CREATING WITH CONSCIENCE

How today's creators are using art to shape a more sustainable future

Sustainability and contemporary art have become increasingly intertwined, forming a powerful dialogue about the planet's future. At the forefront of this movement is Art Basel Miami, an annual global event that consistently amplifies ecological and social themes. Held during Miami Art Week, it’s a space where creativity meets climate consciousness—and where artists become advocates for change.

As Oleksii  Didihurov, Art Director of the Travel to Art Award, notes:

“Art can deliver powerful ecological messages into the cultural conversation. It resonates with the subconscious, allowing people to grasp deeper values and ideas—such as preserving nature, responding to environmental crises, and embracing social responsibility.”

From across the world, leading voices in the creative industries are now aligning their work with environmental and humanitarian values. The American magazine Travel to Art continues to highlight these voices, recognizing those who are using their creative platforms for global good.

The Travel to Art Award, held annually in Miami Beach as part of Art Basel, honors creators who are redefining art through the lens of sustainability and social impact. In this edition, we spotlight some of the standout talents from the 2023/2024 awards season.

The Best Artist

Kateryna Doronina

A rising star in contemporary art, Kateryna fuses creativity with ecological activism. Her works incorporate recycled materials and often involve collaborations with volunteers—serving as visual calls to action for conscious living and environmental awareness.

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Miroslav Duzinkevych

Miroslav explores urban textures and architectural fragments as metaphors for the tension between nature and industrial growth. His canvases invite us to contemplate the delicate balance between cityscapes and the natural world.

Devora Otuonie

As a floral artist and painter, Devora brings emotional nuance and visual serenity to the forefront. Her Muted Vibranceseries is a quiet yet powerful reflection on inner calm and outer chaos, embracing sustainable practices and mindful material choices along the way.

The Best Creator

Oksana Antoniak

Oksana developed the Natural Confidence Method—a groundbreaking permanent makeup technique designed to restore beauty and dignity, especially for women who have survived cancer. Her work proves that beauty can be healing, and that innovation in this industry can also be deeply rooted in care and social purpose.

Anna Engelgardt

This next-gen designer seamlessly merges aesthetics with sustainability. Using natural materials and collaborating with globally acclaimed artists, Anna creates interiors that are elegant, thoughtful, and grounded in eco-conscious values.

The Best Sculptor

Alevtina Grishina

Known for her organic, conceptual furniture design, Alevtina creates sculptural works inspired by nature and biomimicry. Her pieces reflect a sustainable design philosophy—blending natural forms with conscious consumption and the idea that beauty should respect the environment it lives in.

The Best Jeweler

Abdukarim Nabiev

Abdukarim’s jewelry bridges nature and Turkic cultural heritage. Each piece, made with natural stones and inspired by nomadic aesthetics, tells stories of ancestry and spiritual connection—turning ancient symbolism into wearable art with a purpose.

In a world that urgently needs solutions, these artists offer not only beauty, but meaning. Their work proves that creativity, when paired with conscience, can shape a more sustainable and soulful future.