Founder of IS A GALLERY

Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, Aoi Yamaguchi has been trained to master calligraphy learning under Master Zuiho Sato from the age of 6, She is a recipient of numerous awards and supreme prizes at competitive public exhibitions. She uniquely transforms Japanese calligraphy into physical artistic expression through conceptual performance. She has performed with contemporary dancers, models, and traditional and contemporary musicians all over the world. Currently residing in Berkeley, California, Yamaguchi continues her work on her conceptual calligraphy installations, exhibitions, workshops and performances as she continues to push the boundaries of traditional Eastern classics and contemporary artistic expression.

London-based artist exploring the physical and emotional consequences of human relationships, employing a mixture of photography, ceramics, found objects and video installation.

Ana is a wardrobe stylist based in Austin and the Bronx. She styles for print, editorial, commercials and more. She is Mexican-American, fluent in Spanish & English & loves working on bilingual sets. Ana has synesthesia, and considers her relationship to color and texture an integral part of her creative process. She also enjoys prop styling, art direction and set design. Her work has been published in Vogue, Allure, Self, Inc. and she counts Outdoor Voices, Condé Nast and Whole Foods as clients. She's had the pleasure of dressing a variety of artists throughout her 14yr career including Kawhi Leonard, Nipsey Hussle, Les Twins & Diane Nukuri. Since 2017 she's worked with Nicole Trunfio & Shakey Graves, styling them for editorial projects, tours and music videos.

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.