STRUCTURES
Fine Art Photography Exhibition & Competition Vol III
May - June 2024
From organic formations to architectural marvels, artists are challenged to capture the essence of these structures through unique perspectives. By examining the textures, lines, and geometries present in both nature and architecture, artists can uncover new insights and evoke emotional responses, prompting viewers to see familiar structures in a new light.
WINNERS
Gary Duehr
Gary Duehr has been chosen as a Best Emerging Artist in New England by the International Association of Art Critics, and he has received an Artist Grant in photography from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. His work has been featured in museums and galleries including the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA; MOMA PS 1, New York, NY; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA; and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana, Cuba, as well as exhibitions in Tokyo, Venice, Stockholm, London and Barcelona. Past awards include grants from the LEF Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation. His public artworks include a video artwork for the Canadian subway system; a photo installation funded by the Visible Republic program of New England Foundation for the Arts, and a commission from the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority) for a permanent photo installation at North Station. Duehr has written about the arts for journals including ArtScope, Art New England, Art on Paper, Communication Arts, Frieze, and Public Culture. Currently he manages Bromfield Gallery in Boston's South End.
Facade DC [digital , 2024]
Giandomenico Veneziani
Giandomenico Veneziani is an Italian photographer renowned for his evocative and experimental style. He began exploring photography at a young age but has only recently transitioned into professional photography within the last few years. His work is characterized by a blend of artistic creation and deep thematic exploration, often inspired by science fiction and the fusion of human and natural elements. Veneziani's photography often delves into imaginary worlds and parallel universes, reflecting his fascination with the unknown and the otherworldly.
A deal with God [digital, 60x40, 2022]
His participation in exhibitions, such as the one held at Palazzo Bembo in Venice, highlights his commitment to bringing social and environmental themes into the public eye through his art .
Gary Duehr & Giandomenico Veneziani solo shows opening soon…
HONOURABLE MENTION
Marie Lourier
Aqua Alta [analogue, 2024]
Marie Lourier, is an art director, photographer and AI artist from Tel Aviv, Israel. She has a diversified portfolio made up with commercial and art projects. She recently returned from Venice, where she experienced the city during the phenomenon of "acqua alta" or high water. This unique event, which sees Venice's iconic landmarks submerged underwater, offered her a transformative perspective of her favorite architectural structures. The sight of these historic buildings partially submerged added a surreal and poignant layer to their beauty, inspiring Lourier to capture their essence through her lens.
Through her evocative compositions, Lourier invites viewers to see Venice from a new perspective, one that underscores the city's vulnerability and timeless charm. Her work serves as a reminder of the delicate balance that Venice maintains with its environment and the ever-present beauty that emerges even in moments of adversity.
Dancho Atanasov
Torre Calatrava Base [photography on aluminium dibond, 152 x 101 cm 2019]
Dancho Atanasov has always been deeply immersed in the arts, beginning with drawing, painting, and playing classical guitar during his primary school years. His introduction to photography came through his uncle, a former skydiver and practicing photographer. His uncle shared his cameras with Atanasov, which he eagerly took to the air club. During the 1980s, while serving as a jet fighter pilot, Atanasov often carried his camera on less complex flights, capturing aerial views despite the limited technical options available at the time.
His career took a significant turn when he worked for four years as the chief editor and photojournalist for a travel magazine. This role was instrumental in refining his perspective and honing his photographic skills. Dancho believes that the best way to communicate with his audience is through the synergy of shapes, colors, light, details, and the choice of point of view. His goal is to achieve harmony and aesthetics in his work.
FINALISTS
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Untitled [digital; 2020]Gaelle S. Warner
Les Choux de Creteil [digital; 2023]Khadija Zamouli
Headless [digital; 2024]Daria Demyanenko
Transparency [digital, 2024]
Elizaveta Razumova
Up [digital; 2023]Mario Palumbo
Barca [digital; 2024] featuring Elena ElbaevaYou can submit your work for future exhibitions and prizes here
