Gabrielle Preziose is a commercial and editorial fashion photographer based in NJ/NYC known for her striking, avant-garde aesthetic. Drawing influence from vintage fashion and surrealist art, Gabrielle brings a distinctive vision to her lifestyle, portrait, and product photography. Her work is a celebration of color, pattern, and emotion—crafted with a meticulous eye and a passion for storytelling.

Lauren E. Peters’ work delves into the performance and construction of identity through the lens of self-portraiture. Drawing from both historical and personal influences, her art explores gender, the notion of “costumes” as armor, and the complex navigation of self-definition. In this feature, we explore how Peters combines vibrant colors and rich symbolism to challenge traditional narratives and invite a new visual language that exists beyond societal binaries. Explore her journey and upcoming work in the issue 51 of Create! Magazine.

Claire Partington’s intricately detailed ceramic sculptures reinterpret the myth of the princess through a modern, critical lens—blending baroque aesthetics, fairy tale motifs, and luxury iconography. Based in London, her work challenges expectations of femininity and fantasy while drawing inspiration from art history, social trends, and personal identity. Discover how her ceramic figures embody both magical nostalgia and sharp cultural critique.

Chester-based fine artist Maria Natalie brings fresh energy to classical portraiture through her Unfinished Finished series—vivid oil paintings that capture women in bold, incomplete states. Balancing traditional techniques with striking contemporary color palettes, her work draws attention to both subject and process, offering a modern take on timeless composition.

Aya Ogasawara, a Tokyo-born painter now based in New York, creates strikingly surreal compositions that blend Northern Renaissance influence with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic. In her series Memory and Mirage, Ogasawara explores themes of femininity, growth, and the sublime, crafting dreamlike tableaus that reinterpret religious iconography through the lens of adolescence and personal myth.

Explore the vibrant and imaginative world of Gail-Marie Boykewich, an artist blending traditional portrait painting, surrealism, and folk art to highlight the beauty of flora, fauna, and the human-animal bond. Her work emphasizes environmental conservation, celebrates diversity, and explores the symbolic connections between nature and human emotion.

Discover Jeff Stauder’s Mythic West, a thought-provoking exploration of wild west legends and classical myths. His work blends representation and abstraction to challenge the narratives of history and visual culture.

Meet Ryan Horton, a Boston-based artist whose work challenges societal expectations and explores identity through digital mixed media and bold single-line drawings. In this interview, Ryan shares his journey, artistic philosophy, and how his experiences as a Black man in America have shaped his creative expression. Discover how Ryan's art delves into personal insecurities, confidence, and the freedom of self-expression.

Rachel Bensimon’s artwork delves into the vibrant inner worlds of girls and young women, capturing the delicate balance between innocence and strength. Her autobiographical portraits invite viewers to reconnect with their own childhood memories, blending elements of the natural world and surrealism to explore how early experiences shape who we become. Join us as we journey through Rachel’s unique perspective on the lasting impact of childhood.