In the Gray: Abolfazl Pashna on Darkness, Intention, and Becoming
Abolfazl Pashna is a painter whose work explores human-centered, philosophical, and existential themes. After earning a diploma in Visual Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Painting from Azad University, he began exhibiting professionally in 2016. Since then, his practice has evolved from abstract, intuitive explorations of imaginary worlds into works grounded in personal and social realities. His paintings often challenge viewers through the interplay of materials, textures, and layered visual narratives, balancing experimentation with deliberate conceptual intent.
Painting Life’s Mysteries: Nacho Frades on Art, Writing, and NFTs
Nacho Frades is a digital painter whose luminous, minimalist works blend the spirit of classical painting with contemporary technology. He began drawing as a child, inspired by El Greco and endless museum visits, and went on to study with realist master Antonio López, who instilled in him the discipline to follow his own path. After years working in animated films, Frades shifted fully to digital painting in 2005, developing a body of work that feels both introspective and futuristic. His art has been exhibited internationally, from museums to billboards in Times Square, and is held in collections around the world.
What Digital Can’t Fake & Why That Matters to Alai Ganuza
Alai Ganuza is an artist, educator, and founder of one of the fastest-growing online communities dedicated to contemporary realism and creative learning. While she’s best known for her oil paintings, her creative process often begins in the digital world. From early fan art inspired by anime and video games to sketching ideas on a tablet during art school, digital tools have always been part of her practice. For Alai, painting is about exploring emotion, memory, and atmosphere, whether through canvas or screen.