Hifzul Sheikh

His narrative work in a fine blend of realistic and imaginative figuration appears highly influenced by the folk imagery of the Jharkhand region he comes from. Using bold and subtly contrasting colors, the artist brings out the hidden emotions of his subjects which include men and women, animals and plants, objects, and hybrid forms. Decorative elements and motifs adorn his figuration, be it in human form or from the animal world, some that relate to folk tales and others that seem to belong to the world of science fiction.

Born in Massachusetts in 1951, George Martin is an award-winning painter and graphic designer who resides on the North Shore. Graduate of Vesper George School of Art, Boston, he studied under Robert Douglas Hunter, Robert Cormier, and Charles Cooper among other noted Boston artists. Awarded the Vesper George Scholarship. He went on to earn a reputation as a successful graphic designer at a number of major corporations and design firms such as Polaroid Corporation, IBM/Lotus, Fader, Jones+Zarkades, and Giardini/Russell. Since 2005, George has been a professional painter with increasing recognition for his work. He is an artist member of the North Shore Arts Association and the Rockport Art Association. From 2011-2012, he served on the Board of Trustees as President of the North Shore Arts Association.