Dan Zinno

was born in Ohio in 1976 and grew up in New England, he now works out of his home studio in Georgetown, TX. His work has been described as “ugly” and “brutal” but this does not dissuade the artist. Zinno’s work is fueled as he pushes the viewers’ comfort zone to a place where they are forced to view the image free from personal and social preconceptions.  Read More >

I claim my inspiration from pure emotions; powerful and oftentimes personal, ranging from love, anger, betrayal and the scores in-between. I feel honoring the human soul, spirit and determination wholeheartedly breathes life into my creations and my hope is that the images and expressions fuel the desire for life and walk a path of their own through each of my viewer’s interpretations.   Read More >

was born in Naples (Italy) in 1981 and got graduated in 2005 (Languages and literature). She started using a camera when she was only but a child, having always been fascinated by the idea she could fix images and moments on paper. Being very sensitive, she generally kept to herself, managing to feel gloomy all the time: that’s another reason why her fascination with photography started.  Read More >

Whitembrace

lives near Rome (Italy). She owns a professional photography and graphic studio/shop with her family who are also fully involved in imaging. She graduated in Digital Art in 2005. Since 2004 she has contributed to the Deviantart.com community where she’s grown as an artist, and where she defined her personality. Because her favorite style is gloomy, dark, obscure and fantastic, she began creating visionary artworks and wicked photographic portraits. She takes inspiration from wild nature, dark skies, ancient tales and anything that can arouse her imagination.  Read More >

Lionel Martinez

began his media career as a New York underground filmmaker. Several of his early works are still listed in the Film Cooperative catalog. He has worked on various aspects of documentary commercial and industrial film productions. Currently he works in independent television and internet production. He is the author of seven books, three of them are popular histories. His photographs have appeared in “The Time-Life Book of Century – the 1960’s”, “The History of the Irish in America” and “Fire Engines in America” to name a few.
In the 80’s Purple Barge For Photography featured two one man shows of his works.  Read More >

Jack O’Hearn IV

paints the urban landscapes, that surround us in our daily lives, with their graffiti walls and rusted doors -but somehow he manages to infuse in these mundane sites, a beauty and aesthetic appreciation that makes the viewer want to look at them. In essence he has taken the tarnished and tattered walls and made them beautiful.  Read More >

has studied Studio Art and Art History at the University of Edinboro, PA and the University of Pittsburgh, PA, earning his BFA in 2002. Throughout his schooling and for the past four years, he has worked in the custom framing shops and art galleries in the greater Pittsburgh area. He has also taught classes at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts: “Custom Framing and Mat Cutting” and “Abstract Painting”. He is currently working at the Trésor Gallery in Shadyside and is always looking for more opportunities to show his latest work.   Read More >