World’s Best Abstract Digital Artists: BARULINS, ROL, STECKER, LAVENDAR & BANNON / 2024 AMERICAN ART AWARDS
Artists from 64 countries competed in the 2024 AMERICAN ART AWARDS where 20 of the most revered galleries in the USA were sent online images to score in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital and photography. The 300+ winning works, 1st to 6th Place (and ties) in all 50 categories, will be featured in an upcoming movie and 75 articles.
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Art collectors can see the hundreds of winning artworks and corresponding contact info to the best contemporary artists in the world here: https://americanartawards.com/2024-winning-artists-american-art-awards/
The WINNERS in CATEGORY 48 represent LATVIA & USA.
BIO OF 1ST PLACE WINNER: Igors Barulins.
Born in 1959 in Latvia, Igors is a renowned artist and photographer based in Riga. Starting his creative journey at the age of ten, he honed his skills in photography, eventually joining a prestigious photo club in Riga. His long career in the publishing and advertising industries shaped his distinctive approach to art, where he merges traditional and contemporary techniques.
Igors’ art explores the balance between reality and abstraction, using digital technology to push the boundaries of visual expression. His work is characterized by a masterful interplay of color, light, and shadow, creating intricate compositions that evoke both thought and emotion. Each piece is meticulously crafted, often incorporating digital manipulation to produce surreal visual effects and illusions.
Over the years, Igors has garnered international recognition, securing numerous accolades in prestigious competitions, including the American Art Awards, World Art Awards, and Art Collectors Choice. His works are widely admired and are held in private collections across the globe. His art is also featured on major platforms like Singulart and Saatchi Art, where his pieces continue to captivate and inspire collectors worldwide.
Igors’ talent lies in his ability to transform everyday scenes into profound artistic experiences, drawing the viewer into his world of emotion and narrative. His mastery of digital techniques allows him to create visually stunning, ready-to-hang works that blend aesthetic beauty with intellectual depth. www.barulins.art
CONTACT THE ARTISTS:
CATEGORY 48. DIGITAL ART — NON-REPRESENTATIONAL
1st Place IGORS BARULINS LATVIA www.barulins.art “Forgotten Dreams” 27x36” Digital photography.
2nd Place — Tie MAURITS ROL USA www.shivafool.com “The Thinnest Of Veils” various sizes Digital art.
2nd Place — Tie ALAN STECKER USA https://www.alanstecker.artspan.com “Angel in Flight” 24x24" Digital painting.
3rd Place — Tie DIAMANTE LAVENDAR USA https://diamante-lavendar.pixels.com/ “Life Paths” Various sizes Digital art.
3rd Place — Tie ALAN STECKER USA https://www.alanstecker.artspan.com “A Beautiful Dress” 18x24" Digital painting.
4th Place — Tie ALAN STECKER USA https://www.alanstecker.artspan.com 16x20" “Woman In A Yellow Frame” Digital painting.
4th Place — Tie MAURITS ROL USA www.shivafool.com “Untangle” various sizes Digital art.
5th Place — Tie MAURITS ROL USA www.shivafool.com “Imagination” various sizes Digital.
5th Place — Tie DIAMANTE LAVENDAR USA https://diamante-lavendar.pixels.com/ “Rocky Mountain Sunrise” Various sizes Mixed media digital art.
6th Place — Tie KAREN BANNON USA https://www.karenbannonphotography.com/ “Swim Party” Digital.
6th Place — Tie DIAMANTE LAVENDAR USA https://diamante-lavendar.pixels.com/ “True Love Never Fades” Various sizes Mixed media digital art.
In 2024, AMERICAN ART AWARDS had submissions from these 64 countries: Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, China, Congo Democratic Republic, Cyprus, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Republic, South), Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tobago, Togo, Trinidad, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vietnam, USA, Zambia.
American Art Awards 20 Best Galleries & Museums for 2024 (in alphabetical order by state) asked to score art:
BEST IN ARIZONA: Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art
BEST IN COLORADO: Mirada Fine Art
BEST IN CONNECTICUT: Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM)
BEST IN FLORIDA: MAC Art Galleries
BEST IN IDAHO: Capitol Contemporary Gallery
BEST IN ILLINOIS: Jackson Junge Gallery
BEST IN INDIANA: Kuaba Gallery
BEST IN KANSAS: 2010 Gallery
BEST IN LOUISIANA: GRYDER
BEST IN MINNESOTA: Kolman & Reeb Gallery
BEST IN MISSOURI: The Museum of Art and Archaeology
BEST IN NEW HAMPSHIRE: Candita Clayton Gallery
BEST IN NEW JERSEY: Evalyn Dunn Gallery
BEST IN NEW MEXICO: Thornwood Gallery
BEST IN NORTH CAROLINA: Ambleside Gallery
BEST IN PENNSYLVANIA: Morton Contemporary Art Gallery
BEST IN SOUTH CAROLINA: Mary Martin Galleries Of Fine Art
BEST IN UTAH: Modern West
BEST IN VERMONT: The Current
BEST IN WASHINGTON: ArtX Contemporary
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