Eligibility: National - US Residents
Mediums: The MVA Gallery accepts painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing, and photography.
Red -- a powerful and essential color.
Ancient Egyptians covered their skin with red ochre during special ceremonies. In ancient China, the color red was used for pottery and silk clothing. Ancient Roman artists created red frescoes to adorn the walls of villas.
Red is considered a color of intense emotion. It is associated with anger, sacrifice, aggression, heat, love and passion. Red was adopted as a color of majesty and authority. In Asia, it symbolizes happiness and good fortune.
As an artist, how do you utilize Red? Does the color permeate your entire image or is it used in small sections? Does it appear in your artwork in objects or in nature or in abstract design? Is Red purely decorative or is it a defining or structural device? How does color reveal your technical skill and emotional impact?
No restrictions on subject matter or style exist for this exhibition. All approaches -- traditional or non-traditional -- are acceptable. We enthusiastically welcome your interpretations of the Power of Red!