Lisa J Levasseur (Canada) Finalist in the Global Art Awards 2018

Canadian born business woman, Lisa runs Terracana Ranch Resort and began painting in 2010.  Quickly emerging as a professional artist, she's become recognized as the creator of   PaletteArt™, a new art form using 100% acrylic recycled paint to sculpt 3D one of a kind international award winning paintings.   

Featured as a Modern Art Master & Top Contemporary Artist in magazines, books & exhibitions all over the world.   Her work hangs in private & museum collections next to the likes of Picasso, Renoir & Dali.  She is now helping other artists and getting them involved in paint recycling. 

She has developed numerous techniquessculpting recycled dried up paint from artist’s palettes.  Nothing is wasted, even the paint washed off brushes is used.  Lisa is creating everything from canvas to sculpture, fashion and jewelryusing re-cycled paint and salvaged materials.  Beside her raw talent, what’s valuable is that none of these works can be duplicated.

LJLevasseur’s artwork is a call to action representing how everyday things we might think nothing of throwing away, can be made valuable if re-purposed.  

“I am moved by the actions, history and events that shape mankind, by nature or anything that touches the human spirit.  It translates into all this energy, which I can express in a positive way through artwork; I only hope it inspires the same passion, love and hope in others.” - LJLevasseur

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How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?  I am truly humbled and thrilled, this gives me a stronger voice and greater opportunity for my message to be heard.

What drives you?  

My connection to animals and nature, my experiences and empathy towards loss, pain and suffering through a crippling disease and a strong desire to make a positive impact in this world.

What is your definition of art?  

Anything that represents the inward significance of things, the good, the bad, everything beautiful and ugly in this world and all we can imagine. - Love

Where do you get your inspiration? 

From everything, everywhere and all I experience.  I wish, even if I had all the freedom in the world to just paint, never in a million years, could I paint all the ideas in my head.

Can you tell us what you have going on right now?  

I am preparing for international exhibitions, teaching other artists paint recycling and offering representation to help raise money for important charities. 

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Archana Aneja nominee in the Global Art Awards 2018 - "Push your boundaries and Let Life Flow"

Archana Aneja (born in India living in USA) We often forget to pursue our dreams as we find ourselves simply following the norms and imprisoned within various perceived social, cultural, and prejudicial expectations. However, if we want to live, and not to merely exist, it is vital that we listen to our heart and ignite our passions. We need to push our limits, break the traditional boundaries so that we can maximize our potential and realize our dreams. Having had the unique opportunity to live, study and work as an Architectural Designer in the United States, Germany and India and travel across most of Europe, Archana was able to learn from artistically enriching inter-cultural experiences. Despite the diversity, she observed a binding thread for most people – the pursuit of happiness, love and peace. Archana uses this universal language of art and design to express my emotions and feelings, without any constraints. Grooving to her favorite music, she uses bright, bold palettes, (thanks to her Indian genes), heavily textured layers, acrylic colors, resin and mixed media to create contemporary art and sculpture representing life itself.

My motto for life and career - “Push your boundaries and Let Life Flow!” – is reflected in my artwork.

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards? 

Several of my pieces have been nominated in different categories for the Global Art Awards this year. I am completely ecstatic about this. The nominations include categories like Textile Art, Sculpture, Innovative Art, Mixed Media and Newcomer. After successfully having made it to the Global Art Awards top three finalists in Textile Art last year, we are back once again hoping to win more hearts and getting the visibility our creative projects deserve.

My nominated art pieces like My Soul Speaks, Harmony, Mixed Media, comprise ofvibrant, bold palettes, heavily textured layers, acrylic colors, resin and mixed media to create contemporary art and sculpturerepresenting my personal life experiences. 

Also nominated is our Clothing line - Let Life Flow. The marriage of beautiful Art and Design is a win-win for everyone involved. Let Life Flow is a result of two creative friends Archana Aneja (Textile Artist) and Sumita Bhojwani (Designer/Owner KalaXpress) merging their soulful passions. This combination has resulted in some dazzling and unique statement pieces. Each garment is patterned and detailed using original and exquisite Abstract Art that cannot be replicated. The style is contemporary, sophisticated and yet quite comfortable.Free spirited, vibrant, sculptural and full of life, each piece has a mesmerizing quality to it. The aim of this collaboration is to give people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to buy unique artistic clothing at affordable prices. The freedom to choose clothing that represents their individuality, personality and dreams. The courage to break their boundaries and Let Life Flow!

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

I am a creative soul. I go with the flow of life. I live in the present and every morning is a fresh start. I don’t like to plan ahead. I accept things as they unravel and I am often content with the results (sometimes driving my close ones insane due to my rationalization). My art is a true extension of me. My art is based on the motto: Break your boundaries and let life flow. Often it is free flowing, loud, vibrant, and shiny and an amalgam of many mixed media, which come together to form a harmonious whole.

Where do you get your inspiration? 

My personal life is my biggest inspiration. I was born in India and grew up in a very small town. My parents worked hard to give me a comfortable childhood and world-class education. I was always artistically inclined and won several awards in this field as I was growing up. My interest in sketching, painting and visual arts led to a Masters degree in Architecture. Professionally working as an architectural designer in USA for over a decade further enhanced my interest in color, design and composition. A few years ago I moved to Europe and had the chance to immerse myself in the rich cultural and artistic history there. With my spouse supporting my creative endeavor, I decided to take the plunge and make art my full time commitment. I find inspiration in ups and downs of my everyday life, in societal issues, in nature, in motherhood, in architecture, and in my rich Indian heritage. 

Can you tell us what your 'Before I Die' is?

‘Before I Die’ I would like that art is treated as a serious career choice and artists are given the credit they truly deserve.  The journey from a small Indian town to where I stand today has been an amazing one. Most often, the choice of choosing art as a full time profession or means of livelihood is hard for people to digest. I’ve often been questioned about leaving a secure 9-5 job to pursue my passion. I sincerely hope to continue on this path till the day I die and hope that my dedication and commitment inspires many more women and men to do the same.

Best exhibition ever participated in…?

In the past few years, I have had the good fortune of being able to participate in many Group, Juried and Solo Exhibits for art and textiles across the globe. Each one of these exhibits has been a great learning experience. My exhibits include… 

Arte, Sindelfingen, Germany
Affordable Art Fair, Milan, Italy
ArtExpo, New York, U.S.A. 
RAW Artists VERVE and Magnify, Things Feel Heavy, Gilda’s Girls, The Heat is On, NSO, Man in the City Event, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Shows for Textile Art Collaboration w/ KalaXpress 

Trendzwest and Trendz in Bradenton and Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A
WWIN Women’s Wear in Nevada, Las Vegas, U.S.A.
Ms. International World Pageant: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line 

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Raouf AL-Attar (Iraq) bringing the civilizations of our Arab homeland through my paintings

Artist Raouf Al-Attar from Iraq Erbil, Born in 1982, High Diploma Design Bachelor of Design University of Baghdad, Honorary Master of Italy Professor of Design and Architectural Professor, Founding member of eight civil society associations Held more than 60 certificates of appreciation and armor Arab and international winning the Cup of Art Italy Best Artist In 2017, the World Art Encyclopedia of America entered nineteen personal exhibitions and more than 125 Arab and international participations in white and black ink in the method of abstract and expressive abstraction and the drawing of historical and symbolic cities in the previous opponents.

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

Highlighting the features of the UAE and the combination of the past and present and make it a work of art talks about the history of the transfer of a nation under the leader of the wise Sheikh Zayed, may God have mercy him. 

How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

The new artistic style that I presented by drawing and the accuracy of the work and be comprehensive and tells the panorama of history.

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

It is an unforgivable joy that I culminated in this event which will make me enter history from the Emirates Gate.

Where do you see your art going in ten years?

To bring the civilizations of our Arab homeland through my paintings to the world to the latest art methods and to be the best ambassador for the acquaintance of the civilizations of peoples. 

Best exhibition ever participated in…?

The execution of two walls of the Baghdad International Airport in the main hall reflects the history of Mesopotamia and Iraqi Airways.

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Maurice van Tilburg Glimne

Maurice van Tilburg Glimne (Amsterdam, Netherlands) has always been passionate about drawing and creating my own world. The art works he creates are based on personal reflections, the desire for expressive painting and a drive to continuously reinvent himself by exploring new concepts and techniques. The conceptual reflections are useful to deal with challenges in his ‘other’ role as a senior manager in the financial services industry.

The Hidden Sacrifice concept that is nominated at the Global Art Awards is like many of his concepts part of my personal learning; my meaningful journey. It relates to his exploration of the relationship between humans and animals - he says.

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

Starting from a wonderment about the way animals and animal products are a normalised part of everyday consumption, I investigate drivers and patterns influencing my own and human behavior.

I use parchment as key material for the art works. Parchment has been the 'paper' used for some centuries now by monks and book copiers. Before actually starting the creation, I prepare the parchment in accordance with ancient rituals as described in religious literature like Quran and Bible. Once all preparation is done I paint, cut and burn the parchment until it has the right shape and form. The parchment objects are presented in ‘glass bell miniature worlds’, combined with other objects that were part of my journey.

The specific art work nominated is from the Hidden Sacrifice series and is called ‘Protective Mantles’. 

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

The Hidden Sacrifice series that is nominated finds its origin on reflections of the spiritual role of mankind on this planet. And these art works reference old religious books from the Middle East and more specifically the story of Abraham. So these art works to be rewarded at this exhibition would feel like a homecoming celebration.

What drives you? 

My key objective is to become a more beautiful person. I use experiences of frustration, pressure and stress as signals of where I could learn important things about myself. It triggers my journey to learn more by reflecting and researching and it materialises through the creation of art works.

What is your definition of art?

Art is both beauty and pity. It requires beauty as it is an aesthetic expression, where the artist uses craft to transform his or her feelings in appealing creations. But if art were only an appealing aesthetic effort to woo the audience it would be no more than good design. In order for it to be art it needs to be connected to the emotions, the ‘pain’ and the meaningful journey of the artist.

Nowadays distance between artist and audience is large, and development of art goes faster than the related knowledge of the art-lover. The question is if and how to bridge that increasing distance, especially when art aims to convey a certain message. This is why I wish to entice the viewer through my 'magic' objects, making them engage in an exploration to understand the meaning of the object. The stories of the objects are kept a secret to allow sufficient space for the viewer's imagination.

How do you deal with artist's block?

I travel a lot and I always bring small papers and a few pencils. With these I make small drawings. These quick drawings allow me to keep experimenting with new ideas and to keep building my palette of patterns and colors. The smallest of the drawings I give away as original business cards and the larger I post as street art for anyone to find. So basically I give the original drawings away which forces me to keep making new, and remain focused and productive.

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Showing the hidden perfection and beauty of nature in a special way - Irmin Jenni Bernstädt

Irmin Jenni Bernstädt (06.08.1976 in Wiesbaden, Germany) always had an affinity for photography. She is fascinated being a creative and not only using a camera for making technical perfect pictures. Her art is a conceptual- art photography. One of the most crucial aspects is finding matter that I want to explore or capture. Mostly I go out in nature, experimenting with commonplace situations. So I photograph the harmless sky, a harmless puddle or ice and begin to capture abstract effects like reflections, shadows, colors, patterns and textures. I also create a egg-whipped-Art. 

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

The nominated art piece is a conceptual one. I experiment with ice-puddles. I took a picture of it and transformed in an abstract-conceptual art. Ordinary in particular, showing the hidden perfection and beauty of nature in a special way. This is my attention.

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

It will be a overwhelming feeling and will give me the chance to show my work to a interested audience. 

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

I am a cheerful person, laugh with pleasure. My family is very important to me. I love to be in nature, I am creative, emotional and emphatically. I like cooking especially for friends. My artwork is a passion with which I balance out my everyday life and the chance to show my point of view. 

Where do you get your inspiration? 

I get my inspiration in my everyday life or in nature. Commonplace situations where transformed in art. 

Greatest achievements so far…? 

Exhibition of two pictures in Copenhagen and London

Would love to exhibit my work in …

New York

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It is a dream come true to be part of such big art event! - Rima Chahine

Rima Chahine is a Canadian artist living in Dubai for 16 years. She is passionate about color play and shapes as well as art living like enjoying the little things in life and beauty of the pure soul untouched by the ego.  She describes herself as an intuitive painter and abstract art is her calling. She chooses her colors carefully and always create a beautiful effect mix. She enjoys painting on large canvas and creates different tones and shades of colors.

It is a dream come true to be part of such big art event!

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards:

“NEW EARTH” PAINTING EXPLORES THE POSSIBILITY OF A NEW WORLD UNTOUCHED BY EGO , GREED AND HATE. ONLY LOVE AND FORGIVENESS LIVE AND ABUNDANCE OF WATER, TREES AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL CYCLE OF LIFE.

“VOLCANO HEART” PAINTING EXPLORES THE EXPLOSION OF A HEART ON FIRE WHO REFUSES TO ONLY SURVIVE BUT TO LIVE EVERYDAY WITH GREAT PASSION, AN APPETITE FOR LIFE AND A GREAT BELIEF IN HOPE AND PURPOSE.

How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

IT IS A DREAM COME TRUE AND I AM VERY EXCITED  TO BE PART OF SUCH A GLOBAL ART EVENT AND TO MEET  THE INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE COMMUNITY  AND ALL ART LOVERS AND ART COLLECTORS.

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

I WILL FEEL HONESTLY ECSTATIC AND WILL CRY HAPPY TEARS SPECIALLY BECAUSE MY SONS AND PARENTS WILL BE VERY PROUD.

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

I AM IN INTUITIVE ARTIST FASCINATED BY COLOR PLAY AND I GET MY INSPIRATION FROM MEDITATION ON THE BEACH OR LISTENING TO MUSIC AND DAYDREAMING AND ART LIVING FEEL I GET FROM MY ZEN STATE OF MIND AND PEACEFUL APPROACH TO LIFE.

What drives you? 

MY SONS AND MY OWN HAPPINESS

What is your definition of art? 

ART IS AN EXPRESSION OF A FEELING USING DIFFERENT TOOLS

Where do you get your inspiration? 

MEDITATION ON THE BEACH , LISTENING TO MUSIC , PASSION FOR COLORS AND CREATIVE MIND IN MEDAYDREAMING

How do you deal with artist's block?

I DON T BELEIVE WE HAVE BLOCKS BUT I BELEIVE TIMING IS EVERYTHING AND SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED TO WONDER MORE THAN PAINT. MY MANTRA IS NEVER FORCE ANYTHING JUST LET IT FLOW. 

Would love to exhibit my work in …

BIG MUSEAMS AND INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES IN PARIS AND LONDON

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Rima Chahine is a Canadian Artist nominated at #theglobalartawards2018 for three categories #abstractart #newcomer #painting 

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WORLD’S SECOND GLOBAL ART AWARDS TO HONOUR OUTSTANDING WORKS OF ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE.

Set to take place at the magnificent FIVE Jumeirah Palm Dubai on 21st November 2018, the remarkable awards gala will be once more attended by internationally acclaimed artists, critics, royals, press and more…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 24th July 2018 – Recognising excellence and innovation in art and design, the world’s renowned Global Art Awards is back again, stronger and bigger than ever at a brand-new venue FIVE Jumeirah Palm Dubai at the Penthouse 16th Floor with the backdrop of the astonishing Dubai skyline. Celebrating exceptional achievements of artists from across the globe. Featuring 18 Visual Arts categories, including Photography, Street Art, Illustration, and Painting, the awards is set to receive significant support from the UAE and global art authorities.

In support of the growth of homegrown talent in the Middle East, with a special focus on the UAE arts and culture scene, the Global Art Awards will devote three categories to the region. Artists across the Middle East and the UAE can contest for the ‘Best Middle East Female Artist Above 25’, ‘Best Middle East Female Artist Below 25’ as well as the highly illustrious ‘Best Emirati Artist Award.’

Chosen from a list of all winners, the Global Art Awards will also honour one artist with the coveted title- ‘The Ultimate’ Best Global Artist of 2018, with this winner taking a prize worth all together $ 15,000 USD, which includes exhibiting in Abu Dhabi.

Amongst the judging panel for these prestigious accolades are art moguls, business leaders and industry experts; Mr Sina Fattahi, Executive Board Member of Royal Front, and acknowledged Art Collector Dr. Farzam Kalamabadi, President & Chairman of Future Trends Group, as well as Ms Dilyara Kamenova, Founder of Alpha Soul, Art & Culture Development Office. Curator and of the acclaimed first ever Salvador Dalí exhibition in the Middle East.

Commenting on the awards, Mr Fattahi;  “I believe it is important to recognise the efforts of outstanding artists and provide the Arts and Culture community a platform to celebrate outstanding creativity. Arts and heritage are an integral part of bringing people and cultures together. 

The awards are an effort to genuinely establish on the global stage, an inspirational international competition. The awards reaches out towards a wider horizon, one which embraces talents and nurtures them to their fullest capacity. I am confident that the shortlisted artworks will demonstrate a range of unique creative perspectives and innovative techniques." 

Joining them is Sophie Neuendorf (USA) - Artnet - Director, Gallery Network and Partnerships and Head of the Department of Econometrics at Artprice, Jean Minguet, an expert in the field of art market analyses.

Commenting on the awards he says “A prize has the ambition to recognize the contribution of an artist, his or her creativity and virtuosity. It intends to reward all the efforts made. A meaningful award should therefore move the artist as much as it should draw the attention of public institutions and private collectors. It is a miraculous thing to have “The Oscars for the Visual Arts” 

The programme will culminate in an exquisite red carpet Gala event in Dubai on 21st November 2018, at the FIVE Jumeirah Palm. Dubbed to be the ‘Oscars of the Visual Arts’, the high-profile evening will see the likes of internationally acclaimed artists, art critics, art dealers, art collectors, art fair directors, museum directors, TV & radio personalities, and business leaders in attendance.

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