Artists
At Modern Art Creations, we represent a carefully selected group of artists whose work embodies identity, originality, and excellence. Each artist brings a unique vision, transforming materials and ideas into works that reflect both technical mastery and cultural depth.
This section highlights their journeys, philosophies, and accomplishments, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the stories behind the art. Together, our artists shape a gallery experience defined by exclusivity, presence, and artistic innovation.
Christian Stefko
United States
Christian Stefko is a co-founder of Modern Art Creations and Tampa Mobile Welding. Trained through extensive experience in industrial fabrication, he is recognized for his mastery of advanced welding techniques and structural precision. His professional background spans multiple industries, where he refined a deep technical knowledge of metals and their applications. While his practice centers on high-level welding and industrial projects, Stefko has also developed a passion for custom automotive work, approaching vehicles as functional works of art. Within Modern Art Creations, Stefko contributes as the lead technical specialist, ensuring that every large-scale sculpture and collaborative project is executed with durability, accuracy, and refinement. His expertise in welding and structural integrity forms the foundation of the gallery’s sculptural practice, supporting the realization of complex artistic visions with exacting standards.
Felipe López
Colombia
Felipe López is a Colombian sculptor based in Tampa, Florida, specializing in contemporary metal sculpture. Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials, his practice explores themes of transformation, identity, and resilience. Lopez studied at the Academia de Dibujo Profesional in Colombia and has developed his techniques over more than 15 years of independent practice. His work is influenced by surrealism and draws inspiration from artists such as Salvador Dalí, Michelangelo, and Andy Warhol. His sculptures have been exhibited in institutions and events including the Ormond Memorial Art Museum (Artifacts of Transformation, 2025), the Young Sculptors Exhibition of the National Sculpture Society in New York (2024), the 38th Annual All Florida Exhibition, the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts (2023), and the Clearwater Public Library (Inspired by Nature). Through Modern Art Creations, López develops works that combine aesthetic presence with technical precision, aligning sustainability with a curatorial vision that emphasizes exclusivity and cultural depth. His practice positions recycled metal not only as a material but also as a medium for dialogue between art, environment, and collective identity.
M. Vega (Marvin Vega)
Nicaragua
Marvin Vega, known professionally as M. Vega, is a Nicaraguan-born contemporary artist based in Tampa, Florida. Since 2015, he has pursued a full-time artistic career with a focus on acrylics and mixed media. His work has been featured in People TV Magazine Tampa and Miami Times, and he has collaborated with organizations such as the Family Resource Center of South Florida and Telemundo/NBC. Vega’s paintings have been exhibited at venues including the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Epicurean Hotel, The Tampa Club, and multiple art and music festivals, as well as local restaurants and businesses. With a growing network of collectors in the United States and internationally, Vega’s practice expands across cultural and geographic boundaries. His paintings enrich the curatorial vision of Modern Art Creations, complementing its sculptural emphasis with a pictorial language rooted in identity, narrative, and expressive color.