Siempre Avanti
About the Artist
Selin Esendemir Abdian For me, art is the act of thinking with my hands. I do not see ceramics merely as material, but as a bridge between past and future. I reshape the memory of ancient earth through the forms of the contemporary world. Each piece carries the spirit of ancestral craftsmanship while reflecting the abstract emotions of the modern human. My sculptures—curved waves, layered surfaces, fractured textures—invite the viewer not just to observe, but to feel. If there is a boundary between the functional and the poetic, I create to dissolve that boundary. Body, nature, time, and space—all find resonance in the clay I shape. Every mark, every contour is an emotional pact between my hands and the earth. To me, art is not an object of aesthetic; it is a form of existence that etches memory and speaks with time. Selin Esendemir Abdian is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans ceramic sculpture and visual arts. With a background in Graphic Design.
Selin Esendemir Abdian For me, art is the act of thinking with my hands. I do not see ceramics merely as material, but as a bridge between past and future. I reshape the memory of ancient earth through the forms of the contemporary world. Each piece carries the spirit of ancestral craftsmanship while reflecting the abstract emotions of the modern human. My sculptures—curved waves, layered surfaces, fractured textures—invite the viewer not just to observe, but to feel. If there is a boundary between the functional and the poetic, I create to dissolve that boundary. Body, nature, time, and space—all find resonance in the clay I shape. Every mark, every contour is an emotional pact between my hands and the earth. To me, art is not an object of aesthetic; it is a form of existence that etches memory and speaks with time. Selin Esendemir Abdian is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans ceramic sculpture and visual arts. With a background in Graphic Design.
I grew up in a bloody dictatorship in an antisemitic, chauvinist, totalitarian society. The milk was brought to us in metallic milk cans on a wagon pulled by a horse. I left Argentina in 1996, barely able to speak English and with no college degree. Since then, I have co-founded several million and multi-million-dollar businesses, including one that has been recognized by INC Magazine as one of the 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the Country 9 years in a row and won the Entrepreneur Woman of the Year award.I have won an Innovation Award for software I have designed and built to help my businesses scale for growth. I have won dozens of international design and animation awards based on my work as Sr. Art Director for MTV, Nickelodeon, and Vh1. I have shown my movies and animated short films at SDCC San Diego Comic Con, MOCA, Brooklyn International Childrenʼs Film Festival, Chicago Childrenʼs Film Festival, La Femme International Film Fest, Madrid Film Festival, and many more. I started painting as my own creative outlet. My paintings have been shown at sold-out shows in Art Basel Miami and many other great galleries, which are too many to list here. I hope you enjoy my work and it brings out your happy.
Anthony Sarti / Italian. Self taught. Was born in The Bronx, NY 1957. He has four beautiful children. He always knew there was something different about the way he looked at life. Throughout life he always used his imagination and his hands to accomplish whatever task was in front of him. At the age of 60 he started painting with acrylic paste & paint because it was fast to dry, in less than two hours. His father’s name was Zelino so he affectionately signs all of his paintings NINO. He began studying and painting and slowly evolving. Now he is attending classes at Abernathy fine Arts and Callenwolde Fine Arts Center in Atl Ga. His art is shown in Callenwolde’s gallery. In order to get the attention of Collectors and Art Dealers. Anthony still does his own shows monthly in Atlanta, New York, Texas and Miami. In his studio in Canton, Georgia, he stretches his own canvases and makes his frames so he has control and can make custom sizes.
Anthony Sarti / Italian. Self taught. Was born in The Bronx, NY 1957. He has four beautiful children. He always knew there was something different about the way he looked at life. Throughout life he always used his imagination and his hands to accomplish whatever task was in front of him. At the age of 60 he started painting with acrylic paste & paint because it was fast to dry, in less than two hours. His father’s name was Zelino so he affectionately signs all of his paintings NINO. He began studying and painting and slowly evolving. Now he is attending classes at Abernathy fine Arts and Callenwolde Fine Arts Center in Atl Ga. His art is shown in Callenwolde’s gallery. In order to get the attention of Collectors and Art Dealers. Anthony still does his own shows monthly in Atlanta, New York, Texas and Miami. In his studio in Canton, Georgia, he stretches his own canvases and makes his frames so he has control and can make custom sizes.
Sergey Yriev
Born in the city of Grodno, Republic of Belarus,he currently resides in Warrington,Pennsylvania.
He works in the genre of oilpainting, creating landscapes, portraits,and figurative compositions. In his artistic practice,he draws inspiration from the works of masters,of the Italian Renaissance as well as French Impressionism.
He graduated from Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno with a degree in Fine Arts and Design and has participated in plein air events and internships in Germany, Poland, and the Republic of Belarus. He has exhibited his work in Poland and the Republic of Belarus.Seven years ago, Sergey emigrated to the United States, where he continued his career as an artist.
Sergey Yriev
Born in the city of Grodno, Republic of Belarus,he currently resides in Warrington,Pennsylvania.
He works in the genre of oilpainting, creating landscapes, portraits,and figurative compositions. In his artistic practice,he draws inspiration from the works of masters,of the Italian Renaissance as well as French Impressionism.
He graduated from Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno with a degree in Fine Arts and Design and has participated in plein air events and internships in Germany, Poland, and the Republic of Belarus. He has exhibited his work in Poland and the Republic of Belarus.Seven years ago, Sergey emigrated to the United States, where he continued his career as an artist.
Ada Da Silva is an internationally acclaimed sculptor and visual storyteller, celebrated for her timeless bronze sculptures that capture the essence of movement, emotion, and elegance. Her work bridges the worlds of fashion, culture, and personal introspection, translating fleeting moments of emotions and grace into striking sculptural forms. Through a masterful balance of strength and delicacy, her creations evoke profound narratives that resonate universally. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries, museums, and major art fairs worldwide. Recognized as a Featured Artist of the Year 2024 for Art Basel Miami and awarded Best Sculptor at Art Basel 2023, Ada Da Silva has garnered international acclaim for her ability to distill conceptual depth into minimalist yet powerful forms. Named one of Miami’s 50 Most Beautiful, she continues to push artistic boundaries while remaining true to her philosophy that simplicity is the truest form of beauty.
Ada’s sculptures are part of permanent exhibitions at the Cuban Diaspora Museum (Miami, United States), the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (Munich, Germany), and exhibits at Coral Gables Museum, among others, further solidifying her presence in the global art scene. Her commissioned works adorn the spaces of luxury hotels such as Four Seasons Hotel Palm Beach, SLS Lux Brickell, and The National Hotel Miami Beach, as well as high-end residences, cultural institutions, and commercial installations fine dining establishments across Europe and the US
Ada Da Silva is an internationally acclaimed sculptor and visual storyteller, celebrated for her timeless bronze sculptures that capture the essence of movement, emotion, and elegance. Her work bridges the worlds of fashion, culture, and personal introspection, translating fleeting moments of emotions and grace into striking sculptural forms. Through a masterful balance of strength and delicacy, her creations evoke profound narratives that resonate universally. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries, museums, and major art fairs worldwide. Recognized as a Featured Artist of the Year 2024 for Art Basel Miami and awarded Best Sculptor at Art Basel 2023, Ada Da Silva has garnered international acclaim for her ability to distill conceptual depth into minimalist yet powerful forms. Named one of Miami’s 50 Most Beautiful, she continues to push artistic boundaries while remaining true to her philosophy that simplicity is the truest form of beauty.
Ada’s sculptures are part of permanent exhibitions at the Cuban Diaspora Museum (Miami, United States), the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (Munich, Germany), and exhibits at Coral Gables Museum, among others, further solidifying her presence in the global art scene. Her commissioned works adorn the spaces of luxury hotels such as Four Seasons Hotel Palm Beach, SLS Lux Brickell, and The National Hotel Miami Beach, as well as high-end residences, cultural institutions, and commercial installations fine dining establishments across Europe and the US
Nancy was introduced to painting through a casual art class with friends. As an interior designer, the study of color came naturally, but she was astonished by how much she loved abstract expressive art, and simply couldn’t get enough of it!
In New York City, Nancy studied at the Art Student’s League and the National Academy of Art. She has studied under a number of artists including Cat Tesla, Julie Schumer, Adele Sypesteyn, Nicholas Wilton, and Gordon Studer.
Nancy is represented by Stellers Gallery and Missy’s Art & Pieces in Jacksonville, FL as well as MarketPlace Interiors in Nashville, and Joan Anderson Interiors in Cashiers, NC. She studio/gallery is at the Goat Farm in Atlanta’s Westside
Nancy shares her time between Atlanta and her family farm in Cashiers, NC
Nancy was introduced to painting through a casual art class with friends. As an interior designer, the study of color came naturally, but she was astonished by how much she loved abstract expressive art, and simply couldn’t get enough of it!
In New York City, Nancy studied at the Art Student’s League and the National Academy of Art. She has studied under a number of artists including Cat Tesla, Julie Schumer, Adele Sypesteyn, Nicholas Wilton, and Gordon Studer.
Nancy is represented by Stellers Gallery and Missy’s Art & Pieces in Jacksonville, FL as well as MarketPlace Interiors in Nashville, and Joan Anderson Interiors in Cashiers, NC. She studio/gallery is at the Goat Farm in Atlanta’s Westside
Nancy shares her time between Atlanta and her family farm in Cashiers, NC
I purchased my first plane ticket to France at twenty-years-old, leaving behind all that was familiar to me.
Little did I know the years growing up in the quiet plains of West Africa would make such an impression on my life- or that sharing it with the rest of the world, would become my destiny.
From the Northern part of Burkina Faso, Sabce, Africa, my family and I, of the Fulani Tribe, were nomadic herders. We led sheep, goat, and chickens to greener pastures. I was the youngest of seven brothers and two sisters, and one of three kids in my entire village that had that opportunity to attend school.
However like most other kids, four months of the year, after school, and on weekends, I, too, was a herder. But it was on those two-mile hikes to and from school each day, I recall questioning our way of life.
We ate to survive. Being vegetarian, our main staples were millet and vegetable. And dry seasons in the region were the most difficult as many animals would starve to death. To me, that was very painful as the animals became an extension of me. I was reminded that each generation before me and after me was destined to remain a herder.
Though I loved the lifestyle for what it gave me: a deep connection to the animal kingdom (sheep would sleep beside and on me), the unforgettable beauty of rainy seasons, and an appreciation for nature that would stay with me forever- I became restless and desired change.
My family thought I was crazy to want more from life. My "sky is wide open" philosophy had them concerned that I was denying what our ancestors gave and did for us. But I couldn't help it, something nagged at me. I wanted it to live on, so I began drawing my feelings and nature around me at twelve-years-old.
I purchased my first plane ticket to France at twenty-years-old, leaving behind all that was familiar to me.
Little did I know the years growing up in the quiet plains of West Africa would make such an impression on my life- or that sharing it with the rest of the world, would become my destiny.
From the Northern part of Burkina Faso, Sabce, Africa, my family and I, of the Fulani Tribe, were nomadic herders. We led sheep, goat, and chickens to greener pastures. I was the youngest of seven brothers and two sisters, and one of three kids in my entire village that had that opportunity to attend school.
However like most other kids, four months of the year, after school, and on weekends, I, too, was a herder. But it was on those two-mile hikes to and from school each day, I recall questioning our way of life.
We ate to survive. Being vegetarian, our main staples were millet and vegetable. And dry seasons in the region were the most difficult as many animals would starve to death. To me, that was very painful as the animals became an extension of me. I was reminded that each generation before me and after me was destined to remain a herder.
Though I loved the lifestyle for what it gave me: a deep connection to the animal kingdom (sheep would sleep beside and on me), the unforgettable beauty of rainy seasons, and an appreciation for nature that would stay with me forever- I became restless and desired change.
My family thought I was crazy to want more from life. My "sky is wide open" philosophy had them concerned that I was denying what our ancestors gave and did for us. But I couldn't help it, something nagged at me. I wanted it to live on, so I began drawing my feelings and nature around me at twelve-years-old.
Art elevates us. Art is essential to the human soul. Art is relevant, important, and transcendent in nature. Art sustains and nourishes our spirit and essence. With art we are inspired, without art we merely exist.”
Formerly a NY lawyer and law librarian professor, with an MFA from the NY Academy of Art, I am now an award-winning Miami artist, who exhibits locally and internationally in different venues, including art fairs, galleries, government institutions and museums. I am a former board member of ArtsUnited and a member in good standing with ArtsUnited, the Broward Art Guild, and the National League of American Pen Women – National and Fort Lauderdale Chapters. I also support various charitable organizations, most recently Stonewall Museum, OurFund, SFGN, Children’s Diagnostic Center, Island City Theater and Wilton Art.
Art is my passion, my calling, my purpose. I perceive the artist role as that of messenger, philosopher, outlier, and empath. This role includes, to challenge our known perception and preconceived notions, and to dare to be raw, emotional, psychological, sensual, spiritual, and provocative.
My unique and noticeable style involves fragmentation of forms, raw emotive lines, and vibrant use of colors. The bare essence of the fragment -- abstracted, shredded, eroded, yet substituting for the whole. The line, in turn, allows for the abstract yet relatable emergence of the figures, portraits and objects, providing their movement, energy and vitality, as well. Thematically, by pushing the limits visually and metaphorically with my style, I explore the internal and external workings of the female form, androgyny, the inner psyche, objects of desire and beauty, and the essence that makes us energy in Motion.
Art elevates us. Art is essential to the human soul. Art is relevant, important, and transcendent in nature. Art sustains and nourishes our spirit and essence. With art we are inspired, without art we merely exist.”
Formerly a NY lawyer and law librarian professor, with an MFA from the NY Academy of Art, I am now an award-winning Miami artist, who exhibits locally and internationally in different venues, including art fairs, galleries, government institutions and museums. I am a former board member of ArtsUnited and a member in good standing with ArtsUnited, the Broward Art Guild, and the National League of American Pen Women – National and Fort Lauderdale Chapters. I also support various charitable organizations, most recently Stonewall Museum, OurFund, SFGN, Children’s Diagnostic Center, Island City Theater and Wilton Art.
Art is my passion, my calling, my purpose. I perceive the artist role as that of messenger, philosopher, outlier, and empath. This role includes, to challenge our known perception and preconceived notions, and to dare to be raw, emotional, psychological, sensual, spiritual, and provocative.
My unique and noticeable style involves fragmentation of forms, raw emotive lines, and vibrant use of colors. The bare essence of the fragment -- abstracted, shredded, eroded, yet substituting for the whole. The line, in turn, allows for the abstract yet relatable emergence of the figures, portraits and objects, providing their movement, energy and vitality, as well. Thematically, by pushing the limits visually and metaphorically with my style, I explore the internal and external workings of the female form, androgyny, the inner psyche, objects of desire and beauty, and the essence that makes us energy in Motion.