JohnMichael Arcella
Born in 1982/ Raised in Queens, NY/ As a youngster, inspired by comic book characters and graffiti, JohnMichael spent more time drawing in class then taking notes/ Attended QCC for computer programing where this deep rooted passion re-emerged through the discovery of digital media art/ Later, he attended FIT for his degree in Communication Design, and continued for a BFA in Packaging Design/ After enjoying a long courtship with the Adobe Suite he revisited the candor he enjoyed as a child through illustration/ Artist by nature, Graphic Designer by Profession/ Currently working in the Packaging Design Industry/ Branching out into other aspects of art & design, including; Branding, Installation Art, Photography, & Accessory Design.
Candido Crespo
A style described as a blend of graffiti and illustration. Much of his
vision is deep-rooted in hip hop, and influenced by abstract expressionism. He did his undergraduate work at the State University of New York at New Paltz in Visual Arts Education with a concentration in Computer Aided Graphic Design. His
efforts have been devoted to his students in the classroom and as Co-Owner of Wildboy! Clothing. An active member of the
FIVExFIVE collective.
vision is deep-rooted in hip hop, and influenced by abstract expressionism. He did his undergraduate work at the State University of New York at New Paltz in Visual Arts Education with a concentration in Computer Aided Graphic Design. His
efforts have been devoted to his students in the classroom and as Co-Owner of Wildboy! Clothing. An active member of the
FIVExFIVE collective.
Andres Gallardo
My style is influenced by my surroundings, internal factors, and society. I guess you can call it pop art, to an extent. At times, my brain is consumed with too many thoughts that can be better illustrated through my paintings, rather than words. I’m currently attending Nassau Community College to eventually attain my BFA. An active member of the FIVExFIVE collective.
Melinda Gomez
Born and raised in Long Island, NY/ received her BA in Art Education in 2007
from Adelphi University/ Since then she has dedicated her drive of artistic expression to enhance the creative minds of the youth she teaches and her surrounding community. Her recent efforts have had her creating community
murals with local youth. Melinda describes herself as an artist educator who’s work ranges from many traditional concepts from portraiture to abstraction primarily through painting, drawing and printmaking.
from Adelphi University/ Since then she has dedicated her drive of artistic expression to enhance the creative minds of the youth she teaches and her surrounding community. Her recent efforts have had her creating community
murals with local youth. Melinda describes herself as an artist educator who’s work ranges from many traditional concepts from portraiture to abstraction primarily through painting, drawing and printmaking.
Jessica M. Luciere
Photography has always been one of the most defining aspects of who she is. She
sees the world around her, experiences every moment by not only capturing it through film, but also by being able to take a step back from behind the camera. Living in that moment, every person, place, feeling, and experience has an inspirational and creative impact on not only her, but her body of work. Through these things, Jessica has become an artist who works to be better for herself everyday.
Jose Antonio Ojeda
A current MFA student at Stony Brook University, having received his BA from Dartmouth College. Jose works with a wide range of mediums, including painting, printmaking, installation, and metal work. A Bronx native of Ecuadorian descent, a lot of his art deals with the excavation of identity - striving to resurrect an ancient history and heritage within a modern context. Pop icons from his youth tend to make their way into his work, combined with the symbololgy of world cultures. He is beginning to investigate dualities of being; the idea of becoming
a hybrid (ex. as with an animal or a machine) for the hopes of improvement.