picking up a paintbrush full-time, Mei Shibata has never taken the predictable route. In this interview, she talks about how she found her way into painting, what makes her know a piece is working, and why her goal is simple: to put a smile on your face and light up your wall.
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.