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Gallery 05
BIEAF2026 - From SUN To BOY
World Artist
Invitation Exhibition
BIEAF Steering Committee announces BIEAF2026 participants. 848 artists were selected from 84 countries. The online exhibition will run from September 10, 2025 to February 28, 2026. During this period, offline exhibitions will be held at various galleries in Busan.
Gallery 05 Artists and Works Slide
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chamini weerasooriya
Srilanka
Description of the work :
Through these paintings, I seek to express my pride, joy, and deep respect forthe rich cultural heritage I have inherited as a Sri Lankan. My work celebratesthe unique identity, traditions, spiritual values, and artistic legacy that havebeen passed down through generations. As both an artist and an ordinary SriLankan, I feel a strong personal connection to these cultural roots, whichcontinue to shape my identity and inspire my creative practice. Each paintingreflects my admiration for the beauty, wisdom, and resilience of Sri Lankanculture while inviting viewers to appreciate and preserve the traditions thatremain an essential part of our shared heritage.
Chamini Weerasooriya is a renowned Sri Lankan visual artist who is currentlydeveloping and expanding her artisticjourney in India. Her work bridges tradition, spirituality, and contemporaryexpression. She holds a Bachelor of FineArts (BFA) from the University of Peradeniya and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA)from the University of Kelaniya. Aformer art teacher in the Sri Lankan government education system, Chaminihas made a significant mark as the firstfemale artist to work within the field of traditional Sri Lankan temple painting.While rooted in Sri Lanka, her artistic practice has become increasingly activein India, where exhibitions,collaborations, and cultural exchange have played a central role in shaping hercreative vision. Chamini has exhibitedwidely across India, South Korea, German ,Nepal, and Sri Lanka.Rooted in Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and spiritual inquiry, her workexplores the inner journey of liberationthrough a deeply personal and feminine perspective. Her paintings reflecthow worldly attachments become obstaclesto enlightenment, and how the spiritual path unfolds through both struggleand profound beauty.Her canvases frequently feature classical Sri Lankan Buddhist motifs andarchitectural elements such as moonstones,guard stones, stupas (dagobas), sacred sculptures, lotus flowers, Bodhileaves, swans, and the Dhamma Chakra.Rendered in vibrant, layered colour, her paintings evoke the serenity, joy, andtranscendence she envisions at theculmination of the spiritual journey.
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Heritage
Acrylic on canvas 18* 24 inch 2026
BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Changwook Park
Korea
I'm Park Chang-wook, who draws a family of Ddaengguri.I usually draw iPad digital drawings. It paints folktales and stories of living inKorea.
땡구리 가족을 그리는 박창욱입니다.아이패드 디지털 드로잉을 주로 그립니다. 민화적 요소와 한국에서 살아가는 이야기를 그림으로 그리고 있습니다
땡구리 (Ddaenggur)
디지털드로잉(digital drawing) 51x41cm 2025
My own Ddaengguri is Park Chang-wook, who depicts a Ddaengguri womanwho is jealous of a Ddaengguri who is nice and obedient. It depicts variousemotions of modern people as the background and theme of people'semotions change.I usually draw iPad digital drawings. It paints folktales and stories of living inKorea.
나만의 땡구리는 한 사람의 자아가 착하고 말잘듣는 땡구리 질투를 느끼는 땡구리여자 땡구리 가족을 그리는 박창욱입니다. 사람의 감정을 배경과 주제가 바끼면서현대인들의 다양한 감정들을 그립니다.아이패드 디지털 드로잉을 주로 그립니다. 민화적 요소와 한국에서 살아가는 이야기를 그림으로 그리고 있습니다.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chayanisa Sriwichainan
Thailand
I gave you so much love, yet in the end, you left—taking my heart with you. Iloved you with every breath; you were always the only one I saw. These tearsare shed for you for the last time. From now on, you will still remain in my sight,but you will also become the person I hate most in this life.
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Hate Love
Acrylic & pen on canvas 50x60 cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chicu Eugenia Touma
Cyprus
Chicu Eugenia Touma (b. 1988, Moldova) is a Larnaca-based artist specializingin vibrant acrylics. Blending Impressionism and Expressionism, her workexplores nature, seascapes, and emotion. Since 2017, she has coordinated andfeatured in major Cyprus exhibitions and art competitions.
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느림의 미학 (지혜)
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
In "The Sun Keeper," I wanted to capture that fleeting moment of childhoodwonder. Sitting on the shore beneath a blazing crimson and orange sunset,this young boy cradles a glowing orb of light against his chest—a piece of theuniverse's magic kept close. Using bold, textured acrylics, I contrasted thecool turquoise waves with a warm, golden radiance that illuminates hispeaceful face. To me, this piece is about inner peace, innocence, and the quietways we hold onto light in a vast world.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chicu Irina
Romania
Chicu Irina, born in 1991 in the Republic of Moldova. Graduated from the"Alexandru Palamădeala" Republican College of Fine Arts in Chisinau. And agraduate of Eftimie Murgu University from Resita; (Babeș-Bolyai University inReșita.) Where in 2017 the first painting exhibition "Love through Colors" tookplace. Also in the "Culture, Art and Education" project that took place on thepremises of #UEMR in 2018, I had the opportunity to exhibit my secondexhibition "Love in black and white."2017, 2018, 2025 culture Art in coffee exhibitions
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With the sun the soul
Coffee A4 paper 2026
Born from the warmth of a morning ritual, this piece is a reminder that themost profound light dwells within us. Painted entirely with coffee on A4 paper,it captures a moment of deep stillness and alignment. In the quiet space ofmeditation, we don't just find peace—we become a source of it, radiatingenergy out into the world. I chose an everyday medium to show that magicexists in the ordinary. May this serve as a gentle invitation to close your eyes,breathe, and ignite your own inner glow.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chiraz Belfekih
Tunisie
Artiste tunisienne, Chiraz Belfekih explore un univers singulier où les visages,les signes et les émotions se mêlent. Son travail, spontané et intuitif, donnevoix à l’invisible et révèle une mémoire intérieure collective à travers formes etécritures.
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“L’âme en foule”
Mixed Média 30x30cm 2025
Cette oeuvre met en scène une figure centrale entourée de visagesfragmentés, évoquant une mémoire collective et des émotions intérieures. Àtravers des lignes spontanées, des symboles et des couleurs douces, l’artisteexplore l’identité, le regard et la multiplicité de l’être dans un langage singulieret intuitif.
BIEAF2025 Invited Artist
Choongjin Jung
Korea
2025.04 제 15회 개인전 “용호쌈박”展(만세갤러리/부산)등 개인전 15회2026.07 갤러리수평 기획전 “2026 나, 너 그리고 수평”展(갤러리 수평/충남 천안)2026.06 2026 KPAA 한국미술전(갤러리 올, 아리수갤러리 1층/서울)2026.06 제 30회 부산회화제(부산문화회관 대전시실/부산)2026.05 부산대학교 개교 80주년 기념작품전(부산대학교아트센터, 부산대학교박물관/부산)2026.02 부산미술협회80주년 기념전(부산문화회관/부산)2026.01 퐁.반 500인전(예이제 갤러리/부산)2026.01 BIEAF월드 아티스트 어워즈 & 현대미술초대전(광복화랑/부산)2025.12 50만원 연말선물전(KMJARTGALLERY/인천) 등 단체전 250여회현)한국(부산)미술협회, 한국(부산)전업미술작가협
용과 해안도로가 있는 책 거리
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 30F 2026
길상화를 즐겼던 조선 민화의 한 소재였던 용은, 오복을 가지고 온다하여 벽사와 길상의 기능이담겨 가정의 행복을 지켜주는 지킴이로 민초들의 집안을 장식했다. 그 내면에는 민중의 삶과 꿈이 담겨있다.
행복을염원하는 상징성이 담긴 스토리텔링이 민화의 힘이다. 그 시대에는 흔하디흔한 팝아트였지만 익숙한 것을 낯설게 보는나의 작품 방향에 민화는 눈에 띄었다.용과 함께 책거리가 함께 배치되었다.책거리는 무중력 그 자체이다. 어떤 끌림 없이 자유롭다. 꿈과 희망을 품기 위해 현실에 얽매임없이 둥둥 떠다니는 의지가 느껴지도록 한다.
구획화된 책거리의 부자연스러운 배치는무중력이라는 장치로 자연스럽게 헤쳐모였고 용의 꿈틀거림의 추상적 선 등은 구상적 책거리와조화를 이룬다.
BIEAF2025 Invited Artist
Choongyeul Yoo
Korea
한국이 낳은 세계적인 화가, [지도선장] "한국 인물사" 인명사전”중에서 발췌 대한민국유충열은 1960년 7월 23일 경기도 광주에서 태어났습니다.1981년 미술계에 입문한 이후 40여 년 동안 한국을 대표하는 화가로 인정받아 왔습니다.그의 작품은 주로 사실주의에 기반을 두고 있으며, 특히 고전적인 초상화로 유명합니다.그는 화가로서의 꿈을 키워왔으며, 1985년 미국에서 [선장]을 그린 후, 이 작품은1988년 유명 잡지 “데코(Decor)”에 소개되는 영예를 안았습니다.2010년에는 영국의 미술 잡지 “보그(Vogue)”의 표지를 장식했고, 2012년에는 미국의 모닝사이드 출판사에서 출간된 책의 표지를 장식하기도 했습니다. 에키즈랜드출판사(Ekidsland Publishing, LLC.)그의 작품은 미국에서 57점의 회화 작품에 대한 저작권이 등록되어 있으며, 한국 특허청에도 디자인 작품으로 다수 등록되어 있습니다.이탈리아에서는 그의 작품이 미술 서적 "EFFETTO ARTE"에 소개되었고 여러 차례전시되었습니다. 또한 2016년에는 코스탄자 재단(Costanza Foundation)에서'2016년 최고의 작가'로 선정되었습니다.그는 포르투갈, 네덜란드, 터키, 이란, 마케도니아, 독일, 프랑스 등지에서 국제 전시를 개최했으며, 2015년과 2016년에는 거제도 해금강 테마박물관에서 25개국 110명의 작가를 초청한 대규모 국제 전시를 기획하는 데 주도적인 역할을 했습니다.
용과 해안도로가 있는 책 거리
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 30F 2026
이미지는 한국의 세계적인 일러스트레이터이자 화가인 유충열(Yoo Choong Yeul)화백의 대표작 중 하나인 "지도선장(Map Captain)" 시리즈 작품입니다.주요 특징 및 작품 세계 작품명: 지도선장 (해외에서는 Old Sea Dog 또는 MapCaptain 등으로 소개 및 판매)작가: 유충열 화백 (좌측 하단 두루마리에 'YooChoong Yeul'이라는 작가의 친필 서명이 양각/인쇄되어 있습니다).예술적 스타일: 현실적인 형상(선장, 나침반, 닻, 범선)을 기반으로 하면서도 신비롭고 몽환적인 초현실주의 분위기를 풍기는 것이 특징입니다.상징적 의미: 작가는 어떤 시련과 고통 속에서도 중심을 잡고 꿈을 향해 나아가는 인생의 절대적인 방향성을 '나침반'과 '선장'의 모습에 투영하였다고 밝힌 바 있습니다.유충열 화백의 "지도선장" 시리즈는 독창적인 색채감과 구성으로 전 세계 대중미술시장 및 Fine Art America 등 글로벌 아트 플랫폼에서 오랫동안 큰 인기를 끌어왔습니다.
BIEAF2025 Invited Artist
Choonsook Hwang
Korea
담담하게 살아내고 있는 삶, 저마다의 감정 속에서 ‘무엇을 내려놓아야 할까?’고민하는 순간, 내면의 파동을 느끼며 스스로에게 솔직해지려고 노력한다. 어떤 길을 가도 믿음과 본심은 변화 속에 묻히기 마련이지만, 그 속에서 마음의 기울기를 찾아내어 흐트러진 마음을 바람에 날려 보내 본다. 그리고 던지는 질문.'내가 할 수 있는 일은 무엇일까?', ‘내가 하고 싶은 일은 무엇일까?.삶 속의 허상, 그리고 관계의 결을 마주할 때 비로소 깊은 질문을 건넬 수 있는 그림을 그리고 싶다. 정체된 삶 속에서 그동안 외면해 온 진실이 무엇인지를 들춰내어 시선의 방향을 뒤집어 본다. 보이지 않는 곳에서 잔잔히 흐르는 진심을 찾아, 새로운 깨달음으로 세상과 마주할 것이다.자신과 세상을 이해하는 폭을 넓힌다면 세상은 한결 사랑으로 가득하리라. 이해와용서, 그리고 사랑이 가득한 자기를 발견하며 내면의 고요와 성찰의 시간 속에서 나만의 향기를 찾는 여정을 시작한다. 내 안의 나에 대한 의문을 시작으로 보이는 것이다가 아님을 느껴봄다. 대상에 길들여진 그림에서 벗어나, 온전한 나만의 항해를 시작하고 있다.Living life with calm resilience, there comes a moment in each of our uniqueemotional landscapes where we ask ourselves, "What must I let go of?" In thatvery moment, sensing the inner waves, I strive to be utterly honest withmyself. Whichever path we choose, our faith and true intentions are bound tobe buried beneath the currents of change; yet, within that transformation, Iseek to find the natural tilt of my heart and let the scattered thoughts driftaway on the wind. And then, I ask:"What is it that I can do?" and "What is it that I want to do?"When I encounter the illusions of life and the intricate textures ofrelationships, only then can I pose these profound questions through my art. Iwish to paint the kind of paintings that ask these questions. In a stagnant life, Ilift the veil on the truths I have long ignored, reversing the very direction of mygaze. Seeking the sincere truths that flow quietly unseen, I will face the worldwith newfound realization.If we widen the scope of our understanding toward ourselves and the world,the world will surely be much more filled with love. Discovering a selfbrimming with understanding, forgiveness, and love, I begin a journey to findmy own unique fragrance within moments of inner stillness and reflection.Beginning with questions about the "me" within myself, I come to sense thatwhat is visible is not everything. Breaking free from art that has grown tamedby its subjects, I am now embarking on a voyage entirely my own. 작품 소개(
내면의 파동(The Wave Within)
Mixed media 10F 2026
[작품1] 내면의 파동(The Wave Within) 삶의 허상과 관계의 결을 마주하며 내면의파동을 통해 사유의 깊이를 더해가기를 바란다. 규정되지 않는 형태들 사이로 추상적인 선과 색으로 담아서 나만의 항해를 해 본다.
[작품2] 사유의 궤적(The Trajectory Thought) 흔들리는 본심을 다잡으면서 삶의고뇌를 내려놓고 싶은 마음에 사유의 흔적들을 색과 질감으로 표현해 본다.
[작품3] 내마음은 어디에(Where is my true self?) 온전한 나를 찾아가는 여정을 생각하면서 진정한 내 안의 나는 어디에 머물고 있을까?
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chris Bleicher
Germany
Artist Introduction The artistic universe of Chris Bleicher is a vibrant expression of joy,imagination, experimentation and a deep connection between humanity,nature and contemporary life. Guided by the personal conviction “My art is myobsession,” the artist has dedicated her life to exploring new visual languagesbeyond conventional boundaries. In May 2025, the Haegeumgang Theme Museum in Geoje, South Korea,established a permanent Bleicher Memorial, featuring her personal objectsand selected artworks. This exceptional recognition was bestowed during herlifetime and reflects her significant international artistic contribution.Furthermore, she served for three consecutive years as a jury member for theannual Geoje International Art Festivals organized by the Haegeumgang Theme Museum. Her artistic achievements have been acknowledged worldwide throughnumerous appointments, awards and international honors. Her works anddocuments are also archived in the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome and the Women’s Museum in Bonn, Germany. The inspiration for her artistic creations arises from extensive journeys acrossAfrica, Asia, China, India, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America,the South Pacific, South Korea and the United States. These encounters withdiverse cultures, landscapes and traditions have shaped a unique artisticlanguage rich in color, symbolism and emotion. Through her work, she aims to inspire optimism, awaken fantasy and influencepeople positively through the power of colors and forms. She believes in theharmony of exoticism, eroticism, ecology and humor, always combined withthe courage to experiment. Often years ahead of contemporary trends, she became Germany’s first neonartist to create and paint artistic urns and coffins for humans and animals,establishing the concept of Urn Art. Her pioneering internet project “peepart”anticipated today’s global live-streaming culture approximately seventeenyears before it became a widespread phenomenon. For more than two decades, the artist has actively promoted environmentalawareness through artistic actions and media happenings, combining natureand technology. Her commitment extends to voluntary work with youngchildren and charitable projects such as the eyeglass donation campaign for“Brillen Weltweit.” Her philosophy remains clear: love for people, respect foranimals, and the protection of an intact natural world for future generations.
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Timeless
Ink on paper, drawn with classic ink pen
26x34cm 2026
Timeless – Ink Drawing on Paper Created with the traditional technique of ink and dip pen on paper, Timelessunfolds a visionary world of symbols, organic forms and hidden stories. Theblack-and-white composition invites the viewer on a journey beyond visiblereality into a realm where nature, imagination and the subconscious exist inharmony. At its center appears an eye containing a spiral – an ancient symbol ofawareness, wisdom, infinity and the continuous cycle of life. From this focalpoint, flowing lines expand like streams of energy, transforming into plants,mysterious creatures, human features and dreamlike landscapes. A hiddenface emerges from the intricate botanical structures, expressing the profoundunity between humanity and the natural world. The deliberate absence of color strengthens the expressive power of thework. Every stroke of the ink pen reveals the artist’s patience, precision andspontaneous creativity. The richness of details encourages quiet observation,allowing each viewer to discover individual meanings and personal emotionswithin the composition. The drawing reflects Bleicher’s artistic vision: a celebration of fantasy, exoticworlds, ecology, spirituality and the endless transformation of life. It combinesplayfulness and mystery with a deep respect for nature and all living beings.The title Timeless refers to ideas that transcend geographical borders,cultures and generations. The work speaks of universal human experiences –curiosity, dreams, the search for inner balance and the inseparable connectionbetween mankind and the living environment. Although created using a classical artistic technique, Timeless possesses acontemporary and visionary character. It demonstrates how a simple blackline can become a bridge between the visible and the invisible, the consciousand the unconscious, the earthly and the spiritual.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Christina Zoi
Greece
ARTIST'S STATEMENT: I live in Greece and art has always been my passion. Ienjoy painting, especially with oil and acrylic colors. From still lifes to portraitsand scenes of everyday life, abstract compositions with their own meaning.My work moves by playing between the boundaries: reality and emotion. Timein my artworks is free; it could be now, yesterday, and tomorrow. It does notconstitute a straight line but something fluid, something ambiguous. I seekthe feeling of the moment rather than the moment itself, as my inspirationcomes from everywhere. The same applies to color, which can speak its truthin different and sometimes varied ways, as it is an experience and not meremathematics. This is exactly why the viewer’s gaze is very important. Theinterpretation of the works depends on the viewer’s inner eye and freedom.Meaning is completed not only through the artist but also through the eyes ofthe one who looks at it. A painting is not a letter with a fixed message; it is anopen space, and within it, everyone brings themselves, their experiences, andtheir freedom. It is an open space for the imagination. The conclusion issimple: every work becomes and is a living mirror. What it provokes in us saysmore about us, ultimately becoming a journey of self-discovery. The answerregarding the truth shown by the colors of each work is unique for everyone. EDUCATION • School of Fine Arts (Department of Plastic Arts and Art Sciences), Universityof Ioannina (Final Year Student).• Thesis Research: "The Dual Truth of Color" – An exploration of theintersection between Realism and Abstraction.• Private Painting Workshop (3-year attendance).• Specialized Studies: Iconography, Photography (darkroom processing), andPottery. EXHIBITIONS To date, I have held 4 solo exhibitions and participated in 28 group exhibitions. TECHNICAL SKILLS & MEDIA • Painting: Oils and Acrylics. • Fine Arts: Sculpture, Engraving, and Digital Art.
"From Sun to Boy": In the context of both art and ecology, the sun is theoriginal canvas and the ultimate source of energy. By reimagining the sunthrough the eyes of a mother, the theme of the exhibition inspires me to viewenvironmentalism not just as a duty, but as an act of reciprocal love andnurturing. It reminds me that every spark of life on Earth is an extension of thissolar warmth. The "boy" represents in my opinion the innocence of the nextgeneration and the soul of an artist. The boy inherits the light. This inspires usin a powerful sense of ecological responsibility: the sunshine falling on theshoulders of the next generation is both a gift of hope and a call to protect thedelicate balance of the world that the next generation inherits. True creationcannot exist in isolation from nature. By combining art and ecology, this themeinspires me as an artist to act for the planet's voice. It shows that artisticexpression is a reflection of the heart of the world—a vital tool to awakenenvironmental consciousness, heal our relationship with the Earth and passdown a vibrant, living planet to the future. Thank you for the opportunity toexpress my thoughts about the theme of the exhibition, Christina Zoi.
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SUNBEAM
Acrylic and oil on canvas
60X60 cm 2025
Artwork Description In alignment with the core philosophy of the From sun to boy exhibition, myartwork, Sunbeam, serves as a visual bridge connecting cosmic creation,maternal ecological responsibility, and the future of our planet represented bythe youth. The painting captures the sun not merely as a distant celestial body, but as aliving, breathing force of nature. Through dynamic, flowing strokes of vividreds, brilliant oranges, and warm yellows, Sunbeam materializes the sun’senergy as a maternal embrace. It is the depiction of a "Mother Sun" - anurturing creator that envelops the Earth in vital warmth and abundance. Thefluid, organic movement within the central fiery form symbolizes thecontinuous cycle of life, drawing a direct parallel to the ecological movement’smission to protect and sustain our global home. Contrasting against the intense warmth of the solar core, the surroundingdeep blues and cool greens evoke the earthly and marine environments thatdepend entirely on this cosmic light. It represents the delicate balance of ourecosystem. In this visual narrative, the "sunbeam" acts as the literal and metaphoricalthread linking the source of all creation to the future. It is the light of hopefalling upon the shoulders of the next generation—the "boy"—who inheritsboth the beauty and the vulnerability of our world. As an artist, Sunbeam is areflection of the heart of the world, a call to view our environment through alens of care, warmth, and artistic responsibility, transforming solar energy intoan enduring symbol of ecological hope.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chukwuma Okosi
Nigeria
Okosi Chukwuma Joseph is a Nigerian visual artist from Onitsha, AnambraState, and a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He is amember of Onicha Ado Professional Artists, the Society of Nigerian Artists(SNA), and the Sculptors Association of Nigeria (SCAN). His practicecombines painting and sculpture, with a particular interest in oil, acrylic,recycled, and repurposed materials. Based in Onitsha, he explores creativeways of transforming everyday materials into artworks that tell compellingstories.
Description of the work :
This portrait celebrates a woman whose life embodies resilience, service, andsocio-economic contribution. Through her voice, fashion, and domesticvalues, she serves as a beacon of inspiration, guiding young maidens along apath of growth, purpose, and service to humanity. The work is a tribute towomen who stand strong and tall, shaping families, communities, and societythrough their enduring strength and influence.
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PRESTIGE
ACRYLIC ON CARD
12' inches x 15' inches 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Chuluunbaatar Sugar
Mongolia
Born in 1969 in Uvurkhangai Province, Mongolia, Sugar demonstrated artistictalent from an early age. He began his professional career in the mid-1980sand later graduated from the Mongolian State University of arts and culture,specializing in painting. Throughout his career, he has worked as an artist forfilm studios, theaters, museums, and cultural institutions, contributingsignificantly to Mongolia’s visual arts and creative industries. Chuluunbaatar served as a stage and production artist for major culturalorganizations, including the Mongolian National Film Studio, the StateAcademic Theatre, and various private creative enterprises. His work extendsbeyond painting to exhibition, design, cultural management, and theestablishment of art galleries and creative centers dedicated to preservingand promoting Mongolian artistic traditions. A prolific exhibitor, Chuluunbaatar has participated in numerous solo andgroup exhibitions in Mongolia and internationally, including collaborativeexhibitions in Russia, Japan, China, South Korea, Kuwait, and the UnitedStates. His artworks have been featured in prestigious cultural events,international art exchanges, museum exhibitions, and national celebrationshighlighting Mongolian identity, history, and contemporary culture. Chuluunbaatar's artistic practice combines traditional Mongolian themes withcontemporary visual expression. His paintings often explore cultural memory,nomadic life, spirituality, folklore, and the human experience throughexpressive color, dynamic composition, and refined craftsmanship. Workingacross watercolor, decorative painting, and mixed media, he creates worksthat celebrate Mongolia's rich history while engaging modern audiences.
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Meeting
watercolor on paper 40x50cm 2026
This expressive watercolor painting captures a lighthearted moment ofcamaraderie and cultural tradition among three Mongolian men dressed intraditional deels and ceremonial hats. Rendered with fluid brushwork andvibrant washes of blue, orange, and red, the artwork celebrates the warmth ofhuman connection and the richness of Mongolian heritage. The figures appear engaged in a playful exchange, their smiles and gesturessuggesting shared wisdom, humor, and mutual respect. The compositionbalances movement and spontaneity, while the translucent watercolortechnique creates an atmosphere of softness and nostalgia. Traditionalclothing and symbolic accessories reinforce the cultural identity of thesubjects, connecting contemporary viewers to Mongolia's enduring customsand social values. The title, written in traditional script above the figures, enhances the painting'ssense of cultural authenticity and invites reflection on the role of friendship,storytelling, and collective wisdom within nomadic life. Through expressivecolor, characterful portraiture, and a lively narrative, the artist transforms aneveryday interaction into a celebration of community, tradition, and theenduring spirit of Mongolian culture.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Ciobanu Carmen
Romania
My name is Carmen Ciobanu, a contemporary visual artist, and my work isborn from aconstant dialogue between emotion, memory, and light. Born in Botoșani inFebruary 1991, Idiscovered painting at the age of nine, when colors became the languagethrough which Icould most honestly express my inner world. My artistic style, defined as abstract realism, is influenced by the practice andaesthetics ofcontemporary American artists — a visual language in which real forms mergewith abstractspaces, and storytelling intertwines with mystery. In my works, the femalefigure returns as anarchetype: a symbol of beauty, gratitude, and inner peace, inviting the viewerintointrospection. I graduated from the Faculty of Graphic Arts in Iași and later completed myMaster’s degree inPainting at the Milan Art Institute in the USA — experiences that shaped notonly mytechnique, but also my artistic vision. My visual journey has been presented ingalleries in NewYork, Barcelona, and Switzerland, and my works have received internationalrecognition inRussia, Taiwan, Tokyo, France, China, and Italy.My paintings are stories — sometimes quiet, sometimes vibrant — toldthrough intense colors,powerful light, and emotional layers intentionally placed on the canvas.I believe art exists to transform and to open new inner spaces, both withinourselves and inthe places we inhabit.My art is, in essence, an invitation: to look beyond the image, toward what wefeel when westand before it.
Description of the work : This work reflects the journey from inner contemplation to creativeillumination. Inspired by the dialogue between the Moon and the Sun, thecentral feminine figure becomes a universal source of life, light, and artisticenergy. Rather than representing a single person, she embodies the creativeforce from which imagination, nature, and humanity emerge. Suspended above the clouds, she exists between the earthly and the celestialworlds. Her body, composed of vibrant colors and luminous textures, suggeststhat creation itself is made of light. The golden background evokes theradiance of the Sun—the origin of life and the beginning of every creative act. The hummingbirds rise toward her as symbols of freedom, resilience, and thehuman spirit seeking inspiration. Their upward movement represents theeternal dialogue between nature and the Artistic Human, echoing BIEAF'svision of art as a bridge connecting humanity with the universe. The layered mixed-media surface combines golden spray paint with acrylicelements, creating a luminous atmosphere where warm and cool tones coexistin balance. Through an abstract-realist language, the painting explorestransformation, harmony, and the invisible energy that unites nature, light, andartistic creation. Ultimately, From the Moon to the Sun celebrates the same universal cycleexpressed in BIEAF2026: light becomes inspiration, inspiration becomescreation, and creation becomes the language through which humanityconnects across generations.
From the moon to the sun
mix-media 70x140 cm 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Claudia Delgado Comino
España
Soy una artista joven emergente de Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona.Mis trabajos se centran principalmente en mi imaginario como artistas, mispersonajes y los elementos que me hacen desarrollarme emocionalmentecomo persona.Utilizo normalmente libretas como medio para esbozar y expresar mis ideasbase, para posterior realizar las obras finales. Los medios con los que mesiento más cómoda son el papel, la acuarela, el grafito, los lápices de colores ylos rotuladores con base de alcohol.
Description of the work : Me centro en el estudio del psicólogo Donald Winnicott sobre el objetotransicional, el cual nos hace prestar atención a la importancia de estoselementos de nuestra vida cotidiana, que forman parte primordial de nuestrodesarrollo emocional y psicológico, objetos tales como mantas, chupetes o enmi caso personal peluches. Muy lejos de ser simples juguetes o elementos decompañía, estos elementos son una preciada herramienta que ayuda aconstruir la identidad individual del infante y es la única que logra facilitar congran éxito la desvinculación y dependencia absoluta de la figura materna,además de hacernos conscientes del espacio que habitamos y de nosotrosmismos, nos enseña los fundamentos básicos de una sociedad, por ejemplo, arelacionarnos o conocer el concepto de posesión. Mi obra final se divide en dos partes: dibujo a gran escala de mis cinco osos depeluche, mi propio objeto transicional, y una línea temporal separada en trespartes iguales de mi primer peluche hasta el último en el que intentarérespetar el tamaño original de cada muñeco.
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Oda al objeto transicional
Papel sobre lienzo, grafito, acuarela y lápices de colores.
1,5 x 2 metros y 0,5 x 2 metros 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Claudio Nhacutone
Mozambique
Full name: Cláudio José Nhacutone Stage name: Mayany A visual artist and graphic designer born in Maputo, Mozambique. He beganhis artistic journey in the studio of his cousin—Master Tchalata, also a visualartist—in the T3 neighborhood; there, he learned drawing, painting, and othertechniques, launching himself into the art world. He employs his creativitywith a wide range of materials—such as recycled paper, wood, beads, animalhides, sheet metal, netting, reeds, oil and acrylic paints, canvas, and*capulana* fabric—to achieve incredible artistic results. Some of his worksdepict traditional African cultures. He served as an instructor for drawing, painting, ceramics, recycling, andcollage at the "Tchalata e Amiguinhos" Art Workshop in Maputo. He hasworked for various newspapers and magazines in Mozambique.Since 2004, he has participated in numerous national and internationalcollective discussions.He currently works in his own studio and at *Ídolo* magazine as a layout artistand creative professional.He is a member of the *Núcleo de Arte* and ACLA (Associação CulturalLhuvuka Arte). Awards:2008 - 3rd Prize in Painting, "DESCOBERTA" – Maputo, Mozambique2006 - Alberto Chissano Award (Emerging Artist) FUNDAC – Maputo,Mozambique2025 - Certificate of Participation (for Artistic Merit) recognizing hisinvolvement in the "Synergia Criativa" project held in Portugal,based on the 11th Geoje International Art Festival (2025)—"Blooming Art: ArtValue Development Project"—South Korea.2025 - Certificate of Participation for Artistic Merit – Haegeumgang ThemeMuseum – 11th Geoje International Art Festival, "Blooming Art: Art ValueDevelopment Project" – South Korea.
Title: When Light Became Human" When Light Became Human" stems from a reflection on the theme "From theSun to the Child," where the Sun represents the origin of all existence and theChild symbolizes the awakening of creative consciousness. In this piece,primordial light transcends its cosmic nature to become a human presence,revealing itself in the gaze, the smile, and the essence of a child.The sun, positioned behind the figure, not only illuminates the scene butserves as a metaphor for the genesis of life and the creative energy thatpermeates the universe. Its rays converge upon the boy, indicating that allcreation finds continuity in the human being—one capable of transformingnature into sensibility, imagination, and art.The boy's smile represents hope, innocence, and the infinite potential ofcreativity. His illuminated face conveys the idea that every human beingcarries within a spark of the original light, becoming a link between nature andartistic expression.The frame, constructed from reclaimed wood and bamboo elements, extendsthis dialogue with nature; it reinterprets simple materials and highlights thatart also arises from transformation, memory, and care for the world. Thework's structure itself acts as a window, inviting the observer to contemplatenot merely a portrait, but the transition of primordial energy into humanexperience.Thus, "When Light Became Human" celebrates the child as a symbol of theArtistic Human: one who receives the light of creation and returns it to theworld in the form of sensibility, hope, and beauty. The piece invites the viewerto consider that the true origin of art lies in the human capacity to embracethe light of nature and transform it into expression, identity, and life.
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When the Light Became Human
acrylic, oil, bamboo, plywood, wood, and cut canvas
82cm X 67cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Crăciun Mihaela
România
"Dear BIAEF 2026 Organizing Committee,It is a great honor to be part of the Busan International Art Exhibition Festival. Iam deeply inspired by this year's theme, 'From Sun to Boy,' which resonateswith my artistic vision of connecting cosmic energy with human potential.Through my work, 'Dawn’s First Rays,' I aimed to capture the fragile, beautifultransition from the life-giving warmth of the sun to the innocence and limitlessgrowth of a boy. I look forward to sharing this dialogue with the vibrant artcommunity in Busan."
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Dawn’s First Rais
Acrylic on canvas 50x70 cm 2026
"Inspired by the theme 'From Sun to Boy,' this work captures the moment thefirst dawn light touches the earth. The sun, as a life-giving force, becomes asymbol of primordial energy. The field of flowers acts as a metaphor for theinnocence and vitality of a boy, standing at the threshold of his own becoming.The composition reflects the transition from cosmic potential to the force oflife, celebrating the growth and bright horizons that unfold before the newgeneration."
I am a professional visual artist from Iași, Romania. Abstract painting is my wayof expressing a deep connection with nature, the marine world, and the subtledimensions of existence. Through color and composition, I seek to conveyharmony, energy, and authentic emotion, inviting viewers into a space ofcontemplation and inner resonance.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Cristian Gheorghita
Romania
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
I am highly satisfied with the concept of this project, "From Sun to Boy". Thisinitiative addresses not only humanity's recent environmental concerns, butalso the title's significance as a philosophical approach to Sofia's birth and thesolar-derived wisdom acquired by a young boy who will grow into a mature,responsible steward of our planet.
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Signs
Oil on canvas 100x80cm 2026
The proposed artwork, titled "Signs" (Semne), is created using the oil oncanvas technique. Stylistically, the artwork aligns with abstract movement,leaning toward Art Informel. My palette consist of shades of red, blue, yellow,and earth tones, integrated with texture achieved through the sgraffitotechnique. The title clearly defines my creative intent without relying onspecific or figurative representation, even though the signs could just as easilybelong to a sunlit landscape.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Cristina Maya Caetano
Portugal
Portuguese, she is art curator and an award-winning painter with aninternational career. She is Portuguese Jury Member for the HaegeumgangTheme Museum and Chairman of the Promotional Committee- ICAF ( SouthKorea). Founder of the Creative Synergy Project where international artistsand poets intersect with a strong pedagogical and cultural aspect.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
It is a very important international exhibition that allows the exploration of ahuman theme with spiritual connections that can be worked on in variousways, notably in relation to nature, with freedom of expression andinterpretation.
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FREE IN BEING
Oil on canvas 70x100cm 2026
This vibrant painting, blending abstract forms with symbolic imagery, is anexploration of freedom and resilience. The composition is marked byundulating solar patterns that create a rhythmic balance, while the warm,blended color palette and elaborate brushstrokes invite the viewer into afantastical realm of emancipation. A being/boy symbolizing all races, withlong hair the color of the sun, earth, and sea, accompanied by a moth and ahorse, intertwine with flowers and musical motifs, creating a dynamiccomposition and symbolizing liberation from social constraints.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Cyrine Azouz Saffar
Tunisia
Cyrine A. Saffar is a visual artist and professor of visual arts. She holds aMaster’s degree in Arts Science and Technology, specializing in ProductDesign, from the Higher Institute of Fine Arts of Tunis. She works primarilywith mixed media and acrylic on canvas.
She has participated in several recent group exhibitions, including theNational Month of Visual Arts 2026 in Tunis, Art3f Toulouse, and the NationalSalon of Visual Arts at MACAM, where some of her works were acquired bythe State.
Description of the work : TWINSUN
Bathed in a solar light of warm, burning tones, two children’s faces face eachother. In their melancholic and sorrow-filled gazes lies a silent unease, echoinga future weakened by climate change. Between softness and tension,twinsunquestions what we pass on to future generations, contemplated in a silentgravity. This face-to-face highlights the power of childhood gaze, a mirror ofemerging awareness and shared responsibility for the consequences oftomorrow.
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The sadness in one's eyes
in the face of global warming
Mixed technique 30/30 & 35/45 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Daehee Kim
Korea
Daehee Kim is a painter exploring how internet-based reproduced imagesshape today’s visual environment. Through digital tracing and materialtranslation, he transforms photos, ads, comics, and SNS images into paintedsurfaces that reveal new symbolic and mythical meanings.
This work reconstructs fragments of photos, ads, comics, and social mediaimages from internet-based reproductions into a painterly scene throughdigital tracing and material translation. The transferred lines and gold tracesweaken the images’ original contexts, transforming consumed and discardedimages into symbolic forms. The door, moon, stairs, animals, flames, andfigures evoke a sacred, ritual-like space, visualizing how mythical meaningemerges in today’s image environment.
Empty Full Images#08
acrylic on canvas
162.2x130.3cm 2026
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BIEAF2026Invited Artist
Dalí Martínez
Puerto Rico
Dalí Martínez Delgado is a Puerto Rican graphic artist whose practicecombines printmaking and installation to explore contrast, materiality, and thetension between everyday experience and symbolic meaning.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
It's been fun reflecting on the message of this festival with my most recentworks. I believe the idea is to reflect or make contact with one's younger self,or to reflect on what beginnings really mean. I appreciate you, the currentreader, for taking the time to read and understand how my motives combinewith the work to be featured in this festival.
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Acróbata
Mezzotint over cotton 18 x 9 inches 2026
Acróbata is a mezzotint monoprint printed on cotton with Caligo Cranfield inksat La Liga de Arte de San Juan. The print is mounted to a fragment of atraditional Puerto Rican fence and hangs like a flag. Its ornaments, rooted inAfrican artistic traditions, frame the image of a baby grasping, or climbinginto, a similar fence. The work explores the courage required to take a firststep, linking that affirmation to nostalgia.
BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Damaris Odalis Reyes Espinosa
El Salvador
Biography
I am Damáris Odalis Reyes Espinosa, I am 54years old, I am the daughter ofRafael Moisés Reyes Bolaño and Mary Espinosa Peña. I was born on May 28,1972.My father recognized as an inspirational guitarist and my mother recognizedin Cuba and Miami USA as The Bride of Cuba, is a writer, poet, painter andjournalist, my parents have been my source of inspiration. I'm self-taught. Ihave worked on the radio as an announcer, in the theater and my greatestpassion is painting.I've been drawing since I was 10 years old, but I took the brush, acrylic andcanvas at the age of 25 and it was in Austria Vienna, there I painted for 5 years.Then I returned to Cuba and there was a break after someExhibitions and sales.Today I am in El Salvador and with greater resources, I take back my brushes, Iam currently exhibiting my paintings and selling them through Premium ArtGallery.
Volcano Storm
Canvas abstract paiting mix media 40 x 20 2025
The work titled "Volcano Storm" is a vivid example of abstract art that evokesthe power and dynamism of nature in its most elemental state. With anexplosion of intense colors and fluid forms, the painting captures the chaosand beauty of a volcanic eruption. Deep, dark tones contrast with brilliantflashes of light, symbolizing both destruction and regeneration. Textures andundulating lines suggest movement, as if magma and ash were in constanttransformation. This piece invites the viewer to immerse themselves in a worldwhere nature reigns with indomitable and majestic power.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Daniela Pahle
Austria
Daniela Eneidi Pahle is an international Artist based in Austria. After several arteducation ( Art University Linz, Glass and Design Dudley Glass and ArtCollege Kramsach) she found her artistic expression in acrylic paintings,mostly surreal and expresive . Further she creates art in fotography andbodypainting. Her artwork was exhibited in galleries in Germany ,Austria, Italyand England and at art fairs in USA .
Description of the work :
My Artwork " Celestial Symphony" is describing the inner feeling of a musicianwho is kissed by the sun and getting wings to fly emotionally by creatingmusic. The freedom in his heart ,while playing his guitar, transfers him toanother place ,above the clouds of reality to a sorce of love and peace. Heconnects to his inner power and let melodies fly back into our hearts over hisplaying .
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Celestial Symphony
Acrylic on Canvas 60cmx90 cm 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Daniela Rum
Italia
Daniela Rum is an Italian artist specializing in soft pastel painting. Winner ofinternational awards, including 1st Place at the American Art Awards and 3rdPlace at Pastel 100 in the Animal & Wildlife category, she dedicates her artisticresearch to nature, animals, and contemporary realism.
Description of the work :
Sine Macula represents innocence in its purest form. The child and the lamb,universal symbols of fragility, trust, and purity, share a space suspended intime. Through gaze and light, the artwork invites viewers to reflect on theprofound bond between humanity and nature, recalling an authentic andunspoiled dimension that adulthood often tends to lose.
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Sine Macula
Graphite on Arches paper 90x130 cm 2026
Gallery 06
BIEAF2026 - From SUN To BOY
World Artist
Invitation Exhibition
BIEAF Steering Committee announces BIEAF2026 participants. 848 artists were selected from 84 countries. The online exhibition will run from September 10, 2025 to February 28, 2026. During this period, offline exhibitions will be held at various galleries in Busan.
Gallery 06 Artists and Works Slide
You can mark hearts on your favorite artists and works.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
DAO THI NHU
Vietnam
The theme of the 23rd BIEAF, 'From the Sun to the Boy', resonates deeply withmy artistic philosophy. It brings to mind a spiritual connection between theeternal energy of the universe and the gentle, transient purity of human life—asacred dialogue between the cosmos and the soul.While the Sun represents the supreme source of life and the nobility of nature,the 'Boy' embodies our most innocent, carefree, and original self, untroubledby the endless rush and responsibilities of the adult world. To me, this themehighlights the beautiful harmony between light and the human soul. It fitsperfectly with my creative path, as I love painting skies that reflect innerthoughts. Through my work, I wish to offer a sanctuary of stillness, invitingviewers to pause, look through the eyes of a child, and feel the shimmeringthread that binds us all to the sacred heartbeat of the earth
I am Dao Nhu—a painter, architect, and member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association who simply loves the quiet details of our world. I believe the most rustic and gentle things hold the power to calm our minds,offering a sanctuary of peace in a life that constantly hurries us throughendless worries and roles. In my work and life, I seek the soft trail of wild blossoms and the beautifullyuntroubled presence of children. They are like a breath of fresh air given to theworld, whispering to those who know how to love each moment with thegenuine stillness of their soul
(1) The artwork, titled 'The Shimmering Dream', gently tells the story ofchildren lost in a deep, peaceful sleep. They are drifting away, each cradling aworld of their own. Within this sanctuary, their dreams are always shimmering—filled with warm sunlight, endless skies, soft whispers of the wind, and theweightless imagination of childhood.
(2) The painting, titled 'A Realm of Memories', captures my deep longing forthe fragile and pure white lilies of Hanoi—an iconic blossom that gentlyreminds us of the city whenever April arrives.
Painted with a gentle palette, the piece features a band of golden cloudssoftly glowing behind a trail of floating hair. The hair of the three childrenblends and weaves together across the space, appearing and dissolvingalongside the light and breeze. This fluid connection speaks of pure freedom,boundless ease, and a beautiful harmony with the vast world of dreams
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The Shimmering Dream
oil painting 120X70 2026
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My sweet memory
oil painting 150X80 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dau Le Thi
Vietnam
Artist Le Thi Dau - Graduate of the Traditional Fine Arts Department, VietnamUniversity of Industrial Fine Arts. I am an artist and a teacher of fine arts and lacquer painting techniques.I have participated in many exhibitions, both large and small, domestically andinternationally. My works are in the collection of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, and someof my works have been selected as outstanding artworks of the decade (2013-2023). I am very happy and honored to be invited to participate in the 23rd BusanInternational Environmental Art Festival (BIEAF 2026). BIEAF has connected many artists from around the world, where art plays arole as a bridge to raise global awareness towards a common goal: protectingthe environment and our Earth. Themes of nature and climate change have been conveyed by artists throughtheir artworks.It has been a great honor for me to contribute a small part to this importantevent alongside truly talented international artists. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to BIEAF and the organizingcommittee.
The work "Bong Dance" is inspired by a traditional festival, a unique culturalfeature of Trieu Khuc village. The most distinctive part of the festival is theBong dance, also known as "the prostitute playing the Bong," a unique culturalproduct and a source of pride for the local people. Legend has it that: to encourage the soldiers and to entertain them beforebattle, the general had his soldiers dress up as men and women and wearBongs (a type of small drum) to dance. This dance has been preserved for 13centuries by the local people. The dance is unique and captivating becausethe dancers must be men dressed as women, performing the movements withthe clear, graceful, and alluring charm of a woman. Yet, they still exude a masculine demeanor and a chivalrous spirit.The dance is a cultural heritage, both humorous and sacred, imbued withartistic merit. The five-colored tassels—black, red, blue, white, and yellow—symbolize thefive elements, representing the six elements encompassing the universe. Thehead represents the sky, the eyes the sun, the back the moon, the wings thewind, the feet the earth, and the tail the planets. This combination is based ontraditional principles, vibrant but not gaudy. When dancing, the five-coloredtassels flutter, creating graceful lines. These traditional folk cultural elementsare the inspiration for my work. To suit this traditional theme, I chose lacqueras the medium for my creation. The colors of the lacquerware perfectlycomplement the colors of folk festivals: vibrant but not gaudy. Thelacquerware itself is made from natural materials: white is derived fromeggshells, vermilion red from natural pigments, and yellow from gold leaf...combined with traditional lacquer techniques, creating a unique beautydeeply rooted in folk traditions.
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Bong dance
Lacquer 80x100 cm 2026
BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Daun Son
Korea
안녕하세요. 손다운입니다. 저는 정돈된 형식에서 벗어나, 손의 움직임과 물감이 우연히 번지며 만들어내는 형상 속에서 낯선 이미지를 찾아내는 작업을 하고 있습니다.
벌레
한지에 채색 31.8x31.8cm 2026
이 작품은 오랫동안 익숙했던 예쁘게 그리기에서 벗어나 보려는 시도에서 시작됐다. 선을 미리 계획하지 않고 손이 움직이는 대로, 물감이 번지는 대로 그림을 그려나갔다. 완성된 그림을 다시 들여다보니 얽힌 흔적들 속에서 벌레의 다리와 더듬이, 혹은 이름 붙이기 어려운 괴물 같은 형상이 보이기 시작했다. 반복되는 붉은 눈 같은 형태들은 그림 속 낯선 존재가 오히려 보는 사람을 마주 보고 있는 듯한 감각을 만들어 낸다. 결국 이 작업은 계획과 통제를 내려놓았을 때에만 드러나는 형상과의 마주함에 관한 것이다.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
David Nativel
Réunion
David Nativel is a sculptor from Reunion Island. Inspired by memory, culturalheritage, and the relationship between humanity and nature, he transformsreclaimed materials into works that explore identity, transmission, freedom,and the traces we leave for future generations.
Description of the work :
Beneath the earth, something remains: an ancient breath, a memory carriedthrough generations. We move toward the light without knowing what it willreveal. Between the shadow of our roots and the call of the sky, we become apassage. What we inherit transforms us. What we create goes beyond us.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
For me, “From Sun To Boy” evokes the transmission of an invisible energy.From light comes life, from our roots comes our identity, and from what wereceive comes the desire to create. The artist then becomes a passagebetween the memory of the world and what still remains to be imagined.
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From Roots to the Crown
Metal H 60cm larg 20cm 2024
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Deborah Bercovici
Uruguay
Trained by masters Pavlotzky, Lara and Pascale. I embrace all art forms.Abstract balances tones, collage harmonizes chaos, and figurative bringsprecision. My passion is painting deep emotions, a sensory bridge of love thatreconnects the audience with their own essence.
Description of the work :
In this abstract artwork, I seek to convey a positive, free, and transcendentalvibration through a meticulously chosen color palette. Born from my deepestemotions, the serenity of calm, infinite blues harmoniously contrasts with awarm, vibrant, and magnetic center. This captivating piece invites the viewerto immerse themselves in an intimate, mystical connection with the radiantlight and organic matter of nature, awakening a unique and enveloping visualfascination.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
It is a true honor and a great professional responsibility to be part of thisoutstanding event, 'From Sun to boy,' in Korea. Presenting my work within thisinternational framework not only represents a milestone in my artistic journey,but also a commitment to sharing an aesthetic vision that seeks to connectgenuinely with a global audience
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Plenitud
Mixed .Media; Acrilyc- Spackling . Canvas 50x50 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dera Yoon
Korea
B.F.A. in Oriental Painting, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University18 Solo Exhibitions Participated in over 250 curated and group exhibitions, including: One Ink Like Thunder(Teh-Chun Art Gallery, National Taiwan NormalUniversity)Brush + Ink: Contemplative Practice(Gyeomjae Jeong Seon MemorialMuseum)Eight Eccentrics in Wanju(Nu-e Art and Culture Zone)BIEAF (Busan International Environment Art Festival)Korean Painting Exhibition(Bloomvista Hotel)All the Drawings in the World(Interart Channel / Artertain)Contemporary National and Minjung Art(Woojin Cultural Space)Incheon Asia Art Show(Songdo Convensia)New Breath on This Land Exhibition(Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do)World Revolutionary Art Festival(Samsung Culture Center, Jeonbuk NationalUniversity)G20 Calligraphy, Painting, and Seal Engraving Exhibition(Ilbaekheon Gallery)Between Brush and Ink Exhibition(Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong)Korea-Japan Art Exchange Exhibition(Sendai University Art Museum)The Birth (Yangpyeong Museum)Jeonju International Biennale of Calligraphy(Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do)Hong Kong Art Work(Hong Kong)Seoul International Art Fair (SIAF)(COEX)Art Asia(COEX)Tradition and New Sensibility Exhibition(Hyundai Arts Center, Ulsan)Hwaga: The Joy of Drawing Exhibition(Hanwon Museum of Art)Materials and Techniques: Eyes to See Tradition Exhibition(Sunbawi Museumof Art) Jungle Project Asia Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition(Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center)Project Name(USA, Hong Kong, Thailand, etc.)Satire and Humor in Modern and Contemporary Art(Alvaro Siza Hall)
Noble Demeanor
Mixed Media 34x67cm 2026
Noble Demeanor is a work that intuitively combines the sculptural form of thetraditional Korean hat, gat, with the materiality of its visual medium. Goingbeyond a mere reproduction of the subject, it clearly and sculpturally revealsboth the temporality and formal characteristics inherent in the object.
The mother-of-pearl used in the piece consists of fragments taken from oldwardrobes collected over many years. Imbued with layers of time and memory,these fragments of objects undergo a process of delicate dismantling andselection to be reconstructed as a new visual layer upon the canvas.
The inherent properties of the mother-of-pearl, which shift from moment tomoment depending on the angle of light and the viewer’s gaze, lend a senseof depth and space to the flat surface. In this way, the mother-of-pearl, holdingan accumulation of time, harmonizes with the central figure of the catrendered in ink wash, structurally connecting the past with the present.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Derya AVCI
Türkiye
The theme 'From the Sun to the Child' resonates deeply with my artistic core.To me, the 'Sun' represents the primal source of life and guidance, while the'Child' is the pure canvas upon which our first 'attachment traces' are drawn.My academic research on family dynamics explores how these earlypsychological bonds shape our essence (실체). My connection to Korea is notmerely professional but soulful; having my works in Korean museumcollections since 2016 has created a permanent spiritual bridge. Through my'Golden Stroke,' I aim to reflect the nurturing energy of the Sun onto theinnocence of the Child, celebrating art as a universal language of healing andsecure attachment.
Derya Avcı explores psychological depths through spontaneous abstraction.Using her signature 'Golden Stroke,' she captures the unchanging essence ofexistence in a single moment. Her work translates attachment theories intofluid forms, bridging inner solitude with the universal need for connection.
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실체 TÖZ
watercolor on paper 21X29,9 cm 2026
TÖZ" (실체) reveals the unchanging core of existence through a singular,defining "Golden Stroke." This spontaneous act captures the fleeting moment,transforming it into a physical, bodily form upon the paper. The mergingcolors—integrating the psychology of attachment—represent the humanyearning for deep connection and security. As a direct expression of the soul'sessence, the work explores the delicate balance between our inner solitudeand the vital need for belonging.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dhurn Teeluck Malika Devi
Mauritius
Malika is a Mauritian National and studied Arts in India. She is inspired byNature and Women. Nature is depicted through iconic plants and animals inthe context of human civilisation and women through patience, grace andbeauty in a male dominated world. Glimpses of peace and tranquillity in a self-destructive world come out in her paintings through movements and soundsthat can be deciphered from within. These strong emotions and icons arepainted using light non-contrasting colours that reflect shades & gradientswithout corrupting or directing the mind of the viewer. Her works are mostlycompositions based on historical events like slavery and futuristic ones basedon hindu mythology. Malika exhibited her work abroad in India in 2011 forIFACS, in Paris in 2011 and in Reunion Island in 2010. She also did several Solo& Group exhibitions locally and is currently an active member of the NGOCarpe Diem Art therapy.
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Guru Dakshina
Acrylic on canvas 50x65cms 2026
This painting is inspired by the Ramayanastory of Bal Hanuman and Lord Surya. YoungHanuman, full of devotion, mistakes the Sunfor a fruit and leaps toward it. He is shown ona floating earth, in prayer and surrender,reaching for light.
Lord Surya appears with a serene face andradiant crown, blessing him with warmth andforgiveness. Swirling winds carry the sacred"3% Om", connecting disciple and GuruThe warm gold and orange tones expressfaith, aspiration, and learning. It is ameditation on humility, the student's courageand the grace of a teacher.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Diego Canogar
Spain
I have worked in Madrid Spain as a sculpture since 1992 when I finished mydegree in fine Arts in the Spanish Complutense University. From the verybeginning I have been very interested in structures present in nature. So mywork tends to relate to plants, chemical bonds and geometry in general.
Description of the work :
Twisted 20 and spade is a free standing sculpture made of steel. Painted witha holographic paint that changes its color depending of light angels. Thenumber 20 refers to the number of Y shaped elements included plus an extrashape that resembles a spade. It resembles a somewhat crawling shape thatstretches out in different directions
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Twisted 20 and spade
Steel 42 x 61 x 28 cm 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Diego Sedamanos
Peru
Peruvian visual artist graduated from the National School of Fine Arts of Peru.He specializes in realistic painting, restoration, and teaching drawing andpainting, with a practice inspired by classical masters, nature, and Andeanidentity.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
The theme “From Sun To Boy” reminds me of the transmission of light, life, andwisdom from nature to humanity. In my work, Huascaran appears as a sacredApu, a living mountain spirit that guides human beings toward respect,balance, and gratitude for the Earth.
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Huascaran: Spirit of the Andes
Oil on canvas 20 x 25 cm 2026
Huascaran: Spirit of the Andes is inspired by Mount Huascaran, a sacredAndean landscape in Peru. In the Andean worldview, the Apu is a protectivemountain spirit that watches over life, water, animals, and people. Through theface emerging from the snowy peaks, the work evokes ancestral memory andhonors nature as a living presence that must be respected and protected.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Diletta Ferretti
Italia
Diletta Mercedes Ferretti è un’artista italiana attiva nella pitturacontemporanea. La sua ricerca si concentra sulla figura umana e sullarappresentazione della tensione emotiva.
Lavora con pastello secco e pasta materica, sviluppando superfici dense estratificate in cui segno e materia assumono un forte valore espressivo.Si è formata con gli insegnanti Fiorini, Belloso e Cuffari. Ha ottenuto selezionie riconoscimenti in ambito artistico, tra cui la pubblicazione nell’AnnuarioArtisti Contemporanei 2026.
La mia ricerca esplora la fragilità della figura umana attraverso materia, segnoe stratificazione. Le opere nascono da una tensione tra presenza edissolvenza, equilibrio e vulnerabilità.
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CONTROCOSCIENZA
Pastello secco e pasta materica 50X50 2026
Controcoscienza nasce dalla riflessione sul rapporto tra identità e giudizio. Ilvolto, apparentemente integro, è attraversato da profonde fratture matericheche non vogliono rappresentare una distruzione, ma ciò che il tempo, leesperienze e le emozioni depositano dentro ciascuno di noi.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
DjiveDjive
Mozambique
My art tells the story of lived experiences and struggles of a continent thatspent nearly 600 years without autonomy over its own ideas and dreams,always bound by colonial structures. Today, that continent is awakening,fighting, and claiming its voice. It’s about children, elders, and womendreaming of a better Africa, a better Mozambique. And it’s also my bridge toshare my work with the world
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test of hope
Watercolor, Posca markersand india ink on watercolor paper
59 x 43 cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Doina Vieru
France
Born in 1978 in Moldova, I have always preferred images to words, and playingis my eternal favorite.
After studies at the Academy of Arts in Chisinau, and then at the ÉcoleNationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, I left Europe for Ecuador. There,suspended between mountains and jungle, I developed a singular artisticlanguage. The raw materiality of nature, the brilliance of light, and theimpermanence of the living have shaped my vision and nourished my practice.My work, regularly exhibited in Ecuador, France, Korea, Romania, Moldova,etc., invariably lingers on the unspeakable. It is a game of hide-and-seekbetween saying and remaining silent — a third way where figuration andabstraction intertwine. My production is essentially serial and follows intimaterhythms: I have painted on myself, about my pregnancies, to the sound ofTchaikovsky's Opus 35, or in a "melanomaniac" quest for black. This body ofwork, both diverse and almost eclectic, blends classically inspired oilpaintings, large-format watercolors, and drawings in all their technicalvariations.
Whatever the medium, I am always tracking the same thing: a sensation tocapture, to immobilize. My work oscillates between evanescence andanchoring, between the persistence of memory and the fluidity of the present.For it is not so much about telling a story as it is about feeling. The workremains open, like an enigma to be decoded.
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verde
oil on canvas 120 x 120 cm 2026
This medium-large oil painting on canvas (120 x 120 cm) is part of my newestseries "l'heure de la sieste" (siesta time) in which I work upon human figure.The figure is deconstructed, because my I don’t search for a realisticreproduction of the reality, but rather a sensation, a feeling of sleeping or evensudden awake after a nightmare. Of course, these are my personal feelingsbut the painting who fluctuates in between reality and abstract permit theviewer to see theirs own reality
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dolores Fernández
España
Description of the work :
The title "We are two" could also be "We are two but we are equal" signifies thebrotherhood between humans.
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Somos dos
Collage 29,50x41,50 cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
DONA KEA
FRANCE
From Sun to boy.
If we have the chance to contribute to shape a better world as an artist, let’smake it!
The chance we have, the opportunity we have to express ourselves is justfantastic!
We have a work of art. It could be like a kind of beam of light, and all togetherthese beams could become a beacon of light, illuminating the path forward forthe next generation.
We have this chance, this chance to express ourselves through art.
So let’s make it and let’s try to leave behind us a beautiful legacy, a world full ofhope, respect, rooted in nature, full also of humanity.
This is what we have to let for the next generation.
And this is what we have to act and be, to make them understand that
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illuminated the path for them, for the next generation, and this is the path theyhave to follow.
So a beautiful positive message, full of hope, beauty, respect, humanity, andalso rooted in nature.
This is all the messages we have to leave, and this is the point with Sun to Boy.
We will make it.
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SATELLITE OF LOVE
Photography 60 x 80 cm 2025
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2- |Satellite of love" : How sad what we are doing to our planet.The Earth hangs in fragile balance.
How much longer will we continue to take ecology lightly?Every action matters. Every choice shapes tomorrow. What this world needsmost is love
Dona Kea is a traveler deeply in love with the people who inhabit our planet.Whether at the farthest reaches of the world or just around the corner, hergaze lingers on the faces that together embody our shared humanity. Guidedby a profound love for others, she approaches each person with humility,seeking to reveal the intimate and aesthetic emotions that lie within. Kindnessand generosity shape her artistic vision, allowing her to capture powerfulmoments of life with exceptional artistry—from the careful choice of hersubjects to the striking contrasts that define her work.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dong Yaping
China
I am Dong Yaping, born in the 1970s. From Shangqiu, Henan, to Songzhuang,Beijing, I seek a foothold for expression in the language of contemporary art.For me, the line has gradually evolved from a mere tool for outlining forms intoa vital link of life. I have always adhered to the philosophy of "letting the lineenter the heart, and the heart becomes the universe," exploring the origins ofconsciousness through the flow of lines. My work is dedicated to constructing eternal moments that range from theinfinitesimally inward to the infinitely outward, allowing delicate lines to carry avast, tranquil field. Within this logic, the individual's inner universe ultimatelymerges with the greater cosmos. As an artist long engaged in abstract art, Iwill continue to use lines as my language, exploring that eternal stillnessthrough the connection between consciousness and life. Dong Yaping (formerly known as Dong Yaping), born in the 1970s in Shangqiu,Henan, currently lives in Beijing.
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Primordial Rhythm
Oil on Canvas 150 x 120 cm 2022
This work seeks to capture eternal moments that extend from the smallestinterior to the vastest exterior, where fine lines bear the weight of a serene,expansive realm. In this framework, the microcosm of the self and themacrocosm of the universe become one. As an artist deeply rooted in abstractpractice, I will continue to speak through lines, exploring that timelesstranquility at the intersection of consciousness and life.
BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dongmi Kim
Korea
한국 부산에서 활동하는 서양화가며다수의 공모전 수상경력이 있음. 미술단체 군록회 회원으로 활발한 작품 활동을 하고 있음.
산이 불타오르는 계절, 가을의 정점에서 만나는 산은 가장 뜨거운 붉은빛으로 온몸을 물들인다. 나에게 가을산은 단순히 자연의 순환을 넘어, 생명이 가진 가장 화려하고 격정적인 에너지를 뿜어내는 거대한 생명체다. 작품 <붉은 산>은 그 눈부신 가을날의 기억을 캔버스 위에 겹겹이 쌓아 올린 기록이다. 화면을 가득 채운 세밀한 문양들은 바람에 흔들리는 수만 개의 단풍잎이자, 대지가 숨 쉬는 소리다. 멀리서 바라볼 때는 굽이치는 능선의 웅장함에 압도되지만, 가까이 다가설수록 그 거대한 산을 이루는 세포 하나하나의 정교함과 마주하게 된다. 붉은색의 다채로운 변주를 통해 가을산이 가진 풍성한 입체감과 눈부신 햇살을 담아내고자 했다. 이 붉은 물결 앞에 선 관람객들이 단풍이 절정에 이른 가을날의 화려한 아름다움을 느끼는 동시에, 집요하게 이어진 선들 속에서 잠시 마음이 평온해지는 명상적인 여정을 경험하기를 바란다.
붉은산
Oil on canvas 10p (53cm×40.9cm) 2025
BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dongwoo Lee
Korea
현재 한국-부산에서 활동 중인 작가로 주로 유화와 아크릴화를 중심으로 작업활동을 하고 있다. 가족과 행복, 사랑과 이상을 담은 이미지로 관람객들과 소통하려 노력하고 있음. 총 10회의 개인전과 11회 개인부스전, 단체전 및 기획전 210여회 참여. 사단법인 부산미술협회 부이사장, 신우회 회장, BIEAF부산국제환경예술제 운영위원,형맥회, 한국미술협회 회원으로 활동 중임.
외로움, 고난, 두려움, 어두움....
오늘을 함께 하는 많은 이 들이 가진 감정의 표현 속에서 작가는 희망과 사랑, 행복,함께, 따뜻함이란 온유한 감정들을 이미지 속에 담고자 한다.
평온과 이상, 자유로움을 지향하며, 힘들고 지친 현실과 일상에서 조그맣고 잠깐의이탈을 꿈꾸는 현대인들의 사소하고 아름다운 꿈을 응원하며, 삶에 대한 궁극적인질문과 소중함을 관람자들과 함께 하고자 한다.
A Letter from One Fine Day
oil on canvas 97x162.2 cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dorota Pawłowska
Polska
Born on May 9, 1991, Dorota is a Visual Arts student at the University ofBusiness and Applied Sciences "Varsovia" in Warsaw, where she is currently inher second year of master's studies.
Her artistic education also includes an advanced-level concept art course,"Potęga Obrazu," which she completed just before the pandemic. InDecember 2024, she completed an art therapy course at "Procentrum."Besides her formal education in pedagogy, Dorota is also self-taught with astrong passion for art.
She has been painting since 2014, constantly developing her craft andexploring a variety of techniques. Her style is characterized by combiningtraditional techniques with digital art based on her own experiences. However,the artist does not limit herself to a single medium, experimenting with variousforms of expression and exploring new artistic means.
I'm a new participant in BIEAF, but the idea behind this year's theme, "FromSun To Boy," is very close to my heart. I interpret it as a story about light—itspower, its influence on humanity, and the role it plays in shaping ourimagination, dreams, and future.
The motif of light holds a special place in my work. It appears not only as avisual element but also as a symbol of hope, transformation, discovering newpossibilities, and following one's own path. In many of my works, light guidesthe protagonist, points the way, or becomes a metaphor for a goal that seemsdistant but remains within reach of dreams. Even in the depths of darkness, Ican see a glimmer of light.
Inspiration for this perception of light comes from both nature and popculture. Since childhood, I have been fascinated by stories in which lightsymbolizes courage and hope—from the light of Eärendil's star in Tolkien'sworks, to the luminous Patronus in the Harry Potter series, to contemporarystories where light helps characters find their identity and overcome adversity.Regardless of its form, it always remains a symbol of goodness, development,and faith in the future.
Therefore, I see the theme "From Sun to Boy" as a natural fusion of naturalenergy with the human experience. For me, the sun is a source of life,inspiration, and creative energy, and humanity is a symbol of the future andconstant development. This relationship is reflected in my paintings, whichspeak of dreams, emotions, discovering the world, and finding one's own light.
Participating in BIEAF2026 is an opportunity for me to share this perspectiveand join the international dialogue on the relationship between humans, art,and nature.
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Barcelona
digital print A2 2025
Barcelona is a symbolic story about following the light of dreams. A lone figurevisible at the bottom of the composition walks towards a luminous vision ofthe city, representing hope, aspirations, and the future. It is not just a journeyto a specific place, but also a metaphor for personal growth, courage, anddiscovering one's own path. The painting was inspired by Barcelona – a city associated with creativity,diversity, and limitless imagination. The monumental, light-filled forms evokethe architecture of Antoni Gaudí, whose organic shapes reflect the harmonybetween humanity and nature. Intense colors and dynamic structuressymbolize the energy of life and constant transformation. In the context of the BIEAF2026 theme, "From Sun to Boy," the light present inthe painting becomes a symbol of the sun – the source of life, inspiration, andhope. The figure walking towards the luminous space represents a personsearching for their own place in the world, developing through dreams,experiences, and relationships with their surroundings. Barcelona reminds us that every dream begins with a single step. It is a storyabout faith in the future, the courage to cross boundaries, and the light thatleads people to new possibilities and the constant discovery of the world.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dorotéia Mazivila
Mozambique
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The howling of the Sun
Water color on canvas 80cmx116cm 2026
The beauty of life and death on a spiritual level and the awareness of the roleof mother nature in society in general. Shine, shine bright sun and together,life goes on.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dr Kusumlata sharma
India
I am dr Kusumlata Sharma artist from Madhya Pradeshi have been working in the field of painting for the last 20 years. In 2019, I wasinvited to the Russia Art Residency and my paintings were collected in themuseum. I have received many international, national and state level awards inthe field of painting, in the year 2017 I was awarded a Senior Fellowship by theGovernment of India. Many of my art exhibitions have been held in all majorcities of India including USA, Sweden, China, South Korea, Turkey, Bangladeshetc. In the year 2023, I was invited to the Egypt Symposium. In the year 2025,the Times of India's annual art exhibition which was held in Delhi Mumbaiincluded the art works of well-known artists of the country, my art works werealso included in the said exhibition, they were highly appreciated. And wereincluded in the collection of a respectable collector. Currently, I am doing artwork along with working in a private college.
Description of the work :
My work is my own creativity, my work is a mixture of abstraction and symbols.The fusion style of miniature with nature themes in art has almost always beenpresented by artists and its depiction can be literal or abstract. Conveying asense of its depth or perspective remains my main objective. The depiction ofnature through art can be used in a special form for better consideration,which is not only a symbol of excellence but also a symbol of curiosity for theunknown. Depictions of nature may also be about intellectual thought and spirituality.
I have found nature to play a major role and a source of inspiration for myvisual language. I connect with things in nature that are tangible referencesand use them simply because it's one of the most tactile things. My art is notjust an attempt to imitate nature, but also to discover the invisible experiencesthat are not actually visible in real life and by taking a visual cue from theactual forms of nature by observation and by reflecting on natural phenomenaand natural forms. Make his abstract paintings.
My paintings incorporate a unique visual vocabulary comprising componentsof nature, women and culture reflecting their underlying social layers. Formand color acquire a more aesthetic component, open to multipleinterpretations, giving simple and artistic meaning to human activity in variousroles and activities.
In my work abstract art is an experience in which one has to abandonprejudices and ideas and put things into words or visuals, and the artworkgives you a unique experience. Lines, form, color, texture, pattern, structureand process define its formal qualities and the exploration of these formalqualities is the purpose of my art.
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Untitled
Cai 12 inches x 18 inches 2026
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Untitled
Soft pastel on fabriano 22x30cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
DR PRIYA YABALURI
India
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
I am delighted to participate in BIEAF 2026. It is an honor to be part of thisinternational platform that brings together artists from around the world toshare creativity, ideas, and meaningful artistic expressions. I look forward tocontributing my work and connecting with the global art community.
Dr Priya Yabaluri is an internationally recognised Indian artist, author, and cultural leader with over 25 years of experience in visualarts and global art initiatives. Known for her vibrant, intricate worksinspired by nature and simple living, she has exhibited widely acrossIndia and internationally. She is the Founder and CEO of the WorldArt Fair and the Global First Woman Foundation, promoting art,sustainability, and women’s leadership worldwide. Dr Priya Yabaluriholds a Doctorate in Fine Arts, a Global MBA from Deakin University,and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration focused on strategic innovation and sustainable digitaltransformation and is actively involved with various academic andart related publications. AWARDS Rashtra Bhushan Award (2026)National Patriotism Award (2025)Kala Award (2025)Inspiring Artist and Entrepreneur – Her Times (2025)Art Icon of the Year – The Art Talks (2024)NEA Excellence Artist Award (2023,2024)India’s Top 50 Women Icons – Female Entrepreneur of the Year (2025)Best Creative Woman Entrepreneur Award (2022)Picasso Art Award – B.M. Fine Art and Culture, India (2021)HPCL National Best Artist Award (2018, 2019)HPCL–ONGC National Award in Painting (2019)Zervas Art Award, Greece (2021–2022)Excellent Artist Award – India Records (2021–2022) Multiple national and international online competition awardsSeveral corporate recognitions as Outstanding Artist and Creative Entrepreneur Professional Memberships Art Society of India – Member Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation – Member VIPAA (Visual International Artists Association), USA – Member IAVA (International Association of Visual Artists), Italy – Member Zervas Art Club, France – Member Amazon Author Club – Member
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SIMPLE LIVING
MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS 3X3 2025
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The SA Symphony of Colours and Homes: Dr Priya Yabaluri's paintings are a mesmerising celebration of simple livingand vibrant communities. The focal point of her artworks is a colourful array ofhomes, neatly nestled amidst nature's splendour. Each painting depicts asurreal landscape where houses seamlessly blend with the surroundingenvironment, emphasising the harmony between human life and nature.The connection between homes and their surroundings is a recurring theme,highlighting the importance of living in harmony with nature. Dr Yabaluri'sintricate brushstrokes bring her art to life, evoking a sense of warmth,belonging, and simplicity that resonates with viewers. Invoking a Sense of Community: In "Simple Living Series," the artist captures the essence of close-knitcommunities and the bonds that form among neighbours. Her paintings'quaint towns and villages evoke feelings of togetherness, support, andcamaraderie.The focus on communal living serves as a poignant reminder of theimportance of building strong connections within our own communities. DrYabaluri's art reflects the idea that fostering such connections leads to a moresustainable and fulfilling way of life. Urgent Need to Improve Life and Preserve Nature:Beyond the captivating imagery of homes and communities, Dr Yabaluri's artcarries a profound message about the urgent need to improve our lives whilepreserving nature. Each brushstroke conveys the artist's concern for ourenvironment and the critical importance of sustainable practices.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dr Sanjeev Kumar
India
With nearly two decades of dedicated practice, my journey as a sculptor isrooted in a profound respect for materiality. Having exhibited my work on bothnational and international platforms, I view the transition between differentmediums not just as a technical choice, but as a vital conceptual tool.Mycurrent practice centers on the beauty of nature, the complexity of the humanfigure, and the unseen energy of divine forces. Whether carving, modeling, orassembling, I allow the inherent qualities of each medium to dictate how thesethemes manifest. The human form becomes a vessel for the divine, whileorganic natural textures ground the spiritual in the earthly realm. Through thisfluid approach to material, I strive to make the ethereal tangible.
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Peace in nature
Ceramic 45x 23x 12 inch 2025
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Adi Parashakti
Bronze 65x27x17 inch 2025
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Beauty of nature
Bronze 45x 23x 12 inch 2025
In my Sculpture captures the primordial descent of Adi Parashakti, thesupreme cosmic force, at the exact moment she collides with material realityto shield the natural world. Emerging not as a passive guardian, but as amagnificent, violent disruption, she strikes the earth to wage war againstdemonic forces. The piece manifests the ultimate duality of the Divine Mother:a raw, cosmic impact that annihilates the devil and shatters the chaosthreatening the earth, while simultaneously acting as an unbreakable,nurturing shield that saves and sustains the universe.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Dr Wanda Yeng-Seng
France
Wanda Yeng-Seng holds a doctorate in law.The mountain is her gateway to the invisible. In pure watercolour, she favoursthe exuberance of colour and expanse. Water and ink allow her to express themeanderingof human soul. She likes her paint to die in water, so that theemptiness takes its right and perfect place. She aspires to paint a world thatevokes the infinite, the marvellousflashes of light, the shadows, renunciationand ghosts, united by silences that answerand embrace each other.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
Between the sun and the child flows the same creative breath. Art is not bornfrom light. It gives light a face. It transforms the invisible into presence,allowing each of us to recognize, at the heart of the world, a forgotten part ofourselves.
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The Ancient Stones’ Dream
Traditional Chinese brush and ink painting, on semi-translucent Chinese ricepaper (Xuan paper)
30x40cm 2026
Before kingdoms, before borders and names, the stones already bore the firstdawn. The Ancient Stones’ Dream rediscovers that original language whichthe ancient scholars knew how to read in the mountains, the water, the mistand the void, reaching into the meanderings of the human soul.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
DR. MAHIMA GUPTA
USA
Dr. Mahima Gupta (USA) is a Guinness World Record Holder, artist, curator,and educator with a Ph.D. in Drawing & Painting. A Gold Medalist andUniversity Topper, she has exhibited internationally in 50+ countries, servedon global art juries, curated exhibitions worldwide, and received numerousnational and international awards.
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Golden Axis
Mixed 90x120 cm 2026
My poster "Golden Axis" depicts a A striking composition built around a tallgolden geometric pillar that anchors the entire poster. Deep emerald, burntorange, cream, and soft mint shapes interact like architectural fragments,while delicate botanical lines introduce movement and growth. The sectionconveys strength, ambition, and upward momentum.