Participants

Name : ABU JALAL SARIMON

From :  SINGAPORE

Art Education :  Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA)

I paint because I love to. I believe we see things differently. That is why I am sharing my perceptions of the world and the beauty around us.

Name : AMEL HAJJAR 

From : TUNISIA

Amel is a self-taught artist and has been painting seriously from the age of 14. She is well known among the painter’s community in Tunisia as she is very productive and often participates in various art exhibitions. She also travels to Europe and occasionally exhibits her work in Italy, Greece & Germany. She paints semi-abstract, landscape, and impressionist work.

Name : AIMRON YUNU

From : THAILAND

Education:

2008: B.F.A. [Visual Arts], Faculty of Fine Art, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand
2014: M.F.A. [Visual Arts], Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Name : ANGELICO ‘JIK’ VILLANUEVA

From: PHILIPPINES

He’s a Filipino sculptor recognized for his impressive renditions of daily life and religious figures in bronze, brass, stone, hardwood, and copper.

Villanueva’s art has drawn inspiration from his family, faith, and daily encounters. Throughout the years, his works have presented various interpretations of the Risen Christ, his interesting observations in nature, and scenes that depict familial ties.

Name : ARI SALWA

From : INDONESIA

I was born on July 11, 1981 in the Dieng Mountains, Wonosobo City. The city is known as the land above the clouds. I was born from a simple family. My father is a furniture entrepreneur and my mother is a trader.

Name : ASHOK KUMAR

From : INDIA

Artist Statement

Ashok Kumar’s creation explores a new vision through the imagination of the human being as an origin that belongs to our cultural diversity with many symbols and signs. What we indulge or experience in the surrounding nature with positive vibes and thoughts usually creates ecstasy in our minds. He depicts the semi-figurative human form with the relevant combination of nature and other organisms in his creation to explain high consciousness and spirituality.

Name : ALI UMAR

From : INDONESIA

Ali Umar is a Sculpture artist based in Indonesia. After graduated from Indonesian Institute of The Arts Yogyakarta (ISI) he active join several exhibition in many Asian country such as Japan, Korean, Malaysia and many more. He Discovered his art signature with wood. His artworks mostly use wood and waste. He is also an artist who well known produced so many social critics artworks. He focuses with social and politics issues in Indonesia or the world in general.

Name : BHAVANI GS

From : INDIA

Bhavani GS is a multi-disciplinary artist from Kodagu, currently based out of Bengaluru. Trained as a painter, she also works with moving images, photography and site-specific land art. Besides showing her ecologically conscious works in galleries and festivals, she also does Interactive works in public spaces to raise awareness for the natural environment. Among her long-term projects, she has sustained an artistic engagement with the River Cauvery and her tributaries since 2009. She has been to several residencies in India, Germany, Lithuania, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, New Zealand and is recipient of selected grants and awards.

Name : CHAFA OUZZANI

From : ALGERIA

Chafa Ouzzani was born on May 9, 1967 in Algiers. He is from Chemini in Kabylia. From his childhood, Chafa Ouzzani was passionate about drawing and painting. From this passion, a continuous artistic career will be born that he will lead in parallel with the exercise of his profession of architect in Béjaïa.

Name : DELAILA ABDULLAH

From : MALAYSIA

Delaila Abdullah is a Malaysian watercolour artist based in Kuala Lumpur whose work celebrates the vivid beauty of flora and landscapes. Although she began painting in childhood, she pursued art professionally in 2009, refining her skills through dedicated study and practice. Working primarily in watercolour, her style combines realistic detail with loose, expressive brushstrokes and a bright, uplifting palette.

Name : GONCA KARAPINAR

From : TURKEY

Humanity will build a new future worthy of itself.”

Name : BIPIN SHINOL

From : INDIA

I am Bipin Shinol, a resident of Ahmedabad. I completed my post-diploma in painting from Faculty of fine Arts, M.S. University Baroda in 1999. Since then I have been working on my painting, which is about my experiences of everyday life. I work with personalized forms of expression where most of the time the protagonist is myself. An image that resembles my facial structure with a character who is an observer at one point and at another is unaware of his acts and simply is a layman, involved in the natural process of life on this earth.

Name : CHEN MEI ZHEN

From : CHINA

Chen Meizhen, also known as Meizhen, is a native of Wuxian County in Suzhou. She graduated from Suzhou Vocational College of Arts, specializing in painting. She studied Chinese painting under the guidance of Mr. Zhang Jixin and Mr. Lu Yifei. She also pursued advanced studies in freehand flower and bird painting at a class taught by Mr. Wu Guannan. She is currently a member of the China Artists Association.

Name : DANG TUAN

From : VIETNAM

Each of my works is a journey: a journey of love, happiness and passion. A journey to the deepest desire of human beings, and it is also the journey back to our origins and the childhood of humankind.

Name : DANIEL LUDVIG

From : HUNGARY

Daniel was born in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in 1981, where his artistic journey began. From a young age, he displayed a natural talent for creativity, often sketching and experimenting with different art forms. His early years in Zalaegerszeg nurtured his artistic sensibilities, and his family encouraged his passion for art.

Name : DONG YEOUN KIM

From : SOUTH KOREA

Birth Date :   3 January 1963

Education :  College of Fine Arts, Young Nam University.

Lives and works in Seoul, South Korea

Painter, Printmaker, Picture book writer, Illustrator

Gallery SANSU Curator

Name : DIREK SEEGEAW

From : THAILAND

Inspiration :
Ideas for creating watercolor paintings /Loved shadow puppets and Nora since childhood. I always asked my parents to come and see them at temple fairs. I remember initially wanting to be a shadow puppet carver. But with being a child I don’t know where to learn.

Name : EMINE TOKMAKKAYA

From : TURKEY

She was born in Nevşehir-Avanos, where the Fairy Chimneys and Pottery homeland, also called as ‘’Cappodocia’’ is. She worked at Central Bank of the Republic of Turkiye in Ankara in 1981 and went on both her education and working.  She tended to the painting and graphic design.  She graduated from Practical Art and Fine Art at  Gazi University in Ankara, Turkiye in 1986. 

Name : FARRUKH NEGMATZADE

From : TAJIKISTAN

Education :

Graduated from Moscow Art School under the Academy of Arts of USSR. 

In 1982 graduated from the Moscow State Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov.

Artist Statement

Another side of the artistic life of modern Tajikistan is presented by the works of Farrukh Negmatzade. Farrukh Negmat-zade’s canvases sustained in a strict, realistic manner, seem slightly unexpected. To remain true to old kind traditions and stay away from any leading modern tendencies is not so easy in our days.

Name : FRANCOISE ISSALY

From : CANADA

Françoise Issaly is a visual artist who has been living and working in Montréal, Quebec, since 1993. Originally from the South of France, she studied Fine Arts in Montpellier and then Bordeaux before becoming an artist after moving to Canada. She teaches art at the University of Montreal and the Fine Arts Museum of Montreal. Additionally, she serves as the head editor of the Publishing House she founded in 2009.

Name : FARANGIZ KORNIENKO

From : RUSSIA

1987 Born in Uzbekistan, in the city of Samarkand, in a traditional Uzbek-Tajik family.

2005 Studied at the school of P.P. Benkov. (Renamed to Kh.Kh Abdurasulov College.)

2009 Personal exhibition at the Chorsu Museum in Samarkand

2010 Accepted as a member of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Name : FEN SUNDERI

From : CHINA

Fensunderi, Mongolian, was born in 1979 in horqin, Inner Mongolia. In 2014, he graduated from the school of arts of Inner Mongolia university with a master’s degree. He now works in the fine arts department of Hohhot Minzu College. His works have been selected into national exhibitions six times and won three excellent awards.

Name : FU XIANG KANG

From : CHINA

Graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in 1988. He is currently a member of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

Name : GANESH C. BASU

From : INDIA

I draw on Canvas and Handmade Paper with an Unbroken line, and use the Special Blowing Technique by Self-made Mouth Air Brush Tools ( mouth-Spray- gun ) to blow Colour on the Canvas and Paper ……. !!

This blow has to be repeated  again and again on the Canvas  with Acrylic Colour and  Handmade paper with Watercolour,  this is my very own technique and  Creative Speciality ……………… !!!

Name : GAO WEN FENG

From : CHINA

Wenfeng. Professional painter, graduate in oil painting major of Inner Mongolia art college in 1997, art education major of central academy of fine arts in 2009, and bai yuping studio of Beijing academy of painting in 2015.

Name : HANEN MEKNESSI

From : TUNISIA

Hanen began with painting of a variety of contexts over the years, she specialized in drawing oil paintings, the the Arab old city of Tunis. The traditional character in the privacy of forms and colors modest two feathers wanted to revive the memory of Tunisia always reflect on her painting.

Name : JESSADA ATIGEARD

From : THAILAND

Jessada Atigeard graduated from Srinakharinwirot University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Visual Art. His art is fueled by the vibrant essence of childhood—a stage of life that, to him, represents boundless creativity, innocence, and pure joy.

Name : KAMPOL WANMAH

From : THAILAND

Kampol Wanmah, an accomplished artist from Thailand, was born in 1976 in the culturally rich city of Nakhon Si Thammarat, where he continues to live and work today. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, a foundation that has supported his growth as both an art teacher and a practicing painter.

Name : LALIT KUMAR GUPTA

From : INDIA

Lalit studied Fine Arts at MS University of Baroda, India, and completed both a B.A. in Fine Arts and an M.A. in Fine Arts, earning gold medals and distinctions.

Name : LIM JEE YUAN

From : MALAYSIA

Lim Jee Yuan is a Malaysian artist and urban sketcher who has resided in Penang for more than four decades. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Housing, Building and Planning from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Primarily self-taught, Lim has developed a distinctive artistic practice through decades of observation, sketching, painting, and continuous engagement with the arts.

His formal exposure to art began in Kuala Lumpur during his early years. In 1967, he attended art tuition conducted by renowned Malaysian artist Chia Yu Chian at Selangor Mansion, Kuala Lumpur. The following year, he participated in night workshops conducted by Chung Cheng Sun. In 1974, he furthered his artistic knowledge by attending a short art course conducted by Yeoh Jin Leng at the Specialist Teachers’ Training College.

Name : LIANG BING

From : CHINA

Liang Bing, Vice Dean, Professor, and Master’s Supervisor of the School of Entrepreneurship Education at Guangdong University of Finance, with a PhD in Literature and Art from Jinan University; Member of the 12th National Youth Federation; Vice Chairman of the Culture and Sports Committee of the 13th Guangdong Provincial Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party.

Name        : LULLY TUTUS

From : INDONESIA

Lully Tutus was born at Rembang on 28th March, 1980. Starting her journey in Fine Arts in 2009, she climbed her career in Fine Arts until now. She did all of her paintings at her art studio which is at Mriyan, Timbulharjo, Sewon, Bantul Regency, Special Region ofYogyakarta.

Name        : MAHAMU ARLAE

From : THAILAND

Mahamu Arlae, born in 1962 in Yala, Thailand, is an artist who lives and works in his hometown, creating artwork using oil, acrylic, and watercolor techniques.

Name : MD.HARUN AR RASHID TUTUL

From : BANGLADESH

I am a visual artist. I am excited to create something new by searching for unknown destinations. The diverse art world and its journey fascinated me. As spontaneous changing in the art field, I was inspired by the various experiments and innovative presentations of contemporary artists. I like Contemporary Art. I love to do Painting, Performance, Video Installation, New media, etc.

Name        : MILENA KIRILOVA MLADENOVA

From : BULGARIA

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1976, Milena Mladenova is an artist whose profound connection with the world of art began to take shape during her formative years in her native city. Her childhood was marked by a burgeoning interest in the enchanting realm of painting, a passion that ignited during her primary school years. From these early experiences, an extraordinary talent began to blossom, allowing her to transform her emotions, perceptions, feelings, and life experiences into a vivid symphony of colors and shapes.

Name : MOHAMMED FATAH

From : IRAQ

Fatah is known as the Semi-Abstraction Artist. He produced well-illustrated works with a beautiful choice of colours. The subjects are usually the people he observed around him. The movements and the characters of the people give him inspiration, for him to create those ideas into masterpieces. Blue is his choice of colors due to the calmness and peace that he can derive from it. Not many textures on his canvas, only a smooth rendering of layers of acrylic colours.

Name : MOHAMMAD TIRANI

From : IRAN

Mohammad Tirani’s academic journey has been marked by a commitment to the world of visual arts. He successfully completed his undergraduate studies, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Painting from Iran Art & Architecture University, where his artistic talents were nurtured and honed. Following this, his quest for knowledge and artistic expression led him to international shores as he pursued further academic achievements.

Name : MYLENE QUITO

From : PHILIPPINES

Born in Manila, raised in Pampaga, month of three and an entrepreneur, Mylene started painting when she was 8 years old, after her parents’ separation. She recalls that her mother’s last instruction to her before leaving to seek work abroad was to continue drawing. Rapidly flicking through her yellow Pad, young Mylene sketched scenes of family and home skin perhaps to Wanda Maximoff’s vision in that Marvel series. One of her works eventually caught the eye of a teacher who entered Mylene’s art in a contest. It won a contest.

Name : NG HUI SHUANG

From : MALAYSIA

Ng Hui Shuang is a Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysian artist whose practice explores the relationship between structure, movement, emotion, and nature. She holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from Sunway University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Plastic Art from Dayeh University, Taiwan, where she graduated in 2020.

Working across painting, mural art, photography, and mixed media, Shuang’s artistic development reflects her continual exploration of different mediums and visual approaches. Her time studying in Taiwan, particularly in the mountainous environment surrounding Dayeh University, influenced her sensitivity towards the contrast between the urban landscape and the natural world.

Name : NIPHON NIKACHI

From : THAILAND

Niphon Nikachi, Ph.D., born in Pattani, Thailand, in 1956, is a distinguished artist and executive advisory board member of the International Watercolor Society (IWS) following his retirement.

Name : NUNELUCIO ALVARADO

From : PHILIPPINES

Born in May 5, 1950, Nunelucio Alvarado lives at Pabrika, Sagay City in the Phillipines. He studied Fine Arts at the University of the Phillipines-Dilliman, and Advertising at La Consolation College School of Architecture and Fine Arts in Bacolod City.

Name        : PENGIRAN ABDUL WAHAB HASSAN AL-ABBAS

From : INDONESIA

After retiring from government service as Land Commissioner in 2012, Wahab refocuses on his true passion as an artist and painter. He draws inspiration for his art from his many travels and enjoys venturing off the beaten track. A passionate abstract artist, he prolifically produced artwork, a minimum one artwork daily of various sizes.

Name : PG ZOLUAGA

From : PHILLIPPINES

Born in Penang, Malaysia. Yew’s passion has always in art related programs. Equipped with graphic design and advertising background since young age.

In recent years, she focuses on the sensual nature of art in multiple medium; from Chinese brush painting, mixed media to Oil / Acrylic on Canvas, Watercolour, Mural. Also Recycle Art Sculpture.

Name : R. ABBAS JASA

From : INDONESIA

R. Abbas Jasa is a painter, artist who is skilled in creating his paintings, Born 6 November 1975 – Education at Yogyakarta Fine Arts School – Indonesia.

Name : RIANI RICHARD

From : FRANCE

One must acknowledge that the artistic work of French artist Richard Riani is both unique and compelling. His paintings weave a network of different logical paths, often intersecting at key points marked by instinct. These keylines serve as the initial framework within which the artist later develops the themes of his work.

Name : SAINAB  HAYEEJEHDOLOH

From : THAILAND

My name is Sainab  Hayeejehdoloh, I’m from Thailand. My Education is Bachelor of Fine Art, (Visual Art), Thaksin University and Master of Fine Arts (Visual Arts), Silpakorn University.

Name : SANAE YAMADA

From : JAPAN

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kyoto City University of Arts

Humans live in harmony with animals and plants in a rich natural environment. This is my ideal world and the theme of my work. Malaysian Tropical flora and fauna inspired me with colorful and lively patterns.

Artist Statement

There are many surprises under the powerful tropical nature. Therefore, I would like to see more about their beautiful life. 

Sadly, the precious things in the oceans and land are slowly polluted by the violations caused by humans. 

I want to paint to express my gratitude towards Malaysian nature on canvas.

Name : SHAW MERBO

From : USA

EDUCATION

Shaw is a self-taught artist. He was born in Tajikistan of Central Asia. He was a very successful businessman during 1980’s in Tajikistan. On early 1990s he decided to venture into USA, to look for greener turf. Through sheer hard work and never say die attitude, he achieved huge success in many areas and raised a good family in this land of opportunity.

Name : SUMERA JAWAD

From : PAKISTAN

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Fine Arts Studio Practice Research Centre, College of Art and Design, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan. (2013)
Language: English
Dissertation Title: Women image, an everlasting journey.

Name : REN LI MIN

From : CHINA

Ren Li Mi, she has been a teacher and associate professor of Advertising at Northeast Forestry University from 2008 to 2023.

Name : RU SHAO JUN

From : CHINA

Ru Shaojun, Mongolian, is a member of China Artists Association, a national first-class artist, a painter of Chinese National Fine Arts Institution, Vice Chairman of Baotou Artists Association and Curator of Sanjia Village Paintings Galleries in Beijing.

Name : SHEN SU

From : CHINA

Shen Su, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Academy of Fine Arts, professor and master’s supervisor of Qiongtai Normal University.

Name : VLADIMIR RYABCHIKOV

From : RUSSIA

Vladimir Ryabchikov’s artistic journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication and passion for the world of visual expression. Born in Russia in 1967, Vladimir’s artistic odyssey commenced with an education that would lay the foundation for his future creative endeavors. In 1994, he successfully graduated from Rostov State Pedagogical University, a significant milestone that marked the beginning of his formal artistic education.

Name : WANG XIN HUA

From : CHINA

Member of Chinese Artists Association
The Synthesize Material Painting Work 《Stone rhythm》Is Selected By The 13th National Art Exhibition.
Visiting Scholar In Winchester Art University In 2013

Name : WEI XIN

From : CHINA

Wei Xin, born in the ancient city of Jingzhou (the city has a history of more than 2200 years), Hubei Province, member with china Artists Association, and member with Chinese Folklore Photographers Association.

Name : WU BIN

From : CHINA

WuBin, Associate Professor, School of Modern Design and Art, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics.

Name : WU QIN

From : CHINA

Wu Qin, a highly experienced and respected senior teacher, holds a pivotal role at Yunnan University Affiliated High School.

Name : XIAO YU FANG

From : CHINA

YUFANG-XIAO Born in Wuhan, China, he has worked as a teacher and is now an

independent artist. He was the executive curator of the Shangyuan Art Museum in Beijing.

Now living in Beijing, Wuhan.

Name : XU ZHI MING

From : CHINA

Zhiming Xu, a graduate of Central South University, pursued further education at the Central Academy of Fine Arts from 2013 to 2015.

Name : ZHAI BAO KHUN

From : CHINA

Zhao Bao Kun was born in Ningcheng County, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, in 1987. In 2009, he became a member of the Artists Association in Dalian.

Name : ZHANG JIAN

From : CHINA

Zhang Jian, an artist and educator, embarked on his journey by graduating from Shandong Normal University in 1989, laying the foundation for his artistic career.

Name : ZHOU NAI LIN

From : CHINA

Zhou Nailin, born in 1976, is a male artist hailing from Hainan Province.