Nadine Kolodziey is a Berlin / Frankfurt based graphic designer and illustrator. Her experimental approach to visual language features layering of her daily life impressions.

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Waste Textiles Artist. Femke van Gemert, 1969 After a career in commercial fashion Femke decided to change the way to create things. Now she designs wall hangings and rugs that are unique, handmade and fully sustainable. By focussing on a single colour she re-uses textiles in abstract works. The beauty of imperfection and deterioration over time are always visible in her creations. The composition she creates radiates a certain mood or longing laden with fragments of the former characteristics of the used textile pieces. In the creation process Femke thinks about certain societal or environmental issues, these are reflected in the titles. In commissioned work clients can donate their own discarded textiles. This improves the personal involvement the owner has with the piece of art. This way Femke wants to revaluate textile waste that is omnipresent in our fast consuming society. The wall hangings improve acoustics and are suitable for homes, offices and public buildings. The love for textiles combined with the urge to explore the possibilities of discarded fabrics form a long lasting source of inspiration and a way to express opinions in Femke van Gemert’s life.

Zhong Xian is a Taipei-based artist, 2D animator and illustrator, most of her works are wild and pure, she likes to do test all kind of art materials and experimental animation.

Tom Abbiss Smith is an Imager Maker currently living in Norwich, UK. Through both contemporary and traditional techniques such as digital collage, printmaking and painting, Tom explores shape and form to produce abstract works and illustrative outcomes. His work can be seen in various publications, including Creative Review, Wallpaper Magazine, Crack Magazine and Walnut Magazine. Tom's most recent clients include Stuff With Prints, Atelier Pichita, Whip Appeal Of Sweden, Unlimited Store, El Moderno Concept store and Printed Village.