Artists
David Manzur
Born in 1929, David Manzur is an eminent Colombian artist celebrated for his mastery of color, texture, and symbolic imagery. His artworks blend realism with surreal and mystical elements, reflecting themes of history, medieval imagery and spirituality. Influenced by archetypal narratives and Old Masters, Manzur incorporates contemporary interpretations in his art, ranging from still lifes and landscapes to religious and mythological subjects. Recognized as one of Latin America's most important and talented contemporary artists, his work has been exhibited in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide. Manzur’s creations are celebrated for their intense emotional power and mystery.
Stanislas Couzi-Betancourt
Stanislas Couzi-Betancourt is a French-Colombian artistic director and curator inspired by the worldview of the Swiss psychologist Carl G. Jung. His quest for meaning led him to found the nomad gallery Jericho Fine Art and artistically direct projects that reenact archetypal stories, bridging ancestral narratives with contemporary artistic practices. With the exhibitions and immersive projects he conceptualizes, Stanislas seeks to shed light on humanity’s ancient wisdom and to reintroduce, in a contemporary and experiential way, the foundational stories that have shaped civilizations across time. His curatorial approach invites audiences to engage not only aesthetically, but also psychologically and spiritually, fostering a deeper reflection on introspection and collective consciousness.
Ekatherina Savtchenko
Ekatherina is a renowned Russian-Ukrainian artist. At a young age, she was chosen as the best student in her art school. During her university years, Ekatherina excelled in mathematics and computer science. She started her career as a computer scientist but ultimately decided to focus on her art. In fact, Ekatherina had a calling to dedicate herself to the artistic depiction of her divine visions. She became a student in the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and finished her studies in the Dusseldorf State Academy of Art. By now, she has exhibited her artworks in museums and galeries all across the world. Ekatherina's connection to the spiritual realm is displayed through her outstanding creations. Her artworks’ inspiration ranges from mythological stories to esoteric symbolism.
Elisabeth Skogland
Elisabeth is a French-Norwegian, self-taught artist. At an early age, she quickly realized that drawing was something she was naturally skilled at. She chose to pursue it and improve her creative talent. Being fascinated by the human body and inspired by Old Master paintings, Elisabeth focused on drawing the human form and honing her skills of realistic depiction. At the age of 17, she ventured into oil painting, which opened a whole new realm to realistically depict men and women. Elisabeth's artworks display her exceptional talent to paint the human anatomy in great detail. Being also passionate about self-realization and esotericism, she has pursued the portrayal of mystical symbolism by combining the skill of the Old Masters with contemporary art. (Photo by Dani Mayrhofer).