Carmen Daneshmandi is a first gen Spanish-Iranian photographer & artist based in Barcelona. She disrupts traditional portraiture with a cultural sensibility of color and collage, visually activating her subjects into a poetic space of empowerment.

Amara Davina Ramdhanny (she/her/they/them) is an Afro-St. Lucian and Indo-Grenadian (Black/Indian of Caribbean descent) Brooklyn-based illustrator, whose art focuses on/is inspired by bright colors and strong women, specifically women of color.

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A mixed media artist, graphic designer AfroLatina artist, Vanezza Cruz, creates work exploring ideas of body image and beauty, cultural identity and representations of women. Born, raised and is based in New York City. Cruz currently works as a Teaching Artist, a muralist and as a freelancer where she continues to explore her passions of drawing, creating collages, and other creative odds and ends. Vanezza's preferred methods of work range from printmaking, painting, illustration, murals, collages and graphic design.

Intro to film was the second and last class I took in photography but the most important. It was where I discovered that I love shooting on film and in a documentary style. A form that has helped me in the art of storytelling. I am a New York-born and raised photographer focusing on commercial, editorial, and documentary photography. Although I shoot in many genres, I ensure that I include photographs of people showing their most natural selves. When I do have to pose my subjects, I start by asking “what would you do if I wasn’t here? How would you stand waiting for this bus?" Growing up in two different boroughs in New York City, I naturally observed the movements of people, specifically black people. It's paramount for me to showcase us in various forms. My photography work is a combination of Black people's authentic relationships with people, places, and things and what I would like to see.

Jenny Desrosiers (b. 1995) is a Haitian-American cinematographer and fine art photographer. Having been raised and watered in Boston, MA, and given a chance to blossom in Los Angeles, CA, they are currently rooted in Brooklyn, NY. With their visual artistry being directly influenced by their Afro-Caribbean background growing up in the vibrant Haitian community within the city of Boston and surrounding areas, Jenny draws from their lived experiences to create with the intention of bringing timeless Black narratives to life.

Neha Kapil is an Indian-American visual artist and fashion designer currently based in LA. She is a creator whose work uses a range of diverse mediums to celebrate South Asian culture and women of color. From painting & illustrations to clothing & graphic design, Neha’s work centers around feminism, storytelling, and amplifying cultural narratives. Drawn to detail and tradition, Neha’s art is a modern take on classical realism & art nouveau styles. A self proclaimed maximalist, her designs are a representation of human experiences and self empowerment.

Nabila is a multidisciplinary artist and designer currently based in Hong Kong. Born in Indonesia, raised in Thailand and Hong Kong, and educated in New York and Denmark, Nabila's multi-faceted background is echoed in the variety of her creative pursuits. Her art ranges from watercolor and oil paintings to generative art through coding, and her design experience has taken her from web graphics to creative direction.

Mia Ohki is a Métis-Japanese-Canadian artist living in Vancouver, BC. Subject matter frequently centers around her background, and she attempts to show the viewer a unique mixed cultural perspective and interactions with nature.

Behind Almonte Studio, named in honor of Talisa (the artists') father, is a one-woman, Afro-Dominican, design and illustration creative studio based in Queens, NY. Talisa, the artist behind the studio, has a background in fashion design, graphic design, and traditional fine arts. She created unique works of art, stationary, and accessories dedicated to vibrant color, positivity, inclusivity, women empowerment and creative exploration. Although her work is generally inspired by color usage, nature, TV/film, pop culture and BIPOC representation, she's inspired by the idea that art can be empowering and inspiring to others and believes in the importance of individuality, diversity and creating messages of positivity. She hopes that her works brings happiness and relatability to everyone.
Some of her clients include: Marvel, Disney+, Lucasfilm, Wrappr and Buzzballz

Efiba Kyiamah is a senior at New York University majoring in Marketing with a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Entertainment. She created her platform Black Beryl Co. in July of 2020 to highlight Black-owned brands through digital collage work. The platform serves as a visual directory to connect people with the talent of Black creatives from all over the world. Inspired by her Ghanaian heritage, Efiba is a service minded creative entrepreneur who values the power of community, culture, and social impact. Efiba aspires to pursue a career in entertainment marketing, leveraging music and live events to create memorable experiences for others. Outside of creating collages, she enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and spending quality time with loved ones.