World’s Best Manipulated-Landscape Photographers: JOHNSON, ROL, PARKER OWENS, PETERSON, MENG, KANG, LEE & MINN / 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 46 represent CANADA, USA, MALAYSIA & REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
BIO OF 1ST PLACE ARTIST: Steve Johnson
I am a Canadian painter and photographer. My art combines the best of expressionist and mid century modernist art styles. Being largely self taught, my artwork delivers a bold and immediate impact on the viewer. My favored medium is using acrylic. Lately, I have been applying oil pastel to acrylic in a multimedia format.
Cathartic Inspiration: Watching the movie ‘Pollock’ starring Ed Harris..a searing portrayal of one of the founders of Abstract Expressionism (and tortured genius)!
Achievements: Throughout my journey, my dedication has been recognized on both local and international stages. In 2018, I proudly earned the title of finalist in the esteemed Chatham-Kent “Eye for Art” contest. Building on that momentum, I secured consecutive successes in the prestigious American Art Awards contest in 2021 and 2022, clinching the esteemed 3rd place for my awe-inspiring pieces “Backyard Metamorphosis” and “Spirits of Rose Beach.”
Why My Art Stands Out: My distinctive artistic voice is a celebration of the living world and the human spirit. I invite viewers of my art to embark on an emotional and introspective journey. Melding expressionism and mid-century modernism, I create artwork that exudes both raw passion and a bold colorful vibe. Each work is a window into the depths of my soul, inviting audiences to contemplate the wonder of our existence through the lens of art.
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CATEGORY 46. MANIPULATED PHOTOGRAPHY — LANDSCAPE OR STILL LIFE
1st Place STEVE JOHNSON CANADA https://www.facebook.com/people/Steves-Fine-Art-Splash/61560659775853/ “Beach Trip” 4x6" Photograph.
2nd Place — Tie MAURITS ROL USA www.shivafool.com “True To The Marrow” various sizes Digital art.
2nd Place — Tie ASHLEY PARKER OWENS USA www.ashleyparkerowens.com 11x11″ “Waverly Hills Display” Altered photography.
3rd Place — Tie DAVID A PETERSON USA montanagayman@comcast.net “Lands End” 5.51x7” Photograph.
3rd Place — Tie MAURITS ROL USA www.shivafool.com “Georgia’s Lover” various sizes Digital art.
4th Place — Tie CHAN POOI MENG MALAYSIA stuart.fit@gmail.com “The Cold And Mystical Path — Mt. Daisetsusan, Japan” 12x24" Lightroom manipulated photo.
4th Place — Tie MAURITS ROL USA www.shivafool.com “Not Forgotten” various sizes Digital art.
5th Place — Tie KUN KANG REPUBLIC OF KOREA gunbhang1@gmail.com “Rectangles” Manipulated photography.
5th Place — Tie SEAN HOSUNG LEE SOUTH KOREA leesean2016@gmail.com “The Aqua Luna” Manipulated photo.
6th Place — Tie SEAN HOSUNG LEE SOUTH KOREA leesean2016@gmail.com “Lavender Remains Silent” Manipulated photo.
6th Place — Tie TYLER MINN USA tylerminn@gmail.com “Glaciers” Photography.
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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