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Emotive Expression Award – Piscine De Reves
For the piece that best evokes a strong emotional connection through its depiction of peaceful, introspective moments.
Narrative Storytelling in Art Award – Arlecchina al mare IV
Awarded for capturing a dynamic scene that hints at a larger story within a single image.
Symbolism and Metaphor Award – Dissolved
Recognizing a visually complex piece with layers of meaning, where the image serves as a metaphor for personal or societal themes.
Abstract Mastery Award – Cordial
Celebrating excellence in abstract representation, combining bold shapes and colors that invite multiple interpretations.
Best Use of Contrast Award – The 'Release' Series
For the effective use of contrast between light and dark, or tension between opposing elements, to create a powerful visual statement.
Cultural Reflection Award – Make Art to Forget About Wars
Honoring artwork that reflects on cultural or social issues with a poignant message.
Technical Precision Award – Self Study
Recognizing mastery in technical skill, particularly in realistic portrayal and fine details.
Environmental Inspiration Award – Delta
Awarded for art that evokes a deep connection to the natural world, using landscape as a central theme.
Innovative Use of Color Award – Juicy
Celebrating outstanding use of vibrant, dynamic colors that make the artwork stand out with intensity.
Surrealist Vision Award – Drowning in Zeds
Honoring the piece that best transports the viewer to an imaginative, surreal world through inventive imagery.
Best Use of Space Award – Let yourself be carried away by the current
For effectively guiding the viewer's eye across the canvas, utilizing both open space and detailed sections in harmony.
Timeless Moment Award – Setting Sun at the Old Town Square
For capturing a scene that feels both contemporary and timeless, freezing a fleeting moment in a way that resonates with viewers.
Best in Texture Award – Soft Hair
Celebrating the tactile quality of the piece, where textures are rendered with such precision that the viewer can almost feel them.
Cinematic Art Award – The Footsteps He Left
Recognizing a work that feels cinematic in its framing, evoking a moment from a larger narrative.
Historical Echoes Award – Echoes of Giza
For artwork that reflects or is inspired by historical themes, carrying the weight of cultural memory.
Impressionist Revival Award – On Way to School
Celebrating modern approaches to impressionism, using light, color, and loose brushstrokes to create a vivid scene.
Best Mixed Media Award – Fragments I
For outstanding use of different materials or media to create a visually compelling and multidimensional piece.
Atmospheric Mood Award – Light from the Past
Honoring the piece that best creates a distinct mood or atmosphere, whether through lighting, color, or subject matter.
Quiet Reflection Award – Old Man Portrait
Recognizing an intimate portrayal of a subject that invites quiet contemplation and emotional depth.
Visionary Realism Award – Laboratory Study
For blending realism with innovative subject matter, resulting in a work that feels both real and visionary.

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