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Luba Kladienko-Ramirez's vision for ArtToSaveLives Contemporary extends far beyond just profit. Her aspiration is to create a company that not only thrives financially but also makes a meaningful impact on others' lives. This is exemplified by her commitment to funding her private animal rescue mission alongside running the art business, a mission reflected in the very name of the company.
Engaged in the art community since 2006, Luba initially established a home-based gallery in the suburbs of New York. However, her ambition led her to rebrand the venture as ArtToSaveLives Contemporary upon relocating to South Florida in 2018, where it became an official retail gallery. Over the years, she has actively participated in numerous cultural events, showcasing her dedication to the arts through gallery shows, museum exhibitions, and art fairs. Her involvement spans prestigious organizations such as MoMA PS1, Adrienne Arsht Center, NSU Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, the Coral Gables Museum and Aqua Art Fair, among others.
Luba's vision for ArtToSaveLives is to establish it as a global brand with a conscience, where the promotion of culture and the mission of saving lives are intertwined. This noble aspiration has been ingrained in her since her late teens/early twenties when she first ventured into the art world. Through ArtToSaveLives, she seeks to continue this legacy of making a positive impact on both the artistic landscape and the lives of those in need.
Engaged in the art community since 2006, Luba initially established a home-based gallery in the suburbs of New York. However, her ambition led her to rebrand the venture as ArtToSaveLives Contemporary upon relocating to South Florida in 2018, where it became an official retail gallery. Over the years, she has actively participated in numerous cultural events, showcasing her dedication to the arts through gallery shows, museum exhibitions, and art fairs. Her involvement spans prestigious organizations such as MoMA PS1, Adrienne Arsht Center, NSU Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, the Coral Gables Museum and Aqua Art Fair, among others.
Luba's vision for ArtToSaveLives is to establish it as a global brand with a conscience, where the promotion of culture and the mission of saving lives are intertwined. This noble aspiration has been ingrained in her since her late teens/early twenties when she first ventured into the art world. Through ArtToSaveLives, she seeks to continue this legacy of making a positive impact on both the artistic landscape and the lives of those in need.
About our Primary Artist
JuanCarlos rLora is an elusive individual who values and lives his life through imagination first, then reality second… A focused creative, who never knew he was an artist, until life convinced him of it. And whom in his young life, has proven himself as an artist that goes against the grain, to explore, create and innovate. He never discloses heritage or any information pertaining to the self as a protest to humanity's current destructive ways.
JuanCarlos has been trained throughout his young life by Master artist Candido Bido's School of Visual Arts and mentored in adulthood by Master artist and poet Aquiles Azar.
ArtToSaveLives Contemporary is the gallery that manages JuanCarlos rLora's work since the very beginning. It is with his work that the gallery has been able to fund their animal rescue mission for almost two decades.
JuanCarlos rLora is an elusive individual who values and lives his life through imagination first, then reality second… A focused creative, who never knew he was an artist, until life convinced him of it. And whom in his young life, has proven himself as an artist that goes against the grain, to explore, create and innovate. He never discloses heritage or any information pertaining to the self as a protest to humanity's current destructive ways.
JuanCarlos has been trained throughout his young life by Master artist Candido Bido's School of Visual Arts and mentored in adulthood by Master artist and poet Aquiles Azar.
ArtToSaveLives Contemporary is the gallery that manages JuanCarlos rLora's work since the very beginning. It is with his work that the gallery has been able to fund their animal rescue mission for almost two decades.
"I am proud to be a part of an organization that saves animals
and I am happy to say we donate 80% of our art sales to fund our beloved shelter!"
~JuanCarlos
and I am happy to say we donate 80% of our art sales to fund our beloved shelter!"
~JuanCarlos
His mind never sleeps, so he never stops creating. His art stories touch on the surreal, the theoretical, the belief that impossible things can become possible, and the strength to fight for what's right - "to protect the secrets of existence, not because of any doctrine dictates, but because the proof is in how incredibly beautiful the Universe is and although our time is finite, we should selflessly attempt to preserve this incredible, intricate and enigmatic energy that helps us all be."
When most rest, he works, builds, destroys, explores; his mind races untamed, he suffers our apathy, but he cannot stop, will not give up the fight to assist the collective humanity in reaching the only one thing that can save us - LOVE.
But don't take my word for it, come see for yourself!
Luba Kladienko-Ramirez
Founder - ArtToSaveLives Contemporary
When most rest, he works, builds, destroys, explores; his mind races untamed, he suffers our apathy, but he cannot stop, will not give up the fight to assist the collective humanity in reaching the only one thing that can save us - LOVE.
But don't take my word for it, come see for yourself!
Luba Kladienko-Ramirez
Founder - ArtToSaveLives Contemporary
Diagnosed with Hyperactivity as a child, JuanCarlos has used this to his advantage when it comes to his work. He uses art for storytelling, having created a very large and diverse amount of work that spans across years in parallel story narratives, where most, if not all, are always held by an underlying story or a message that is the same - "Strive for benevolence, have love for our home, Earth, and have love for each other so we can become better as a species, because we need to."
“I generally approach art as if conducting an experiment. I like having no parameters when it comes to creating....
I feel like I am constantly navigating the cosmos of imagination and I love it!”
~JuanCarlos
Articles & Recognition
JuanCarlos rLora's Mauritshuis Museum Feature!
Audrey with a Pearl Earring - a homage to Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece from 1665 is featured on the Dutch museum's website
Audrey with a Pearl Earring - a homage to Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece from 1665 is featured on the Dutch museum's website
The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs - Miami-Dade Artists Support! (MÁS!) Grant
Oolite Arts Grant
ArtToSaveLives Contemporary
As we prepare to establish a permanent location for our Sanctuary,
we are currently collaborating with other galleries via Fundraising Exhibitions nationwide
and various pop-up exhibitions.
Join our mailing list to find out our next event!
As we prepare to establish a permanent location for our Sanctuary,
we are currently collaborating with other galleries via Fundraising Exhibitions nationwide
and various pop-up exhibitions.
Join our mailing list to find out our next event!
EMAIL: gallery@arttosavelives.org
PHONE: 845.548.5161
PHONE: 845.548.5161
Luba Kladienko-Ramirez
Founder/Director
Founder/Director