Best in Show
Traditional Art
Cher Pruys
“To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer …. That is the ultimate in self expression.”
Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 3 dogs and 2 cats.
By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, water color and gouache.
Although self taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 79 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has won 58 awards for her work at the international juried exhibits. Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 14 magazines, and has-been featured in over 36 international publications. Cher’s works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.
Cher’s artistic style can be described as Realism with a hint of Abstract in her latest works.
If you are interested in seeing more of Cher’s work, please visit her website. Visit the 5th Annual Figures & Faces Exhibition here.
Best in Show
Photography & Digital Art
Dieter Setz
Dieter is an Austrian born master platinum gold and silversmith by profession and lives for the past 42 years in South Africa. He has worked since an early age with a variety of mediums, i.e. Sculptures in metal and wood, paper masche, Acrylic and oil paints , Jewellery . Since the past 5 Years Dieter is working with Photography and is creating “Pixel Art” or photographic art. Projects like “Wood art”, “Bedlinen”, “Into the light” and “Portraits with a difference” are ongoing. Coming from a 3D environment he strives to achieve a 3 D outcome in his 2D photographic art.
Please visit Dieter’s website if you are interested in seeing more of his work. Visit the 5th Annual Figures & Faces Art Exhibition here.
Best in Show
3-Dimensional Art
Martin Eichinger
“Art that becomes part of our shared culture is more meaningful than the aesthetic experience alone. I feel that my artwork is complete when it has entered someone’s life in a meaningful way. “
Martin Eichinger invokes a collective conversation about the human spirit in his thought provoking, emotionally moving bronze sculptures. For more than twenty years, this dynamic, visionary artist has produced limited-edition sculptures that engage the minds and hearts of collectors and resonate within our larger social and political culture. His sculptures enchant the viewer and delight the eye. He invites us to look within ourselves, and asks us to re-examine our view of the world.
“I am interested in having my sculptures say more about us as a people, about our spirits or our aspirations. Although most people see me as a figurative sculptor, I prefer being thought of as a narrative artist. It’s this quality of my work that connects my heart and soul to others who are looking at it, or preferably, feeling it.
In addition to university degrees, Eichinger undertook independent studies in classical sculpture throughout Europe. He is an elected Fellow of the National Sculpture Society. Eichinger’s studio is in Portland, Oregon where he and his team explore dimensional experiences in many different media.
To see more of Martin’s work, please visit his website. Visit the 5th Annual Figures & Faces Art Exhibition here.