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We call paintings, sculptures, photographs, et.al., "Art." But, I wonder, is the art the final "thing" or is it the journey of making? If so, then maybe the "thing" we see in museums and that we buy for our homes is really a byproduct of art. A memory. Here in Breckenridge at the International Snow Sculpture Championship, the fact that these men and women from around the world--South Korea, Denmark, Equador, Mexico, Lithuania, Mongolia, China, Germany and here in the US--have come to sculpt monumental works of art out of blocks of packed snow that are 10 x 10 feet and 12 feet high. They come in teams of four and travel great distances. The altitude makes many of them sick for days. The work is hard, physical labor. They have four days to complete their work; many will have worked straight through the final night trying to finish. And then, in five days, on January 31, the closing ritual will begin. Small fires will be lit at the base of these sculptures and they will melt to the ground. The next day snow plows will clear the piles and the patch of land will once again become a parking lot. All that's left will be memories. During a series of interviews last night, I asked some of these sculptors why they would do all this? It's expensive and there is no prize money. They can't sell this work and in the end it will be scraped and the snow will cycle back into the earth, as if it never happened. Their answers were simple and profound: We do this for the act of making, to be surrounded by fellow sculptors, to have meals together once a year, to catch up with old friends, and to make something that we can give people. Yes, it will go away, but that is the most perfect part of it: we leave memories, and those will never go away. These interviews will be shared on my podcast, Dinner with Artists. I'll let you know when this episode goes live. Visit www.rosefredrick.com to sign up for my newsletter. #gobreck #breckenridge #breckenridgesnowsculpture #theincurableoptimist #snowsculpture I

🎨 **Exploring the Power of Art: Connecting Emotions and Ideas through Creativity** 🌟 Art has always been a profound means of expression for me, allowing emotions and ideas to flow freely onto canvas or through digital mediums. Whether it's painting, sculpture, photography, or digital art, each form holds a unique ability to communicate and resonate with others. For me, art is more than just aesthetics; it's a language that transcends barriers and speaks directly to the soul. It can evoke nostalgia, inspire change, or simply bring joy in its purest form. As an artist, I find immense fulfillment in exploring new techniques, experimenting with colors, and capturing fleeting moments of inspiration. In today's fast-paced world, art serves as a reminder of our humanity, offering moments of reflection and connection amidst the noise. It encourages us to see the world through different lenses and appreciate diverse perspectives. What does art mean to you? How has it influenced your life or work? Let's celebrate the transformative power of art together! 🎨💫 #ArtisticExpression #CreativeJourney #VisualArts #Inspiration https://lnkd.in/gDzv5zCM

COMPETITION NOTICE In this second edition of the competition we want to go further, broaden this theme by recognizing passion in love, not only for someone, but also for something. What moves you? What makes your heart beat or could make it beat? What is your Daimon? Where is the love? What is love? Tell us about it with a painting, drawing, photograph, poem, sculpture... whatever you want... but let it be an artistic work! The works most voted by the public and the management of our gallery will be rewarded and will be celebrated in an exhibition at our gallery from 13 to 28 February 2024 Awards ceremony at the end of the exhibition For information write to us: lagrandebellezzavolterra@gmail.com We would like to specify that the competition is open to all artists who feel like such and that we have decided to also admit other forms of creation beyond the purely pictorial one Paintings, collages, pencil drawings, A.I., digital graphics, fine art photography, poems, sculptures (small) etc. are permitted. The most beautiful work will win a prestigious alabaster plaque and the title of Work of Love of the year. The work must physically arrive at least 24 hours before the start of the exhibition and a high resolution photograph of the same with a description of the work (technique, measurements, etc.) must be sent to us within 15 days of the start of the exhibition. The photographs requested before the exhibition will be used to launch an online approval vote and subsequently the Council of our Gallery, combining these votes with the approval rate received from visitors during the exhibition, will decide the winner on February 28th during the finissage. The survey will be placed on our website and viewable by everyone with real-time updates, it will only be possible to vote via login and the results will only be visible to voters. During the Valentine's Day period, all the works created will be exhibited in a collective exhibition in our gallery entitled: WHERE IS LOVE 2 Do you want to help us find him? IF THIS CHALLENGE OF OURS INSPIRES YOU, SIGN UP NOW https://lnkd.in/dHkyfpRc

Submit your art for an exhibition at our annual conference, happening November 9 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St Paul! Learn more and submit art through this Google Form: https://lnkd.in/gS3yvc9k We are thrilled to curate an art exhibition that highlights the significance of bringing people together through art across various faiths, promising a beautifully diverse showcase. Requirements to participate: 1) Artists must be 16 or older to participate. 2) All mediums of art is accepted. (pencil, clay, watercolor, photography, oil paints, e.t.c.). If submitting a sculpture, it must take up no more than 16 inches x 16 inches when placed on a surface, and must be no taller than 30 inches. 3) Kindly submit a maximum of 3 pieces of art. To submit multiple artworks, you can fill this form out again with the information of the other piece. 4) The deadline to submit final pieces of artwork is November 1st.

Art 🎨 work talent.👑🌈 🌈 Artwork talent is a captivating manifestation of human creativity, a testament to the capacity to transform imagination into tangible forms.🌟 🌈 Whether expressed through painting, drawing, sculpture, or digital mediums, artistic talent serves as a powerful conduit for emotion, storytelling, and cultural reflection. It transcends boundaries, allowing artists to communicate universal themes and personal narratives.⏳✨ 🌈 The intricate strokes of a brush or the meticulous shaping of clay showcase the artist's ability to capture nuances, evoke feelings, and stimulate thoughts.✨ 🌈 This talent is a fusion of skill, intuition, and a deep understanding of the chosen medium. It's a journey of self-discovery and expression, where every canvas becomes a portal into the artist's mind.💫 👉 Follow Muhammad Shoaib Akhtar #artisticexpression #creativeminds #visualartistry #talentshowcase #artisticjourney #imaginationunleashed #creativeprocess

Do you find it intimidating to buy art? Don't be! Many of us are not “professional art collectors”; and that’s ok. You don’t have to be a “collector” to appreciate and own an original piece of art. It doesn’t have to be intimidating or scary! I always tell my clients to think of it as splurging on a bespoke Vase or piece of furniture for your office or your home. There are various art genres: Figurative, Portraiture, Abstract, Landscape, Still Life, Realism, Sculpture, Photography and more.. How do you know what you like?! 1. Visit museums and different art shows to explore the various styles and think about what you like and don’t like. 2. Talk to the artists ask them how long they have been partaking in their media? Why did you become an artist? Can you explain the intent and meaning behind your artworks? 3. Go to their website and follow them on instagram to learn more about them, their creative process, how active are they in creating work? Are they credible professionals or amateurs/hobbyists? 4. Most importantly - DO YOU LIKE THE ARTIST? DO YOU FEEL AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION TO THE ARTWORK. It is unlikely that a piece of artwork you buy will appreciate in value like Picasso, Monet or a Kandinsky - So, I tell my clients - “you have to make a connection with the piece and love it”. That is how it holds its value. So Why should you buy original art? For the same reason you purchase a high quality and decorative product for your home. You want to express your space to be unique to you as an individual, couple or family. You want to celebrate a promotion or recent milestone in your life and remind yourself with a token of your success. Your space will be unique, you will have a conversation piece when entertaining guests and you will be supporting the arts. My work is an abstract mixed media fusion of the Japanese art of Kintsugi and the spiritual world of the chakras. Find out more on my website in the bio. #artlovers #whybuyart #originalabstractart #kintsugiart #chakraart #colorfieldart #inspiredbyRothko #artcommissions #meditativeart

WIP. acrylic on canvas 90cm x 90cm. The work comprises an older painting I created in 2015 with an additional layer of a transposition of a more recent digital work. I am now creating 3D fragments to incorporate and extend the picture plane. Related research - Walter Benjamin - The work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction. Jos De Mul - The work of art in the age of digital recombination. Gilles Deleuze - Cinema II - Deterritorialisation of the image. I'm currently exploring Benjamin's theory of the cult and exhibition value of the work of art and the impact of technology on social cohesion. I haven't yet analysed the painting for symbols and archetypes. As the work develops, I will begin to explore its meaning further. . . . . . #Benjamin #Delueze #metamodernism #art #artist #painting #metacrisis #space-time #reality #digitalmedia #baroque #neobaroque #sublime #technology #deterritorialisation #digitalsublime #Jung #transformation #impermanence #transience #unconscious #psyche #paradox #self-reflective #painting #metacrisis #apocalypse #surrealism #otherworlds #alchemy