Johan Deckmann was born in 1976 in Copenhagen, where he continues to live and work today. As both an artist and practicing psychotherapist, Deckmann takes found objects, namely books, and paints witty titles or pensive phrases in English which provide satirical commentary on the complexities of life. Deckmann’s psychological background directly informs his artistic practice, which incorporates universally relatable fears and commonly experienced trials and tribulations. While seemingly modest in form, the artist’s works employ the power of language to their full extent—albeit in a playful manner—pushing viewers towards self-reflection. Over the past several years, Deckmann has shown in numerous exhibitions across the globe, including in Copenhagen, New York, London, Tokyo, Rome, and São Paulo. His work is also part of the public art collection Colección SOLO in Madrid.

"Every once in a while, a movement comes along that completely throws us off and reminds us how visceral art is."

Agnes Grochulska is a contemporary artist working in oils and drawing media. She works across a variety of subject matter, including portraits, figures, and landscapes, with the underlying themes centering around the interconnectedness of all things. Her hope is to create thought-provoking work that is inviting the viewer to reflect on their own place in the world.

"I grew up painting, art has always been a major part of my life. Ever since I could remember, I’ve been painting. My work is inspired by elements such as emotions and perceptions of the world; however, I have always grown up being inspired by the work of George Condo and Willem de Kooning. My figurative, abstract expressionist work is predominantly demonstrated through large-scale portraits constructed by oil, acrylic and ink mediums on canvas."