A Juried National Competition
Abstraction is a term often misunderstood. Think of René Magritte's "The Treachery of Images." The artist depicts a pipe in a realistic style, yet the title challenges us to understand that it is not a pipe, but a painted image of a pipe. In other words, it is an abstraction of a pipe.

Abstraction may be the image of an object that has been warped, twisted, or cubed to challenge our way of seeing the object, or it may be completely nonrepresentational. It can be expressive, like Jackson Pollock's works that trace the movement of the artist's body, or contemplative like Rothko's color field paintings.

A good abstract piece follows the same principles as a successful realistic piece, including space, time, temperature, rhythm, movement, and soul. Some believe abstraction carries virtues such as courage, justice, or spirituality, while others see it as a composition of formal elements like line, shape, and color.

Abstraction exists along a continuum, with some works leaning closer to representation and others being completely non-objective.

You are invited to submit work that fits within this broad spectrum of abstraction. The departure from representation can be minimal, partial, or total. Abstraction is an incredibly versatile genre that allows the artist freedom to create reality in very personal terms.

Our Judge will be Diane Williams MFA

Diane's work centers on large-scale mixed media paintings, known for their bold contrasts and vibrant hues that delve into themes of nature and consciousness. By blending Western and Eastern art practices, inspired by her studies at the University of Hangzhou, China, Diane creates a unique fusion of styles. She works from her studios in Crockett, CA, and Greenville, CA, where she also conducts transformative workshops that go beyond technique, exploring the deeper desires of artists.

AWARDS
Best 2d: $1,500. Best 3d: $1,500 

2 other awards of $1,000
 

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: August 30th, 2024 Notification: September 6th, 2024
Delivery of Artwork: Sept 21st, 2024
Show Dates: October 4th, 2024 - November 3rd, 2024 Opening Reception:  October 5th, 2024, 4-6pm
 

Application Requirements

Minimum 1, Maximum 3 Entry Fee: $45., $10. each for Every Entry over the Minimum.

Eligibility Criteria

 A Juried Exhibit @ Epperson Gallery, open to all artists 18 and over residing in the USA.

Mediums: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Ceramic.

Submissions must have been created with the last three years.