About the Exhibition
Down2Art is pleased to present Daily Devotions, a group exhibition featuring artists from Kristy Gordon’s Visionary Artist Master Program (VAMP). At the heart of VAMP is a daily commitment to the creative process—an act of devotion in the truest sense of the word, drawn from the Latin devotire: to vow, to dedicate. This exhibition honors that promise. The works on view span expressive florals, mystical symbolism, bold abstractions, and intimate portraits
—each a unique form of reverence for the artistic journey. Unified by sincerity and depth, these pieces reflect not only skill, but soul. Daily Devotions invites viewers into a sacred space of transformation, where daily practice becomes ritual, and making art becomes an act of quiet worship.
Scroll to the bottom to view the virtual opening and artist talks and to meet the curators.
Curators
Maryana Kaliner
Owner of Kaliner Gallery, NYC
CURATORIAL STATEMENT: “In encountering the works in Daily Devotions I kept thinking about a presence in works that lingers long after the eye moves on. Each piece invites a kind of stillness, a turning inward, offering a reflection- on a moment or personal experience. The collective visual language of the artworks is reminding us that creation, at its core, is an act of care, of bearing witness, of reaching toward something greater than ourselves.”
Maryana Kaliner is the founder of Kaliner gallery, an entrepreneur, and finance professional specializing in negotiations, business strategy , and business development. Kaliner works closely with collectors in creating meaningful collections and in diversifying their investment portfolio via art acquisitions. Being a frequent public speaker and judge for several business and art awards, Maryana holds an Executive MA in Negotiation and Decision Making in International Relations  and a BA in Economics and Management
Liza Zhurkovskaya
Curator and Founder of Curator on the Go, Toronto
CURATORIAL STATEMENT: “Daily Devotions offers a beautifully diverse collection, unified by a sense of mystery and depth. I was especially moved by the boldness of the artists, many of whom stepped beyond familiar aesthetics to express their unique visions.”
Liza Zhurkovskaya, aka Curator on the Go, is a Toronto-based curator and art advisor recognized for championing diverse voices and compelling visual storytelling. Since 2015, she has supported artists in building sustainable careers through personalized guidance and has advised art enthusiasts across Canada and internationally on curating meaningful art collections.
Marina Press Granger
Curator and Founder of the Artist Advisory, NYC
CURATORIAL STATEMENT: "To me, all of these artworks speak to the ways we move through life—both literally, through landscapes and figures in motion, and metaphorically, through emotional, spiritual, and personal transformation. Whether exploring memory, identity, nature, or the unseen, each piece becomes a step along the path of becoming.”
Marina Press Granger is the founder of The Artist Advisory, established in 2018 to help artists grow their careers with strategic guidance and industry insight. With 15 years of experience in NYC galleries, including seven as a director, she offers artists a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the art world. Her clients have secured gallery representation, exhibited at major fairs like Frieze and The Armory Show, and achieved significant sales milestones.
Victoria J. Fry
Curator and Founder of the Visionary Art Collective, Editor of New Visionary Magazine and Owner of Warnes Contemporary Gallery, NYC
CURATORIAL STATEMENT: “As I reviewed submissions for the Visionary Artist Master Program, I was struck by a quiet sense of hope woven through each piece—a gentle yet powerful thread connecting portraiture, landscape, and abstraction. Together, these works evoke a feeling that is both ethereal and grounded, offering glimpses into inner worlds shaped by resilience and imagination.”
Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based artist whose work explores the relationship between perception, memory, color, and experience through contemporary landscape painting and drawing. She holds an MAT from Maine College of Art & Design (2014) and a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012). In addition to her artistic practice, Fry is the Curator and Founder of the Visionary Art Collective, Editor of New Visionary Magazine, and Owner of Warnes Contemporary Gallery in NYC.
Artwork Gallery
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Beth Brenzel
Bloom
Colette Mulready
The Old Shop
Cynthia Silengo
Full Bloom
Cynthia Drennon
The Old Staircase
Dana Smith
Study for Shift
David Ring
Hidden Waterfall
Debra Miller
Millstone
Eva J Scoville
Unwinding Destiny
J. H. Grimson
Exoplanet 2 (Sulphur-based) and 3 (Cyanide-based) Atmospheres
Jess Fife
Barcelona Awaken Sunset
Jo Treloar
Through the Fog
Kasandra LeRand
Wise Man
Laurie M. Landry
<0/ (Deaf Power)
Lisa Hebden
Rose
Margaret Kyle
Wind Whispering through the Trees
