ART EXHIBITION
EXPRESS YOUR MAGIC

THURSDAY, FEB. 27, 2025 (5PM -7PM)
Free Admission
Hartford ArtSpace
555 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT
(Parking is available across the street)




What You’ll Experience:
A Diverse Collection of Art: Discover sculptures, textiles, and other captivating works from talented artists, each sharing their unique perspective and craft.
Oracle Readings: Experience insightful readings designed to inspire and spark curiosity.
La Caribeña Oracle Deck Art: Explore the full series of artwork from the celebrated La Caribeña Oracle deck, a reflection of intention and creativity.
Artist Q&A: Meet the artists and hear their stories during a live Q&A session, offering a deeper connection to their work.
Art and Magical Creations for Sale: Find one-of-a-kind treasures and creations to take home or gift to someone special.
Vendors: Support local makers and creatives and shop for hand-crafted goods!
Celebrate Art and Give Back!
Join us for a magical evening of creativity and community, supporting Kenway’s Cause and Free Hart Closet. Donations can be made via PayPal, Eventbrite, or directly on their websites. Let’s make a difference together!

KENWAY'S CAUSE
Kenway’s Cause is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization who focuses solely on animal welfare in the city of Hartford, CT. We work closely with animal control to provide medical care when an injured stray is picked up as the city does not provide immediate medical attention and treatment. We also provide support to adoptive families and rescue organizations should a dog adopted from the City of Hartford Animal Shelter have a pre-existing medical condition. Click the links below to learn more and donate to the cause!

THE FREE HART CLOSET
FREE HART Closet is a free art supply shop located in Hartford, CT, dedicated to making art more accessible to adults. Founded in 2022, FREE HART provides high-quality art supplies to empower creativity and inspire artistic expression. Beyond supplies, we foster a supportive community by cultivating opportunities for artists to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Click the links below to learn more and donate to the cause!
Meet The Artists!

JASLENI BRITO
Jasleni Brito is the art witch behind La Caribeña Oracle and the organizer of the EXPRESS YOUR MAGIC art show. Bringing together a diverse group of artists, she invites you to celebrate creativity, community, and magick. Jasleni is passionate about storytelling and collaboration, creating art and spaces that inspire connection and self-discovery.
Contact Jasleni to inquire about working with her or purchasing her art!

CHE' LA'MORA
Che’ La’Mora is an Artist, Author, & Therapist. She focuses is on holistic health and wellness through artistic expression. She is a Hartford native and has served her community for 20 years through her art and therapeutic services.
Learn more about Che’ at CheLaMora.com
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CAROLINE FINNEGAN
Caroline Finnegan is a relentlessly curious artist working with clay, flowers, soil and soul. She finds her joy through teaching, swimming in wild waters, and befriending crows. She has taught yoga and meditation since 2007 and holds many advanced certifications in her fields.
Contact Caroline at caro@carolinefinnegan.com

LOUISA BARTON-DUGUAY
Louisa Barton-Duguay creates whimsical paintings, pottery, and sculpture, using a variety of objects. Her work identifies with nature, connectivity and the universe. You can find her working
on public pollinator gardens or painting murals to beautify her neighborhood.
Contact Louisa at louisa.barton.duguay@gmail.com

GABRIELLE FLUDD
Gabrielle Fludd was born in Cleveland, Ohio and dreamed of being a painter, fashion designer and children's book artist when she grew up. Her family moved to Georgia in 1990 and she graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design in 2002 with a major in Illustration and has been a freelance artist and graphic designer ever since. She has illustrated children's books for numerous authors. When creating mixed media paintings, Gabrielle enjoys experimenting with bold colors, patterns, fabric, found objects and other 3D elements for her tactile paintings.
To contact Gabrielle visit GiftofGabby.com

MEGAN VICTORIA
Megan Victoria is a painter and doll maker, inspired by comparative anatomy of vertebrate life forms and reducing the harm of climate change. She believes that humans have an obligation to be stewards of the Earth that live in community with one another to make the world worth living in.
To contact Megan visit meganmvictoria.com

ALEX BUSHNIK
My name is Alexander Bushnik, a Connecticut-based ceramic artist with an Associate Degree in Visual Arts from Manchester Community College. My passion for ceramics deepened during my studies and a wood-firing internship, where I refined my skills in traditional wood-firing techniques. My large-scale ceramic sculptures combine creativity and imagination, often exploring themes of time, nature, and the intersection of humanity and technology—inviting viewers to reflect on life’s precious moments.
Contact Alex at alexbushnik@gmail.com

MADELINE ELDRIDGE
Madeline Eldridge is a visual artist from Connecticut which is where she received a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. Since graduating, she has begun focusing on methods and materials such as hand embroidery and fibers to supplement her painting and drawing practice.
Learn more about Madeline at madelineeldridge.com

SAEDI MCLAUGHLIN
Saedi McLaughlin is a mixed media artist inspired by nature and her rich ancestral lineage. Her work blends organic materials with ancestral and cultural narratives, creating pieces that honor cultural identity and the environment. Saedi’s art invites reflection on the interconnectedness of history, self, and the natural world.
Contact Saedit at mclaughlinm.saedi@gmail.com

JOANN BROMLEY
JoAnn is a creative soul with an insatiable curiosity for learning and exploring. She is self-taught, but her lifelong pursuit for learning has participated in multiple workshops and classes in both the visual and performing arts. She received her BA in theater performance from Rhode Island College. She has taught, directed, produced, and given talks in multiple venues. Her art is an eclectic mix of color, mediums and textures.
Contact JoAnn at theatricalexpres@aol.com

ZACH HARRIGAN
I’m Zach, originally from New Britain, Connecticut, now living in Newington. I've been creating art for as long as I can remember. Through my work, I aim to show that mistakes can enhance, not ruin, a piece. I'm excited to finally share my art!
Contact Zach at zach.harrigan@gmail.com


