Taber Calderon was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1976. He is a graphic artist who lives and works in New York City. His work has been recognized by international design and poster exhibitions.
“Images can express an aggressive tone that can hit the eye like a sledge hammer or enlighten the mind with striking visual messages. My images are presented through creative wit and graphic simplicity.”
From the south of the Dominican Republic to the south south Bronx. I was heavily influenced by traditional family values and first world country culture shock... poverty, the crack epidemic, crime and the grime. Luckily my grandfather and uncles worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was the best going to work with dad(s) days. On the train I found (or it found me) my biggest influences - the School of Visual Arts posters and the all mighty Benetton ads. Arts was it!
taberjcalderon@gmail.com
Lea Pietrzyk is a French Animation Filmmaker and Illustrator, dedicated to the exploration of universal storytelling. After graduating from Gobelins, L'Ecole de l'Image, she has been working in the animation industry for years and is now exploring Illustration as a storytelling medium. In addition to her professional work, she has also been involved in the development of her own animation projects. Some of these projects have been recognized and selected for pitching forums, including the Focus Script of the Cannes Film Festival, When East Meets West Trieste Film Festival and Cartoon Springboard.
Fritz Fuhrmann, born in 1949 in Vienna, received his artistic training under Viennese painter Prof. Kreutzberger and participated in various advanced courses. His exhibition history includes participation in the London Art Festival in 1994, exhibitions at Galerie Groissböck in Vienna in 1995, ArtAutomobil in Düsseldorf in 1997, Galerie Chica in Vienna in 1998, and an exhibition at the Renaissance Penta Hotel Vienna in 2000. From 2002 to 2016, he held several private exhibitions both domestically and internationally. In 2020, he celebrated a jubilee exhibition in Vienna, and in 2022, he exhibited at the Palais Pálffy in Vienna.
Brenda Rocío Guerrero Zerón, born on August 26, 1975, in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico, has actively participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Noteworthy among these are "Centenarios del carnaval de Guaymas" (1999 - 2004), "Pasiones afines" (1999), and "Ser a-lado" (2022). Her artistic contributions extend beyond galleries, as she has created murals in various educational and health institutions.
Currently employed at the Sonora State University Press and Institutional Communication Area, Brenda previously served as the coordinator of the communication area at the Municipal Institute of Culture and Art of Guaymas. During the 2015-2018 administration in the City Council of Guaymas, she held the position of Director of Institutional Image. At the Museo de Arte de Sonora, she assumed the role of Head of Educational Programs and exhibition design.
In the realm of education, Brenda has shared her expertise by teaching semiotics and signage in the Graphic Design program at the Technological Institute of Sonora. Additionally, she conducts independent painting workshops, showcasing her dedication to both artistic creation and education.
Ludwig Camarillo (Mx), multidisciplinary artist with a professional background in graphic and audiovisual production and illustration. With 12 years of experience as a Teacher, giving classes and workshops of creativity and graphic techniques. Nowadays focus on moving image projects such as animation shortfilms.
Pax, from the Latin, Peace. The image refers to the hand sign “V” initially used during WWII as a signal of victory. Later on it was adopted by Anti-war activists as a gesture of “ friend or peace ”
The main idea is, contradiction, speaking of this harmless idea of “ friend ”.
Olive refers to the attitude towards a conflict.
In a world scarred by conflicts, the concept of peace has often been shaped by those in positions of power. This poster seeks to provoke contemplation on the inherent biases ingrained in the narrative of peace, particularly in the context of the ongoing struggles in Ukraine and Gaza.
The stark contrast of white letters against a black backdrop symbolizes the dichotomy that exists within the idea of peace. Historically, peace has been presented as the absence of overt conflict, a tranquility that sometimes conceals the silent struggles of marginalized communities.
Yet, as we confront the harsh realities of the Ukraine war and the plight of the people in Gaza, we are compelled to question whether peace, as traditionally defined, is sufficient. Is it merely the absence of violence for some, while others are left yearning for their voices to be heard?
This poster challenges us to consider whether the pursuit of true peace is, in fact, synonymous with the pursuit of freedom for all. It beckons us to reflect on the responsibility we bear to dismantle oppressive structures and foster a world where every individual, regardless of their background, can experience genuine freedom.
Let this piece serve as a catalyst for conversations that transcend conventional notions of peace and inspire collective action towards a future where freedom is the birthright of every human being.
Born and raised in Graz, Austria, Nina Seidel (b. 1990) studied Fine Arts at the University of Granada, Spain, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2014. From 2015 to 2019 she lived in Cape Verde, working as an arts teacher, artist and designer. Since 2019 Nina is based in Lisbon, Portugal, where she currently works on her project “12”. Nina’s work has been published in “Clover and Bee Magazine”, “Artist Talk Magazine” and “The Purposeful Mayonnaise”, and since 2011 the artist has participated in several collective exhibitions in Spain. In 2014 Nina had the honour of realizing her first solo show, “Naturalezas”, at Museo Casa Natal García Lorca, the birth house (nowadays museum) of the famous Spanish poet Federico García Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, Spain.
Join the Peace Revolution is a series of 5 posters that depict the absurdities and double standards of war. Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” and by the double standards that Western politics and media apply to violence in different parts of the globe, Join the Peace Revolution highlights the importance of peace as the only way forward. There is only one type of humans, the human race.
Laurie CARTOON embodies joy, color, and positivity in the art world. From a young age, this figurative artist developed a fervent passion for art, making color her preferred artisticlanguage. Her canvases, vibrant with energy, capture the brightness of sunny days and the warmth of happy moments, transforming each space into a visual feast where joy iscontagious. With humor, she acknowledges that the simple addition of a letter to her last name, from CARTON to CARTOON, reflects her approach to life: to remain light-hearted and never take herself too seriously. Since 2014, she has dedicated her self exclusively to easel painting, naturally delving into digital art. Inspired by nature in all its forms, Laurie CARTOON draws boundless creativity from landscapes, flowers, and overall harmony. Her work stands out for its commitment to reflecting global current themes, blending figurative paintings with subtle and clever commentary on crucial issues. Her playful personality shines through in each creation, usinghumor to address serious subjects. Her art invites reflection while enchanting with a palette of vibrant colors. Laurie CARTOON continues to illuminate the art world with bold and joyful works, reminding us that color, cheerfulness, and positivity can be powerful forces for change and inspiration. Her canvases are an invitation to celebrate life, appreciate the beauty around us, and always keep a smile on our faces.
Naufan Noordyanto is a design educator and designer.
He is a lecturer at Department of Visual Communication Design (VCD), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia.
For several years, Naufan also works as an independent graphic designer and graphic consultant who focus on graphic design: poster and visual branding; typography, illustration, etc. He has been awarded , invited, and selected in more than 200 international art events and competitions, and no less than 20+ national art and design events. Besides, in Indonesia, his works was exhibited or presented in 45 foreign countries. On several occasions, he served as a speaker, guest lecturer, or jury member in various national and international art and design events.
Naufan studied Visual Communication Design (VCD) at Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta (Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta/ISI Yogyakarta), obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (S.Sn., i.e. B.A); then continued his studies at the Master of Arts Program majoring in VCD Studies, at the same campus, where he obtained his Masters of Arts (M.Sn., i.e. M.A.).
Email: naufannoord@gmail.com // noordbita@gmail.com
For Rochallyi, 2022 and 2023 are the years of answering whether vector poetry can provide an extended visual interpretation of the language unavailable through traditional notation and interpretation. The combination of time, space, movement, and direction can expand all aspects of a text and its meaning. His endeavor aims to investigate the semantics/semiotics of vectors in poetry as a response to the problem of creating meaningful patterns. Rochallyi believe that Vectors can be used to create a sense of movement in a poem. For example, words can flow smoothly from one to another, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. It can add another layer of meaning to the poem and make it more interesting to explore. Vector Poetry replaces words or partial phrases with vectors. In vector poetry, words are arranged in a specific way to visually represent the poem's meaning. Just as a vector is defined by its direction and length, each word or sentence is represented by a line that points in a particular direction and has a certain length. Vector poetry is a form of mathematical expressionism in art. It can capture words, emotions, movement, and location. In an essay entitled Classification of Mathematical Poetry in Hyperrhiz Journal, Rochallyi described vector poetry as a method of creating poetry and vectorizing poetry through vector space-VSP. His vector poetry captures states, space, and time to showcase a concise but poetic expression. It achieves an emotional effect by moving a word or phrase across a grid of vector space, creating a visual and especially emotional effect, or by using mathematical equations to create shapes and movements
Born in 1977, Rula Jones Brock is an accomplished visual artist whose diverse body of work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions and galleries across the United States and internationally. RJB's artistic journey has been marked by a commitment to exploring various mediums and pushing the boundaries of creativity particularly in the book arts, print and publishing.
RJB's artworks have been featured in a range of exhibitions, both solo and collaborative. Notably, In 2022, Rula received recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts to write and publish an artist monograph. Her commitment to the arts was further acknowledged with the Robert Rauschenberg / Change Inc. award in 2003. She has been a resident artist at esteemed institutions such as The Griffin Art Center in Frederick, MD, from 2019 to 2020, and the Centre Pompadour in Ercourt, France, in 2018. RJB has also curated several noteworthy exhibitions in the Washington DC area and has founded two art galleries, Gallery 115 and Gallery 44 as well as an artist-in-residence program at the Y Art Center in Historic Frederick, Maryland where she currently resides.
RJB has an international background having lived in cities all over the world including, New York, London, Amsterdam, and Washington D.C.
Luciano Caggianello born in Siena in 1959, is an artist and designer who began his activity in the 1980s interacting with different professional fields : Advertising, Illustration, Graphics and Design (industrial and car-design), Architecture. At the same time he embarked on a path of artistic research which, after initial and assiduous frequentations at the Academy as well as studies and ateliers of Turin artists, led him to evolve various representative and visual themes, allowing him to also validate an articulated national and international exhibition itinerary, such to make him now a recognized and historicized artist. He is also accompanied, in this path, by the publication of some books (“Intermediario Immateriale” 2003, “Parole altrove” 2014, “Aporia e Metamorfosi dell’Arte” 2019, “Fenomenologia del Quotidiano 2020, “Pubblicità .jPig” 2021) which serve as an aid to reflection and deepening of one's conceptual and philosophical research. In recent years, his recognition has essentially become a work of prevalent perceptual and conceptual synthesis that re-elaborates all the didactic, cultural and intellectual interactions also coming from his various training fields (from Applied Industrial Physics, to Architecture, to the Visual). Furthermore, this approach, by identifying the artistic objective of a thematic-conceptual planning and an experimentation inserted between concrete "poverty" and digital art, turns out to be much more related and relevant to concepts of presentation than of representation. He lives and works in Turin, Italy.
Cat Willett is an award-winning illustrator and the author of the graphic biography The Queen of Wands: The Story of Pamela Colman Smith: The Artist Behind the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck (Running Press, September 2022) and the forthcoming book Women of Tarot (Running Press, June 2024). She is also the illustrator of two forthcoming decks and workbooks by influencer Destiny Taylor (Running Press, Spring 2023 and Fall 2024 including Golden Mantras). Since 2019, her work has chronicled the history of tarot, and the understanding female artists who have contributed to the evolution of tarot and art in deck-form. Cat is also a contributing comic artist for The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The LA Times, where she uses her work to speak about gender, mental health, the environment, and current issues. She received her MFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Illustration in 2019, and her BFA from the University at Buffalo with a minor in Art History, and also studied at the Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy. Her illustration work has been featured by Apple, Spotify, Brooklyn Public Library, Doc Martens, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, and NYC Department of Transportation. She is from Buffalo, New York, and resides in Brooklyn, NY, with her family including their companion dog Bowie. Cat’s books are a stunning showcase of her skill in creating dynamic, paneled, graphic-novel-style non-fiction. She is also a contributing illustrator to coloring books for Penguin Random House.
Eskild Beck, born in 1951, is a distinguished contemporary artist hailing from Denmark. His artistic journey gained momentum with his first verified exhibition, "Forårsudstillingen," hosted at Charlottenburg udstillingsbygning in Copenhagen in 2007. Over the last 16 years, Beck has been a prominent figure in the art scene, participating in 12 group shows, various international exhibitions, and art fairs.
One notable exhibition was the "London Art Biennale 2023" at London Art Biennale in London, showcasing his continuous engagement with the global art community. Although primarily exhibited in Denmark, Beck's artistic reach extends to Germany, the United States, and beyond.
Participating in events like Ostrale´014 in Dresden in 2014, as well as shows at Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art and Kunsthal Charlottenborg in Copenhagen, Eskild Beck has left an indelible mark on the contemporary art landscape. Noteworthy collaborations include exhibitions alongside Morten Gersager Abel and Janni-Mai Larsen.
Lu Xing, China, PhD candidate in visual design at Hongik University.
A member of the Hunan Design Artists Association, the Hunan Packaging Design Association, the China-Europe International Design Culture Association, the Nanjing Graphic Designers Association, and the Suzhou Graphic Designers Association.
Design works have been published in many journals and books, and have been exhibited in China, Poland, Spain, Cyprus, Slovakia, Mexico, South Korea, Hungary, Russia, Belarus, Peru, Singapore, Ukraine, Ecuador and other countries.
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Amenneh MOAYEDI is a graphic designer, poster, painter and designer. She studied graphics, from high school to licence graphics in Iran, where she creates her own graphic design workshop. Master2 of graphics in visual communication in France ESAC. She was selected on the occasion of several biennials and triennials on different continents, from China to Peru, via Korea and Turkey, Chypre, Mexico, Poland, she also participated in international design exhibitions and graphics involving poster creation, especially for peace and women’s rights.