“Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” Exhibition

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The art has been created by extraordinary artists from our two websites — Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. You will also recognize a few artists from art history and read famous inspirational quotes related to the exhibition’s theme. (View list of all participating artists on this page.)

This Invitational Exhibition also commemorates the 25th Anniversary of our website ManhattanArts.com established in 1980.  Read about our history.

Please take time to savor each work of art, read the artists’ statements, and visit their websites. Contact the artists directly to inquire about purchasing their art.

~ Renee Phillips, Curator, and Founder / Director / Editor of Manhattan Arts International

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The copyright to all artwork belongs to each artist. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the written consent of the artist. 

Poul Nielsen

Atmospheric Probabilities #12, pastel/paper, 20”x16”

This painting is essentially about celebrating the colour and light that I witness everyday in my prairie environment. This work is also about the interplay and unity of all the shapes to convey a sense of peace and unity. psnielsen.com

Judy Hatlen

Hummingbird with Wild Roses, acrylic on canvas, 20″ x 16″

My work is an exploration of nature, where the interplay of color and life take center stage. Central to my practice is a deep empathy for the delicate relationships found in gardens. Hummingbirds, often depicted in my work, symbolize resilience and the fleeting beauty of existence, encouraging an appreciation for the present moment. These elements embody a sense of peace and hope, reflecting our shared experiences and connections within the natural world and serve as a reminder of unity we can cultivate through awareness of our environment. judysartco.com

Charlotte Shroyer

Worldly Connections, oil, 34″ x 24″

As the world spins into greater chaos with its wars, its move toward more authoritarian rule in so many places, and more, I long for a time and place where man can work out his disagreements with rational voice and action regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, education — a utopian view, I am sure, but one which I continue to adhere to. This painting is a visual representation of my hopeful world view. Let’s mingle, talk, get together, unite and find peace. charlotteshroyer.com

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” ~ Siddhārtha Gautama

Marny Lawton

Finding Simplicity, egg tempera on panel, 6″ x 8″

“Finding simplicity” is part of my focus on nature. My intention is to draw the viewer into nature where one can find hope, serenity, beauty and peace. Nature has been found to impact our health. This comes as no surprise to gardeners, but it can reach anyone who ventures into nature. I want my paintings to provide a similar experience that one can view over and over again. With this painting the viewer can get lost in a flower. marnylawton.com

Claude Monet

Water Lilies, oil on canvas, 32″ diameter. Created in 1908. In the collection of Dallas Museum of Art. Photo: Public Domain in the U.S.

Eventually, my eyes were opened, and I really understood nature. I learned to love at the same time. Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love. My only desire is an intimate infusion with nature, and the only fate I wish is to have worked and lived in harmony with her laws.

Gail Bach

Esperanza Jungle, watercolor on paper, 8″ x 10″

I am inspired and renewed by the beauty and serenity of the Caribbean. The spectacular color display of flora and fauna and the mesmerizing fragrance of the jasmine tree unlocked in me a creative impulse. I am putting forth a window into this all-encompassing multi-sensual experience using vivid colors and geometric patterns. My hope is that through these meditative and energizing works, viewers will respect these wondrous untouched works of nature and do their part to preserve it. gailbach-art.com

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ~ Albert Einstein

Britt Michaelian

Speak in Beauty. Listen in Love, energy healing, acrylic paint, sage and palo santo smoke, selenite, amethyst, rose quartz, blue apatite, fluorite, aventurine, thulite, love. 48″ x 48″.

In order to bring love, peace, unity, and hope to the world, we must speak in beauty and listen in love, each moment. I created this piece as a reminder that we each hold the responsibility for creating love in the world. The title is a healing mantra and the piece itself transmits reiki healing energy, unconditional love. brittmichaelian.art

Teri Leigh Teed

The Winter Rainbow, Eleanor’s Dream series, digital fine art photography, available in various sizes.

Rainbows are special symbols of the Colors of the Universe, and when seen through the camera’s eye at night reveal unique, positive, inspirational messages from the Divine. Winter rainbows are messages of hope and love. All of the photographs in my Eleanor’s Dream series contain coded messages of symbols, color and light. Eleanor is the tall and stately Tulip Poplar tree who reigns over the meadow outside my home window in the Nantahala Forest in Western North Carolina. Her messages speak to our hearts, bringing comfort and joy. terileighteed.com

Natalie Oliphant

Lady LiberT, (two views), mixed media, recycled materials, 31″ x 15″ x 9″

Rita, a retired librarian bequeathed some of her vintage jewelry to her niece Margaret who gave the jewelry to me to use in my art works. I promised Margaret that I would celebrate Rita by using the jewelry in a positive way. Rita’s backstory is of abuse and difficulty. I felt proud to dedicate this piece celebrating a woman that rose above her horrific childhood. Lady LiberT proves people can always rise above. It represents freedom and hard work that so many sought when they came to Ellis Island. Like the statue, she represents America, and she symbolizes hope. natalieoliphantart.ca

“Life is short. Kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.” ~ Paulo Coelho

Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall, L’Anniversaire Huile sur Toile, 32″ x 40″. Photo: Public Domain in the U.S.

Despite all the troubles of our world, in my heart I have never given up on the love in which I was brought up or on man’s hope in love. In life, just as on the artist’s palette, there is but one single colour that gives meaning to life and art – the colour of love.

Liisa Viima

Tigris, mixed media, 35.5″ x 23.5″

This painting symbolizes hope, peace and humanity in a region that has experienced too much suffering – just like many other areas in our World. Depicting the mighty ancient river Tigris and its bridge in the old city of Mosul the painting carries a universal message about the unity and fragility of humanity. The dove, hearts – also black ones – and the butterfly represent the possibilities of peace, love, renewal and hope that reach even in the midst of chaos. The painting conveys the idea of ​​a better tomorrow and the beauty of Life. liisaviima.com

Dick and Rosanne

Passion Flower Peace Keepers, digital photography, 47″ x 51″

The passionflower petal and vine weaves together the essence of resilience, offering a message of peace amidst chaos, love that transcends barriers, and hope that blooms even in the most challenging of times. We invite viewers into a space of reflection and calm, where they can reconnect with the power of nature’s symbols to inspire positive transformation and a renewed sense of collective unity. dickandrosanne.com

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller

Corina Ioana

Whispers of the Roots, photography,  17″ x 20″

In the stillness of the forest, nature speaks through the intertwining trees and whispering leaves, forming a subtle face. This piece reflects the deeper truths hidden beneath the surface, much like the roots that nourish the forest. The muted green-gray palette invites introspection, symbolizing the connection between our inner selves and the natural world. This year, my journey is one of self-reconnection, seeking the essence of who I am while embracing unity, love, and hope. corinafoto.com 

Andrea Robinson

Whisper of Love, oil on canvas, 30″ x 20″

“Whisper of Love” is a composition rich in contrasts, and when viewers gaze at the work long enough to fully engage with the painting, it evokes memory and story. At the heart of my art lies a desire to connect with people. I use symbols and colour to evoke emotions of happiness and sorrow, vitality and decay, passion, and transience. The painting exudes beauty, embodying the breathtaking and the heartbreaking, but most profoundly, love, peace, and hope.  andrearobinson.co.nz

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso. Motherhood, oil on canvas, 1901. Style: Post-Impressionism. Blue Period. Photo: Public Domain.

Love must be proven by facts and not by reasons. Art is not the application of a canon of beauty but what the instinct and the brain can conceive beyond any canon. When we love a woman we don’t start measuring her limbs.

“The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.” ~ William Somerset Maugham

Cindy Lutz Kornet

Bearing Flowers, mixed media, 12″ x 12″

Bearing Flowers speaks to healing through female or spiritual energy. Females have wombs where new life miraculously grows. When we nurture our children with kindness, unconditional love and never ending patience, they are more likely to embody many positive traits. They can become honest communicators, loyal and trustworthy friends and have higher self esteem. The heart chakra or energy center is where these loving healing and traits of kindness reside. I suggest the entire world would be a better place if all hearts were opened to this healing energy. artandsoulofcindylutzkornet.com

Andrea Kay

Harmony, paper, fabric, wood, found objects, 24″ x 18″

When my I gathered together my assorted species of bird creations, they came to life. Trading tips about the best feeders for sunflower seeds and organic cranberries. Swapping recipes for worm stew. They shared their hope for water to bathe in and to drink. As the sun set, there was a peck on the cheek here and there and promises to visit more often. andikayart.com

“Love and desire are the spirit’s wings to great deeds.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Debora Levy

Wish, mixed media, 40″ x 30″ x 1.5″

My work celebrates the beauty of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit, encouraging viewers to find hope in every brushstroke. Through my art, I strive to inspire a shared vision of a more peaceful and unified world, where love and compassion guide us toward a brighter future. deboralevyart.com

Vasu Tolia

Golden Harmony, mixed media on canvas, 24″ x 24″

For these joyful flowers bursting against a textured pastel background, I used a bold palette of yellows, oranges, and greens to radiate warmth and positivity and textured brushstrokes to evoke a sense of wild beauty and untamed growth. This artwork embodies joy, positivity, and unity, with the clustered flowers I symbolize community and togetherness. Bright colors inspire optimism and hope, with the warm tones I represent renewal and the promise of brighter days. vasutolia.art

Vincent van Gogh

Irises, oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Adele R. Levy, in  1958. Photo: Pubic domain.

Love always brings difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that it gives energy.

Lisa Freidus

Antique Shopping in Brewster, watercolor, 21.5″ x 22.5″

During a Sunday outing in Brewster, Massachusetts, my husband Steve and I came upon this charming antique village. An oak colored bench welcomed us into this peaceful setting. Suddenly, I was transported back in time when love, unity and hope were the essence of life. I had the pleasure of recreating this uplifting image in watercolor and posting it on Facebook. A former high school classmate saw my painting and is now the proud owner of “Antique Shopping in Brewster.” lisafreidus.com

Mary Manning

Autumn in Zion, oil, 24″ x 18″

Zion National Park gives me such a feeling of peace and unity, especially in autumn, shown in this painting of the color-filled cliffs, bright trees and the Virgin River running through the park. I have visited and camped in Zion since childhood, so the painting expresses my love for this place. marymanningnewwest.com

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
The important thing is not to stop questioning.” ~ Albert Einstein

Patricia Nah Roche

A Neighbour’s Prayer, mixed media, 20″ x 16″

“A Neighbour’s Prayer” captured by water’s edge, caught in a fleeting moment, beckons me to pause and be peaceful. Through this piece, my aim is to invite viewers to pause, sit and contemplate as the woman in this painting does. patrochegallery.com

Julia Underwood

The Peaceful Pathway, acrylic, 12″ x 10″

Although I paint in a range of styles my work is always positive and hopeful. I enjoy creating relaxing and uplifting artwork inspired by nature and gorgeous vibrant colours. I use Feng Shui principles in my art. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice which creates harmony in your surroundings to enhance your happiness, health, prosperity and love. jewellsart.co.uk

Frantisek Strouhal

Enchantment, mixed media/oil printing/lithography inks, 20″ x24″

In my artwork “Enchantment”, I aspired to convey the interconnectedness of all things through the powerful forces of love and compassion. This piece aims to illustrate how every element in the universe is intricately linked, creating a harmonious tapestry where empathy and kindness serve as the binding threads. Ultimately, “Enchantment” is a celebration of the beauty and strength found in unity, reminding us that through love and understanding, we can create a more harmonious and interconnected world. frantisekstrouhal.com

Joan Miró

The Smile of the Flamboyant Wings. Original title “El somriure de les ales flamejants”, oil painting, 51″ x 35″. Created in 1953. Photo: Fair use.

Poetry and painting are done in the same way you make love; it’s an exchange of blood, a total embrace – without caution, without any thought of protecting yourself.

Mary Chaplin

A Road to Peace, acrylic on canvas, 39.37″ x 39.37″.

When my dad was fighting a life-threatening disease, I went into a chapel.  I saw the light like a way of escaping from sad reality and I had to try to capture this beautiful light, colors and movement. The resulting abstract works are in my “Reflections” series (in French “Meditations”). This series of paintings were created influenced by the harmony of light, color and textures from the chapel. mary-chaplin.com

“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” ~ Lao Tzu

Gustav Klimt

Hope II, oil, gold, and platinum on canvas on canvas, 43.5″ x 43.5″. Created 1907 – 1908. Photo: Public domain in the U.S.

There is always hope, as long as the canvases are empty.

Ansel Adams

Evening, McDonald Lake, Glacier National Park, photograph. Photo: Public Domain, via commons.wikimedia.org

You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.

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