World’s Best Still Life Photographers: MEYERS-LUSSIER, UNIARA, DAVIES, DAVIS, PETERSON, SONG & PELEDA / 2024 WORLD ART AWARDS

Thom Bierdz
5 min readJun 30, 2024

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Artists from 61 countries competed in the 2024 WORLD ART AWARDS where 20 of the most revered galleries in the world 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 revealed in this column one category at a time, and also an upcoming movie.

BIO OF 1ST PLACE WINNER: Robert Meyers-Lussier

is a multifaceted artist whose creative expression spans photography, writing, and gastronomy. His artistry reflects a deep appreciation for both the grand and the minute details of life, shaped by extensive travel and diverse experiences. As a published author of ‘Crystallized Remnants,’ a book of poetry, and ‘This Is Delicious! What Is It?’, a cookbook, Robert’s work transcends mediums to explore beauty in all its forms. His photography, a blend of macro and micro perspectives, captures moments that are both ephemeral and eternal, inviting viewers to see the world through his unique lens. www.rmlphotos.com

ART COLLECTORS — CONTACT THE WINNERS HERE: CATEGORY 44. NONMANIPULATED PHOTOGRAPHY — STILL LIFE

1st Place ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Catalina Casino Ballroom Study 2” 5177x3585px Photo.

2nd Place — Tie UNIARA SWEDEN uniara@experimental-art-and-graphic.com “Office Abstraction” 12x24” Drafting supplies.

2nd Place — Tie MICHAEL BLAIR DAVIES USA https://www.SloMotionArts.Artspan.com “The Mask” 16x20” Photography.

3rd Place — Tie DAVID A PETERSON USA montanagayman@comcast.net “Door Into Tomorrow” Photo.

3rd Place — Tie ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Saddle On Ranch Fence” 2592x3872px Photo.

4th Place — Tie ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Split Rock Caretaker’s Home Still Life Study 2” 3648x5472px Photo.

4th Place — Tie ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “Catalina Casino Still Life Study 3” 5334x3354px Photo.

5th Place — Tie JOSHUA SONG USA 25songjo@gmail.com “The Revisitation Of Nostalgia: My Habitual Haunt” 15x24" Digital photography.

5th Place — Tie ROBERT MEYERS-LUSSIER USA www.rmlphotos.com “McPike Mansion Study 5” 3483x5277px Photo.

6th Place — Tie NICHOL DAVIS USA https://loastudiosre.com/ “Sitting Room” 16x10” Photo.

6th Place — Tie NIJOLE PELEDA USA npeledamusicarts@gmail.com “Beyond Reflections” Photography

In 2024, WORLD ART AWARDS had submissions from these 61 countries: Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, UK, Ukraine, USA, Viet Nam, Wales, Zambia.

The World Art Awards 20 Best Galleries & Museums for 2024 who were asked to score art: (in alphabetical order by country):

Best in Australia: Bungendore Wood Works Gallery

Best in Chile: Isabel Aninat Gallery

Best in Columbia: Beatriz Esguerra Art

Best in Czech Republic: Knupp Gallery

Best in Georgia: UGallery

Best in Israel: Corridor Contemporary

Best in Japan: Nanzuka Underground

Best in Latvia: Galerija Romas Darzs

Best in Malaysia: Gallery des Artistes / Gallery@Tropicana

Best in Morocco: Comptoir des Mines Galerie

Best in Myanmar: New Treasure Art Gallery

Best in Portugal: Underdogs

Best in Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery

Best in United Kingdom: Miart Gallery London

Best in USA / Alabama: Alabama Contemporary Art Center

Best in USA / Arizona: Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art

Best in USA / Iowa: Moberg Gallery

Best in USA / Nebraska: Kiechel Fine Art

Best in USA / South Dakota: South Dakota Art Museum

Best in USA / Utah: Ogden Contemporary Arts

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Thom Bierdz

One of Medium’s TOP ART CONTRIBUTORS, award-winning author, actor, film-maker, painter. 12 books: 6 on art. President of WAA & AAA & ACCA.