Punky polka dots and ravishing rouges
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With their roots taking place in – quite delightfully, we must say – the height of the polka music craze, polka dots have been adored by creatives of all disciplines for generations. And while polka itself may have gone out of fashion, Artrepreneur artists recently demonstrated that this fun and funky pattern withstands the test of time. Join curator Taylor Curry as he contemplates these jovial and captivating Open Call winners.
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Connect The Dots: Polka Dots And More Art Competition
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I appreciate Felix’s fascination with Pointillist artists like Seurat and Signac, their technical processes, and their color theories. It’s wonderful to see how they have incorporated and adapted these techniques into your own artistic journey.
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Lee-Anne Schmidt’s work transports the viewer to a place of play and imagination; which dots fundamentally can’t help be the epitome of. The collage-like elements combined with the surreal narrative are the perfect visual landscape for our favorite dot.
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Mariangela’s works are so playful, you feel as though they should come with a pair of 3D glasses. The use and manipulation of color theory create such visual complexity one can’t help but stop and stare. The use of dots is so iconic and eye-catching, they really pulls the view in.
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I loved the way Lina’s piece intertwines family bonds, inherited memories, and unanswered postcards within her work. The circles aim to symbolize the separation, silence, and the profound influence of family and heritage. Her work is captivating, evoking emotions and prompting deep introspection. Thank you Lina for sharing this heartfelt creation.
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Passion, power, and intensity: the color red has historically held a significant place in art history and cultural symbolism. But what most captivated curator Lauren Grace was the remarkable spectrum of feeling that red evokes – indeed, this humble hue has the flexibility to scream bold statements or underscore subtle undertones. Join her as she explores everything from fiery intensity to tender warmth in this flamin’ hot Open Call.
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Feeling So Cherryfic: Red Art Competition
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Anne Juliette Deschamps’ red works evoke profound emotions and inspire contemplation on urgent environmental issues. Through her powerful use of an intense crimson in her entire collection, including a red polar bear, fiery burning scene, and a scarlet full moon, she evokes a sense of urgency, highlighting the pressing need to address environmental challenges.
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In “Twice in a Blue Moon,” artist Aoi Judy Binun’s use of a deep red hue contrasted by cobalt blue makes for a captivating viewing experience. Furthermore, Aoi explains that her inspiration for the painting took shape when the friend whose face she was painting shared a fascinating cultural insight: in Japanese, love is indirectly expressed through the phrase “the moon is beautiful.” In this context, Binun’s depiction of the eyes in different lunar phases becomes a powerful symbol, suggesting that the act of gazing into one another’s eyes is a profound means of communicating love.
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I was enamored by Damon Kowarsky’s use of different shades and tones of the color red in the works he submitted for this open call. Through his techniques of etching, pencil drawing, aquatint, watercolour, and ink, Kowarsky infuses his creations with intensity and intrigue. His mastery of these mediums allows him to manipulate shades, gradients, and textures, creating a symphony of red that evokes both passion and introspection. Whether depicting landscapes, or portraits, Kowarsky’s artworks reveal a profound understanding of the interplay between color and mood. Each work submitted conveys a narrative, inviting viewers into a world where the power of red reigns supreme and leaves an impression upon the observer’s senses and imagination.
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Olya Tkachenko,
“Hot“
(2023)
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Inspired by paintings by Georgia O’Keefe, artist Olya Tkachenko manages to evoke a sense of heat, vitality, and fervor in the peppers showcased in her warm and vibrant oil paintings. Her use of bright, contrasting colors caught my attention in a way that was hard to look away! Olya believes that still life is “more than just a pretty set of speechless items: it can be an abstract embodiment of thoughts, feelings, and desires.”
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