Jana Vodesil-Baruffi was born in the Czech Republic in 1957 and from childhood developed a keen interest in art, sport and nature. Her work can be divided into three categories: magical realism, classical portraiture and landscapes. In recent years her time has been devoted more and more to magical realism.
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Internationally exhibited artist and creator of Wooden Ophelia, Bella Harris is not only the Online Editor at Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, she also oversees all staff writers and helps support website functionality and development.
As a contributing writer for the website, active copy editor, and editorial photographer, she plays a vital role in the growth of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine while working closely with advertisers and artists. Wooden Ophelia is a contemporary collection of original moon designs, handmade woodwork, artwork furnishings, and sacred crystals... all to enchant your home.
Tom Christophersen is a Sydney based, non-binary, Queer performer and visual artist who is as petrified of beautiful things and death as much as they are transfixed by them. It is primarily the car crashing of these two themes which permeate the surrealistic, often dark portraits and films that they make.
2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize entries are open - we share some of the wonderful entries that we have received so far across all six categories!
Join Thinkspace Projects this weekend as they celebrate the unveiling of exciting new collections by Nuno Viegas, Kevin Peterson, and Wang Yalong! Each collection provides a unique lens, fresh styles and compelling narratives that stretch into the corridors of our imagination.
Haven Gallery celebrates new shows by Annie Stegg Gerard, Brian Sostrom, Shinya Takanezawa & KCN!
Arch Enemy Arts celebrates exhibitions by Vasilisa Romanenko and Andrea Hooge, plus their 2025 SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE!
Alex Chavez has a way of transporting viewers with his use of color, symbolism, and expressive brushwork. Creating a bond between his muse and creative vision, this connection is not just seen but felt.
Join Modern Eden Gallery this weekend for the opening reception and help them celebrate Sandra's remarkable new collection of paintings sure to pique your imagination.
Did you know that many Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize finalists have also enjoyed a boost to their careers? We share some of the 2024 finalists' stories.
Annie Stegg Gerard has a special love for the 18th century Rococo painters who have had a large influence on her own method. She finds inspiration in their imagination, and the dreamlike palette and lively brushwork that combine to create a wonderful atmosphere of enchantment.
Artist Directory: Emmi Mustonen (born 1987) works mainly with the old masters’ painting technique inspired by the renaissance. She is fascinated by how certain works rise up to take their place in art history, by the power art wields to connect with individuals despite differing backgrounds and cultures.
Désirée Sydow‘s images are a means to express emotions and thus become a manifestation of her inner landscape. As these emotions are universal, her intent is for the photographs to evoke similar feelings, images or memories within the viewer, mirroring her own experiences but interpreted through their own lens.














