We are delighted to announce our six Category Prize Winners in Jackson’s Open Painting Prize 2019. Each category represents a common theme or genre in 2-dimensional fine art and entrants are required to select the most suitable category for their work when entering the competition. The categories are as follows: Scenes of Everyday Life, Still Life/Botanical, Landscape/Seascape/Cityscape, Figure/Portrait, Animal, Abstract/Non-representational. Congratulations to all the category prize winners who have each been awarded a £500 cash prize.
Portrait/Figure Category Prize: Rosso Emerald Crimson
Rosso Emerald Crimson
Walthamstow Central
Oil on canvas, 120 x 100 x 5 cm
“This portrait was conceived very spontaneously one evening, while I was coming back with my family from a trip to the Cinema in North London. I was suddenly fascinated by the beautiful intricate patterns of the ceramic tiles in the background and by its brightness, which highly contrasted with the outfit of both the figures, at the same time as exalting them. I also really loved the expression of both father and daughter. This very temporary moment was caught while waiting for a train to arrive at Walthamstow Central station, hence the title.”
Still Life/Botanical Category Prize: Paul Stone
Paul Stone
United Nation
Oil on canvas (on board), 51 x 90 x 3 cm
“The patterns of natural subject matter, forced into close proximity.”
Animal Category Prize: Gisela Banzer
Gisela Banzer
Habitat memories 2
Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 80 x 2.5 cm
“The theme of the extinction of fauna is the axis of my artwork since 2015. I look for species at risk of extinction, and portrait them, as a testimony of their passage and imminent disappearance. To humanize them is my way to pose a mirror game of our own extinction.”
Abstract/Non-representational Category Prize: Nadja Gabriela Plein
Nadja Gabriela Plein
Wechsellied
Oil on dibond, 100 x 80 x 1 cm
“My paintings have to do with sensation. Sensation arrived at through improvisation that plays and responds to the present moment.”
Landscape/Seascape/Cityscape Category Prize: Caio Locke
Caio Locke
Metropolis London
Acrylic on canvas, 155 x 255 x 5 cm
“This painting reconsiders the multiple layers of London through a dream-like, atemporal filter, so as to redefine the notion of the city, both individual and collective, by what it can inspire.”
Scenes of Everyday Life Category Prize: Mark Finch
Mark Finch
Circean Poisons
Oil on Linen, 100 x 135 x 5 cm
“This painting draws inspiration from the classic Greek tale of Odysseus and his men’s plight at the hands of Circe. It re-imagines the story within a contemporary setting and whilst it retains the essence and integrity of the myth. It also stands alone as a modern day cautionary tale.”
Affordable Art Fair Hampstead
Some of the above works will be on display as part of our Jackson’s Open Painting Prize 2019 finalists exhibition at The Affordable Art Fair Hampstead. The Fair has something for everyone, exhibiting an expertly curated collection of contemporary artworks by new and established artists.
“We are very honoured to once again have the opportunity to exhibit the winners of the Jackson’s Open Painting Prize 2019 at the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead. Last year’s winners were thrilled to have their work displayed amongst so many other professional paintings and galleries. There was a lot of public interaction and visitors thought that the quality of the work was exceptional. We can’t wait to see who will be the winning exhibitors this year.”
– Gary Thompson, Director of Jackson’s Art Supplies
Join Jackson’s Competitions team at the Affordable Art Fair for a panel discussion on Sunday 12th May at 1.00 pm in the Re-balance Room and meet some of the community of artists and expert judges involved with the prize.
Dates and Opening Times
Wednesday 8 May 2019: Charity Private View 17:30 – 21:30
Thursday 9 May 2019: 11:00 am – 17:30 pm / Late View 17:30 – 21:00
Friday 10 May 2019: 11:00 – 19:00
Saturday 11 May 2019: 11:00 – 18:00
Sunday 12 May 2019: 11:00 – 18:00
How To Get There
Lower Fairground Site
East Heath Road (opposite Downshire Hill)
Hampstead
London NW3 1TH
Parking is limited at the event but there are some excellent public transport options including a shuttle bus in operation.
Closest Tube Station: Hampstead on the Northern line / Closest Train Station: Hampstead Heath
Tickets are available from £8 to £25.
For further information and to book tickets visit https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/london-hampstead
Key Dates Remaining for Jackson’s Open Painting Prize 2019
Public Voting Closes for Peoples Choice Award: 24th April, 2019
Overall Prize, People’s Choice Award & Emerging Artist Award Announced: 26th April, 2019
Shortlist Gallery at the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead: 9th – 12th May, 2019
Jackson’s Competitions Panel Discussion – Affordable Art Fair Hampstead, Sunday May 12th – Re-Balance Room, 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm
