artists around the world

Lidia Veronica Echenagusia is a Cuban artist that lives in Costa Rica and specializes in different arts and crafts, painting being one of her greatest passions. She took inspiration from her previous work to capture with acrylic paints on canvas and in Expressionist style a woman whose hair houses the most exotic animals and nature. "This series of paintings was born because many people told me I should turn into paintings the handcrafted dolls that I used to make so they could appreciate them in their homes. I am inspired by nature, colors, everything that surrounds me; the strength, weaknesses and dreams of women and human beings in general," says Echanagusia.

Titled Sueño Escondido in Spanish.

Transform your living space with Monica de Castellanos' exceptional ceramic angel sculpture collection where cultural heritage meets artistic finesse. The collection features meticulously hand-painted pieces depicting traditional female costumes from diverse regions of her native Guatemala, such as this exquisite San Pedro La Laguna attire with a grey skirt adorned with white motifs and a black blouse or hüipil decorated with multicolored floral accents. The impressive pair of wings and harp further enhance the beauty of this splendid sculpture making it an ideal choice for adding color and cultural richness to any home.

Monica de Castellanos' ceramic angel sculpture collection effortlessly blends cultural heritage with artistic finesse. The sculptures are meticulously hand-painted to portray traditional female costumes from diverse regions of her native Guatemala, like this exquisite Tamahu costume boasting a red skirt with squares, a white and red blouse or hüipil adorned with vibrant motifs and an impressive pair of wings and a harp. This splendid piece is guaranteed to add color to any living space and last for many years thanks to its protective varnish finish.

Revamp your home décor with Monica de Castellanos' remarkable collection of ceramic angel sculptures that seamlessly combine cultural elements with artistic expression. Each piece is hand-painted with utmost precision to depict traditional female attire from various regions of her native Guatemala, like this sculpture showcasing the costume of Cobán. The captivating combination of a white blouse or hüipil adorned with vibrant motifs and a blue skirt with horizontal and vertical stripes creates a truly exceptional design. This spectacular decorative accent is further accentuated with an impressive pair of wings and a harp, making it an ideal choice for enhancing the aesthetics of any living space.

"Life is not seeking victory and fighting to kill each other, but playing beautiful and peaceful melodies to create a flowery world," says Harman while finishing a stunning expressionist composition that calls for peace and love. The Balinese artisan uses sharp brushstrokes and acrylic to depict a woman looking at the doves that fly around a floral peace symbol. Aimed to create an inspirational ambiance, this painting comes unstretched and signed.

A faceless woman meditates as she sits on an open book. Working with the linoleum block print technique, Marina Pallares explores her global vision for world peace. The artist explains that the butterfly alighting on the corner of the book symbolizes the transformation of a being who dragged herself along the ground, but transforms into a winged creature that will take flight. Gentle doves are released from her bowed head.

"This print arose from my vision of world peace," the Mexican artist comments. "It's very similar to my ideas about ecology. Everything begins with the individual person with a global vision. That is, when we find our own inner peace, it's inevitable that we'll project it to everyone around us.

"Meditation is one of the simplest ways to gain access to our inner being. It gives us a sense of union with everything and helps us remain in the present. Meditation and education make us more conscious.

"Peace begins in oneself, on the basis of self-knowledge, self-love and education, making ourselves one hundred percent responsible for our own lives."

Titled "La paz comienza por casa" in Spanish.

Balinese artist Harman adds mystic symbols to a vibrant expressionist and cubist composition made with acrylic colors. As the central element, a Balinese woman poses in a mystic depiction of femininity while little doves and flowers wander around the colorful background. "When a woman is silent, there are thousands of things on her mind, namely about mental peace and world peace," reflects the artist.

The artwork comes signed and unstretched.

This breathtaking folk painting by Indian artist Bharti Dayal celebrates the eternal love between Hindu deities Krishna and his chief consort, Radha. In this scene they share a private moment as she asks him to play his magical flute, oblivious to the world around them. Acrylic paints and vegetable dyes in bright hues of red, green, blue, brown, grey, black, beige and yellow are applied on handmade paper to craft the exquisite painting in the traditional Madhubani style.

Destined to be the mother of a great emperor, Shakuntala's story is an example of unconditional love. Betrothed to King Dushyanta, a terrible curse caused him to forget his future wife. However, divine beings intervened, causing Shakuntala's royal ring to fall off her finger and wander the waters of the region until it fell into the hands of the King, who quickly recovered his memory and reunited with Shakuntala, whose faith never wavered. Presented by Rahul Jain and crafted by Indian artisans, this brass sculpture is an homage to the queen's strong spirit, inspiring many around the world.