Gallup, NM

"This piece is one of five works in a series on embossed paper. Whereas I usually tear and cut a variety of papers to create a piece, for this series I decided to let the patterns already embossed into the paper dictate the basic shapes of the compositions. The placement of color in the squares may appear to be random, but there is a pattern. The title, Gen Pop, is short for general population, a prison term for the main body of prisoners not segregated into special housing. Because there is no blending or layering of the colors in this piece, and each color is confined to its own space, the self-contradictory idea of "isolation together," lent itself well to the title. As in all my work, the color is entirely the product of the paper. There is no paint on the canvas."

2nd Place Winner of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

CEV Art Gallery

Gen Pop

Gallup, NM

"This work is an abstract rendering of an aerial view of the Rio Grand Gorge, West of Taos, NM, but without the bridge. As in all my work, the color is entirely the product of the paper. There is no paint on the canvas."

2nd Place Winner of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Crevasse

Glendale, AZ

"An abstract portrayal of an Arizona tree in autumn, standing strong and full of life. Even as the seasons change, it remains a symbol of resilience and natural beauty."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Tree of Life

Scottsdale, AZ

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Floral Impression

Glendale, AZ  

"An abstract tribute to the deep bond between a teacher and her/his students. This piece expresses the warmth, love, and guidance shared in the journey of learning."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Teacher and Students

Gilbert, AZ 

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Pink Cloud

Lil Remnants

Tucson, AZ

"An imagining of what purgatory would look like."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Purgatory

Colorful Anxiety

Glendale, AZ  

"An abstract piece capturing the pulse of urban nightlife through bold, bright colors and dynamic forms, evoking the sensory overload and movement of the city after dark."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

City Life

Seymour, Connecticut

"Creating Chairs III, my hands drew upon the inspiration of chairs—silent witnesses to countless human narratives—and the constant, cyclical metamorphosis brought by the seasons. Each corner of this artwork not only elucidates a different spatial story but also resonates with emotional vibrations."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Chairs III Medium

BSD84

Heidelberg, Germany

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Tales of Colors and Imagination (Triptych)

Tales of Colors and Imagination (Showcase)

Maricopa, AZ

3rd Place Winner of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Soul Vibration

Benton Harbor, MI

"My grandfather, my first art teacher, would share his love for art with me whenever he could. While we drew together, our imagination had no bounds. Our creativity was limitless."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Limitless

New York

Generated video loop.

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Abstract Landscape With Thunderstorm

Tucson, AZ

"A composition of subtle but explosive energy creating vibrant color spatial chaos."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Soothing Celestial Chaos

Tucson, AZ

"Surreal celestial images created leaving the movement and interpretation to one's imagination."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Origins

Redding, CT

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

BSD56

Seymour, Connecticut 

"Is not just a visual experience but an emotive journey. It seeks to capture the electric anticipation and celebration of the Academy Awards—a cultural crescendo where dreams manifest and emotions run high. Simultaneously, it reflects the serene optimism of spring, a time characterized by growth."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

03.02.2025

Tucson, AZ

"Abstract expression of color and imagery of the Sonoran Desert."

1st Place Winner - "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

House and Ladder

Seymour, Connecticut 

"The journey began with my fascination with the human figure, particularly the male chest as a canvas for expressing a multitude of emotions, spiritual energies, and auras. I wanted to take the viewer beyond the surface, to an inner place where raw emotion meets form. By simplifying and abstraction."

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Is that You?

Sarasota, FL

Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Forward Pursuit

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"The City Sleeps"

"Botanical Garden Landscape"

Virtual Group Exhibition
Curated by Chantelle Fulce and CEV Art Gallery Jurors


Art has no borders—this exhibition highlights diverse perspectives, cultural storytelling, and artistic expressions that connect humanity with visual artists globally.

“Global Expressions” – A Celebration of World Art Day 2025 3D Gallery