Entries to the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize have closed, and the judging process is underway. We have received entries from all around the world, with artists from 96 different countries submitting their work!
Entries were received in various Traditional mediums across the fields of painting, drawing, collage, etching, and mixed media. We have received sculptures in many mediums including metal, glass, paper, wood, textiles, plaster, stone, resin, ceramics, wool, found objects, and even live mushrooms!
We’re thrilled not only by the discovery of new artists but also by the return of those who have participated in previous years. Witnessing the evolution of their work is truly a delight.
DANIJELA KRHA PURSSEY
This year’s entries have showcased a stunning variety of styles and themes. Your creativity continues to impress us!
While the Jury is deliberating…
Thanks to this process, our Editor-in-Chief Danijela Krha Purssey and her team have once again discovered a remarkable amount of incredible new talent which will inform the curation of the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and our international group exhibitions going forward. We look forward to sharing with you more of these wonderful entries over the coming weeks and months! The December issue will also feature a 10 page in-depth interview with the Musonium Grand Prize Award Winner of the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, and another special editorial showcasing the Winners in each Award category. Purchase a print subscription now to make sure you don’t miss out on this and many other inspiring stories.
Judging has now commenced by this year’s Jury Panel. The Jury Panel is made up of: Beautiful Bizarre Co-Founders, Danijela Krha Purssey and Richard Purssey, and the Directors of Modern Eden Gallery, Kim Larson & Bradley Platz; plus representatives from our major partners: Tracey Maigne & Keeley Gerard, Owners and Directors of Musonium Gallery; 33PA‘s CEO, Marketing Director & Curator, Didi Menendez; RAYMAR President & Creative Director, Emilie Dietrich; Yasha Young Projects Founder Yasha Young; and the Owner & Art Director of BearWolf Books, Catherine K. Gyllerstrom.
These are joined by esteemed contemporary artists: Michael Parkes (Traditional Art juror), Kirsty Mitchell (Photography juror), Erika Sanada (Sculpture juror) and Karla Ortiz (Digital Art juror) who will be reviewing work in their respective areas of expertise.
As you can imagine, this is NOT an easy job with so many exceptional entries in all categories! Stay tuned for the big reveal soon.
Thanks to this process, our Editor-in-Chief Danijela Krha Purssey and her team have once again discovered a remarkable amount of incredible new talent which will inform the curation of the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and our international group exhibitions going forward.
2024 Award Categories
- Musonium Grand Prize Award
- RAYMAR Traditional Art Award
- Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award
- Photography Award
- Digital Art Award
- 33PA Emerging Artist Award
- Catherine K. Gyllerstrom People’s Choice Award [public voting on the Finalists opens 23 August 2024]
Until then, enjoy some of the wonderful entries below in the following Award categories: RAYMAR Traditional Art Award and the Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award. Take a peek at more of the amazing Photography Award, Digital Art Award, and 33PA Emerging Artist Award entries here.
