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The '''2018 Westarctica Art Expo''', was a showcase of art from [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] citizens held in July and August of 2018. | The '''2018 Westarctica Art Expo''', was a showcase of art from [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] citizens held in July and August of 2018. | ||
==Entry Period and Rules== | ==Entry Period and Rules== | ||
Entries were held via the Citizens of Westarctica Facebook group from July 15 to August 15, 2018. As this was the first ever art expo the nation had held, there was only a single category: Westarctica. Artists were encouraged to utilize any visual, non-written or performance art medium. They were only advised that their pieces would be judged based on how relevant they were to the subject of Westarctica, in general. | Entries were held via the Citizens of Westarctica Facebook group from July 15 to August 15, 2018. As this was the first ever art expo the nation had held, there was only a single category: Westarctica. Artists were encouraged to utilize any visual, non-written or performance art medium. They were only advised that their pieces would be judged based on how relevant they were to the subject of Westarctica, in general. | ||
As the event was an expo, and not an actual contest, there was no true judging or winners. However, it was decided that up to three pieces would be able to receive special recognition as "Selections" | As the event was an expo, and not an actual contest, there was no true judging or winners. However, it was decided that up to three pieces would be able to receive special recognition as "Selections." | ||
==Selections for Special Recognition== | ==Selections for Special Recognition== | ||
There were twelve submissions covering a wide array of mediums, including traditional paintings, photography, and physical art/sculpture. Three pieces received special recognition for excellence. The creators of these three pieces were named [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Artists]]. There are also plans to have these pieces featured on [[Stamps of Westarctica|Westarctican stamps]], in the future. | There were twelve submissions covering a wide array of mediums, including traditional paintings, photography, and physical art/sculpture. Three pieces received special recognition for excellence. The creators of these three pieces were named [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Artists]]. There are also plans to have these pieces featured on [[Stamps of Westarctica|Westarctican stamps]], in the future. | ||
===The Crown Selection=== | ===The Crown Selection=== | ||
[[File:2018 Crown Selection.jpg|thumb|right|Moon over Mount Moulton]] | [[File:2018 Crown Selection.jpg|thumb|right|Moon over Mount Moulton]] | ||
The Crown Selection was made by [[Grand Duke Travis]]. He selected [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin|Duke Jon-Lawrence of Moulton-Berlin's]] piece titled "Moon over Mount Moulton" for the honor. | The Crown Selection was made by [[Grand Duke Travis]]. He selected [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin|Duke Jon-Lawrence of Moulton-Berlin's]] piece titled "Moon over Mount Moulton" for the honor. | ||
===The Council Selection=== | ===The Council Selection=== | ||
[[File:2018 Council Selection.jpg|thumb|right|Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag]] | [[File:2018 Council Selection.jpg|thumb|right|Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag]] | ||
The Council Selection was chosen via a vote by the nine members of the [[Royal Council]]. Their selection was given to Duke August of Fox Grove's piece titled "Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag." | The Council Selection was chosen via a vote by the nine members of the [[Royal Council]]. Their selection was given to Duke August of Fox Grove's piece titled "Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag." | ||
===The | ===The Citizen's Selection=== | ||
The Citizen's Selection was chosen via a popular vote through the Citizens of Westarctica Facebook group. This honor was bestowed upon Esther Viola's piece titled "Portrait of Grand Duke Travis and an [[Adélie penguin|Adélie Penguin]]." | |||
The | |||
==Expo Submissions== | ==Expo Submissions== | ||
The following is a list of all entries for the 2018 Westarctica Art Expo. | The following is a list of all entries for the 2018 Westarctica Art Expo. | ||
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Revision as of 17:03, 31 August 2018
The 2018 Westarctica Art Expo, was a showcase of art from Westarctican citizens held in July and August of 2018.
Entry Period and Rules
Entries were held via the Citizens of Westarctica Facebook group from July 15 to August 15, 2018. As this was the first ever art expo the nation had held, there was only a single category: Westarctica. Artists were encouraged to utilize any visual, non-written or performance art medium. They were only advised that their pieces would be judged based on how relevant they were to the subject of Westarctica, in general.
As the event was an expo, and not an actual contest, there was no true judging or winners. However, it was decided that up to three pieces would be able to receive special recognition as "Selections."
Selections for Special Recognition
There were twelve submissions covering a wide array of mediums, including traditional paintings, photography, and physical art/sculpture. Three pieces received special recognition for excellence. The creators of these three pieces were named Honored Artists. There are also plans to have these pieces featured on Westarctican stamps, in the future.
The Crown Selection
The Crown Selection was made by Grand Duke Travis. He selected Duke Jon-Lawrence of Moulton-Berlin's piece titled "Moon over Mount Moulton" for the honor.
The Council Selection
The Council Selection was chosen via a vote by the nine members of the Royal Council. Their selection was given to Duke August of Fox Grove's piece titled "Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag."
The Citizen's Selection
The Citizen's Selection was chosen via a popular vote through the Citizens of Westarctica Facebook group. This honor was bestowed upon Esther Viola's piece titled "Portrait of Grand Duke Travis and an Adélie Penguin."
Expo Submissions
The following is a list of all entries for the 2018 Westarctica Art Expo.
| Artist | Title | Medium | Notes |
| Mae Marie Richards | Westarctica Flag and Penguin | charcoal and colored pencils | |
| Joleen Medeiros | Sky Clouds | photograph | |
| Willamina Moray | RIW Logo | digital art | |
| Hans Jürgen Dohmen | Global Warming at Different Levels | acrylic painting | |
| Amanda Star | On Mt. Isherwood gazing upon the aurora polaris | charcoal and watercolor | |
| Kirby Schroeder | Ministry of Information Logo | digital art | |
| Jon-Lawrence Langer | Moon over Mount Moulton | painting | Crown Selection awardee |
| Christian Seitz | Penguin Space Fleet Logo | digital art | |
| Thomas Marek | Cold Dead Steel Forged with Fire | sculpture (knife) | |
| August Grappin | Chainmail Inlay of Westarctica Flag | tapestry (chainmail) | Council Selection awardee |
| Ritoban Paul | Mighty King of the Oceans | digital art | |
| Esther Viola | Portrait of Grand Duke Travis and an Adélie Penguin | digital art | Citizens Selection awardee |