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Renan Kaleli
Art To Save The Planet
3rd Culture Artist Collective is proud to be showcasing numerous talented artists in its up n' coming show, ART TO SAVE THE PLANET, in collaboration with Art on the Ave, NYC. A portion of all sales will generously be donated to Reef Life Foundation and to the non-profit Art on The Ave, NYC.
Special Thanks to Barbara from Art on the Ave, NYC and Melody from IntelliReefs. Explore the sites below for more information.
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April Events
Through April
THE ARTISTS
HAVE LANDED
Selva Ozelli
Selva Ozelli is an environmentalist who expresses this sentiment as an artist, writer and lawyer. She is an award winning artist whose paintings have been acknowledged in 19 international art contests and exhibited in over 100 art shows by numerous museums,
“With my art show ‘Healing Waters’ which was first exhibited at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Environmental Center, that was endorsed by UNESCO OCEAN DECADE I hope to draw attention to the nearly extinct Darter Fish and to the fact that action to restore wetlands and oceans is gathering momentum not only in Chesapeake Bay, but also around the world too.”
“With my art show ‘Healing Waters’ which was first exhibited at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Environmental Center, that was endorsed by UNESCO OCEAN DECADE I hope to draw attention to the nearly extinct Darter Fish and to the fact that action to restore wetlands and oceans is gathering momentum not only in Chesapeake Bay, but also around the world too.”
George Goodridge
George Goodridge is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He was awarded the position of Senior Technical Adviser to the Student Body at the School of the Art Institute and has taught Visual Techniques at the School of Visual Arts. Best known for his three-dimensional stretched canvas works and serigraph monoprints, he has relocated several times between New York, Los Angeles and Miami.
George has been awarded both the Art Center South Florida’s Studio Program, Print Lab Residency and the Eileen S. Kaminski Family Foundation Residency at the Mana Contemporary Museum in Jersey City, NJ.
George has been awarded both the Art Center South Florida’s Studio Program, Print Lab Residency and the Eileen S. Kaminski Family Foundation Residency at the Mana Contemporary Museum in Jersey City, NJ.
Annette Solakogulu
Annette is a photographer and filmmaker. Originally from Sweden, she grew up in Germany, and lives in New York’s Hudson Valley. Her personal work has been published and exhibited internationally; her films received numerous awards, including Best Short Film at Santa Barbara Intl. Film Festival and the Humanitarian Award at Cleveland Intl. Film Festival. She received a 2020 IPA Silver Award and won the 2020 and 2022 Julia Margaret Cameron Award in the self-portrait and street photography categories. Her portraiture series, FacesIGraces, was exhibited in a solo show at the Balter Gallery, Garrison Art Center, New York. The series was acquired by the Putnam History Museum for their permanent collection.
Over the past decade, Annette taught documentary history at Vassar College and film production at Boston University. She graduated from Berlin University of the Arts, Germany, and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Boston University. At ICP in New York, Annette studied large format film photography with Richard Rothman.
Over the past decade, Annette taught documentary history at Vassar College and film production at Boston University. She graduated from Berlin University of the Arts, Germany, and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Boston University. At ICP in New York, Annette studied large format film photography with Richard Rothman.
Jim Richards
Jim Richards is an American photographer, sculptor and papermaker.
Beginning his work in the film business in 1988 at Broadcast Arts, working in film animation, Jim worked his way up through the ranks. Throughout this time he continued to make things: experimental animated Super-8 films in the early 90’s, and then photography and sculpture. He opened his studio in 1995 in Union City, NJ, in a 150-year-old former silk factory, where he continues to make things today. There he started working with liquid emulsion and printing on wood, utensils for eating and dishware, printing in a homemade 4’x4’x8’ black box darkroom (with no plumbing or air circulation). After attending classes at Penland School of Crafts in the early 2000’s, he expanded his printing media to include copper, glass, razor blades and vegetables, made easier now, having built a darkroom in a larger space with running water in the same building.
Beginning his work in the film business in 1988 at Broadcast Arts, working in film animation, Jim worked his way up through the ranks. Throughout this time he continued to make things: experimental animated Super-8 films in the early 90’s, and then photography and sculpture. He opened his studio in 1995 in Union City, NJ, in a 150-year-old former silk factory, where he continues to make things today. There he started working with liquid emulsion and printing on wood, utensils for eating and dishware, printing in a homemade 4’x4’x8’ black box darkroom (with no plumbing or air circulation). After attending classes at Penland School of Crafts in the early 2000’s, he expanded his printing media to include copper, glass, razor blades and vegetables, made easier now, having built a darkroom in a larger space with running water in the same building.
Ian Hutton
For me, living on Lord Howe Island is like living inside a David Attenborough documentary. Outside my front door is the Island rainforest – alive with the calls of rare endemic birds. A 30-minute walk through the palm forest and into the hills takes me to 200 metre high cliffs, and from there I can see many of the Island’s 14 seabird species, which breed in tens of thousands every year. The Island’s mountain summits are slightly less accessible, but where else on such a short trek, could one enter a mysterious “coal age” mist forest, clad with mosses, ferns and ancient flowering plants, most of which are totally restricted to that environment.
Leslie Jean-Bart
Leslie Jean-Bart is a photographer who has been exhibited in the USA, and abroad.
Born in Haiti where he acquired his love for the ocean, the call to somehow combine the ocean or water and the camera was never far from his mind once he became involved with photography.
Being his mother’s caretaker, who suffered from dementia for over a decade, has been one of the two major factors that have been powering Leslie Jean-Bart’s creativity and his overall view of life these last few years. The second is the magic of the ocean, and its ability to transport him to a place of calmness and beauty.
The opportunity to combine the ocean and the camera came about while being his mother’s caretaker. In his process, Jean-Bart uses the movement of the tide and sand at the beach as a visual exploration of the interaction between the culture of a host country and the culture of the immigrant who lives permanently abroad.
He is honored to have been one of the artists asked by Art Alive Gallery in India to contribute to their Art For Hope initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic.
His work can be found in various private collections. He has been living in NYC for well over 30 years.
Born in Haiti where he acquired his love for the ocean, the call to somehow combine the ocean or water and the camera was never far from his mind once he became involved with photography.
Being his mother’s caretaker, who suffered from dementia for over a decade, has been one of the two major factors that have been powering Leslie Jean-Bart’s creativity and his overall view of life these last few years. The second is the magic of the ocean, and its ability to transport him to a place of calmness and beauty.
The opportunity to combine the ocean and the camera came about while being his mother’s caretaker. In his process, Jean-Bart uses the movement of the tide and sand at the beach as a visual exploration of the interaction between the culture of a host country and the culture of the immigrant who lives permanently abroad.
He is honored to have been one of the artists asked by Art Alive Gallery in India to contribute to their Art For Hope initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic.
His work can be found in various private collections. He has been living in NYC for well over 30 years.
Marten Kayle
Marten Kayle is a photographer and filmmaker whose work explores the intersection of culture, community, and the natural world. With a keen eye for capturing moments of intimacy and authenticity, Kayle's photography offers a glimpse into the diverse tapestry of human experience. Inspired by a desire to understand and celebrate the intricacies of different cultures, Kayle embarked on a journey to Accra, Ghana, where he immersed himself in the vibrant coastal community of Labadi Beach. There, amidst the bustling trade and timeless rituals of the Ga people, Kayle found inspiration for his series "Ocean Harvest." Through his lens, he shares the stories of resilience, connection, and tradition that unfold along the shores of Labadi Beach, inviting viewers to contemplate the profound relationship between humanity and the natural world.
David Scott Holoway
David Scott Holloway is an independent digital storyteller creating in video, still photography, and animation. Working with a diverse client base he regularly moves between commercial and editorial work, shooting everything from marketing to portraiture. For twelve seasons, Holloway was the still photographer for Anthony Bourdain’s acclaimed television show Parts Unknown.
Alfons Rodriguez
During the last 30 years, Alfons has been travelling across 105 countries, reporting from Iraq conflict, North Korea, Jaffna war, the Potosi Mines, San Pedro Penitenciary or Choquequirao Citadel. Other works covered leprosy, an intense gaze into the bowels of Mumbai, the war in DR Congo, the social truth in South Africa and the genocide of Srebrenica in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
He has collaborated with the United Nations, UNICEF, UNHCR, Médecins Sans Frontières, Action Contre la Faim, Mon-3, OXFAM, European Observatory on Memories and other international organizations and NGOs.
Zinnia Gutowski
Wildlife always fascinated me while growing up on our family farm in the Philippines. After graduating with a B.S. in Animal Husbandry, I returned to manage our farm. After a few years, I had the opportunity to work at an animal feed laboratory to study the effects of the nutritional content of the feed on the health of small and large animals.
I immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1980's during a turbulent time in our country, and found the accounting field as sustainable. After 36 years in accounting, I transitioned to pursue photography with a focus on my original interest of wildlife and nature.
I immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1980's during a turbulent time in our country, and found the accounting field as sustainable. After 36 years in accounting, I transitioned to pursue photography with a focus on my original interest of wildlife and nature.
Rose Studer
Rose Studer is a seasoned artist with a passion for mosaics, fused glass, and various artistic mediums, with over 14 years of dedicated practice. Beyond her artistic endeavors, she channels her creativity towards philanthropic causes, donating the proceeds from her work to impactful initiatives such as wounded warriors family support and women's shelters, demonstrating her commitment to social welfare.
In addition to her charitable contributions, Rose is deeply concerned about environmental conservation, particularly the preservation of ocean ecosystems. She advocates for raising awareness about the critical need to protect ocean animals and coral reefs from the devastating effects of micro plastic pollution and other forms of environmental degradation. By emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility, Rose strives to inspire action towards safeguarding these vital habitats for future generations.
In addition to her charitable contributions, Rose is deeply concerned about environmental conservation, particularly the preservation of ocean ecosystems. She advocates for raising awareness about the critical need to protect ocean animals and coral reefs from the devastating effects of micro plastic pollution and other forms of environmental degradation. By emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility, Rose strives to inspire action towards safeguarding these vital habitats for future generations.
Yana Toyber
Yana Toyber is a Ukraine-born NY-raised and based visual artist. She studied at the School of Visual Arts and graduated with a bachelor's degree. Her work is strongly influenced by artists and filmmakers such as David Lynch, Andrei Tarkovsky, Diane Arbus, and Araki. You can see these influences in several of her noteworthy projects such as “THIS TIME” A book published by Damiani, Bondage Ballerinas which is featured in Juxtapoz magazine, and SACRED which was published in i-D magazine. Her aesthetic is dreamy at times and cuts through reality like a knife at others. She works in film, polaroid, and video mediums mostly and occasionally dabbles in watercolor and acrylic paint.
"A lot of Yana's work celebrates the grace and grit of beautiful women and their fearless ways”. She was a leader in the fourth-wave feminist art movement with her notorious project 4 Sale where she orchestrated a collective of female photographers who used each other as muses to create their bodies of work.
"A lot of Yana's work celebrates the grace and grit of beautiful women and their fearless ways”. She was a leader in the fourth-wave feminist art movement with her notorious project 4 Sale where she orchestrated a collective of female photographers who used each other as muses to create their bodies of work.
Izzy Church
"Izzy Church, the founder of Third Culture Productions established in 2012, has emerged as a leading force in the global art scene. A true innovator, Izzy's mission revolves around transcending cultural boundaries, fostering connections among artists worldwide, and championing creative success.
Izzy's artistic prowess has garnered recognition from UNESCO. She proudly spearheads the Tides of Change ~ Waves of Hope exhibition, a testament to her commitment to cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and UNESCO's mission. Notably, Izzy is collaborating with puppeteer and esteemed artist Matty Austin on two contemporary sustainable angler fish lamp sculptures to pave a path toward a brighter, more sustainable future."
Izzy's artistic prowess has garnered recognition from UNESCO. She proudly spearheads the Tides of Change ~ Waves of Hope exhibition, a testament to her commitment to cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and UNESCO's mission. Notably, Izzy is collaborating with puppeteer and esteemed artist Matty Austin on two contemporary sustainable angler fish lamp sculptures to pave a path toward a brighter, more sustainable future."
Matty Austin
Matty Austin is an F.X. artist/puppet fabricator/producer/performer originally from Alexandria, VA. After graduating from the Walnut Hill School for the Visual and Performing Arts, he ventured to London to study hair styling and coloring at the esteemed Graham Webb Academy. He returned to the U.S. and founded a concierge hair styling business catering to the music and fashion industry in New York City. A performer/producer at heart, Matty moved on to found a new business, Sid and Buddy Karaoke, which became a “pick of the week” in the NYC Voice, Time Out and received glowing reviews in the New York Press, the New York Post, and the New York Times. The underground, cult Karaoke show started in the East Village and quickly expanded to some of the hottest clubs in Manhattan. Matty graduated from the New York Film Academy in 2006 with a focus in Directing. Matty has also studied drama and has starred in commercials for Heineken, Bugle Boy, BBC America, and the Maryland Jockey Club. He has been featured in several television series, including Third Watch, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Law & Order: SVU. A lifetime fan of puppetry, Matt returned to school to learn puppet fabrication, puppeteering, and special effects makeup. He graduated with an associate’s degree from the Tom Savini School in Pittsburgh. He currently resides in NYC, creating content for film, television, and the internet.
Fatma Kadir
Mehmet Kuran
The artist, born in Ankara in 1964, quickly succeeded in becoming a painter that was admired and interested by both viewers and collectors in his painting adventure that he started after the age of 45. Enriching his unique world with dazzling details in his drawings, the artist strives to both stay close to the form of depiction like the miniature tradition and to visualize the time period in which he lives in an entertaining way with popular images. The artist's diaries, which reflect his visual memory, are enriched with clues from both social and individual experiences at different layers. Diaries convey to the audience how the artist shapes his own reality within the colorful kaleidoscopic world he created. The artist's works are included in many respected painting collections in Turkey.
Craig Anthony Miller
Craig Anthony Miller (CAM) (b. 1971) was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He received his BFA in graphic design from Saint Johns University in Queens, New York. His professional graphic art practice gave way to his natural transition into painting. Working in primarily acrylic and aerosol paints, both on studio and public surfaces, CAM has created a series of paintings and murals that combine the style of stained glass and the energy of the urban landscape with symbols of freedom, strength, resilience and wellbeing.
Gustavo Fernandez
Passionate about color since childhood, Gustavo Fernández sees the world as a kaleidoscope of different shades, shapes, and shared ideals. The people he meets, the places he sees, and the experiences he lives become a part of his painter’s palette.
Born in Venezuela with Cuban roots, Fernandez moved to NYC in the middle of the pandemic to live out his dream of making art in the Big Apple.
He is inspired by people and stories- they intertwine and connect us, create shared experience, and ultimately lead to true empathy.
“For me, in art as in life, it's all about love”.
- Gustavo Fernandez
Born in Venezuela with Cuban roots, Fernandez moved to NYC in the middle of the pandemic to live out his dream of making art in the Big Apple.
He is inspired by people and stories- they intertwine and connect us, create shared experience, and ultimately lead to true empathy.
“For me, in art as in life, it's all about love”.
- Gustavo Fernandez
KY Fina Yeung
As a visual artist, I create paintings and sculptures using recycled cardboard as my primary material. My work aims to provide a creative solution for the climate emergency by reducing waste and promoting sustainability. I am inspired by the natural world and the beauty of organic forms, so I use the cardboard to recreate these designs in my sculptures. I utilize the texture of cardboard to recreate the organic designs that reflect the shapes and patterns found in nature. This includes human figures, flowers, plants, and coral reefs. My sculptures serve as a reminder that even the most mundane objects can be transformed into something extraordinary if we are willing to look at them with a fresh perspective.
Luca Goly & Hava Mizrachi
Luca, an accomplished and versatile artist from Brooklyn, creates wearable art, paints small and large scale artworks, sketches, and photographs. An Amtrak engineer before he became a full time artist, Luca enjoys spending time in creative settings talking to people and sharing his love of art. Primarily a surrealist painter, Luca enjoys collaborating with other artists to create pieces that blend seamlessly and tell a story.
Hillary Hava Mizrachi’s deep connection to spirituality, nature, and the cosmos shines through her captivating artworks. Inspired by the beauty of stars, galaxies, and earthly landscapes, Hava weaves spirituality into every brushstroke. Her vibrant paintings serve as portals, inviting viewers to explore the interconnectedness between the celestial and the earthly realms. Each piece embodies a profound sense of wonder encouraging viewers to contemplate their place in the vast, mystical tapestry of existence.
Hillary Hava Mizrachi’s deep connection to spirituality, nature, and the cosmos shines through her captivating artworks. Inspired by the beauty of stars, galaxies, and earthly landscapes, Hava weaves spirituality into every brushstroke. Her vibrant paintings serve as portals, inviting viewers to explore the interconnectedness between the celestial and the earthly realms. Each piece embodies a profound sense of wonder encouraging viewers to contemplate their place in the vast, mystical tapestry of existence.
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