New York
Sasha Hallock
Sasha Hallock is a contemporary abstract painter who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. With an Iranian father and American mother, Hallock’s paintings speak to this “bringing together,” of disparate pieces to create an object of beauty.
Geometric forms, vibrant colors, odd textures and sculptural landscapes populate Hallock’s paintings. Fueled by the joy of seeing two objects connect, each painting is the result of meticulous building, one line, shape, and color in relationship with the next. Hallock uses a unique abstract language to tap into themes of play, joy and faith.
A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a concentration in painting and drawing, Hallock has participated in group shows in New York City, Kansas City, and Fort Collins, Colorado. He is on the artistic development team for Transform.
Mark Pate
Transform's National Director, Mark Pate is an illustrator living in Queens, NY who has worked in illustration for print and digital publications as well as film and animation.
Mark fell in love with comicbooks at a young age, spurring his love of sequential storytelling. He has self-published titles such as Mustard Seed written by Travis B. Hill and titles published by ACP Studios such as HUGE. Other clients include Nickelodeon, OkCupid, Lovely Giant Studios, Hipzee Studios, and more.
Mark has a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) from Arizona State University and a Master of Theology (ThM) from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Liz Pate
Liz is a creative based in NYC - her pursuits include elements of fashion, typography and diy projects. She is Transform’s communication manager and engages in many relational aspects with the team - connecting with staff, working with artists in residence and more.
Jennifer Floth
Jennifer Floth is a debut photographer and writer dwelling in upper Manhattan. She is most interested in using visual images combined with story to promote spiritual thought. A Pacific Northwest native, Jennifer enjoys capturing natural spaces, within the city and without. Light sources and color play a significant role in her art. As a huge fan of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkein, Jennifer hopes to create stories and essays that stretch our imaginations to the extraordinary. She would like to encourage us in connecting our stories to the greater underlying story that compels us all.
Jennifer is a wife and mother of two children. She graduated with honors from Oregon State University with degrees in Biology and Botany. She has lived throughout the West Coast and most recently resides in NYC. She has been taking pictures and writing stories since she was a kid growing up on a farm in rural Oregon. She is a part of Transform’s leadership pillar, and is the Northeast liaison.