Gallup, NM 
 
"This piece is one of five works in a series on embossed paper. Whereas I usually tear and cut a variety of papers to create a piece, for this series I decided to let the patterns already embossed into the paper dictate the basic shapes of the compositions. The placement of color in the squares may appear to be random, but there is a pattern. The title, Gen Pop, is short for general population, a prison term for the main body of prisoners not segregated into special housing. Because there is no blending or layering of the colors in this piece, and each color is confined to its own space, the self-contradictory idea of "isolation together," lent itself well to the title. As in all my work, the color is entirely the product of the paper. There is no paint on the canvas." 
 
2nd Place Winner of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Gen Pop

Gallup, NM 
 
"Close-up of the swirls surrounding the storm on Jupiter, inspired by a NASA photograpah, rendered in shades of orange and blue. As in all my work, the color is entirely the product of the paper. There is no paint on the canvas."

Jovial Tempest

Gallup, NM 
 
"This work is an abstract rendering of an aerial view of the Rio Grand Gorge, West of Taos, NM, but without the bridge. As in all my work, the color is entirely the product of the paper. There is no paint on the canvas." 
 
2nd Place Winner of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Crevasse

Glendale, AZ 
 
"An abstract portrayal of an Arizona tree in autumn, standing strong and full of life. Even as the seasons change, it remains a symbol of resilience and natural beauty." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Tree of Life

Scottsdale, AZ 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Floral Impression

Glendale, AZ 
 
"An abstract tribute to the deep bond between a teacher and her/his students. This piece expresses the warmth, love, and guidance shared in the journey of learning." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Teacher and Students

Gilbert, AZ 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Pink Cloud

Gilbert, AZ 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Red Pain

Lil Remnants

Tucson, AZ 
 
"An imagining of what purgatory would look like." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Purgatory

Colorful Anxiety

Seymour, Connecticut 
 
"The journey began with my fascination with the human figure, particularly the male chest as a canvas for expressing a multitude of emotions, spiritual energies, and auras. I wanted to take the viewer beyond the surface, to an inner place where raw emotion meets form. By simplifying and abstraction." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Is that You?

Seymour, Connecticut 
 
"Creating Chairs III, my hands drew upon the inspiration of chairs—silent witnesses to countless human narratives—and the constant, cyclical metamorphosis brought by the seasons. Each corner of this artwork not only elucidates a different spatial story but also resonates with emotional vibrations." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Chairs III Medium

Benton Harbor, MI 
 
"My grandfather, my first art teacher, would share his love for art with me whenever he could. While we drew together, our imagination had no bounds. Our creativity was limitless." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Limitless

Tucson, AZ 
 
"A composition of subtle but explosive energy creating vibrant color spatial chaos." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Soothing Celestial Chaos

Tucson, AZ 
 
"Surreal celestial images created leaving the movement and interpretation to one's imagination." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Origins

Tucson, AZ 
 
"Abstract expression of color and imagery of the Sonoran Desert." 
 
1st Place Winner - "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

House and Ladder

New York 
 
Generated video loop. 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Abstract Landscape With Thunderstorm

Hills Are Alive

Sarasota, FL 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Forward Pursuit

Blink

Redding, CT 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

BSD57

Maricopa, AZ 
 
3rd Place Winner of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Metamorphosis

I Can Resist Anything Except Temptation

Tucson, AZ 
 
"Abstract expression of color and imagery of the Sonoran Desert." 
 
1st Place Winner - "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Sonoran Conversation

Peoria, AZ 
 
"This piece is rich in texture and dimension. I originally designed it vertically but discovered its true impact when I rotated it—suddenly, it came alive. There are playful, unexpected elements waiting to be found at every turn." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Reflect

Peoria, AZ 
 
"I set out to create a bold piece using harsh colors and assertive linework, but the soft movement and flowing forms unexpectedly deepened the painting's sense of mystery." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Shielded

Peoria, AZ 
 
"I created this painting to capture the feeling of a serene walk through the forest, but viewers often interpret it as a captivating underwater world or even an ocean scene with pirate ships. I’m fascinated by the power of visual ambiguity and how art invites multiple narratives." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

In Depth

The More You Know The More You Dont Know

Elysian Vision

Agave Spring

Benton Harbor, MI 
 
"Family can be a unique bond. Through that bond we share the up's and downs of life between the hugs, shouting matches about who ate the last piece of pizza and the inside jokes. Those special moments create a relationship that is interconnected and tight knit." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Family Tight Knit

BSD101B

Me and Him

Tucson, AZ 
 
"An exploration of color adjacency." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Bowstring Bridge with Red Bird and Flying Ants

Minneapolis, Minnesota 
 
“At 30 years old I have been in therapy of one form or another for over half of my life. Searching for answers, meanings, and healing from childhood trauma and pain, therapy has been a critical part of finding a beautiful love of being alive. I think that a big chunk of therapeutic work is making discoveries and connecting dots. The forms in this piece came to me during a therapy session while completing EMDR (bilateral stimulation) work. It captures the questions, intense emotions, and struggles to "connect the dots" and form new understandings.” 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Therapy

Minneapolis, Minnesota 
 
“Starting alongside the global Covid-19 pandemic, my deep desire to become a mother grew to be the most intense it had ever been. Locked up in my apartment, away from friends and family, with a medical condition that left me extra vulnerable to the threat of Covid, I was spiraling in this pain of not just wanting children but not being able to biologically have them. This work is part of a collection of works about this time and this deep desire to have children. "Laugh" encompasses the lightness, power, and beauty of childhood wonder.” 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Laugh

Minneapolis, Minnesota 
 
“Therapeutic work has been a core part of my life and has gotten me to a place of great love for being alive. One technique I have gravitated toward the most is "parts work" or seeing yourself as a makeup of various "parts" formed in childhood. These parts influence how we operate in day-to-day life. This piece focuses on how obsessive compulsive disorder may not be a part by itself, but instead a tool utilized by the “protection” part.” 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

No Bad Parts

Seymour, Connecticut 
 
"Is not just a visual experience but an emotive journey. It seeks to capture the electric anticipation and celebration of the Academy Awards—a cultural crescendo where dreams manifest and emotions run high. Simultaneously, it reflects the serene optimism of spring, a time characterized by growth." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

03.02.2025

Soul Vibration

BSD84

Glendale, AZ 
 
"An abstract piece capturing the pulse of urban nightlife through bold, bright colors and dynamic forms, evoking the sensory overload and movement of the city after dark." 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

City Life

Heidelberg, Germany 
 
Honorable Feature of the "Color Play" Abstract Art Contest Group Exhibition

Tales of Colors and Imagination (Triptych)

Tales of Colors and Imagination (Showcase)

Tales of Colors and Imagination (Prism)

BSD56

Step into a vibrant world of imagination with Color Play, a bold and immersive abstract art exhibition celebrating the emotional power of color. This curated 3D virtual experience showcases dynamic compositions, fluid forms, and unexpected color interactions that spark curiosity and connection. From energetic brushstrokes to layered digital textures, each piece invites you to explore the joy, tension, and harmony that color alone can evoke.

"Color Play" Abstract Art Exhibition