Dear artists and friends of the gallery!

We are delighted to bring you

Our September Online Group Art Show "Harmony & Diversity

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In September we explore the theme of harmony and diversity. This group show serves as a reminder that unity does not require homogeneity; instead, true harmony emerges from the acknowledgment and celebration of diversity. By bringing together various artistic styles, subject matters and expressions, this group show not only celebrates the richness of individual creativity, but also highlights the collective strength that emerges when different voices harmonize. In "Harmony & Diversity" the selected 68 artists illustrate the power of unity in embracing differences.

Visit the Online Show.

We would like to congratulate the following artists who were selected for the show:

Aimee George, Aleksandra Ciazynska, Arlet Gomez, Benjamin Xu(許華森), Bobby Jones, Buena Johnson, Cathryn Baerwald, Cher Pruys, Danette Moran, Denise Clemen, Derrick Whaley, Dixie Allen, Don Alemany, Dorothea M. Ney, Elizabeth Gorcey, Ellen Taylor, Emily L. Joseph, Evy Olsen Halvorsen, Fedra Yazdi, Francesca Tesoriere, Gary M. Owen, Gayle Faulkner, Gayle Printz, Gina Whalen, Heini Mika, Ja Young Hwang Ph.D, Jane Gottlieb, Jean Huang, Jennifer Lee, Jiashun Zhou, Joanne Chase-Mattillo, John Goodwin, John Scribner, Karen Kanas, Karen Kurka Jensen, Karen Mooney, Katha Rossein, Kento Hladilek, Kylo-Patrick Hart, Lashanna Cooper, Lisa Daniels, Lynn Burnes, Manuela Eibensteiner, Marie-Ange Ackad, Mary Anne Kinane, MaryBeth Printz, Mary-Jo Okawa, Michael L. Sirken, Nicole Martinelli, Plamen Kolev, Ray Zovar, Robert Sumner, Roxana Sora, Sarah Rieser, Shanoor Devarj, Sharon Covert, Sherry Swafford Page, Stanislav Riha, Stephen Von Mason, Subodh Maheshwari, M.F.A, Sylvia Bandyke, Taskin Butt, Tina Ziemer, Toti Cuesta, Vera Gierke, Vince Quevedo, Virginia Primozic and Yuriy Zadorozhnyy.

We are also happy to announce the winners of the show:

Lisa Daniels, First Prize $150.

Buena Johnson, Second Prize $100.

Toti Cuesta, Third Prize Solo Show in October.

We hope you enjoy "Harmony & Diversity" and Congratulations everybody!

Solo Show by Ori Gjyli!

We are happy to announce that Ori Gjyli, our Solo Show winner from "Freestyle 2.0" premiers her show today and the show runs from September 1 to 30, 2024.

You can view the show on our Website.

Freedom is a universal need that resonates deeply with all of us. It encompasses the freedom of speech, the liberty to embrace our true selves, and the empowerment to create from our innermost being. Ori Gjyli's, abstract art is born from this longing for liberty. In 2020, amidst a period of isolation, Ori found solace and liberation in the creation of her abstract pieces. With an MFA in Graphics Arts, she made the transition from traditional, precision-based art to a more soul-stirring form of expression.

Driven by a longing to experience the freedom and the euphoria that nature evokes, surrounded by a myriad of colors, her expressive canvases, composed of layers of acrylic paint, portray a personal journey of imagination, embodying creativity and passion. Each stroke and hue encapsulates her boundless creativity and unwavering passion, offering a glimpse into her inner world. Currently living in Austin, Texas, and having lived, studied, and traveled in four different countries, Ori Gjyli believes that these cultural experiences have enriched her perspective, fostering a deep appreciation for authenticity and the innate beauty that pervades the world around us.

"I have always drawn inspiration from the dynamic visual forces of nature and my surroundings. My artwork reflects the beauty and romance of the world around me, capturing my inner emotions, memories, and history. Whether it is a poem, a song, a heartwarming story, or a breathtaking view, I infuse each with vibrant colors and brushstrokes drawn from my memories and imagination. I strive to convey the physical and emotional beauty of the world through my art. My goal is to create evocative abstract paintings that explore the potential of color and form to evoke sensations of energy, emotion, and authenticity."

For more information go to: https://www.orifineart.com/

Congratulations Ori and please enjoy her show everyone!

VR Solo Show by Serge Gauya !

Serge Gauya, our VR Castle Artist, opens his Virtual Solo Show today ✨ You can visit Serge’s showroom here: VR Solo Show

Serge Gauya was born in Sion in Switzerland in 1977. From an early age, Serge was attracted to music and painting. Throughout his childhood and adolescence he was immersed in art through his parents: his father does a lot of painting and music and his mother is an antiquarian. He studied music theory and piano at a conservatory, as well as drawing and painting courses at a school in his hometown. His musical career began in 1992 at the age of 15 when he released his first single "Much Money" in Paris. In 1995, under the pseudonym MegaWatt, Serge embarked on a tour of France alongside the group Imagination. In 1996, Serge created his own music publishing, production and events company, alongside his studies of natural medicine in Geneva then in Paris. At the end of the 90s Serge worked on several releases, including "Don't Play", a duet with Cameroonian artist Racine Sagath. In 2006, his Spanish album "Me Siento Latino", distributed in the United States by Warner, enjoyed good success in Latin America, specifically in Ecuador, as well as with Hispanics living in the United States. In 2008 he wrote the anthem for the Swiss football club FC Sion. In 2009 his song "Valesanos" became the song of the Valaisan and Swiss Centre in Bariloche, Argentina. In 2013 Serge created an internet radio station specializing in Latin music called "Vibración Latina", which since April 2016 has been broadcast in several regions of Switzerland in DAB+. In 2014 released the song "La Única de mi Vida" in collaboration with Fulanito, the star of "urban merengue".

Throughout his musical career Serge has always felt the need to paint and draw, but this passion really took hold in 2012 when he met the Egyptian-Swiss art dealer Mahmoud Abou El Ainin, who discovered his work and pushed him to also focus on painting. Since then, Serge has lead these two complementary careers in parallel, and brings them together during various exhibitions.

Serge's work is exhibited in several galleries and museums around the world and some of his paintings have been exhibited in several contemporary art exhibitions in the cities of Miami, Tokyo, Paris (Louvre Museum Complex), Naples, Helsinki, Berlin Rome, Stockholm, Munich, Pisa, Vienna (MAMAG Museum), Cannes, San Diego, Montreux, Leukerbad, Oxford and New York (United Nations Headquarters Exhibition), Barcelona (MEAM - European Museum of Modern Art)

Serge has also repeatedly represented Swiss contemporary art in exhibitions organised in collaboration with the Swiss government: in 2012 in Kuwait, in 2014 in Asunción in Paraguay during the week of la Francophonie in collaboration with the French alliance, and in 2016 in Cairo, Egypt.

In 2016 at the Biennale of Contemporary Art in Cannes, France, held during the film festival, Serge received an award for his expressive ideas and a few weeks later he was awareded the Colosseo Prize in Rome. In 2017 Serge received the Galileo Galilei Prize in Pisa, Italy.

For more information go to: http://www.sergegauya.com

Congratulations Serge and please enjoy his show everyone!

October Online Group Show "Best of Me"

Our October group show “Best of Me” invites artists to submit their best and most personal creations. This show will revolve around self-expression and authenticity, so each piece submitted should not just showcase the artist’s technical mastery and creative vision, but also embody the essence of who they are as individuals and artists. Whether these works are inspired by external influences, such as current events, societal issues, or personal encounters, or stem from imaginative explorations of the artists inner world, each piece should embody the artist’s authentic voice and vision.The subject matter is open so artists are free to explore any theme or concept that speaks to them, the core focus of the exhibition remains on celebrating individuality, creativity, and the unique artistry that defines each artist.

We welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except AI-created art, and video/film.

★ Digital entries must be received by September 28th, 2024 before 11:59 am Eastern Standard Time.

★ Notification of acceptance will be sent by email by September 30th.

★ The show will premiere on October 1st and end on October 31st.

AWARDS:

All Artists participating in the online group show will be featured on our Website and Virtual Gallery. All artists will be awarded an HMVC Gallery New York certificate of participation. A video clip of “Best of Me” featuring all participating artists’ artworks will be screened on a jumbotron billboard in New York City’s famous Times Square later in October.

We are delighted to announce that we will be giving cash prizes to two talented artists!

Best of show winner: $150

Second place winner: $100

Third place winner: Online Solo Show

All Artworks: Times Square Jumbotron Billboard

★ The winners of Best of Show and Second Place need to have a working PayPal account to receive their prize money. If the winner of the cash prize fails to provide HMVC Gallery New York with a working PayPal account, the winner will be forfeited and HMVC will be entitled to select another winner. The prize will be sent to the winner within 14 days of responding to HMVC.

★ The Third Place winner will have their own online Solo Show at HMVC Gallery New York and the show will run for a month. The Solo Show winner will also receive a HMVC Gallery New York solo certificate recognizing their achievement.

BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT:

The Submission fee is $25 for the 1st image and $10 for additional images and it is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

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Visit our ongoing Virtual Solo Shows.

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