From July 30th to August 1st, visual artists across Niagara took part in CREATE the Summer’s third 48-Hour Competition: VISUAL ART!
They put their creativity and skills to the test to create an artwork on paper or canvas in only 48 hours! As part of the competition, participants were given the prompt: TIME. How they interpreted and represented the prompt was entirely up to them.
It was no easy feat, but these artists were more than up to the challenge. We received so many truly stunning works of art – from abstract oil paintings, to watercolour portraits, and even elaborate collage.
And now the time has come to announce the winner of CREATE the Summer’s 48-Hour Visual Art Competition!
So, without further ado, here’s Kateri Foreman to reveal our winner!
https://youtu.be/AVe2CzrL12I
Congratulations, Sherry Lynn on your winning artwork “COVID Time”!
Sherry Lynn resides in Grimsby and has always had a love for being creative and making art. In her Artist Bio, Sherry Lynn had this to say about her journey as an artist:
“I had to choose between a nursing or an art education when I was young and chose the first. Now I have the great privilege to be able to do my art any time I like – with my own studio space and all the supplies I want. This feels like a dream!”
To view “COVID Time” and to learn more about Sherry Lynn and the inspiration behind her work, click here.
As the winner of the Visual Art Competition, Sherry Lynn will receive:
- “COVID Time” displayed at Steve Wilson Studios and The Gallery
- 1-on-1 feedback session with Debra Attenborough, Executive Director of the Niagara Falls Art Gallery
- Art supplies pack courtesy of the Niagara Falls Art Gallery
- Artwork published on CREATE Niagara website and promoted via our social channels
But that’s not all! Our judges were so impressed with the artworks we received that they selected two runners-up, whose work will also be displayed at Steve Wilson Studios and The Gallery!
2nd Place – “The Illusion of Time” by Astrid Akkerman of St. Catharines
3rd Place – “Time Waits for No Man!” by Christina Drummond of Fonthill.
Thank you to our amazing Sponsors – Steve Wilson Studios and The Gallery and the Niagara Falls Art Gallery, and our Partners – the City of Niagara Falls, the 2022 Canada Games, and everyone at Vaylin Entertainment.
The winning artworks will be on display at the Steve Wilson Studios and The Gallery, at 4425 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, from mid-August to September 4th.
Thank you to all the artists who took part and made the third 48-Hour Competition of CREATE the Summer such a success! We hope they had as much fun creating their works of art as we had viewing them!
CREATE the Summer isn’t over yet. Registration is still open for our 48-Hour Short Film Competition, happening August 20th – 22nd. We’re also holding free Art Challenges every week! Be sure to check our website and follow us @createniagara for all the latest updates!
Stay safe and keep rocking!
– The CREATE Niagara Team
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