Current Exhibition

Our eight Art competition “Nature” started in July 2026 and concluded on August 13, 2026. Art Room Gallery received entries from many countries around the world: Canada, USA, Russia, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, Taiwan, Hungary, Canada, Israel, Italy, France, Taiwan and Czech Republic. The Nature theme in this competition included a diversity in types, styles and mediums (oil, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, digital art, photography, watercolor, pen and ink, clay). The following evaluation criteria has been used for judging the artwork: creativity, interpretation of the theme, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. Jury decided to select 108 artworks for inclusion in the exhibition. Aside from First, Second, and Third place Jury also presented Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards.

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First place

Statement:

Netta Ganor, born on October 28, 1979, is an accomplished mouth painter, overcoming paralysis with her artistic spirit. A self-taught painter, she joined the international Association of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists in 2003, attaining Associate Membership in 2015. Netta authored and illustrated three children's books published by the association. Her vibrant and detailed oil paintings, reflecting an optimistic reality, have been showcased in numerous group exhibitions and solo shows. A member of the local association for Visual Arts, Netta, with a BA in Computer Science and an MBA in Information Systems, balances her work in the hi-tech industry, marriage and motherhood. Her story intertwines the realms of technology and art, defining her as a unique and inspiring artist. Artist Statement: Painting is where I find my independence. Without the use of my hands due to my physical disability, the brush in my mouth becomes an extension of myself, allowing me to transcend my physical confines. My paintings are rooted in realism, yet I use color, light and mood to carry emotion and meaning; images that are both true to life and personally interpretive. I'm drawn to painting my children growing up and the experiences of motherhood and living with a physical challenge.

Statement:

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, I am a wildlife artist whose work focuses on capturing the individuality and character of each animal subject. Inspired by a deep appreciation for wildlife, my artwork combines careful observation with technical precision to portray animals with a high level of realism, using primarily graphite and charcoal. At a young age, I was selected as a winner in my age category in The Robert Bateman Get to Know Contest, formerly known as The Robert Bateman National Nature Art Contest for Youth. In 2019, I fulfilled a lifelong dream of travelling to Africa, where I had the opportunity to observe a wide range of animals in their natural environments. The experience provided me with invaluable inspiration and close-range encounters with many iconic species. In the years that followed, I was selected as a finalist on three separate occasions in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s Wildlife Artist of the Year global art competition. Through my artwork, I strive to portray wildlife with the highest level of accuracy, authenticity, and respect for the natural world.

Statement:

Connor S. Read is a self-taught artist working primarily in acrylic on canvas and watercolor on paper. His passion for painting grew from a lifelong fascination with wildlife and the natural world, beginning with portrait and wildlife commissions before evolving into a dedicated studio practice centered on nature-inspired art. Much of Read’s work is informed by time spent outdoors observing birds, native plants, and the subtle rhythms of the landscapes they inhabit. These experiences shape paintings that balance realistic wildlife subjects with expressive, atmospheric environments. While birds often serve as the focal point, his work extends beyond portraiture, exploring the relationships between species and the habitats that sustain them. Through layered color, selective detail, and a strong sense of place, Read seeks to create paintings that invite viewers to slow down, look closer, and discover the stories unfolding within a landscape. His work reflects both a naturalist’s curiosity and an artist’s desire to capture not only what is seen, but what is felt in moments of connection with the living world.