Our Team

Manauvaskar Kublall has been a Woodbury resident close to 10 years, he is an immigrant, visionary artist, entrepreneur, and award-winning film director whose creative journey spans over two decades. He has directed two feature-length documentary films, with a third currently in production, along with numerous short films and creative projects. His artistic expression extends beyond filmmaking to culturally inspired paintings, photography, design, and curatorial experiences.

Passionate about building community and expanding opportunities for artists, Manauvaskar is dedicated to fostering spaces where creativity can thrive. Manauvaskar is a founding artist with the Woodbury Arts Council.

Immigrating to the United States brought its own set of trials and triumphs. I started a family, focused on building a home, and for many years, set my dreams aside to nurture my loved ones. But as time passed, I felt a growing need to rediscover myself.

In 2019, I picked up a paintbrush after years of silence. What began as a small step soon turned into a full embrace of my true self. By 2022, I had committed to being a full-time artist, channeling years of untold stories and emotions into my work. My art became more than just a passion—it became a reflection of my journey, my resilience, and my transformation. Svetlana is a founding artist with the Woodbury Arts Council.

Tony McConico is a graduate from SUNY New Paltz and a resident of Woodbury for 18 years. He specializes in mostly acrylic painting and photography, both using practices of geometric abstraction. Compositions of sharp edged forms, and thematic arrangements of color are painted with flat or textured brushwork, or are found ready made in outside spaces and captured in the rectangular frame of a camera lens. Tony is a founding artist with the Woodbury Arts Council.