The series Shadow & Light draws on my experiences in East Africa, where intense sunlight, strong contrasts, and the warmth of the environment have shaped both my perception and colour palette. Regular visits to Kenya refine this visual sensibility and inform my understanding of light and form. In Shadow & Light , I explore the balance of opposites - how one cannot exist without the other. Together, shadow and light define form, reveal structure, and intensify colour. This to

Molly is a photographer originally from Cheshire, now based in Sheffield. Her work is rooted in observing and capturing the quiet beauty of the everyday, focusing on the harmony between light, shadow, and movement — an ongoing practice in the art of noticing and observation. Driven by a passion for travel and human connection, she finds meaning in sharing small, spontaneous moments with people she meets along the way. Her images often reflect a sense of presence and intimacy,

Miriam Habibe is an emerging Welsh-based artist of BAME South Asian heritage whose creative journey embodies resilience, identity, and self-discovery. After years devoted to parenthood and a full-time career, she has returned to her artistic roots, crafting deeply expressive works that bridge tradition and modern experimentation. Drawing inspiration from craft forms like weaving, she merges abstraction and mixed media techniques, forging an artistic voice that is uniquely her

In Eden in Eclipse explores a quiet struggle between shadow and light. A single lit apple becomes a small sun in the hand, while the serpent rests like memory—suggesting inheritance as much as danger. By keeping the face and body in deep shadow, the image asks viewers to meet it halfway, to decide what to reveal and what to keep hidden. I’m interested in the moment a choice becomes visible, and how one highlight can hold both tenderness and threat. Oluwatobi Ogundunsin (b. La

Lewis Andrews moved to Leeds in 2016 to study a BA(Hons) in Fine Art at Leeds Arts University. After graduating in 2019, Lewis continued to work in Leeds. In 2022, Lewis completed his Postgraduate Fine Arts Degree also at Leeds Arts University, graduating with a Masters Degree in the Creative Arts. During his Master’s Degree, Lewis’s practice became deeply focused on the methodology of translating information and data from sources within science into artworks. Lewis has conti

Known for her strong contrasts and contrasting subjects, Laura Candet expresses her artistic ideas through complex artworks in which shadow and light not only take on a visual analytical role, but also convey profound contrasts of identity. With her ever-changing identities and borderline personality, the artist uses her "black and white" thinking in the creative process to visually reflect her state of mind. In her shadows and lights, Laura Candet exposes a fragmented identi

Jiayue Wang is an artist and experimental video creator born in China and currently based in London, UK. Working primarily with experimental video, Wang’s practice extends to photography and cross-media art, exploring themes of identity fluidity, belonging, and emotional memory within a cross-cultural context. The creative process is rooted in the experience of fluid identity and framed through the perspective of the “Third Space,” reflecting on cultural differences while con

Having lived in California and Europe, Jan Wurm has honed an eye for social patterns and conventions. She currently divides her time between Berkeley and L.A. and her hand between drawing and painting. Wurm has taught at the University of California, Berkeley Extension and lectured extensively. The past Director of Exhibitions and Curator of Art at the Richmond Art Center, Wurm has authored exhibition catalogues and curated major exhibitions focused on a humanist tradition. J

Hanna Buruk is a Ukrainian artist currently based in Germany. Although she has always had a passion for drawing, her early professional background was in finance, having earned a diploma in that field and previously worked at a bank in Ukraine. She graduated from the Art School in Odesa in 2003. Deeply inspired by her native city of Odesa, which lies by the sea, Buruk often depicts seascapes in her work, capturing the fluidity, light, and emotion of the coastal environment. S

Dmitry was born in the Ukrainian SSR in 1985 in the family of an engineer and a doctor. Born with an innate passion for art, Dmitry spent his early years expressing himself through sketches and drawings, driven solely by the joy of creation. Despite this early inclination, he chose a different path and pursued an education in economics, delving into the world of business as he navigated the complexities of the corporate realm. It wasn't until the age of 34, after relocating t

Dana Wang is a Chinese filmmaker, photographer, and cinematographer based in London, currently working primarily in the camera department on film sets. After moving to London in October 2024, she has since pursued a freelance career across feature films, documentaries, and experimental images. Her cross-cultural journey between China and the UK has shaped a distinctive visual language—one that exists between narrative structure and spontaneous observation. Trained in filmmaking y

Collect Art is proud to announce the representation of Nadia Kissel , a contemporary artist whose work delves into the intricate relationship between emotion, memory, and the passage of time. Kissel’s practice is characterized by its depth and sensitivity, blending abstraction and figuration to create visual narratives that feel both intimate and universal. Working across painting and mixed media, Nadia Kissel explores the layers of human experience — the traces left behind b

Collect Art is pleased to announce the representation of Laura Candet , a contemporary artist whose work moves gracefully between emotion, material, and form. Guided by a poetic sensibility, Candet transforms the nuances of daily life into visual meditations on memory, perception, and presence. Working in painting and mixed media, she composes works that harmonize precision and freedom — where each gesture carries both instinct and reflection. Her pieces open quiet spaces for

Collect Art proudly announces the representation of internationally acclaimed sculptor Igor Grechanyk. Known for his masterful ability to fuse myth, philosophy, and contemporary expression, Grechanyk’s work transcends the boundaries of time and culture. His bronze sculptures evoke a profound sense of spirituality and transformation, reflecting on the eternal connection between humanity and the cosmos.

We are delighted to welcome Geraldine Leahy as the newest artist represented by Collect Art. Geraldine’s artistic practice masterfully...

We are delighted to welcome Goran Tomic , a talented collage artist, to our growing family of represented artists. Goran’s work...

Here’s to love in all its forms — the muse, the memory, the mystery — and to the artists who continue to reveal it anew. In this special...

Welcome to Collect Art, Seasonal Edition, Volume 79. With each new volume, we continue our journey of discovery, dialogue, and reflection...