He Raises Awareness About the Amazon Rainforest Luigi Di Mauro, luigidimauro.com.br, is an Italian-Brazilian painter and graphic designer who resides in Brazil. Luigi is widely recognized internationally and has received awards for his figurative and abstract works. They are characterized by bold colors and expressive linework. In his inimitable style he conveys the … [Read more...]
The Many Ways Art is Changing the World ~ Our Important Series
More Than 100 Artists Actively Serving As "World Changers" In this series of articles and interviews you will read about more than 100 extraordinary creative "World Changers". They are advocates for positive change. These individuals are motivated to help others, society and/or the planet and have created different artful missions to accomplish their goals. They may have … [Read more...]
Aaron Laux is An Environmental Artist and One of Our “World Changers”
Special Recognition Award-Winning Artist in Our “Art Inspired by Nature” 2026 Exhibition It is an enormous pleasure to have selected Aaron Laux to receive a “Special Recognition Art Award”. His extraordinary, life-enhancing works of art recently came to my attention as the curator of our "Art Inspired by Nature"2026 Online Exhibition. After visiting his website I grew … [Read more...]
Jodie Brenner, Equine Artist and One of Our “World Changers”
Special Recognition Award-Winning Artist in Our "Art Inspired by Nature" 2026 Exhibition It is an honor to have selected Jodie Brenner to receive a “Special Recognition Art Award” and have inducted her into our series of “World Changers”. Jodie Brenner submitted her outstanding paintings of horses to be considered for our “Art Inspired by Nature” 2026 exhibition. Jodie has … [Read more...]
Bob Crelin, Artist, Environmentalist, Inventor, Author and “World Changer”
Special Recognition Award-Winning Artist in Our "Art Inspired by Nature" 2026 Exhibition Bob Crelin submitted his gorgeous floral paintings to be considered for our "Art Inspired by Nature" 2026 exhibition. I was immediately impressed by how he captured the beauty, atmospheric and emotive qualities and details of his subjects with masterful painting skills. His paintings are … [Read more...]
World Changer Sujata Tibrewala, Artist and Founder of IAAA
An Inspirational Interview Sujata Tibrewala is an extraordinary artist who creates insightful and profound narrative paintings that reflect human experience. She is a self-described “eco-feminist artist, teaching artist, and community leader whose work explores cycles of oppression, ecology, and spirituality.” Sujata is also the Founder of the Indian American Artists … [Read more...]
Karen Johnston Artist and Founder of The H.O.P.E. Ministry
A Community that Supports and Shares The Healing Journey Karen Johnston is an extraordinary intuitive, abstract painter and instructor living in Nashville, Tennessee. The powerful healing nature of her artwork is invaluable. She is also the founder of The H.O.P.E. Ministry, a community that supports and shares the healing journey. Many people of all ages have benefited … [Read more...]
Nicole Cromwell Artist, Former Nurse and One of Our World Changers
She is Improving the Medical Community and Beyond Through Creativity It is a pleasure and honor to have inducted Nicole Cromwell into our "World Changers", a series about extraordinary Artists like her who are contributing to improving the world. I know you will enjoy reading this interview with her. Nicole creates transcendent paintings that portray luminous, and … [Read more...]
Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert: Founders of Global Symphony for a United World
"Art Embracing Awareness" It is an honor to add Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert to our series of "World Changers". They are founders of Global Symphony for a United World, (GSUW), a mission guided by their concept of "Art Embracing Awareness”. Their work "delves into existential themes, exploring the harmony between the spiritual and physical realms." As stated … [Read more...]
Artist Lily Yeh Transforms Communities Around the World
This article was written by artist Mary Lou Dauray in 2015. Art has the power to transform, in a positive way, people and places that have been destroyed, decimated and are filled with sorrow. Artists can help those who suffer recover a sense of self-identity and joy. A shining example of such an artist accomplishing these wonders is Lily Yeh, 74. Through the Barefoot … [Read more...]
Interview With Elaine Poggi, Founder of The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals
Elaine Poggi is a photographer and founder of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals and one of our "World Changers". The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, Inc., was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the United States in November 2002. The unique mission of the Foundation is “to place large, framed photographs of nature and beautiful places from around the … [Read more...]
Drawn to Help – Drawing Funny Pictures to Help Kids Heal
Drawn To Help is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created by artist Steve Barr to supplement existing art programs at hospitals, camps and treatment facilities around the country. This outstanding organization helps arrange “celebrity” appearances by successful cartoonists and talented artists who want to improve children's lives. When Steve learned about our call for artists … [Read more...]
World Changer Carole Claude T. Shares Excerpts From Her Enlightening Ebook
A World Changer and Modern Sage Carole Claude T. is an artist and writer whose quintessential artistic style embraces her powerful intuition and her innate talent as an imaginative storyteller. Her narratives comprise insights about the universe, spirituality, human experience, and nature. Her symbolic characters encompass messages about religion, literature, fables, allegory, … [Read more...]
Artists Who Contribute Their Talent and Compassion to Bring Positive Change to the World
Artists Who Inspire Us! You may be familiar to our extensive series on this website titled "World Changers", which includes in-depth inspirational interviews and articles about extraordinary individuals and organizations that are actively contributing to making a positive difference through their art. If you ever need to restore your faith in humanity visit that series that … [Read more...]
Eco-Artist Natalie Oliphant Transforms Recycled Materials Into Life-Affirming Sculptures
Natalie Oliphant is an important eco-artist who lives in Canada. She has an extraordinary talent for transforming body forms and mannequins and other discarded items into new life-affirming sculptures. Destined for obscurity in landfills that harm our environment found objects become mixed media works of art that resonate with symbolic and metaphorical references. They will … [Read more...]
Interview with Andre Chatelain, Recipient of The Special Recognition Art Award
Manhattan Arts International Proudly Presents Andre Chatelain with this Award in Our “Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” 2025 Exhibition As a masterful artist and humanitarian Andre Chatelain reminds us that we can all take steps to improve the world. He embodies the vital and admirable human attributes of love, peace, unity and hope. In this interview he shares his beliefs, his … [Read more...]
Interview with Agnes Jorgensen and Andre Chatelain, Artists and Founders of Painting A New World
"We are artists helping artists, painting a new world, one brushstroke at a time." Agnes Jorgensen and Andre Chatelain are extraordinary artists who have received many accolades for their masterful paintings in realism. The dynamic married couple share a deeply felt humanitarian spirit, a passion for Africa and its people, and have combined their talents to create Painting … [Read more...]
Terri Albanese Presents “A Garden of Gratitude” Healing Exhibition
Artists throughout the world have responded to the pandemic in extraordinary ways. One of them is Terri Albanese, an artist who creates breathtaking healing art in glass in a unique style. She has won many accolades which include being selected by Ohio's First Lady, Karen W. Kasich and the Ohio Arts Council as Ohio's Spotlight Artist. Her glass paintings can be found in … [Read more...]