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Vote for Finalists Artwork on Showdown at Saatchi-gallery

January 4th, 2010

The Saatchi Showdown was set up by Charles Saatchi on his online Saatchi Gallery and is located in London and has always focused on showing new, unknown artists to the world. Thousands of artists are registered with the site which receives over 50 million hits per day. In a recent effort to open up more opportunities for artists, Saatchi started an online competition which allows all artists worldwide to register and submit one work of art for a weekly Showdown. All submitted artwork is voted on by visitors to the website, and at the end of the week, the two highest rated works of art go head to head for another seven days to decide the winner.

In a new initiative to generate more exposure for the artists in Saatchi Online and to spotlight their work to as wide an audience as possible, they have created SHOWDOWN at the Saatchi gallery. Showdown is for all registered Saatchi Online and Stuart artists to enter their works for visitors to score. The winner of the final head-to-head vote will receive £1000 and the runner up will receive £750. The winning work will go on display at the new Saatchi gallery.

HOW IT WORKS

To submit your artwork in SHOWDOWN, you need to be a registered Saatchi Online or Stuart artist.

The process is as follows: on Monday mornings from 9 am (UK time) registered artists on Saatchi Online and Stuart have until 6 pm Sunday night (UK time) to load an image for Showdown

Voting takes place for the next seven days (Monday 9 am until the following Monday 9 am UK time). The two artworks with the highest overall scores go head-to-head. Visitors then vote on the two head-to-head works for a further seven days.

After twelve rounds all the head-to-head victors enter a knockout phase, until the final showdown, to choose an overall winner. Throughout the seven day head-to-head vote, artists are able to enter one of their works for the next round of the contest, so that the process is continuous. Artists are able to enter every round of the contest that they wish to.

VOTING system

Any visitor to the site can rate and vote for artworks in Showdown. All visitors are free to vote on all artworks, scoring them from one to ten (one being the lowest score and ten the highest). Although visitors can vote for as many artworks that have been entered as they like, to prevent multiple voting by one person for one work, only one vote per individual artwork will be accepted from each visitor.

The artworks are displayed randomly and constantly rotate. Each time an artwork is rated by clicking on a star to register a vote a new random artwork is displayed. To see more images please click on the ‘Click here to see more images’ displayed on the SHOWDOWN homepage.

If you have already rated an artwork, your rating will be displayed, and this rating cannot be changed.

Vote for Finalists artwork on Showdownat Saatchi Gallery to determine the winner. It is for all registered artists to enter their artworks for visitors to Vote.

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Selected Feng Zhengjie Artworks at Saatchi-gallery

December 28th, 2009

Feng Zhengjie was born in the countryside of Sichuan Province in 1968. In response to the explosive development of China’s entertainment industry, Feng creates works that serve as a commentary on the new glamour and fashion of today’s society. His works also reflect a personal ambivalent fascination with and an aversion to Chinese pop culture.

Education

1992-1995

• Oil Painting Dept of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, MFA

1988-1992

• Fine Arts Education Dept of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, BFA

Feng Zhengjie decided to take inspiration from the popular images he had grown up with in rural Sichuan. Critics are unanimous in placing Feng’s paintings in the realm of the critique of contemporary consumer societyMalicious and mischievous are the glances that seem to cross only in the series “Romantic Trip”; these fleeting looks reflect games played by young couples for whom the sole possible form of communication is loving attraction. Sparkles are covered by large sunglasses in the case of the “humanoids” which are the subject of the series “Coolness”: characters are portrayed with naked bodies and big heads, bald and posed in the attitude of a famous movie star, looking similar to extraterrestrials that study our behavior whilst at the same time mocking us.

In this phase of his work he is young, just graduated at the Fine Art Academy and, already, he is searching for his place in the world where he can express his ideas and show a determination that somewhere in the future will always be his distinctive outlook. Then, after the sectioning of their skin and muscles, the faces of his characters become as happy and plump as the ones to be found in typical Chinese New Year posters. These augural posters emerge in the 16th century as a popular artistic form; their gaudy colors depict historical, legendary, folkloristic and daily scenes. This form of art developed further in the following centuries, reaching its zenith under the Qing dynasty and subsequently becoming aligned to advertising and political propaganda posters. Maoist ideology becomes “pop” and, through Feng Zhengjie’s interpretation, the figures gain something of the kitsch and grotesque. Little seems enough to make these people smile; the illusion of a “romantic trip” is frozen by a photographic shot in a plastic and fake pose. Times change, historical phases go on and, with a critical look, Feng Zhengjie follows their evolution.

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Simon Pontin joins Inspired Art

December 23rd, 2009

Inspired Art are delighted to inform you that Simon Pontin has joined our team! An artist with an already established strong track record and making some fantastic art to buy online, Simon is a great addition to the team. We are always on the lookout for new artists who will inspire you to buy online art and in Simon we are certain you will love the quality of his work. It is our goal to give our customers the opportunity to buy original art online, and from a trusted gallery, that is why we work very hard to ensure you have the best artists available to select from. A professional artist and also having been a professional musician as a bass player it is clear that artistry and creation is in his heart. With collections in Greece, South Africa and Edinburgh the worldwide appeal of Simon’s work is clear for all to see. Currently he has work on display at Inspired Art and also in New York. “My aim as an artist is to produce as much quality, experience based artworks as possible. I loosely adhere to the principles of Transpersonal Art. I believe that art is, in its archetypal form, a means for Man to transcend the obvious and the physical, manifesting the spiritual reality of himself. I believe that through the process of creating my work, and the materials and meditation employed, a transmutation of substance occurs. This process is a spiritual journey, a process of cleansing and healing that even though mostly misunderstood by myself, leaves me with a sense of connection to the world around me, and a general feeling of well being. “Simon’s work is in high demand and this is partly down to the process used to create his work “Some pieces evolve over many months, even years, the ageing and deterioration of substances and materials manifesting the creative process over time. ” If you want to view Simon’s work in more detail then you can do so here Simon Pontin Art. Everyone at Inspired Art would like to make Simon feel very welcome in our team and we hope our Inspired Art Club members are as happy with Simon’s work as we are.   Join the Inspired Art Club? Join The Club Members of the club receive regular updates on Inspired Art and the new artists we have onboard.  

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Learn How To Find An Online Art Gallery

December 2nd, 2009

Having an individual identity or mark is one of the more painstaking difficulties of an artist and his work. With the advances in modern technology, this predicament has somehow been eased, in that the artists can now further their trade with opportunities to market their wares online. Here are ways to assist artists in selling their artworks online.

 2) Using the website Craigslist.org is a less expensive and casual method to promote your artworks. While getting exposure at no extra cost is a positive feature of Craigslist, the drawback is that your artworks never get to be posted or featured in a popular or well-known art gallery online.

 3) Try and venture on different methods available online. There are always various ways and opportunities for you and your work to be noticed and considered. More importantly, stay informed about the different updates on the Internet.

 Choosing An Online Art Gallery

 You can easily join an online art gallery for the promotion of your art works. Joining an online art gallery entails commissions to be paid to the website on any sales of paintings or art works by artists subject to an agreement made by and between the gallery website and the artist. These commissions are deducted from the sales proceeds of each and every art work purchased online. Posting the works online is advantageous to the artists, as they are able to display their works thoroughly to the viewing public without the costly rentals of physical galleries and studios.

 However, not all art galleries online charge commissions. Some require fees upfront, something like a joining fee of sorts, and forego the charging of commissions.

 Aside from having a venue to display and sell art works and paintings, artists using art galleries online are afforded some sort of career promotion, as the invaluable aspect of personal exposure comes into play. Exposure is the key to each and every artist’s success.

 The different art galleries online also make money from visitors to the website when they purchase online. They also work hard in promoting the artists in their stable, so to speak, and they maximize the potential of cyberspace in giving maximum exposure to the artists. Of course, more exposure for the artists translates into more sales that can be generated by the hosting website or art gallery. The key here is getting in touch with interested customers and parties. 

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Leeds Art Gallery

November 4th, 2009

When a visitor enters the Leeds Art Gallery their artistic instincts are at once awakened. The wide varieties of artworks on display in the gallery are a visitor’s heaven. The Art Gallery itself is representative of true culture and heritage in Leeds and a must on a tourist’s schedule. A lover of classic art will find traditional prints, watercolor depictions, paintings and sculptures. A person who is more at home with the contemporary arts will find modern symbols of artistic sculptures – works made with plastic grapes and twin tubs. Some of the most outstanding works of British art outside London are available at Leeds Art Gallery.

The Leeds City Art Gallery is situated at the Headrow, or you can visit Leeds City Art Gallery online. The website provides a comprehensive landscape of the Art Gallery and its exhibits and facilities. There is also a map displayed for first time visitors so that they can find their favourite areas of interest quickly and easily.

The Leeds City Art Gallery is located in the city centre. It’s next to the Central Library and close to the Town Hall. It’s only five minutes walk from both the railway station and the nearest bus service. The Gallery opens every day at 10am and remains open till 5pm from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, the Gallery is only open in the afternoon until 5 and is closed on Bank Holidays.

The Gallery has been constructed in such a way that visitors with wheelchairs can access all parts of the ground floor gallery. All the displays are labelled at wheelchair height. A lift enables access for all to the first floor. Staff are always at hand to assist any visitors with special requirements. There are also disabled toilets on the ground floor just next to the lift. Those who are visually impaired will only be permitted to touch objects with the assistance of a staff member, provided on request. A few of the exhibited items also have sound, so an induction loop has been installed in the lecture theatre for the deaf or those who are hard of hearing.

A number of seats are spread over the Gallery for visitors feeling tired or wanting to discuss what they have seen. There is a Café Zone in the first Floor and also a Lower Sculpture Gallery. A bookstall is situated at the main entrance where large maps of the Gallery and large print labels are available. One basic shortfall in the facilities provided to the visitors is the absence of parking facilities. Only disabled badge holders can park free of charge on the street at the street parking meters. Or they may park their vehicles in the ‘pay and display’ spaces in the streets. Information relating to parking facilities and times are available at the Department of Highways and Transportation.

The Leeds Art Gallery hosts contemporary touring exhibitions and other programmes throughout the year. A recent exhibition, entitled ‘Paranoia’, was based on the current theme of uncertainty, unrest, unease and violence. The exhibition included video, photography, performances, installation, drawing and digital technology. Artists from all parts of the globe with very different ethnic and cultural backgrounds displayed their works, many from the United States, Europe and the Middle East. The exhibition was supported by the Art Council of England. Other such events that took place this year were ‘Ways of Seeing’ and ‘Rose and Heather’ by Emma Bolland.

There is a unique opportunity offered by the Leeds Art Gallery to the residents of Leeds. The Gallery allows the residents to borrow arts and pictures for three months on payment of a small fee. The residents have to provide authentic proof of their address. Items that are lent include oil paintings, original artists’ prints, drawings, including those rendered by the local artists. Reproduction of permanent works is also provided including the prints that are available for purchase at the local shop.

The City Art Gallery at Leeds has something to offer for most art lovers. It is not surprising therefore that it is visited by numerous foreign visitors all year round. Since it provides some unique facilities for Leeds residents, they love to visit the Gallery. It is certainly considered to be a prime spot not only in Leeds but in the entire United Kingdom.

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By: Susan Ashby

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Ode to Art

October 16th, 2009

Why would anybody buy art from my art gallery? Out of charity reasons? Charity is not a very popular word in the current realm of crisis. Who needs art anyway? The snobs? Maybe the snobs. I think that that there is a common tendency to lose the faith in the rapidly depreciating high tech toys like plasma tv, iPhones, youPhones and other half hazarldy built toys.

 Art and Art Galleries is what can provide a status symbol these days. Imagine having guests at your newly renovated most modern apartment. There is no TV. You don’t even have a stereo system. All you have is an old gramophone and a collection of records. This is double WOW. Guests are nervously swallowing their saliva in powerless envy. How brave. How original. You stand there in the spot light of fame.

 The walls of your rebellious home are decorated with modern art. I do not mean those painting bought at tourists squares in Paris and other pop cities. I am talking authentic, natural art works collected by the means of internet research.

 Your walls are decorated by brilliant artworks of artists from badly suffered Eastern Europe. Well, if you want a good painting you need to find an artist with a  bleeding heart. I think that the true artist is the one who suffers the most. Hey. Try to find the suffering ones in North America. They would sing a poem of a cold burger or better yet, they would paint in oil the sadness of a cold burger. This is not going to make you stand out. Your home must become an art gallery. A gallery of deep revelations and the pain the must go with them. Knowledge, love and pain are all related. They are all from the same family. They are Siamese triplets.

 You collect art. The old record is playing the forgotten tune. The fireplace emanates the deep odor of burnt wood. The semi dark apartment with most original paintings highlighted in the fashionably selected lights make you proud and victorious.

 ‘I ran my own art gallery’ you say casually and look in the mirror. This is a very pleasant thing to say. You repeat louder: ‘I ran my own art gallery’. I like to buy art and sell art. It makes me feel important.

 Let’s put all the sarcasm aside. These are the days when we start doubting the value of overpriced techno toys the return to art is not the answer but a clue. We need clues as the old world model is shattering. Art galleries will prevail. Those who buy art and sell art will too.




By: Muneca

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The Master Bedroom – Art Gallery For Family Heirlooms

September 7th, 2009

Frequently a cherished piece of art or an heirloom collection of artwork may hold special meaning for your family, and as such it also holds a lot of value. Frequently because of their connections to history, these artworks or collections are of more value to your family than they would be on the open market. Because of the intrinsic value of this type of collection frequently the perfect gallery for it is in the master bedroom where it can be appreciated and enjoyed on a daily basis.

Framing, Hanging and Lighting

If you are lucky enough to have your antique art in original frames, do not restore them past the point of usability. You may wish to reinforce corners or rewire hangers, but try not to disturb the patina that age has so graciously given them. Hang your treasures at eye level, and if you have to re-frame your collection, antique gilded frames work best.

Frequently any artwork looks best when it is properly illuminated. There are many different types of spotlights from which to choose, and you may even use track lighting to light up your collection. The type of lighting that you choose depends more on the style of your bedroom decor than anything else.

Furniture and Art

Mixing the old with the new can have a singular “wow” effect, or it can create an eclectic style. For example, if you have a minimal, contemporary style room and you are displaying a single, large antique piece, by displaying it front and center on a focal wall the artwork actually has a huge impact on the style of the room.

As soon as you add additional pieces of antique furniture to the room, you are softening the punch of a singular antique artwork in the room and making the overall look of the room more eclectic. You can finish off this look by incorporating antique accessories into the room as well.

If, instead of the juxtaposition of new and old, you are looking for a more blended composition, then an overall Victorian or Old World style will suit your design style.

A Hint of Victorian Style

Family portraits were as popular for Victorian households as photographs are for modern households. Victorian furniture is typically dark intricately carved wood with graceful, flowing lines. Lush fabrics like satin, velvet and brocades were used for the upholstery. Floral designs and country landscapes were also popular decorator themes of the period.

The Victorian style loved chachkis sprinkled liberally throughout the room including collections of perfume bottles, crystal and porcelain.

A Nod to Old World Decorating Style

If you can picture the mishmash of trinkets collected by the old time world traveler, you have the general aesthetic of the Old World decorating style. Tapestries, globes, old books and framed antique maps give a sense of time gone by. Similar to Victorian furniture Old World furniture should have intricate carving on dark wood trim. Upholstery fabrics are usually not only lush, but they are deep jewel tone colors as well.




By: Jeanelle Deppner

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