Award-winning Australian artist Meaghan Shelton’s practice weaves together fashion, photography, textiles, and more to challenge traditional depictions of women and nature. Featured in AQ Volume 4, her work reimagines feminine identity, exploring both the historical and personal connections between women and nature. Discover how her multi-disciplinary approach engages with these themes in a powerful, thought-provoking way.

Octavia Greig, an English-American artist, captures the rhythm and chaos of urban life with a masterful blend of oil painting and intricate photo collaging. Inspired by the bustling streets of Mexico City, her work transforms fleeting moments into surreal yet familiar scenes, inviting viewers to rediscover the beauty of everyday life. Explore her journey from London to Mexico and her upcoming artist residency in New York City in this exclusive feature.

Dive into the world of Rebeca Lopera, an AQ Volume 4 artist whose work bridges personal and cultural narratives. By incorporating materials like plaster, ceramics, and found objects, she creates evocative sculptures that explore bilingualism, identity, and belonging. Learn how her conceptual practice transforms fragile elements into deeply resonant artworks.

Joe Hedges is a multidisciplinary artist whose work investigates the tension between digital and tactile experiences in contemporary life. By blending traditional oil painting with digital screens, tablets, and unexpected materials, Hedges creates compelling pieces that provoke curiosity and contemplation. His practice challenges viewers to reflect on how technology shapes our consciousness and culture while celebrating the creative possibilities that arise from the intersection of art history and modern media. Explore his transformative approach to art in this featured interview.

Featured in AQ Volume 4, Reagan Hayhurst is a multidisciplinary artist crafting conceptual jewelry and mixed media abstract art. Her work, blending materials like fibers, metal, and paint, explores themes of curiosity, wonder, and self-discovery. Learn how her innovative process combines construction, deconstruction, and storytelling to evoke a sense of awe and reflection.

Pamella Diegor's artwork is a celebration of positivity, where the heart serves as both a symbol and a transformative force. Working primarily with plaster, clay, and acrylics, she creates color-saturated paintings and sculptures that aim to inspire and connect. Dive into her creative journey and explore how she builds her dreamscape, the Heart Archive, one artwork at a time.

Hillary Irene Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, video, and immersive installations. Deeply rooted in both personal and global anxieties, her art explores themes of beauty, fragility, and belonging. In her latest work, Johnson reflects on the unity of life and the importance of creating tangible art that connects the human spirit to the environment. Learn more about her process, inspiration, and the powerful conversations her art sparks.

Tyler Mitchell’s artistic journey is one of experimentation and evolution. Starting as an oil painter, Mitchell has expanded his practice to include surreal photography and 3D installations, allowing him to push the boundaries of creativity and express his visionary concepts. In this interview, Tyler shares how his experience as a carpenter, along with personal explorations, shaped his artistic voice. From his initial passion for freedom and exploration to the integral role of community in his work, Mitchell reflects on the elements that define his practice. Explore his unique artistic path and what drives his creative process.

Katherine Van Drie’s multi-media sculptures delve into themes of identity, cultural expectations, and consumption. Using upcycled textiles, ceramics, and cast plastic, her work bridges the natural and cultural worlds, offering a compelling commentary on societal constructs. From addressing beauty standards in I've Been Told to exploring interconnectedness in Intimate Distortions, Van Drie’s art invites reflection and connection.

South Florida artist Deborah Perlman creates abstract wall-mounted sculptures that invite viewers into spaces between the real and imagined. Drawing inspiration from art movements like Constructivism and Cubism, as well as her deep connection to nature and global issues, Perlman’s work challenges perceptions and explores the unknown. Learn more about her creative process and how she brings her three-dimensional pieces to life.

In Issue 45 of Create! Magazine, we feature Agnès Robin, a self-taught artist known for her evocative portraits of women, intertwined with animal symbolism. Her mixed-media works, crafted with acrylics, gold leaf, and collages, delve into themes of vulnerability, strength, and the urgency of caring for all living beings. Explore her creative process, artistic philosophy, and the thought-provoking messages behind her art in this exclusive interview.

Christina Jensen Vicente, a Danish-American artist and designer, merges her cultural heritage with her love of natural materials in her stunning multi-media wall hangings. Using textiles, bio-resins, and traditional fiber techniques like weaving and knotting, she creates immersive works that explore form, texture, and movement. Learn more about Christina's artistic practice and her role as a Creative Director at CHANEL.

Chicago-based artist Karen Fike creates captivating mixed media pieces that explore the strength, elegance, and chaos within the lives of women. Using acrylics, flash glazes, and textured mediums, Fike brings her figurative abstractions to life in a way that engages viewers on a deeper level. In this interview, she shares her artistic journey, the personal experiences that shape her work, and how community and advocacy fuel her creative practice. Read on to learn more about the vision behind her dynamic and evolving artwork.

Nata Drachinskaya, a sculptor and collage artist based in California, creates thought-provoking works that delve into the complexities of memory, personal history, and identity. Drawing on her experiences growing up in the USSR and living through significant historical upheavals, her art uses concrete as a metaphor for the weight of memory and trauma. In this interview, Nata shares her artistic journey, the inspiration behind her works, and how her medium of choice — from concrete sculptures to analog collage — reflects her ongoing exploration of self-reconstruction and resilience.

Discover the work of Marybeth Rothman, a contemporary mixed-media artist whose layered portraits and abstract narratives reimagine identity. Through the fusion of reclaimed photographs, abstract drawings, and pigmented beeswax, Rothman celebrates underrepresented voices, weaving rich stories with metaphor and symbolism. Featured in major exhibitions like Modigliani and the Modern Portrait, Rothman’s work continues to resonate in museums and collections across the globe.

Discover the artistic journey of Valerie Carmet, a French-American Pop Art artist and educator, whose ToyBox Collection blends recycled toys and vibrant colors to explore complex societal themes. From childhood nostalgia to powerful commentary on contemporary issues, Carmet's work invites viewers to play, reflect, and engage in conversations about the world around us.

Mark S. Thomas is an abstract artist whose work is defined by his passion for color and organic patterns. Working from his Oakland studio, he combines acrylic paint with mixed media techniques to create dynamic, textured pieces that evoke the fluidity of natural and biological forms. With an intuitive approach to mark-making, Thomas seeks to balance spontaneity and careful editing, resulting in vibrant works that explore the emotional and psychological effects of color. Learn more about his creative process and view his latest works on his website.

Jeanne Ciravolo, a mixed-media artist, weaves the histories of trauma and resilience into her work through a combination of stitching, collage, and painted paper. With a focus on female narratives, her art explores themes of loss, hope, and healing, using domestic textiles and techniques traditionally associated with women's labor to re-envision the act of repair. Discover the powerful stories behind her compelling, layered compositions.

Elen Alien, a London-based artist, merges diverse mediums like sculpture, digital art, and oil painting to explore the complex relationship between nature, technology, and human identity. With a background in architecture and a nomadic lifestyle that has shaped her practice, Elen’s work invites viewers to reflect on how we navigate an ever-evolving digital landscape. Read on to discover how her art challenges the boundaries of physical and virtual existence.

Discover the work of San Diego-based mixed-media artist Reni Soares, whose art reflects her upbringing on the island of Cape Verde and her journey between two cultures. With a focus on creating harmony between opposing elements, her intricate abstractions blend texture, color, and form to reveal multi-layered narratives. Learn how her unique use of raw canvas and stain techniques transforms the materials into rich, captivating compositions that resonate with both personal and universal themes.