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"Kerry Gerdes, Yelverton, Devon, 2012" by Kerry Gerdes

“This photograph was taken to on the outskirts of Yelverton, in the Devon countryside. I wanted to show the rural with the urban, and liked the composition of a winding country road in the distance, with power lines going straight though the scene. I shoot using film as I like the tone and colour saturation, plus it combines the old with the new. The photograph will soon be in an exhibition with many more of my work, at the Poole lighthouse gallery in October.” - Kerry Gerdes

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"Charla Morgan, Benjamin/Print, 2012" by Charla Morgan

“Benjamin exists in the real world: he's a brilliant young actor (and flat mate of my son... also an actor); both currently live in Manhattan. This portrait was inspired by a series of photos that were taken of Ben in Italy, when he was studying commedia dell'arte. He was channeling Stanislavki's clown at that moment in time, and the particular photo that inspired the painting just penetrated my being... I had to paint it... I'm particularly proud of this painting because, thus far, it seems to have touched a lot of people. It recently won a juried art award via the California Art Club "Figures and Faces" entrance opportunity.” - Charla Morgan

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"Derek Lerner, Asvirus 37, 2012" by Derek Lerner

“Asvirus is a series created from an aerial vantage point vacillating macro and micro. The works depict co-mingling of human-made and natural systems and tensions between those forces. Elements of each composition multiply, attaching themselves to one another or consume others like fungi or urban sprawl. I coalesce questions about climate change, pesticides, poisons, genetically modified foods, over-consumption, over-population, extinction via mass infertility and anthropogenic impact on the environment into ironically beautiful metaphors referencing satellite photography, cartography, and microscopic imagery. Contradictory feelings of optimism/awe of human capability, and thoughts about humanity as a virus motivate the making of this work.” - Derek Lerner

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"Jan Huss, Robotic Tin God, 2013" by Jan Huss

“The intention of this artwork is to transfer tribal masks into a futuristic robotic context. It has a mystic character as of ancient times and at the same time something of science fiction. What's important to me is the impression of a tin god or a kind of hero, the look of something powerful. My recent works are somehow inspired by the Steam Punk trend but altered to the age of Electrical Engineering by the use of parts like e.g. resistors, capacitors, wire and circuit board structures. After scribbling the mask early this year I created the artwork during the last weeks by using 3D and image editing software.” - Jan Huss

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"Hanna Kaciniel, Eilean Donan Castle, 2013" by Hanna Kaciniel

“Living in Scotland for the last 8 years has given me the wonderful opportunity to explore her dramatic land and seascapes. Although I love the beauty of my native Poland, Scotland's beauty is in the way that all the elements of land, sea and sky interact in what can be spectacular at times. I chose Eilean Donan Castle because it is the most romantic of Scotland's scenes with a rich history of love, conflict and betrayal. This coupled with the awe inspiring surroundings of mountains, lush forests and crystal clear water was too much to resist. I simply had to paint it and try to capture some of its unforgettable beauty!” - Hanna Kaciniel

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"Chris Keegan, Floral Mask" by Chris Keegan

“Floral Mask print features the profile of a beautiful subject, the face and shoulder flowering in purple contrasting against an ochre body. Questioning our ideas and perceptions about the boundary between human life and the natural world, this intriguing piece discovers new life in neglected spaces. This two colour piece makes use of the negative space of the unprinted white paper to help add a less is more approach to the composition.” - Chris Keegan

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"Katherine Green, Turtle on the River Bed, 2013" by Katherine Green

“Inspired by a turtle along the banks across from the Suez Canal. This is the story behind the painting it uses metallic acrylics to capture the illusion of the turtle heads changing and moving. My dream is to put my feet into all the oceans and important waters of the world. My friend in Egypt surprised me by taking me on a picnic during the feast of Eide, along the Suez Canal to eat lamb and visit. I put my feet in the water, I saw a little fish on the sidewalk and a little turtle along the rocks.” - Katherine Grace

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"Jonathan Woodall, Out To Sea, 2012" by Jonathan Woodall

“My favourite piece. This is a painting on wooden board 72cm x 72cm. This is a painting that set me on the road to painting Seascapes. Inspired by the dark brooding paintings of Theodore Major, but keeping enough white to not make it a sad or imposing piece. I love the tiny pops of violets and blues and greens that help to keep ones eyes scouting around the picture.” - Jonathan Woodall

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"Scott Carruthers, Brave New World, 2013" by Scott Carruthers

“I wanted to create a cube version of the Earth, cut into sections where each square can be moved and changed, like a puzzle; a metaphor to a changing world. Originally the idea was to replicate a Rubik’s Cube and how one way of completing it was by ‘cheating’ by peeling off the stickers (that was my way around it anyway!) Putting the pieces of the Earth back together, and creating a new. A lot of my work has isometric appearance, and I like how this cube can also be interpreted as just a simple turquoise hexagon. We all see things very differently, after all.” - Scott Carruthers

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"Edo Zollo , going up, 2013" by Edo Zollo

“Photography for me is tool that I use to communicate my feelings and how I live my life. This photo is called “Going Up” and its about my struggle in life, I come from a difficult background and for long time I felt lost, no directions. Yet, people seem to like my photos and that opened a new life. I started to travel, to meet new people, been commissioned and appreciated for something good. It’s all about going up, not matter where you are coming from, don’t give up, fulfil your passions and be true to yourself.” - Edo Zollo

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