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Man in Red Turban
Kulwant Singh Bhullar
FIRST PLACE AWARD WINNER
Artist Statement:
In my oil painting, titled Man in red turban, I provide a commentary on the ability to express oneself without feeling ashamed of who one is. I painted the turban in red to emphasize who this man is, a Sikh, with the majority of the painting in cooler tones. As a Sikh, he believes he must wear a turban, as many Sikhs consider their turbans to be gifts from their beloved gurus. The setting in this composition also represents a fluid life, as the pictures of his mother, and his daughter behind him represent different times of his past. Meanwhile, the sitter’s posture shows that he has the future in sight without any worry.
FIRST PLACE AWARD WINNER
Artist Statement:
In my oil painting, titled Man in red turban, I provide a commentary on the ability to express oneself without feeling ashamed of who one is. I painted the turban in red to emphasize who this man is, a Sikh, with the majority of the painting in cooler tones. As a Sikh, he believes he must wear a turban, as many Sikhs consider their turbans to be gifts from their beloved gurus. The setting in this composition also represents a fluid life, as the pictures of his mother, and his daughter behind him represent different times of his past. Meanwhile, the sitter’s posture shows that he has the future in sight without any worry.
October in the Finn Slough
Bill Stephens
SECOND PLACE AWARD WINNER
Artist Statement:
While vacationing with my wife in British Columbia, we visited the Finn Slough (pronounced "Slew"), a former fishing village just outside of Richmond. I was immediately taken by this unique structure with all kinds of outboard motors adorning the rail, and antlers at the peak. I knew right away that I had to paint it. The nautical clutter around the building speaks to the unique character of the area.
SECOND PLACE AWARD WINNER
Artist Statement:
While vacationing with my wife in British Columbia, we visited the Finn Slough (pronounced "Slew"), a former fishing village just outside of Richmond. I was immediately taken by this unique structure with all kinds of outboard motors adorning the rail, and antlers at the peak. I knew right away that I had to paint it. The nautical clutter around the building speaks to the unique character of the area.
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