“Kitz’s ‘Invisible Envelope’ series reminds me of the dozens of magazines I used to spread across my bedroom floor to make collages when I was growing up. This strong element of nostalgia, plus the fact that his art is neatly contained in a frame and not an art project that I need to clean-up, make it a win-win for me.”

“Flowers bring me joy, but oftentimes flowers as an art subject fall flat. But, when done right, flowers can inspire something magical. Teardrops from Veraldi’s series Ikebana Imagined Drawings has masterfully captured the nuance of its subject using organic linework, asymmetry within the frame, and a single color that beautifully unifies the vessel and the florals. This might be good enough to replace my actual florals!”

“I’m a sucker for unique color combinations, collage, funky shapes, and– man oh man– using a page from a book as a canvas is basically perfection for me. Here, I feel the physical layers task your brain to unpack the meaning in a way your morning puzzle might: in a different way everyday but within the same framework. Who doesn’t want their artwork to provide a little mental exercise?”

“I have been eyeing the Heidies Form series for awhile. It combines so many things I love in the most creative of ways: sculptural elements, the human form, black and white photography, and a background that screams “good bones” (check out that wall paneling and herringbone floors!). All of that plus a dash of whimsy that just delights.”