BIO — ARTIST STATEMENT — CV
Jhonattan Arango (born in Camagüey, Cuba) grew up fully immersed in the arts before immigrating to the United States at the age of 13. His art form is a conceptualization of key personal experiences, to include growing up in a wildly artistic country, serving in the U.S. Navy as a medic, and later taking on a lifestyle of health and mindfulness. With a meticulous eye for detail and a steady hand, he enjoys using art to incite dialogue around the subject of interconnection, natural order, and self-accountability as a bridge to a harmonious life. Jhon holds a BFA in graphic design, loves creating geometric murals and bring community involvement into the mural-making process. His studio work has been featured in a number of shows and gallery exhibitions in South Florida, to include Miami Art Basel and Aqua Art Miami.
Samantha Arango (born in Brunswick, New Jersey) holds a BFA in graphic design and has always been drawn towards the arts. She has over fifteen years of experience in branding and design, and before settling into a freelancing career she worked for companies like PGA of America. Samantha has a keen ability to see the big picture and brings both vision and branding expertise into any creative undertaking. She loves the research and learning that accompanies any new idea or project. Along very similar lines, Samantha is a macrobiotic health counselor with a passion for food as medicine. Her message is one of peace and compassion, and boldly uses visual communication as a tool to build awareness, bridge gaps, and contribute to global healing.