Current Exhibition

Our ninth Art competition “Portrait” started in June 2026 and concluded on July 02, 2026. Art Room Gallery received entries from many countries around the world: Italy, Canada, Switzerland, USA, Taiwan, Serbia, China, Netherlands, Denmark and Australia. The Portrait theme in this competition included a diversity in types, styles and mediums (watercolor, oil, acrylic, graphite, digital art, collage, photography). The following evaluation criteria has been used for judging the artwork: creativity, interpretation of the theme, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. Jury decided to select 51 artworks for inclusion in the exhibition. Aside from First, Second, and Third place Jury also presented Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards.

Thank you, and enjoy the exhibition!

Statement:

Henrik Bakmann is a Danish award-winning contemporary artist whose innovative digital collages captivate audience worldwide. Renowned for his vibrant abstract landscapes, portraits, and urban life. Combining his deep fascination with art and innovative technology, Bakmann produces colorful and intricate artworks that evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, transporting viewers to realms of fantasy and beauty. Bakmann's artworks, described as "digital collages", reflect his masterful ability to intertwine color and form, inviting viewers to experience landscapes reimagined. His work has garnered international acclaim, leading to exhibitions in major cities like Milan, Barcelona, Hamburg, New York, and Paris, and earning prestigious accolades such as the International Prize Paris and the Global Consciousness Art Prize. Through his creations, Henrik Bakmann inspires us to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, urging us to recognize the beauty that surrounds us and the endless possibilities that technology brings to contemporary art.

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Susanne Middelberg is a German photographer known for her powerful and emotionally rich portraits, which explore themes of vulnerability and human complexity. After initially studying modern dance at the Higher School for Arts in Arnhem, she transitioned into photography, graduating in 1998 from the Academy for Visual Arts. Middelberg has since established a career as a freelance photographer, specializing in portrait and theater-dance photography. Her work often captures the dualities within people—strength and fragility—and she believes that showing vulnerability in her subjects fosters connection and understanding. Middelberg's photographic style is described as "intense, honest, and picturesque," and she is particularly inspired by the human condition. Her approach focuses on revealing the layers of personality in her subjects, aiming to touch viewers through this emotional depth. She has received numerous awards for her work, including prizes from The Canon Master, the Monochrome Awards and the Px3 Prix de la Photographie Paris. In addition to her portraits, Middelberg has been commissioned for various projects, including work for theater posters. She has exhibited her work in galleries across the Netherlands and internationally, including in New York and Boston. Her projects have earned her a solid reputation in the photography world, winning accolades like the MUSE Photography Awards for her "Daylight" series, where she emphasized natural light and raw emotion to portray her subjects. Middelberg cites Jan Saudek, Stephan Vanfleteren, and Richard Learoyd as major influences on her work. Her philosophy as a photographer is to remain authentic and continuously learn from others.

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Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA., AAOA, PSOC. "To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self-expression." Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, and pets. By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, picking up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, watercolor and gouache, and her passion for hyperrealism. Although self-taught, her dedication and talent have seen her work juried into 1082 International exhibits. She has acquired 1647 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits. Her work has graced the covers of 4 books, 46 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of the May 2022 Arabella Magazine, #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, & #21 with “The Young Cowboy”, Artists & Illustrators March 2024 Artistonish 2024 July edition, Observica Elite 2024,Art Closeup Magazine#26 Jan. 2025, The back cover of Novum Artis #007, 2025, Hyperrealism Magazine Special Edition 2025, The Amazing World Of Cher Pruys, Sfumato Art Gallery Fall Exhibition 2026, “Reawakening’s” Group Exhibition Magazine Cover with “Hidden Groves”, The cover of Louvre Unbound Volume 5, with “Taxi Ride”. She has been featured in over 1800 International publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.