Aesther Chang is a fine artist based in NYC. She is known for her nuanced and subtle abstract paintings. Her works experiment with textures and colors, and the play between linear and ethereal elements. Moments of free improvisation call for a turn toward meditation. What she seeks through the process is harmony, or in her own words “oneness between self and matter”. Chang’s works directly invite the viewer to realize a deeper dimension within one’s very own being- a transcendental realm beyond the body and mind. To unlock this realm, one must go inward.

creative director at DesignStudio NYC

Adly Elewa is a designer applying fresh ideas to book covers, records, packaging, magazines, art galleries, hotels, and restaurants.

I am pursuing hospitality concepts that are deeply involved in the local scenes and that serve as focal points for entire neighborhoods; concepts that become not just places to stay, but gateways to communities. I am committed to reshape the way people think about hospitality by exploring experiences that stand for a cause and immerse people in meaningful moments. Head of Innovation at Design Hotels and Member of Further, narratum and NeueHouse.

I have a career in wealth advisory with a specific emphasis on guiding clients who wish to invest their portfolios in line with their values. My niche expertise is investing in problem-solving companies, e.g, climate solutions, energy efficiency, social equity, food and food systems. I also work in urban park restoration and design.