Meet the Maker: Artists welcome race fans

• This year's artists were selected from a pool of 38 applicants and tasked with creating original pieces that will be displayed throughout the city this month.

The artists: Anna Afshar is a watercolor, oils and acrylic artist who challenges herself to bring moments in her mind to life.

• Miracle Hall, known as Ratat Rayay, is a painter who uses bold strokes to challenge conventional beauty while highlighting the beauty in diversity.
• Lindsey Lord is a multimedia artist who says motherhood, memories and nature are at the center of her creative process.
• Jaylei Marie Osting is an abstract painter who considers music the foundation of her art process and creates paintings that reflect what she sees while listening.

• Carlos Sosa Pagán is a graphic designer who creates contemporary interpretations of Latin American cultural imagery with both hand-drawn and digital techniques.

What they're saying: "As thousands flock to IMS from across the globe, the Welcome Race Fans art is one of the first things they see, letting them know they're home, too," said IMS President Doug Boles.

Do you know a maker we should meet? Tell us all about them at [email protected].