Meet our artists
Ramadhyan
Putri Pertiwi
“Continue living every day because you think about what work you will create tomorrow”-RamRama
The Artist.
Born in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia in 1993, Ramadhyan Putri Pertiwi lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Rama studied Painting at the Indonesian Institute of The Arts Yogyakarta and graduated in 2018. The main concept of her paintings is the abstraction of plants or flora, in an expressionist style, using firm and strong brush strokes. The energetic and curved strokes is a symbol of strength and dynamism. For Rama, plants and flora have a life cycle that is no different to humans. They face various obstacles to be able to grow in their environment.
Megan Ward
‘A portrait or figure painting is something that you can relate to or it can be used to encourage an emotional reaction. I believe that art should be available to everyone and if my artwork cannot only be an escape for myself but someone else too, I will continue to create works like these.’- Megan Ward
The Artist.
Megan Ward is a UK based Fine Arts Artist, with a Mixed Media Fine Art degree from the University of Westminster. Her study saw her pursue her desire to create pieces identifiable to her artistic style yet appealing to the masses. Having come from a background where art wasn’t the most accessible form of creativity, Megan found herself recreating what was around her, constantly capturing family members, magazine covers or whatever she could find. These experiences were what sparked her love for portraiture.
Megan is constantly working on pushing the boundaries of traditional portraiture by distorting the face while keeping it identifiable.
Inspired by artists such as Jenny Saville and Francis Bacon whose works are able to portray real and identifiable emotions through manipulation of face or body in a dramatic way yet still keeping it recognisable. Megan’s artistic process involves taking images a step from reality by either experimenting with textures, brushstrokes or using different mediums. Her recent focus on how colour can change and how a portrait is received, delves deeply into the psychology of colour. Whether she can use her works to provoke a reaction or capture attention are key components of Megan’s work.
Lynda Charles
“I’ve always thought that the human body is the best art out there; nothing is more beautiful or complex than the physical and emotional things we are made of. I want to show everybody what I see when I look at people.”- Lynda Charles
The Artist.
Lynda Charles is a Nigerian-born visual artist who stumbled onto art accidentally while studying to obtain an undergraduate degree in Applied Biology. She always knew she didn’t want to be an applied biologist but wasn’t quite sure what the alternative was. She discovered her desire to create art while visiting her friend’s makeshift art studio in the final year of her undergraduate study.
Without the benefit of formal fine art education, Charles committed to honing her craft through practice, mistakes and frustrated attempts.
Lynda Charles prefers to draw inspiration from what she deems to be the most beautiful art in existence – people. The self-taught artist believes that everything we experience as people is filtered through our lenses and ultimately becomes a part of us, transforming us. She longs to represent humanity’s beauty and turmoil, its collective expressions, emotions, and joys on paper and canvas. That way, others can share the experience in whatever form it comes to them.
Ramon Luis Evangelista
“My artworks are a pop art hybrid of painting and sculpture. Whether it’s someone’s interests orsomething I like and feel that pops into my mind, I like to create it in different styles using different techniques and materials. Like living beings, art communicates in a special way, telling different stories with emotions and themes we can all relate to.”
- Ramon Luis Evangelista
The Artist.
Ramon Luis Evangelista is a Filipino artist who lives in urban Metro Manila in the Philippines. He studied digital animation in the College of St. Benilde, De Lasalle University and took up painting in 2019 as a self-taught artist. His travels abroad and visits to art museums in Europe, Asia and the United States nurtured his fascination with paintings
Ramon Luis developed his art which he describes as a pop art hybrid of painting and sculpture. His style draws inspiration from Pop art icons like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Tom Wesselman, as well as the geometric complexities of cubism by Pablo Picasso. This influence is evident in his technique of breaking down images into smaller geometric shapes to create intricate details. His use of vibrant colors clearly demonstrates his fascination with Disney and the dynamic visuals of Nintendo video games which he loved to play as a child. His formaleducation in digital animation provided him with the platform to create art and enriched his understanding of color rendering. He transforms his digital creations into paintings, injecting it with energy, excitement, joy and enthusiasm.
Ramon Luis creates textures in the form of embossed ridges, to give not only a 3D effect, but
also lighting and shadow effects that vary depending on the thickness and elevation of the ridge and angle of the light. He also uses brush textures to provide relief and “tactile” sense.
He often features digital images of his favorite personalities and figures. His compositions are not just a reflection of his own interests and mood but also a response to the collective interests of his audience. He sees his art as a medium for connection, a way to share emotions and experiences with others.