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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2023: RAYMAR Traditional Art Award Finalists Announced

Once again, dear entrants, you have made judging the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize an incredibly difficult task – but we did it! Our Jury Panel – including revered artist Rebecca Leveille – have marveled at the 2023 entries, and it is with great honour that we can now unveil the 50 Finalists for this year’s RAYMAR Traditional Art Award.

Artwork entered this year included the use of oils, acrylics, graphite, PanPastels, watercolours, mineral and mud pigments, Gouache, neon paints, spray paint, inks, POSCA pens, markers, pencils, egg tempera, chalk, mica powder, glitter, plaster, cold wax; and gold, silver and platinum leaf! Bases included ACM and aluminium panels, cherry veneer, masonite, canvasses, paper, wooden boards, wood, clayboard, and linen.

Thank you again to everyone who has entered this year’s Art Prize! Picking the Finalists is certainly getting more difficult every year as the calibre of entries continues to increase – but we have found so much inspiration to keep us filled up for another year!

DANIJELA KRHA PURSSEY, CO-FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE

The Prizes

From the 145 Finalists, the Winners in each category, and Grand Prize Winner will be invited to participate in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine curated exhibition at Haven Gallery alongside 70+ of the best contemporary artists from around the world. Plus share in over $50,000 USD in cash and prizes including: a non acquisitive cash prize, product prizes, advertising packages, editorial in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, exclusive interviews published on the Beautiful Bizarre websites, exposure to our 1M+ social media community, and much more!!

In addition, each sponsor will choose one outstanding work from their award category to receive an Honourable Mention. Stay tuned to learn more!

People’s Choice Award

The People’s Choice Award Winner will be selected by popular vote from the 145 Finalists. The People’s Choice Winner will receive a year’s worth of social media advertising through the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine socials to ensure they are able to connect with the right audience of engaged creatives, collectors and gallerists, raise their profile, associate their work with other leading creatives, and of course to grow their social media following. They will also enjoy a Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory for 12 months, plus a 12 month Beautiful Bizarre Magazine print subscription, and an in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize websites, giving readers an insight into their vision and practice. Voting will open on 24 August [AEDT, Australian Eastern Daylight Time]. To ensure you don’t miss your chance to vote, please join our email mailing list here.

Stay tuned: the Emerging Artist Award Finalists will be announced tomorrow.

RAYMAR Traditional Art Award

The RAYMAR Traditional Art Award 1st prize winner will receive:

  • US$3,000 cash, generously donated by RAYMAR, creators of the finest panels! Panels are their passion. They craft their panels with the world’s finest materials to serve as the foundation for your artwork. 
  • US$1,500 cash, generously donated by Rosemary Brushes, the finest quality handmade Artists’ Brushes.
  • US$1,500 worth of art photography and/or Fine Art archival print reproduction from Static Medium.
  • A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
  • The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery, in New York, USA, alongside 80+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
  • Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
  • 3 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social platforms).
  • Winning artwork published in the December 2023 issue of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
  • Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and Beautiful Bizarre Magazine websites + shared across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
  • Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
  • A coupon to enjoy Linktree PRO for free for 12 months.
  • A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.

2nd prize winner will receive:

  • US$200 cash, generously donated by SmArt School, providing superior online art mentorships since 2011, where you learn from professional artists. 
  • The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery, in New York, USA, alongside 80+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
  • Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
  • A coupon to enjoy Linktree PRO for free for 12 months.
  • Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and Beautiful Bizarre Magazine websites + shared across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
  • Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
  • A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.

3rd prize winner will receive:

  • The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery, in New York, USA, alongside 80+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
  • Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
  • A coupon to enjoy Linktree PRO for free for 12 months.
  • Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and Beautiful Bizarre Magazine websites + shared across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
  • Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
  • A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.

The Grand Prize Winner of the 2023 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize will receive:

  • $10,000 USD cash prize! Generously donated by sponsors RAYMAR, INPRNT, iCanvas, and Yasha Young Projects.
  • The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery, in New York, USA, alongside 80+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
  • Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
  • 10 page in-depth interview editorial published in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine December 2023 issue.
  • Winning artwork printed in the December 2023 issue of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, as part of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize editorial.
  • Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and Beautiful Bizarre Magazine websites + shared across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
  • Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
  • 12 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all socials platforms).
  • A coupon to enjoy Linktree PRO for free for 12 months.
  • A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.

So without further ado we are proud to announce the RAYMAR Traditional Art Award Finalists of the 2023 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize…

RAYMAR Traditional Art Award

2023 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize

Hari-Lualhati-lamb
Hari Lualhati
“Washed in the Blood of the Lamb” (Oil on Aluminium Panel)
Teresa-Brutcher
Teresa Brutcher
“Father and Son” (Oil on canvas)
Leanne-Olivier
Leanne Olivier
“Indunduma (The Mound – Translated from Zulu)” (Oil paint, mica mineral and charcoal on canvas)
14229-Svetlana-Tartakovska-1
Svetlana Tartakovska
“Prayers” (Oil on masonite)
14182-Sara-Gallagher
Sara Gallagher
“The Rewrite” (Graphite and panpastel on paper)
15183_Mrs-Narelle-L-Zeller-Traditional
Narelle Zeller
“Wrapped in You” (Oil on linen)
15085_Chiche-Art-Traditional-e1689561752995
Chiche_art
“My time is mine” (Charcoal and Graphite Pencils on Watercolour Paper)
Kaysha-Siemens
Kaysha Siemens
“Artemis of the Spears” (Oil and 16k and 22k gold leaf on panel)
Lesley-Theil-2023
Lesley Thiel
“Faith” (Oil on aluminum panel)
14-David-Caesar
David Caesar
“Shimmer and Syd” (Acrylic on hardboard)
Markus-Åkesson-2023
Markus Åkesson
“Witch Riding Backwards (Indigo)” (Oil on canvas)
Ginny-Page
Ginny Page
“The Curtsy” (Oil on panel)
elisa-anfuso
Elisa Anfuso
“Metamorphosis III” (Oil on linen)
Lo-Chan-Peng-2023
Lo Chan Peng
“Eternity Dawn” (Oil on canvas)
Takuya-Mitani
Takuya Mitani
“Snow White” (Paper, ink, pigment, pencil and glue)
Vincent-Giarrano
Vincent Giarrano
“Velvetina at the Chelsea Hotel” (Oil on canvas)
Kaetlyn-Able-2023
Kaetlyn Able
“Canopy” (Scratchboard drawing and acrylic painting on panel)
Takahiro-Hirabayashi-2023
Takahiro Hirabayashi
“A large flower shining in the rain” (Oil on panel)
Matt-Talbert
Matt Talbert
“Here for a Moment” (Oil on panel)
Noah-Norrid-2023
Noah Norrid
“Twilight in the Shallows” (Watercolour and Gouache on Paper)
Karen-Turner-2023
Karen Turner
“For The Rest” (Oil on linen canvas)
Sean-Lee
Sean Lee
“Impostorism” (Oil on ACM panel)
Jeremy-McCormick
Jeremy McCormick
“A Dream I Had” (Oil on canvas)
Tania-Rivilis-yellow
Tania Rivilis
“Manifestation of being” (Oil on canvas)
Georgios-Georgolios
Georgios Georgolios
“Spring” (Oil and gold leaf on canvas)
Megan-Elizabeth-Read
Megan Elizabeth Read
“Requiem” (Oil on linen)
Era-Leisner
Era Leisner
“Stormy Clouds” (Acrylic on linen)
Anna-Wypych-2023
Anna Wypych
“Slow” (Oil on canvas)
ED-Crow
ED Crow
“Return of Bride, Goddess of Summer” (Oil on linen)
Jason-Mowry-2023
Jason Mowry
“Abominable Companion” (Watercolour, Gouache, pencil, and ink on paper)
Sofía-Ruiz
Sofía Ruiz
“Mysterious Allies” (Oil on canvas)
Ed-Binkley-2023
Ed Binkley
“Dragon’s Widow” (Coloured pencil & acrylic)
Yoko-d-Holbachie-2023
Yoko d’Holbachie
“Deep Forest” (Acrylic on wood board)
Roxy-Peroxyde-2023
Roxy Peroxyde
“Psalms 34:8” (Oil on canvas)
Stephanie-Rew-2023
Stephanie Rew
“Sail To Me” (Egg Tempera and 24ct gold leaf)
Jacqueline-Butterworth
Jacqueline Butterworth
“The Vegetarian” (Oil on canvas)
Kate-Adams-2023
Kate Adams
“Nocturne VI” (Scratchboard)
Mark-R-Pugh
Mark R. Pugh
“Sorrow and the Girl with the Flower” (Oil and ink on linen)
Colton-Kruizenga
Colton Kruizenga
“Reverie” (Graphite, pastel, ink)
Teresa-Oaxaca-2023
Teresa Oaxaca
“Feast Of The Gods” (Oil on linen)
Grace-Aldrich
Grace Aldrich
“Plague” (Acrylic on canvas)
Richard-Williams-2023
Richard Williams
“Angel of Metropolis” (Oil on canvas)
Eugen
Eugen Varzić
“Mother East” (Oil on canvas)
Natalie-Featherston
Natalie Featherston
“The Transparent Heart” (Oil on panel)
Carolynda-Macdonald-2023
Carolynda Macdonald
“Love Bird” (Oil on linen)
Hana-Lock
Hana Lock
“The Anatomical Venus” (Watercolour, acrylic, coloured pencil, and gold leaf on paper mounted onto panels)
Aaron-Nagel-2023
Aaron Nagel
“Patron Saint of Turned Tables” (Oil on acm panel)
Chieko-Ito-2023
Chieko Ito
“Sour of Bitter” (Mineral pigments, Mud pigments, Acrylic paint, Indian ink, Gohun, Japanese paper mounted on wood panel)
Agnieszka-Wencka
Agnieszka Wencka
“Hamadryades” (Oil on canvas)
Ksenia-Buridanova
Ksenia Buridanova
“Restless Thoughts” (Oil on wooden panel)

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is administered by Australian based, international contemporary art magazine, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.

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About Author

Based in the UK, Natalia Joruk enjoys a life surrounded by art, nature, and curious trinkets. As Deputy Editor, she's worked closely with the Editor-in-Chief for over a decade, supporting with the design and growth of Beautiful Bizarre and the maintenance of the annual Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize. Natalia also oversees sponsor partnerships for the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, and distribution of the magazine, so drop her an email if you know someone who would like to sponsor or stock! She also writes for both the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine website and print publication. One of her favourite perks is getting to know artists, gallery owners and their teams personally, so feel free to email her if there is anything she can help you with – or just to connect.

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