The Ribbons by Steven Kenny.
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Focusing on representational art, the prize isn’t limited to just classic painting.
“The Ribbons” by Steven Kenny. Oil on canvas. 1st Prize Winner, INPRNT Traditional Art Award, Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.This post is sponsored byBeautiful Bizarre Art Magazine. Our partners are handpicked by My Modern Met’s team because they represent the best in design and innovation.
The 2021 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is accepting applications until July 17, 2021.
The pool of over $45,000 in cash and prizes is just one reason for artists to be excited.
Grand Prize Winner receives US$10,000 Cash!
Covers (L-R) by Audrey Kawasaki, Camilla d’Errico, Matthew Grabelsky, Yoko d’Holbachie; and on top, Ray Caesar
Its a thrill to discover so many incredible new artists through the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize each year.
A Darkness to End All Daybreaks by Victor Grasso.
2nd Prize Winner, INPRNT Traditional Art Award.
“A Darkness to End All Daybreaks” by Victor Grasso. Oil on linen. 2nd Prize Winner, INPRNT Traditional Art Award. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
The prize specifically focuses on representational art.
Why was it important for the magazine to reward this particular throw in of art?
2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Custom Glass Trophies.
So a shift started and a new art movement was born.
In support of this new growing movement,Beautiful Bizarre Magazinewas born.
2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Custom Glass Trophies.
“Endangered 1” by Tamara Dean. Digital photography. 2nd Prize Winner, iCanvas Award. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
Endangered 1 by Tamara Dean.
2nd Prize Winner, iCanvas Award.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
“Night Trip” by Philip A. Singer. Oil on linen. Grand Prize Winner. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
How is the Art Prize different from other art prizes?
It is an extension of theBeautiful Bizarre Magazinebrand aesthetic and is all-inclusive like the magazine itself.
It also offers much more value for the entrants than other prizes.
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Art Prize 2020 group show at the Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco.
Night Trip by Philip A.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize was the endorsement my career needed!
“Spinner of Dreams” by Kristine & Colin Poole. Fired clay, caseins, sterling silver, brass. 1st Prize Winner, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
Now everything has changed and the prize money was a huge help, particularly last year!
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Art Prize 2020 group show at the Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco.
What’s your favorite part of judging the Prize?
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Art Prize 2020 group show at the Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco.
TheJury Panelis also made up of artists that are leading their fields.
Spinner of Dreams by Kristine & Colin Poole.
Fired clay, caseins, sterling silver, brass.
“Nothing Can Stop Lleana” by Vincent Marcone. Digital collage. People’s Choice Award Winner. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
1st Prize Winner, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
They craft their panels with the worlds finest materials to serve as the foundation for your artwork.
“The Golden Fleece” by Susannah Montague. Ceramic, glaze, 22k gold luster. 3rd Prize Winner, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
(continued)Judging is always extremely difficult.
I also really enjoy giving our community a voice.
Nothing Can Stop Lleana by Vincent Marcone.
“Mulan” by Olga Esther. Oil on panel. 3rd Prize Winner Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2018.
Peoples Choice Award Winner.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
Plus theprize poolis amazing.
“Oracle to the Sphinx Sisters” by Julie Bell. Oil on wood. Honourable Mention, Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
I am so grateful for having this amazing opportunity!
Ceramic, glaze, 22k gold luster.
3rd Prize Winner, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award.
“Caught in the Current” by Daniel Bilmes. Oil on wood. Grand Prize Winner. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2018.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2020.
What’s your best piece of advice for an artist entering for the first time?
You dont need to create a new work to enter (but you might if you wish).
“Emily and the Ram (conjuring)” by Annie Murphy-Robinson. Sanded charcoal on paper. Grand Prize Winner. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
You canenter the best workfrom your existing portfolio.
There is no need to send physical artwork anywhere for the judging process, which saves time and money.
Also, dont leave entering until the last moment.
To enter just visitwww.beautifulbizarreartprize.art.
Mulan by Olga Esther.
3rd Prize Winner Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2018.
What kind of impact do you hope that the Art Prize has on the art world?
Its opportunities like this that accelerate the artistic culture of the world for the enjoyment of all of us.
2019 Honourable Mention, Julie Bell
Oracle to the Sphinx Sisters by Julie Bell.
Honourable Mention, Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
Can you tell us about some of the previous winners?
I am really pleased with the diversity of styles and mediums entered!
This diversity is also represented in the winners in previous years.
Take a peek below.
Caught in the Current by Daniel Bilmes.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2018.
Daniel Bilmesis a contemporary painter, working in Los Angeles.
His approach is characterized by deep personal exploration, combining realism with elements of symbolism and abstraction.
Through tactile textures and delicate expressions, his paintings weave together the magical and mundane.
His work is at once hopeful and brooding.
Somewhere between the vitality of the Russian circus and the gravitas of a Churchill speech.
Emily and the Ram (conjuring) by Annie Murphy-Robinson.
Sanded charcoal on paper.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2019.
Annie Murphy-Robinson was born in 1967, and she lives and works in Sacramento, California.
Annie works primarily with charcoal, in a style and process unique to her.
Her art is usually large scale, this creates more room for detail.
She has a B.A.
in Fine Art from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and an M.A from California State University, Sacramento.
In addition to creating her own work, she also teaches high school art.
Annie feels that her work is hauntingthe lighting is dramatic, and the subjects questioning and bittersweet.
Her greatest influence would be the work of photographer Sally Mann, especially in her controversialFamily Picturesseries.
Annies work has been deemed controversial as well for many of the same reasons that Sallys had.
Annies work is also a diary of sorts, a peek into her private world.
