Ko Ushijima is a leading voice in Japanese contemporary abstraction, known for his meditative paintings that merge traditional materials with a minimalist aesthetic. Based in Kanazawa, Japan, Ushijima draws from centuries-old techniques—including sumi ink, mineral pigments, and metallic leaf—and applies them in quietly radical ways. His visual language echoes the lineage of Nihonga painting while…

This month’s Monthly Muse features the extraordinary journey of Karina Gentinetta—a former litigator whose path to abstract painting was shaped by displacement, reinvention, and profound personal loss. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in New Orleans, Gentinetta channels the duality of her roots into bold, emotionally charged works that merge fragility with strength. Her canvases—layered…

Stanley Casselman is a contemporary abstractionist whose work explores the emotional architecture of light, gesture, and material restraint. Through series like Whispering in Parallel, Entering Permanence, Fogline, and KACE, his practice unfolds as a meditation on perception—each composition inviting the viewer to engage not only with what is seen, but with what is sensed.

David Krovblit is an artist whose bold collage work gives forgotten images a powerful new voice. After years as an award-winning commercial photographer, he chose to leave behind the structured world of advertising to follow a path of pure creative freedom. His practice reflects a deep love for visual storytelling, blending nostalgia, pop culture, and…

Regine Schumann is a Cologne-based artist whose light-based contemporary art transforms the atmosphere of any space it inhabits. Born in Goslar, Germany in 1961, she is widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading artists working with fluorescent materials. Her practice—rooted in color theory yet liberated by sensory experience—merges vibrancy with architectural precision. Each installation becomes…

Jenna Krypell’s eclectic and ever-growing multimedia portfolio sets a spectacularly high bar for the future of artistic innovation. Bridging the gap between sculpture and painting, her pieces delve into the relationship between constraints and creative possibilities through two- and three-dimensional elements. While her multimedia works have been exhibited globally, the Brooklyn-based sculptor and painter continues…

François Bonnel is an abstract artist currently living and working in Toulouse, France. In 2019, after 25 years as an advertising executive, he devoted himself full-time to art and photography. François Bonnel creates in a playful way, exploring various techniques and media in his creative process. He often uses digital media, photography, and collage techniques.

Casper Brindle is a Los Angeles based artist, renowned for his uniquely luminescent, ever evolving body of work. The work ranges from painting to sculpture, and exemplifies Brindle’s restless experimentation and evolving modes of expression. The works are poetic, sensual and spatially dynamic. Utilizing automotive paints and pigmented acrylic, Brindle has created works that reflect…

Heather is a contemporary abstract expressionist whose work bridges the physical and spiritual realms, inviting viewers to glimpse the extraordinary within the ordinary. An Indiana native now thriving in Ocala, Florida, Heather draws inspiration from life’s ordered chaos, blending vibrant colors, intuitive brushstrokes, and thoughtful textures to create art that is both structured and free.

Cameron Wilson Ritcher redefines the realm of non-objective painting, where each canvas becomes a dynamic exploration of form and color. Based in Richmond, Virginia, he has dedicated his practice to abstraction since 2019, crafting a visual language that is both contemplative and daring.

Adam Handler is a contemporary artist celebrated for his vibrant, expressive works that channel a sense of naive chaos. His pieces explore themes of loneliness, imagination, solitude, and connection, often invoking a raw emotional depth. Having honed his craft through life drawing studies in Italy, Handler has showcased his art in prestigious exhibitions around the…