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MOOD. Animals with Attitude. Anna Ganina is Best in Show

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Saturday, 1 July 2023 to Monday, 31 July 2023

Congratulations to Anna Ganina for Art is Dead winning Best in Show in "MOOD. Animals with Attitude." Wild Heart Gallery is thrilled to award their top honor to this artist.

Paint quality, the adept addition of marble powder, multiple painting techniques that still come together cohesively, color use, textures (both replicated and in paint), and overflowing mood of this one secured it Best in Show. It is an all around great painting that fits the theme solidly. The use of an "animeople" rather than a giraffe that is wholly a giraffe works here for the message of the piece. To see the full piece, including its colorful language, please visit wildheartgallery.com (link below).
 

BEST IN SHOW
Art is Dead, by Anna Ganina
36 x 48 in, Acrylic, marble powder on canvas

Overall Runner up
Bite Life, by Laura Berman

Artivism Award
I’m Taking the Last Remaining Meadow to Safety, by Michele Ardito

Overall Honorable Mention winners, Sondra Rosenberg, Peter Barnes, Monica Diaz, Christine O'Dell-Ferguson, Rebecca Robbe, Tricia Beal, Michele Ardito, Shawna Hinkel, Alexis Krasilovsky, and Washington Rhodes.

Special Merit Award winners, Washington Rhodes, Heather Cudworth, Heidi Weaver, Collin Douma, Doug Testa, Linda McClure, Christine O'Dell-Ferguson, Shae Irving, Sabrina Skinner, and Michele Ardito

Selected Works artists, Marissa Rotellini, Laura Berman, Kirsten Kainz, Anne Anthony, Rebecca Robbe, and Sondra Rosenberg

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Artist ( Description ): 

From the artist, "This provocative artwork depicts a giraffe human holding her paint brushes, standing next to an easel. The artwork says, "Aren't you a nosey little f&#@er?" While the artwork itself doesn't explicitly say 'Art is dead,' it can be interpreted as a commentary on the state of contemporary art. This painting prompts viewers to question art's value, purpose, and significance in today's society."

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It is the goal of Wild Heart Gallery to support and promote animal and wildlife artwork in a wide range of genres and styles.

Artwork for this exhibition was selected by jury based on theme, originality, skill, and quality of work. Jurors were Sarah Soward, Sharon Eisley, and Ashli Kingfisher.

Awards: Best in Show, Overall Runner Up, Artivism Award, Overall Honorable Mentions, and Special Merit Awards.

 

 

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https://wildheartgallery.com

Wild Heart Gallery , Cathedral City

 


 

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