{"id":19401,"date":"2024-02-28T22:37:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T22:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableartfair.com\/inspiration\/new-york-spring-2025-fair-directors-picks\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T13:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T12:54:27","slug":"new-york-spring-2025-fair-directors-picks","status":"publish","type":"inspiration","link":"https:\/\/affordableartfair.com\/inspiration\/new-york-spring-2025-fair-directors-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Spring 2025: Fair Director’s Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Affordable Art Fair NYC Fair Director, Erin Schuppert, shares some of her top picks ahead of the upcoming Spring edition. Read on below to learn more about the selected artworks that moved her this Spring and enjoy some stunning room mockups thanks to our art marketing partner, ArtPlacer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ARTWORKS SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m really leaning into my big city vibe lately. These five works match that energy \u2013 the fun, the fashion, the feverish undercurrent that could take you anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ma Ani, “The One in Berlin,” 2024, Acrylic on Wood, 30″ x 60″, $2085, Arteria Gallery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The One in Berlin | Ma Ani<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I love the movement and perspective in this painting by Quebec-based artist Ma Ani. It perfectly balances the powerfully feminine subject with the harsh, industrial streets of Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy process is the same for all canvases. I start by reading list books. I read lots, lots, lots of list books.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lost Dog | Mark Ward<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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British artist Mark Ward creates stage sets with paper, clay, or other craft materials before painting the scenes in acrylic. His subjects are most often animals, but presented in this way, they remind me of theater or even New York City\u2019s best window displays.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mark Ward, “Lost Dog,” 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 23.5″ x 23.5″, $1500, Byard Art<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Boom | Katharine Morling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Katherine Morling describes her porcelain sculptures as \u201c3D drawings\u201d that are \u201copen for interpretation\u201d. To me, her works feel as if they have come out of an uncanny cartoon version of our world, familiar but not exact, carefully crafted but not delicate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Katherine Morling, “Boom,” 2025, Porcelain and Black Stain, 12″ x 4″ x 16″, $5,500, Decorazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jessica Ziegler, “Surreal Perch,” 2024, Oil on Panel, 20″ x 16″, $1450, Hudson River Art Collective<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Surreal Perch | Jessica Ziegler<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Local artist Jessica Ziegler paints the often-overlooked details of our cityscape. The unique perspective of this work makes me appreciate what I otherwise might miss or consider mundane in our constructed environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I seek out the details and \u2018small moments\u2019 when the light and shadow reveal unexpected beauty in ordinary objects.<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Veranda | Vince Garcia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I love the visceral quality of this work by Spanish artist Vince Garcia. I get the feeling that the subject is at the end of an intense night out in the city and is contemplating her next move.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vince Garcia, “Veranda, 2024, Oil, wax, color pencils, and spray on canvas, 27 x 46cm, $1450, i le gallery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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FAVORITES FROM THE FELLOWS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All three of our Fellows this edition are women-owned galleries based here in New York City! Each are presenting figurative painters with a strong sense of style and identity. These artists challenge us to reconsider traditional art historical narratives, themes, and compositions.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alanis Forde, “Golden Hour,” 2022, Oil on Canvas, 30″ x 40″, $3750, SHEER<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Golden Hour | Alanis Forde<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbadian artist Alanis Forde paints surrealist, introspective portraits that challenge the relationship between the subject and viewer. She explores what it means for her subject to live in the paradise to which the viewer seeks to escape.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Juliette Vaissiere, “Youth”, 2024, Oil on linen mounted on panel, 11″ x 14″, $1,300, Harsh Collective<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Long Wait | Juliette Vaissiere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Juliette Vaissiere references the Baroque and Rococo periods of art history to explore the ways people strive to create \u201cideal\u201d environments through modern-day consumerism. She employs tromp l\u2019oeil techniques to confront our glossy digital age.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can We Reschedule | Mayowa Nwadike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In his work, self-taught Nigerian artist Mayowa Nwadike explores gender roles, the complexities of toxic masculinity, and the challenges immigrants face. His paintings take inspiration from African stories and symbolism.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayowa Nwadike, “Can We Reschedule, 2024, Acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 42″ x 33”, $5,900, Warnes Contemporary<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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WONDERS UNDER $1000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each edition, we feature some of the most accessibly priced works in a curated installation called Wonders Under $1000. This is one of my favorite spots in the fair, but you can find affordable artworks in every stand! Look for the pink stickers around the fair that call out works priced under $1000, and to give you a sneak peak of the treasures you might find, I\u2019ve selected a few of my favorite affordable artworks here.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Independence | Erica Stearly<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Erica Stearly, “Independence,” 2023, Watercolor and acrylic on wood panel, 16″ x 12″, $900, JJ Galloway Studios<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Oysters | Dominique Warren<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Dominique Warren, “Oysters,” 2024, Oil on canvas, 11.6″ x 8.2″, $1000, TAG Fine Arts <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Heatwave | Henry McAlpine<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Daffodils Beneath a Tree<\/strong> | Masha Hoffey<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Henry McAlpine, “Heatwave,” 2024, Oil on canvas, 25 x 30cm, $950, Art Movement<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Masha Hoffey, “Daffodils Beneath a Tree,” 2023, 12″ x 12″, $750, Bryan Gallery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Thanks so much to Erin for sharing her highlights! All of these artworks and many more will be available to see and purchase at Affordable Art Fair NYC Spring, March 19 – 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your tickets and take a look at our exhibiting galleries to start planning your visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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