Creative Spaces
98 East 4th Street
FEATURED ARTISTS
FRANCK DE LAS MERCEDES, CLOD, GUSTAVO FERNANDEZ
Franck de las Mercedes is an internationally acclaimed Nicaraguan-born visual artist and poet living and working in Washington Heights. Influenced by abstract expressionism, pop art, rock carvings, and Nicaraguan primitivism, Franck has pioneered a style he defines as “Popstract Expressionism.” De las Mercedes creates compositions that are rich in vivid hues, angular linework, and raw textures. The artist references childhood memories, family dynamics, and current events, evoking a familiar intimacy with the subjects and story.
Passionate about color since childhood, Gustavo Fernández sees the world as a kaleidoscope of different shades, shapes, and shared ideals. The people he meets, the places he sees, and the experiences he lives become a part of his painter’s palette. Born in Venezuela with Cuban roots, Fernandez moved to NYC in the middle of the pandemic to live out his dream of making art in the Big Apple. He is inspired by people and stories- the way they intertwine and connect us, create shared experience, and ultimately lead to true empathy.
“For me, in art as in life, it's all about love”. Gustavo Fernandez
Claudia Echeverria, known as CLoD, is a Venezuelan-born artist based in New York City. Her work draws inspiration from the Wayuu tribe near the Venezuela-Colombia border, where she grew up. After years as a full-time mother and a career in TV production, CLoD took a solo, year-long journey around the world that led her to pursue painting professionally. Her first juried show awarded her Best in Show, and she has since exhibited widely in Miami and New York, including a solo exhibit at the Coral Springs Museum in Florida. Through her art, CLoD connects with a global audience by capturing shared human emotions and experiences.
