FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 15TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER TORLEIF LIE FROM NORWAY LOS ANGELES 10.11.2020 – Professional photographer Torleif Lie of Norway was presented with the 15th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the Abstract category at the prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow streamed Sunday, November 1, 2020. The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of […]
QUEST
Cathy Dutertre
Artist Comments
“Quest” is a series of ethereal self-portraits that probe the fragmented and shadowy space of dreams, repressed or time-altered memories and my personal history, in search of an elusive sense of self, purpose and place in this world.
These reflective and expressive images based on the experienced emotions of the past, present and future create visual form to an intimate journey of self discovery, one that navigates the fluid borders of the known and the unknown, the conscious and the unconscious, the real and the possible.
As a photographic journal of an individual’s struggle to define and understand their terms of existence, “Quest” is both a personal and universal narrative.
LIVING WITH PARKINSON`S
Pierre Dutertre
Artist Comments
“Living with Parkinson’s” is an ongoing cathartic project of reflective personal reconciliation with a condition that was in denial for many years. A series of self-portraits seeks to expose what is not seen by others; the physical and emotional limitations of the disease as well as the side effects of the condition and treatment.
The images are created with a duality of acceptance, a candid reveal of shameful limitations, and apparitions, as the transposition of hallucinations experienced on a daily basis, the characteristics of a condition that affects many but usually in a solitary situation and hidden process.
“Living with Parkinson’s” reveals and discloses the disease and addresses the implacable universal cycle of life faced by everyone, in a whimsical manner as reality and fantasy merge into a world of hallucinations.
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Art exhibitions are the lifeline of all our cultures; they provoke thoughts and emotions, social and human growth, and provide check and balances during challenging times. Art is essential. Walls are finite and geographically isolated, public restrictions abound. Yet, artists, museums and galleries now have access to fully customized superlative virtual exhibitions. Art is not dead, it is expanding exponentially to a much larger audience and in that aspect, art will once again gift us with a renewed cultural connectivity […]
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© Photo: Nils Petter Dale Torleif integrates art, technology, travel and history to create passionate interiors with a modern sensibility. The artist is influenced by the contemporary era of design, by letting go of strict and formal design rules and becoming more open and minimalistic in his approach. He employs a progressive approach to interior design that allows him to create spaces that are inimitable and timeless. © Photo: Nils Petter Dale
Artist Comments
“The Norwegian Professional Photography Awards (Landskonkurransen) is the country’s most prestigious photography awards. The awards in the National Competition form the basis for selection of the national team in photography, participating in the World Photographic Cup – the World Cup in Photography.
I am truly honored to have been awarded two silver awards, one Bronze and one Honorable Mention in Landskonkurransen 2020. Being ranked number eight across all categories is incredibly humbling. I feel privileged to have my work showcased alongside such talented and creative artists. Congratulations to all the photographers and a huge thank you to the esteemed jury who have taken their time to deliberate over such a wide selection of images”.
LANDSKONKURRANSEN 2020
The Norwegian National Photography Awards (Landskonkurransen) is the country’s most prestigious photography awards. Landskonkurransen is an annual competition accepting entries from all professional photographers and students / apprentices. The photographer with the highest total score is named Norwegian Photographer of the Year. The student / apprentice with the highest score is named Student / Apprentice of the Year. The picture with the highest score in each category becomes category winners. Gold, silver and bronze medals are also awarded in each category.
The awards in the National Competition form the basis for selection for the national team in photography, participating in the World Photographic Cup – the World Cup in Photography.
History
The national competition as we know it today took its form in the mid-80s, but the competition itself has its roots back to 1927. Then, the Norwegian Photographers’ National Association (which later became the Norwegian Photographer’s Association) organized its first annual Awards Competition, with one category and six participants. Since then, the competition has undergone several changes, both in name and form, and has grown considerably. Today, the National Competition is one of the country’s largest of its kind.
The Esteemed Jury
JOS VERHOOGEN
Thomas More University Mechelen, Belgium – President of the Jury – Master QEP FEP
MARTIN KRYSTYNEK
President Association of Professional Photographers of Slovak Republic – Master QEP FEP – International Award Winning Photographer
ANDY HENS
Vice President Central Federation of German Professional Photographers CV – IPC Leadership Award – International Photographic Council
MARTINA WÄRENFELDT
Mstudio i Växjö – Sweden – International Award Winning Photographer
MIKAELA HOLMBERG
International Award Winning Fine Art Photographer – QEP Fine Art Photography FEP
TIINA HARING
International Award Winning Photographer – Master Photographer, SAVM, MQEP
Norges Fotografforbund
The Norwegian Photographer’s Association (NFF) was founded in 1894. It is a Norwegian association with more than 500 professional photographers. The association’s purpose is to bring together the country’s professional photographers to collaborate on the development of photography and safeguard the interest of the photographer.
Artist Comments
“I am incredibly honored to be among the winners in the prestigious Moscow International Foto Awards 2020. Congratulations to all the photographers and a huge thank you to the esteemed jury who have taken their time to deliberate over such a wide selection of images across so many different genres.”
“Anthropogenic”
“Zeus”
MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS Jury
The Moscow International Photo Awards panel is comprised of an international pool of photography industry professional from photo editors, art directors, art buyers, gallery owners, art directors, curators, publishers and other influential luminaries.
The Judges reviewed each entry based on originality, creativity, excellence of execution and overall impact. Identities of the participants were not revealed to the jury panel to ensure fairness and integrity of the competition.
About Moscow International Foto Awards:
Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA) is a prestigious gathering for international talents in photography. It is an annual competition that serves as a platform to recognize, reward and expose talented professional, non-professional and student photographers on a global scale. Participants from all over the world are encouraged to join the annual Moscow International Foto Awards. MIFA challenges photographers of all levels to grow within their craft and their profession.
The MIFA was created by the people that are behind the glamorous Lucie Awards and the prestigious Paris Photo Prize. It is MIFA’s goal to create an ambitious and comprehensive medium to find the most amazingly talented photographers from all corners of the globe and introduce them to Moscow photography community.
Black & White Spider Awards
Black & White Spider Awards online exhibition represents the world’s finest contemporary photographers as nominated by the Jury. Thousands of images are submitted each year with only a few hundred images making it to Nominee status. The Nominee shortlist consists of images that have received the highest percentage of votes overall and is the shortlist from which the winners are decided.