World’s Best Figure Realists: BOSHKAYKIN, KHODEIR, ZHENHUA, STANLEY, GUERRA, PAULSEN, KNEPPER, PRUYS & UMOH / 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 33 represent CANADA, EGYPT, CHINA, NIGERIA, USA, NORWAY & GERMANY.
BIO OF 1ST PLACE WINNER: Gene Boshkaykin
is a talented First Nation portrait artist hailing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Born in Fort Frances and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Gene developed a passion for art at a young age, starting to draw when he was just ten years old. His artistic journey led him to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he honed his skills and deepened his understanding of art.
In 2002, Gene made the pivotal decision to return to Canada, reconnecting with his roots and the vibrant culture that inspires his work. Since 2018, he has been focusing on drawing commissions, capturing the essence and stories of his subjects through his portraits. Gene’s work not only reflects his artistic talent but also honors his First Nation heritage, blending personal narrative with cultural identity. Through his art, he aims to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the human experience, making each piece a unique tribute to the individuals he portrays. As he continues to grow as an artist, Gene remains dedicated to sharing his perspective and stories through his compelling and emotive artwork.
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CATEGORY 34. REALISM — FIGURE
1st Place GENE BOSHKAYKIN CANADA www.instagram.com/genebosh “Native Elder” 22x28” Mixed media, colored pencil and acrylic on paper.
2nd Place — Tie MOSTAFA KHODEIR EGYPT https://www.instagram.com/mostafa.khodeir “From Upper Egypt” 30x40cm Pen, paper.
2nd Place — Tie ZHONG ZHENHUA CHINA 985151719@qq.com “Smoke Still” 30x30cm Oil on linen.
3rd Place — Tie NWITE EJIKE STANLEY NIGERIA https://www.instagram.com/nwite_stanley “Window Of Resilience” 80x132cms Graphite, charcoal, color pencil, paper.
3rd Place — Tie SUANDY (SUA) GUERRA USA www.swaguerra.art “Tantalia” 32x48" Pyrography on plywood.
4th Place — Tie MOSTAFA KHODEIR EGYPT https://www.instagram.com/mostafa.khodeir “African Child” 30x40cm Pen on paper.
4th Place — Tie JON BØE PAULSEN NORWAY https://artrenewal.org/artists/jon-be-paulsen/7440 “Rich Man — Poor Man — Beggar Man” 75x95cm Oil on canvas.
5th Place — Tie MICHAEL KNEPPER GERMANY https://www.michelknepper.de 60x71” “African Tragedy” Acrylic and oil on canvas.
5th Place — Tie CHER PRUYS CANADA https://www.artbycher.ca “Bonding” 10x7” Acrylic on paper.
6th Place — Tie CHER PRUYS CANADA https://www.artbycher.ca “Girls Girls Girls” 11x8” Acrylic on paper.
6th Place — Tie ABASIAMA HENRY UMOH NIGERIA abasiamaumoh670@gmail.com “Thou Prepared A Table” 36x48” Oil on canvas.
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
American Art Awards https://www.americanartawards.com/ annually awards 20 museums and/or galleries, who agree to score art and award nearly 300+ deserving contemporary artists from 60+ countries: painters, photographers, sculptors and digital artists.
