Philadelphia-area abstract painter Ellen Priest has used jazz as the subject for her layered, collaged paintings since 1990.  Most recently, she completed a four-year body of work titled, “Jazz: Edward Simon’s ‘Venezuelan Suite’ #1

Abstract, Abstract expressionism, Abstract painting, Architectural, Collage, Composed, Joyful, Playful, Political, Rhythmic

Biomorphic, Joyful, Minimal, Organic, Self-reflection, Serene, Spiritual, Tranquil

Hreinn Fridfinnsson is one of Iceland’s leading conceptual artists. His work is celebrated for its lyricism and stark poetry that transcends the often-commonplace subjects and materials that the artist uses to create his pieces. Although there is a consistency of theme and a common emotional thread

Abstract, Atmospheric, Beautiful , Clever, Complex, Conceptual, Joyful, Saturated

The Dutch designer Wieki Somers (b. 1976), whose work began to garner attention even before she’d completed her education at the Design Academy in Eindhoven, is being honored by the Stedelijk Museum ’s‑Hertogenbosch with a survey of her projects, a singular amalgam of function, poetic narrative

Abstract, Experimental, Functional, Joyful, Serene