Denver-based artist Steven J. Yazzie looks to the natural world to explore concepts of identity, relationships and connections to the earth.

Chicago-based artist Yasmin Spiro creates mixed-media works with allusions to her family and Jamaican homeland's rich histories and cultures.

Chicago, Illinois artist Monica Rezman mixes textiles, painting and sculpture for her stunning 3D works. Go behind the painter's process.

Concepts of movement, tension and improvisation play into the free-form textiles and steel sculptures crafted by Colorado's Julie Rothschild.

Using creative folding techniques, Anne Hirondelle crafts compelling abstract compositions that appeal to the eye as well as the psyche.

Los Angeles-based artist Wendell Gladstone delves into fantastic realms to create his richly figurative paintings in a sun-washed palette.

Chicago painter Anna Kunz uses bold color and simple forms to inform her various works, making viewers rethink the hues they take for granted.

Los Angeles-based painter Leslie Nix describes her travel experiences via her multimedia works made of hot wax and vibrant pigments.