Current Exhibition

Our sixth art competition “Grey” started in November 2025 and concluded on December 11, 2025. Art Room Gallery received entries from many countries around the world: USA, Finland, China, Canada, Taiwan, Australia, Netherlands, Spain, Germany and Italy. The Grey theme in this competition included a diversity in types, styles and mediums (acrylic, charcoal,graphite, oil, pen and ink, colored pencil, collage, photography, stainless steel, forged steel, monotype). 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 56 artworks for inclusion in the exhibition. Aside from First, Second, and Third place Jury also presented Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards.

Thank you, and enjoy the exhibition!

Statement:

Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA., AAOA. Cher Pruys is a self taught hyperrealism artist working mainly in acrylics. Her subject matter covers a vast array dictated by what fascinates her at any given moment. Her dedication and talent have seen her honoured with widespread acclaim and awards. She has been featured in over 1000 International publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide. AWA., AAOA. "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."

Statement:

My work has utilized a variety of media over the years. Early favorites were centered around realism and scientific images. Regardless of approach or style, most of my works contain something distinctive. The current cubed series of drawings and paintings first had figures inside each cube, but later works show the figures outside the cubes as if they escaped containment. Thousands of tiny figures interact with geometric patterns in these pieces, sequentially forming larger patterns that shift depending on the light source or the viewer's distance. This series has transitioned from 2-D patterns to interactive 3D spaces, to more in-depth storytelling by creating environments for tiny figures in each work. Sharon Teabo, who has a BFA in graphic design and an MFA in illustration, worked as an artist-in-residence and an artist-in-the-schools sponsored by the WV Department of Culture and History. Teabo's artwork has been displayed internationally and ranges from ink to acrylic and from realism to abstraction. Although her art has been compared to Escher's, a reviewer praised her as being exceptional and a master of color following one of her exhibitions in New York's SOHO district. Teabo's creations have appeared in books, journals, and several private collections. For numerous years, she worked as a commercial illustrator, taught academic art classes (undergraduate and graduate), and offered workshops in a variety of mediums.

Statement:

Randy Leoncini was born in New Jersey. He has had many creative outlets over time however, drawing and painting were his first true loves. As he got exposed to varied artistic styles, he found inspiration in fine artists and illustrators. These figures defined the type of art he wanted to create and helped him find his artistic footing. This piece is extremely personal to me; as it is about navigating through complex pathways such as overcoming addiction, self-reflection, moving on and letting go.This is a culmination of my representational training as well as my former life pursuing graffiti art. Enjoying familiar places with new creative outlooks, such as walking the train yard in the early morning with the woman I love.