Our third Art competition “Faces” started in September 2022 and concluded on October 06, 2022. Art Room Gallery received entries from many countries around the world: Austria, USA, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Hungary, Hong Kong, Thailand, Costa Rica and Serbia. The Faces theme in this competition included a diversity in types, styles and mediums (oil on canvas, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite, charcoal, etching, pencil, digital, photography, scratchboard, steel, fiberglass). 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 74 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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Fei Gao - Memories of San Gimignano
(oil on linen)
40 x 50 cm
Statement:
Born in the ancient city of Bayannur, Inner Mongolia in 1973 Graduated from Bayannur Academy of Fine Arts in 1994 Signature Artist of Classics Gathering CLATIA Member of China National Minority Art Promotion Association Member of Beijing Dongcheng Artists Association Secretary General and Judge of the Arts Committee of the Chinese Academy of Arts Member of Oil Painting Committee of Beijing Academy of Painting
Statement:
Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, AWA.. "To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression." Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats. By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, water color and gouache. Although self taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 219 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has won 257 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits.
Kara Fox - Ben
(oil on canvas)
12" x 16"
Statement:
My work explores the relationship between the tyranny of ageing and multimedia experiences. With influences as diverse as Caravaggio and Frida Kahlo, new combinations are generated from both explicit and implicit discourse. Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by the traditional understanding of meaning. What starts out as contemplation soon becomes finessed into a carnival of lust, leaving only a sense of failing and the prospect of a new beginning. As wavering derivatives become transformed through diligent and academic practice, the viewer is left with an insight into the inaccuracies of our existence.