THE ARTISTS

"A COLLECTOR'S VISION"
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THE ARTISTS

Meryl Meisler

photo credit: Kevin Frest

Meryl Meisler’s On the Money is a humorous and thought-provoking photographic series that examines society’s complex relationship with money—through both literal expressions and lived experience.

Drawing from a lifetime of navigating financial uncertainty, Meryl uses her signature wit and visual storytelling to explore idioms and clichés about wealth, worth, and value. Phrases like “cash cow,” “penny pincher,” and “money can’t buy happiness” take on new meaning through her lens, transforming into playful yet poignant commentaries on consumer culture, survival, and personal history.

At its core, On the Money is about power, perception, and the way money touches everything—sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, but always persistently. With humor, heart, and a dose of social critique, Meisler turns the taboo topic of money into art that connects us all.

Alex Kveton

Alex Kveton is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning sculptor known for transforming industrial materials into refined, lyrical forms. With a background in both mechanical engineering and fine art, Kveton has developed a signature metal-bending process—recognized with a U.S. patent—that allows him to shape stainless steel and bronze with remarkable fluidity and elegance. His work is celebrated for its precision, balance, and the seamless harmony it creates between structure and motion.

Deeply inspired by nature’s rhythms—wind, waves, and light—Kveton’s sculptures evoke movement and stillness simultaneously. His abstract forms shift with perspective, inviting viewers into a spatial experience that is both meditative and dynamic. Whether freestanding or wall-mounted, each piece reflects a mastery of craft and a philosophy of timeless design.

Featured in prestigious collections and major public institutions, Kveton’s work has earned numerous accolades for its innovation and artistic excellence. Through his elegant use of form and material, he elevates the sculptural tradition into something bold, resonant, and deeply contemporary.

Sheila Schwid

Sheila Schwid takes photographs with her iPhone through the window of the 14th Street crosstown bus, capturing unexpected shapes, reflections, foggy areas, mirrors, flashpoints, and general chaos as these elements mix with and interrupt the images of people walking by. This visual interplay occurs only in the afternoon, as the bus travels east.

At first, Sheila felt overwhelmed by these images. But as she began painting from the photographs, she fell in love with the people in them—who seemed to simply keep walking through, undeterred. The strange interruptions of their bodies came to symbolize the sudden noises and disruptions of city life: sirens, jackhammers, human voices, radios, advertising, and lies that break into our everyday experience.

At an open studio, a friend looked over the work and said, “These are political.” Sheila hadn’t considered them that way, but soon realized her friend was right.

KP Devlin

KP Devlin is a neo-surrealist painter whose work explores the tension between imagination and memory, the subconscious and the symbolic. His dreamlike compositions are populated by recurring characters and invented creatures, rendered in luminous, earth-toned palettes that evoke a sense of nostalgia, myth, and unease. Drawing from a personal mythology shaped by years of vivid, recurring dreams, his paintings balance the whimsical with the haunting—each piece a frozen scene that feels pulled from a strange and cinematic narrative.

Deeply influenced by visionary artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, Remedios Varo, and Salvador Dalí, Devlin creates surreal environments that are emotionally charged and meticulously constructed. His works are rich with detail, yet never overworked—allowing space for the viewer’s own interpretations to unfold. Each painting is composed with the intent of lingering in the mind, offering a stillness that carries the weight of a story just out of reach.

KP Devlin’s paintings are included in numerous private collections and have been exhibited across New York and the U.S. His practice continues to evolve toward immersive, psychologically resonant imagery that connects with viewers on a personal and visceral level.

Piper Grant

Piper Grant, originally from Rock Hill, South Carolina, lives and works in Manhattan, New York. Her work explores psychological terrain, blending material fragility with emotional resilience.

In this body of work, Grant reflects on the pressures that weigh on human thought and creativity—what she calls “paper burdens”—and the internal strength we summon in response. Through references to clay and flesh, she speaks to our ability to hold onto what binds us and build something enduring, even as external forces attempt to break through.

Her paintings often feature figures in states of vulnerability, navigating journeys marked by misjudgment, obstacles, and emotional rawness. These characters inhabit psychological landscapes that are both internal and external, asking viewers to see objects and selves for what they are—and what they might simultaneously become. Grant’s work invites deep reflection on empathy, fragility, and the beauty of persistence.

Marian Brek

Marian Brek, known to many as Majchi, is a Slovakian-born, self-taught artist whose vibrant mixed media work fuses elements of abstraction, cubism, and pop art. Drawing from a rich cultural heritage and a lifetime of global experiences, Majchi channels his passion for painting into bold, emotionally resonant compositions that speak to joy, movement, and human connection.

Majchi’s work is known for its use of geometric forms, female figures, animal symbolism, and playful energy. He works with a wide range of materials including acrylic, oil, spray, and marker—bringing a dynamic, layered texture to every piece. With each brushstroke, Majchi aims to provoke thought, spark conversation, and inspire connection on a deeper level.

His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections across Europe and beyond. For Majchi, art is not just a profession—it’s a lifestyle, a source of healing, and a powerful form of communication. His ongoing artistic journey is a testament to self-expression, constant reinvention, and the universal language of visual art.

Joseph Eschenberg

Joseph Eschenberg is a multidisciplinary artist whose mixed media practice draws from assemblage, photography, and painting to examine the tension between chaos and control. His work transforms found materials—objects that are weathered, chipped, cracked, or discarded—into poetic compositions that explore the impact of light, time, and surface. Rooted in an urban sensibility and informed by a lifetime of creative experimentation, Eschenberg creates visual narratives that speak to resilience, decay, and the overlooked beauty in imperfection.

Inspired by artists like Robert Rauschenberg, he embraces improvisation as a core methodology. His intuitive approach allows material, shadow, and structure to guide the outcome. In his ongoing Variance series, Eschenberg investigates light’s interplay with negative space and form, layering depth and subtlety into stark, often minimal compositions. His works invite collectors and viewers alike to slow down, consider what is typically unseen, and find elegance in the irregular.

Franc Palaia

Franc Palaia is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, sculpture, painting, and public art. His renowned photo-sculptures are large-scale mixed media works that simulate urban walls, incorporating archival photographs, paint, collage, found objects, and faux cement, all mounted on lightweight polystyrene or Styrofoam. These pieces, inspired by imagery from cities like Naples, Rome, Paris, Havana, and New York, challenge perceptions by appearing heavy and aged while being light and newly fabricated.

Palaia's art reflects his extensive travels across 26 countries, capturing the essence of urban environments through walls, murals, signs, and graffiti. He believes that "walls are drop cloths of a society," offering insights into a country's culture and social dynamics. His innovative approach has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Rome Prize Fellowship, and his work has been featured in notable institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art Annex.

R. A. Pesce

R.A. Pesce is a Hudson Valley ceramic artist whose sculptural vessels blur the line between fine art and functional design. Deeply informed by Brutalist architecture, natural formations, and the philosophies of the American Arts and Crafts movement, his work is celebrated for its rigorous form, lyrical restraint, and tactile sophistication. Each vessel is a meditation on material, mass, and light — inviting collectors into a dialogue between utility and expression.

Drawing inspiration from rock outcroppings, wind-sculpted branches, and organic matrices found in nature, Pesce’s practice is as much about discovery as it is about discipline. His handling of clay reflects decades of honed skill, beginning at age fifteen and refined through his studies at Pratt Institute and Brooklyn College. Today, his ceramics are highly sought after for their architectural integrity, balanced compositions, and enduring presence.

Represented by galleries in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Cold Spring, Pesce’s work appeals to a discerning audience of private collectors, architects, and institutions seeking timeless, museum-quality design. His pieces have been described as modern relics — grounded in tradition, yet undeniably contemporary — offering permanence in an increasingly impermanent world.

Cecile Roberfroid

Cécile Roberfroid is a French-American abstract painter whose work is deeply informed by a nomadic upbringing across Niger, Yemen, and Congo. These formative experiences, paired with a multidisciplinary education in fine arts, psychology, and art therapy, shaped a creative practice rooted in emotional expression and intuitive abstraction. Her paintings explore the terrain of human emotion, bridging the gap between the tangible and intangible through color, texture, and movement.

Trained at the School of Visual Arts and later earning Master’s degrees in Psychology and Art Therapy, Cécile's practice integrates a profound understanding of the therapeutic potential of art. Her work channels a sense of identity, belonging, and resilience—born from her early years navigating new environments without language. Art became her sanctuary, a universal language through which she could express herself.

Cécile’s process is intuitive and emotionally charged, using abstraction as a means to process experience and communicate what words often cannot. Her paintings ignite visceral responses and guide viewers on introspective journeys. Each piece offers a deeply personal and universally resonant space for reflection, healing, and connection.

Ilse Schreiber-Noll

Ilse Schreiber-Noll is a German American mixed media artist whose work spans woodcuts, painting, installations, and artist’s books. She studied at the University of Marburg in Germany before immigrating to the U.S., where she earned her MFA under master printmaker Antonio Frasconi at SUNY Purchase and later taught there. A passionate advocate for peace, Schreiber-Noll’s work is driven by urgency and social consciousness. Influenced by the writings of Bertolt Brecht and others who fought for justice, her art confronts war, environmental collapse, and societal upheaval. Her early focus on woodcuts and limited-edition books evolved into expressive painted works and unique artist’s books layered with collage, text, wire, sand, and photographs. Her surfaces are raw and physical, reflecting both violence and resilience. Poetry pulses through the chaos, revealing deep fractures and unexpected beauty. Her work is not merely visual—it bears witness. It insists that art should stay grounded in the real world, exposing wounds while honoring survival.

Schreiber-Noll lives and works in the Hudson Valley, NY, continuing to create art that challenges, mourns, and ultimately reaffirms the human spirit.

Avani Patel

Avani Patel is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply inspired by nature, memory, and cultural experience. Born in Mumbai and influenced by the vivid landscapes of India and the traditions of classical Indian dance, Patel’s work reflects a rich tapestry of personal history and natural observation. Her paintings blend figuration and abstraction, often incorporating fictional creatures and imagined forms that emerge organically through her process.

Her approach is intuitive and responsive, shaped by natural sounds, textures, and energy. Repetitive mark-making and fluid forms express her ongoing exploration of time, memory, and transformation. Each painting becomes a layered narrative, documenting emotional responses to the environment and the cycles of decay and renewal found in nature.

Patel’s work exists in a constant state of evolution, mirroring the rhythms of the natural world and her own creative journey. Through her paintings, she invites viewers into a space of wonder, reflection, and connection—offering both a portal and a mirror to shared human experiences. Her practice is an invitation to slow down, notice the unseen, and engage with the quieter rhythms of life.

Andres San Millan

Andres San Millan, celebrated for his sculptural work, now channels his theatrical background and conceptual humor into a bold new painting series inspired by the infamous banana-and-duct-tape phenomenon. Each painting playfully reinvents the banana as a central character—whether dancing ballet, playing piano, or posed like a revered sculpture—using visual storytelling to explore themes of value, spectacle, and artistic absurdity.

With a painter’s precision and a dramatist’s eye, San Millan turns a viral moment in contemporary art history into a reflective and witty narrative. These works blur the line between satire and sincerity, offering collectors both visual impact and deeper commentary on the evolving nature of art and meaning.

Allison Walker

Allison Walker is a printmaker & painter interested in time, memory, humor, and stories passed down. She
often looks to myth and sacred text to illustrate questions that unite humanity, creating works anchored by
ancient wisdom & a primary color palette yet fresh in material and composition.

Don’t be thrown by the word “print”: Focused on monotype prints (‘mono’ meaning only one!) on her giant
manual printing press, then layered over with oil pastel & paint, each of Walker’s works is a one-of-a-kind
original.

The many places Walker has worked and lived directly inform her art. From the museum world, to a
lighthouse keeper on Martha’s Vineyard, to a creative firm in New York City. She received her BA from
Southern Virginia University in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a Master’s in Theology, Imagination, and
the Arts from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She was raised in the California Bay Area and
returns often.

Walker currently resides in the New York Hudson Valley with her husband, John - the love of her life - and
a 500 pound printing press.

Anne Pomponio

Anne Pomponio’s paintings are immersive explorations of memory, symbolism, and the natural world. Working in series, she creates richly layered abstract compositions that capture the textures of time and terrain—both internal and external. From earth-toned pieces evoking organic decay and regeneration to vibrant, atmospheric works that suggest emotional landscapes, her art speaks to transformation, permanence, and the quiet rhythms of life.

With a background in both fine arts and environmental learning, Pomponio approaches her canvases with an intuitive yet studied hand. Her materials build upon one another in luminous layers, inviting viewers to experience a meditative depth that unfolds over time. Each piece balances form and feeling, rooted in the visual language of nature but abstracted enough to welcome personal interpretation.

She received her BFA from Indiana University and an MPS from Pratt Institute, with additional training at The Art Students League of New York. Her work has appeared in major exhibitions across D.C., New York, and Miami, and continues to draw the interest of collectors for its poetic resonance and distinct visual identity.

Philip Gebhardt

Philip Gebhardt is drawn to the tension between deconstruction and reconstruction—a dynamic process that reflects the ongoing interplay of natural and human forces in the world around us. His work embraces a zealous and gestural style, where spontaneity meets calculated application. Each brushstroke functions as both an expressive gesture and a deliberate response, fostering a dialogue between figuration and abstraction. Gebhardt’s paintings occupy a space that blurs the line between fragment and whole. Through cycles of breakdown and buildup, he seeks to capture the perpetual evolution of life—its chaos, its rhythm, and its beauty. Inspired by both human emotion and cosmic variables, Gebhardt creates pieces that resonate on an instinctual level, inviting viewers to explore their own narratives within the interplay of texture, color, and form.

Andrew Cook

Andrew Cook began his journey as an artist in late 2022, first exploring watercolor pencils and gradually transitioning into acrylic painting. What started as a meditative escape quickly revealed itself as a calling. For Andrew, painting became a way to communicate the intangible—emotion, depth, and energy—without words. His process is deeply intuitive. Rather than planning each brushstroke, he allows texture, color, and motion to guide the work forward.

His pieces often begin with bold contrasts and layered surfaces, drawing inspiration from abstract expressionism and the beauty of imperfection. He is especially drawn to building dimension through texture, creating works that ask to be seen—and felt—up close. Each painting captures a distinct emotional state, a moment of raw honesty between thought and action.

As a self-taught emerging artist, Andrew works daily to refine his voice. He creates not for perfection, but for connection—hoping viewers find in his work something deeply personal, something that resonates beyond the canvas.

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