MEMBERS
CAROLINA GARCIA
From South Miami
She takes inspiration from every day life experiences and the way they are processed by our mind in order to express - or suppress - our feelings, expectations and dreams. Her approach to abstract art is totally intuitive; she doesn’t have an idea of the final piece as she is creating it. Carolina believes in using her intuition as a catalyst to materialize visions from the unconscious mind.
AYLEEN WOLFE
From Pinecrest
Her art is a vivid reflection of her Cuban heritage, characterized by bright colors and expressive brushstrokes. Her journey back to painting was driven by a need to reconnect with herself amidst the demands of motherhood and a legal career. Ayleen’s studio in Miami is a sanctuary where she embraces freedom and creativity, channeling the joy of childlike wonder into her work.
MIRIAM ESTEVE
From Key Biscayne
Her paintings are vibrant narratives inspired by her personal photographs, depicting joyful moments that resonate universally. Her use of bright colors and strong shapes creates scenes that evoke memories and emotions in viewers. Miriam’s work often highlights the beauty of South Florida, especially Key Biscayne, capturing its essence through her expressive and illustrative style.
IVETTE LOPEZ
From Coral Gables
Her abstract art is a testament to her journey of self-discovery and resilience. After setting aside her creative pursuits for a career in fashion, Ivette rediscovered her passion for painting during the pandemic. Her work symbolizes personal freedom and the joy of living authentically, encouraging others to pursue their dreams regardless of age.
LEAH GUZMAN
From Palmetto Bay
She integrates her expertise in art therapy with her creative practice, using mixed media to create vibrant, harmonious pieces. Her work and programs support emotional healing and personal growth, blending spirituality and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Leah’s contributions to the field of art therapy and her consistent studio practice enrich the lives of many, from individuals to large organizations.
PUCHI NORIEGA
From Cutler Bay
Clay has always been an extension of myself. Though most see it simply as a medium for expression, I feel it is a conduit to my subconscious, my hands moving to reveal the unknowable parts of my soul. This is why I often start a piece without understanding its full meaning, and through time I learn what my art is saying. My sculptures have a message for the world, but more importantly, they teach me about who I am. My connection with clay started at the age of three in my parents’ ceramic studio. While I have tried using other mediums, I always go back to ceramic sculpture, as though it is part of my DNA.
DIANA BENEDETTI
From South Miami
Diana's works are full of bright colors and textures that enrich the content and message of her style. She uses oils, because she is a very noble medium. “I love its brightness and smooth consistency, which lets me manipulate the paint in many ways. I also love the slow drying time and the durability of oils: With the appropriate technique, works in oil will last a lifetime.”
As a mature artist, Diana has become very well known for her realist paintings. She uses symbols, messages and objects which tell the story of our humanity, our perfections and imperfections. With her paintings of her, Diana hopes to spark emotions in the viewer and maybe change hearts to help improve the world in which we live in.
www.instagram.com/dianabenedettiartist
MARI VIZQUERRA
From Kendall
My art is born from a deep connection with nature and emotions lived in freedom. Through vibrant, life-filled colors, I seek to transmit positive energy, joy, and light. Each piece is a part of my soul transformed into color and emotion, creating a bond with those who contemplate it. My wish is to leave a little piece of myself in every home — bringing light, optimism, and beauty into the space it inhabits."
www.instagram.com/marivizquerragallery
LORENA VELEZ
From Key Biscayne
I paint quiet moments and still places where time seems to stop for a while. Nature is always my source of inspiration. My artwork is the result of an intuitive process where shapes and colors are presented without a plan. I like to explore with freedom. Abstract images appear in the scene, so my mind silences and surrenders with surprise.
In this invented world without noise, my soul awakens as I listen to my inner voice; a voice that we all feel like a whisper; a voice that carries the truth about the greatness of our spirit and the beauty inside of us.
I paint to remember who I am and to share my silence with anyone else who wants to listen to their own voice.
SANDRA CLARK
From The Falls
Sandra is a Chilean-American artist who paints colorful and light-filled landscapes
and seascapes of South Florida.
Striving to portray the beautiful sunshine and variety of color in our surroundings, Sandra paints from life, also known as plein-air, as much as possible. Always learning, she views the Everglades, the beaches, the parks and the Florida keys as places that deeply inspire but also teach her to be a better painter.
She hopes that her paintings spark joy and a connection with nature that sometimes gets lost when we grow up and have a lot of stress in our lives. She believes that nature is healing and encourages others to spend time outside and to bring it indoors with art.
SARA SCHROEDER
From Palmetto Bay
Sara is an abstract painter whose energetic and vibrant style employs vivid color, intuitive flow, and lively movement to provoke introspection in the viewer. Working most frequently in watercolor and acrylic, the emerging Miami artist incorporates multiple mediums and techniques for detailing and visual depth. Her works, which are held in hundreds of private collections around the world, exhibit her expressive intuitive art style and propensity to interpret emotion through color, texture, and pattern.
www.instagram.com/saraschroederart