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"Red as pure expression."
FAME FRAME Gallery presents Red: Between Passion and Power — an exhibition-competition exploring one of the most intense and symbolic colors in art.
It is the color of desire and danger, love and conflict, vitality and domination. Across cultures and eras, red has carried meanings that are both deeply personal and universally understood. In this exhibition, artists engage with red as a force — visceral, commanding, and impossible to ignore.
This exhibition seeks to uncover red as more than a color — as a psychological space where intensity lives, boundaries blur, and art asserts its presence with undeniable force.
It is the color of desire and danger, love and conflict, vitality and domination. Across cultures and eras, red has carried meanings that are both deeply personal and universally understood. In this exhibition, artists engage with red as a force — visceral, commanding, and impossible to ignore.
This exhibition seeks to uncover red as more than a color — as a psychological space where intensity lives, boundaries blur, and art asserts its presence with undeniable force.
ARTISTS’ ENTRY OPENS ON
1.8.2026.
1.8.2026.
Winning works will be unveiled here on
21.8.2026.
21.8.2026.
Warren Umoh, А red background with a round object in the center
Mood image
Mood image
winners
First Prize Winner
Olga Tkachova, Scarlet
Olga Tkachova, Scarlet
Oil on Canvas 70 x 100 cm
Czech Republic
"The painting "Scarlet" explores the dialogue between passion and power through the language of movement and the intensity of the color red. The dancer's flowing scarlet dress extends her movements beyond the physical, transforming the fabric into energy. The glowing red circle evokes an inner source of fire, while the dark vertical element creates a tension between movement and restraint.
"Scarlet" captures the moment when opposing forces cease to contradict each other and become a unified expression of feminine power."
Czech Republic
"The painting "Scarlet" explores the dialogue between passion and power through the language of movement and the intensity of the color red. The dancer's flowing scarlet dress extends her movements beyond the physical, transforming the fabric into energy. The glowing red circle evokes an inner source of fire, while the dark vertical element creates a tension between movement and restraint.
"Scarlet" captures the moment when opposing forces cease to contradict each other and become a unified expression of feminine power."
Merit Award Winner
David Degelin, Love seemed Sweeter and Sure in the Light of the Day
David Degelin, Love seemed Sweeter and Sure in the Light of the Day
Photograph
Belgium
"The image revolves around the beauty of solitude and was shot in a rendezvous hotel, a location steeped in taboo, twilight, and discretion."
Belgium
"The image revolves around the beauty of solitude and was shot in a rendezvous hotel, a location steeped in taboo, twilight, and discretion."
Merit Award Winner
Cher Pruys, Showstopper
Cher Pruys, Showstopper
Acrylic on 300LB Hot Press
Canada
"A bright red car at a classic car show shining like a glowing ruby under the warm sun, captured y full attention!"
Canada
"A bright red car at a classic car show shining like a glowing ruby under the warm sun, captured y full attention!"
Merit Award Winner
Sasha Phillips,
Diego’s Dream: Vanitas
Sasha Phillips,
Diego’s Dream: Vanitas
Oil on Canvas
United States
"Transforming ornamental nature of women’s clothing into an empowering shroud."
United States
"Transforming ornamental nature of women’s clothing into an empowering shroud."
Honorable Mention
David Burch, DOORS
David Burch, DOORS
Acrylic on canvas
Canada
"Acrylic on canvas which essentially is a colourfield exploration of the colour red where the painted forms help the viewer to focus on all that red and to "sink into that red"."
Canada
"Acrylic on canvas which essentially is a colourfield exploration of the colour red where the painted forms help the viewer to focus on all that red and to "sink into that red"."
Honorable Mention
Dean Logan, This Fire Burns
Dean Logan, This Fire Burns
Wood, enamel, acrylic
United States
United States
Honorable Mention
DOULLIEZ Jean, Horizon38b
DOULLIEZ Jean, Horizon38b
Huile Sur Toile_80x60 cm
Belgium
Belgium
Honorable Mention
Eldon Ward,
Primary Impression 2
Eldon Ward,
Primary Impression 2
Acrylic and Wood Stain on a panel
United States
"Acrylic and Wood Stain on a panel made from recycled materials. A composition expressing the essential feeling of northern New Mexico."
United States
"Acrylic and Wood Stain on a panel made from recycled materials. A composition expressing the essential feeling of northern New Mexico."
Honorable Mention
Erika Beck, The Red Desert blooms in Alice Springs
Erika Beck, The Red Desert blooms in Alice Springs
Australia
"The desert in bloom is the passion of life, the unstoppable return of the sunburned red soil is the ultimate power
When rain finally falls in the desert, it triggers a remarkable transformation. Seeds lying dormant beneath the arid surface suddenly spring to life, taking advantage of the brief moisture. Within days, wildflowers and grasses bloom across the red sand, creating a vibrant display that’s as fleeting as it is beautiful.
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"The desert in bloom is the passion of life, the unstoppable return of the sunburned red soil is the ultimate power
When rain finally falls in the desert, it triggers a remarkable transformation. Seeds lying dormant beneath the arid surface suddenly spring to life, taking advantage of the brief moisture. Within days, wildflowers and grasses bloom across the red sand, creating a vibrant display that’s as fleeting as it is beautiful.
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Honorable Mention
Gerry Chapleski, Red Turban
Gerry Chapleski, Red Turban
Digital collage
United States
United States
Honorable Mention
Ingrid Steckelberg,
Forest fires III
Ingrid Steckelberg,
Forest fires III
Mixed Media auf Fine Art Inkjet Paper
Deutschland
"ROT – die intensivste aller Farben, steht für starke Emotionen wie Liebe, Leidenschaft und Wut. Und in der Kunst? Hier können Gefühle, Stimmungen und Ideen unter anderem allein durch Farbe verkörpert werden, und durch den Zusatz von Füllstoffen oder die Art des Farbauftrags nicht nur visuell, sondern auch haptisch erfahrbar werden."
Deutschland
"ROT – die intensivste aller Farben, steht für starke Emotionen wie Liebe, Leidenschaft und Wut. Und in der Kunst? Hier können Gefühle, Stimmungen und Ideen unter anderem allein durch Farbe verkörpert werden, und durch den Zusatz von Füllstoffen oder die Art des Farbauftrags nicht nur visuell, sondern auch haptisch erfahrbar werden."
Honorable Mention
Irina Shamaeva,
Red Mystery #1
Irina Shamaeva,
Red Mystery #1
AI-made
United States
"The border between love and warning, only in red."
United States
"The border between love and warning, only in red."
Honorable Mention
Isabelle Garcia Bautista,
La Chica de rojo
Isabelle Garcia Bautista,
La Chica de rojo
France
"Dressed as a female torero, she embodies elegance, courage, and self-confidence. The vibrant red costume transforms her into a powerful symbol of passion, strength, and identity."
"Dressed as a female torero, she embodies elegance, courage, and self-confidence. The vibrant red costume transforms her into a powerful symbol of passion, strength, and identity."
Honorable Mention
Jason Shih, Heart in Heart
Jason Shih, Heart in Heart
Painted ABS
Taiwan
" Imagination, transparent and emerging from nothingness, along with overtones, serves as the stage of “emptiness.” Substance, embraced by light and shadow, acts as the vessel for interpreting the beauty of the void."
Taiwan
" Imagination, transparent and emerging from nothingness, along with overtones, serves as the stage of “emptiness.” Substance, embraced by light and shadow, acts as the vessel for interpreting the beauty of the void."
Honorable Mention
Jay Johansen,
In Crimson Thought
Jay Johansen,
In Crimson Thought
Acrylic on Canvas
United States
United States
Honorable Mention
Karen Macdonald, Alternative Viewpoint
Karen Macdonald, Alternative Viewpoint
Acrylic on canvas
Canada
"There comes a time in life when letting go of old narratives allows for new alternatives and personal growth."
Canada
"There comes a time in life when letting go of old narratives allows for new alternatives and personal growth."
Honorable Mention
Karen Romani,
Lonely Parsnip
Karen Romani,
Lonely Parsnip
Watercolor on paper
United States
"Vegetables are so pretty, a trip to the grocery store is a visual celebration."
United States
"Vegetables are so pretty, a trip to the grocery store is a visual celebration."
Honorable Mention
Karen Safer,
Caught in Red Lovers Web
Karen Safer,
Caught in Red Lovers Web
Photograph on Archival Pigment paper
United States
"The theme of red passion, power, or love, caught in this tangled lovers' web."
United States
"The theme of red passion, power, or love, caught in this tangled lovers' web."
Honorable Mention
Ken Kochakji,
Blood Fog of Port Royal
Ken Kochakji,
Blood Fog of Port Royal
Photograph
United States
"An abstract photograph of the red fog rolling into Port Royal, Jamaica.. Blackbeard the Pirate was sailing into to harbor on the Queen Ann's Revenge."
United States
"An abstract photograph of the red fog rolling into Port Royal, Jamaica.. Blackbeard the Pirate was sailing into to harbor on the Queen Ann's Revenge."
Honorable Mention
Krystyna Vinogorodska,
Two on the Road - Him
Krystyna Vinogorodska,
Two on the Road - Him
Oil on canvas
Saudi Arabia
"Traveling beside another yet absorbed in his own inner world, he holds apples as symbols of knowledge, restraint, and the cost of choice. The dominant red palette transforms memory and contemplation into a quiet expression of emotional power."
Saudi Arabia
"Traveling beside another yet absorbed in his own inner world, he holds apples as symbols of knowledge, restraint, and the cost of choice. The dominant red palette transforms memory and contemplation into a quiet expression of emotional power."
Honorable Mention
Kylo-Patrick Hart,
Proceed with Caution
Kylo-Patrick Hart,
Proceed with Caution
Digital photograph
United States
"Visual reminder to drivers that children may always be present nearby."
United States
"Visual reminder to drivers that children may always be present nearby."
Honorable Mention
Liao WanNing, Chomngman
Liao WanNing, Chomngman
Oil on Canvas, 54 × 73 cm
United States
"The red flower field / red-earth landscape creates a strong visual dream: blossoms, wind, running, childhood, freedom. But once linked with “Donbas” in the title, the color red is no longer only the color of flowers and clothing; it may also evoke blood, fire, wounds, memory of the land, and a lost home. So beauty."
United States
"The red flower field / red-earth landscape creates a strong visual dream: blossoms, wind, running, childhood, freedom. But once linked with “Donbas” in the title, the color red is no longer only the color of flowers and clothing; it may also evoke blood, fire, wounds, memory of the land, and a lost home. So beauty."
Honorable Mention
LILLIANNE DAIGLE,
Red on red
LILLIANNE DAIGLE,
Red on red
Digital art print
Canada
"An abstract representation of a potted plant features bold, textured strokes in shades of hot pink and black against a gradient background of pink and orange. The overall impression is one of vibrant energy and a stylized, artistic interpretation of flora."
Canada
"An abstract representation of a potted plant features bold, textured strokes in shades of hot pink and black against a gradient background of pink and orange. The overall impression is one of vibrant energy and a stylized, artistic interpretation of flora."
Honorable Mention
Marc Bowditch,
Opera Rose (sculpture)
Marc Bowditch,
Opera Rose (sculpture)
Sculpture
Germany
"This sculpture is made with watercolour pigment painted on watercolour paper (interior) that is laminated to aluminum (exterior). This work maps of the energy and materiality of Opera Rose as colour field in space. Size approximately 60x 60 x 40 cm."
Germany
"This sculpture is made with watercolour pigment painted on watercolour paper (interior) that is laminated to aluminum (exterior). This work maps of the energy and materiality of Opera Rose as colour field in space. Size approximately 60x 60 x 40 cm."
Honorable Mention
Marissa Madonna,
Catania Fish Market
Marissa Madonna,
Catania Fish Market
United States
"When I was a student at Hartford Art School. I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Sicily with a travel painting course. Visiting the Catania Fish Market was one of my favorite memories, and this painting was later based on the photos I had taken while there. I wanted to capture all the details and the feeling of the vibrant outdoor scene under the red tent."
"When I was a student at Hartford Art School. I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Sicily with a travel painting course. Visiting the Catania Fish Market was one of my favorite memories, and this painting was later based on the photos I had taken while there. I wanted to capture all the details and the feeling of the vibrant outdoor scene under the red tent."
Honorable Mention
Nell, Ambiance
Nell, Ambiance
Acrylique sur toile 40 X40
France
"Paysage onirique vibrant, évoquant une réflexion profonde sur la nature humaine et son environnement mystérieux. Invitation à une contemplation introspective."
France
"Paysage onirique vibrant, évoquant une réflexion profonde sur la nature humaine et son environnement mystérieux. Invitation à une contemplation introspective."
Honorable Mention
Nicholas Kozis,
Haley in red 3
Nicholas Kozis,
Haley in red 3
United States
"Red as passion and purpose. A decision that comes from within and changes the world."
"Red as passion and purpose. A decision that comes from within and changes the world."
Honorable Mention
Paul J. Collins,
Capsicum Annuum
Paul J. Collins,
Capsicum Annuum
Photography
United Kingdom
"Bell pepper with water droplets."
United Kingdom
"Bell pepper with water droplets."
Honorable Mention
Richard Harpum, Tommy
Richard Harpum, Tommy
Acrylic on canvas 30"x20"
United Kingdom
"WWI soldier in Flanders wading through a poppy field. Painted to commemorate the British Legion's 90th anniversary and to raise money for the charity. Original sold. My most popular painting."
United Kingdom
"WWI soldier in Flanders wading through a poppy field. Painted to commemorate the British Legion's 90th anniversary and to raise money for the charity. Original sold. My most popular painting."
Honorable Mention
Robert Snyder,
Reinterpretation of Utility
Robert Snyder,
Reinterpretation of Utility
Wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain
United States
"Wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain, fired to cone 5 then luster fired with silver luster. Industrial parts arranged into a matte-black cylinder anchored by a perforated metal base, with mirror-polished chrome fittings, a wheel-like valve, and a coiled red conduit. It juxtaposes smooth, mechanical details with tactile matte surfaces, reading like a reclaimed tool reimagined as sculpture. It presents functional forms with an engineered attitude—precise and modern. A sculptural form marrying utility and fantasy."
United States
"Wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain, fired to cone 5 then luster fired with silver luster. Industrial parts arranged into a matte-black cylinder anchored by a perforated metal base, with mirror-polished chrome fittings, a wheel-like valve, and a coiled red conduit. It juxtaposes smooth, mechanical details with tactile matte surfaces, reading like a reclaimed tool reimagined as sculpture. It presents functional forms with an engineered attitude—precise and modern. A sculptural form marrying utility and fantasy."
Honorable Mention
Sarah Watson Palmer,
Dunce Cap
Sarah Watson Palmer,
Dunce Cap
Acrylic on canvas
Canada
"I illustrate life’s difficult moments using the grotesque characters of German Expressionism tempered by the bright colours and whimsical icons of Latin American Magic Realism. The colours do not moderate the emotions of this situation in DUNCE CAP: the reds accentuate the anger and contempt of the seated character and the frustration and resentment of the standing character. The reds morph into mauves of sadness and regret as the power of the seated figure and the domesticity of the scene in the background are soon to be relinquished."
Canada
"I illustrate life’s difficult moments using the grotesque characters of German Expressionism tempered by the bright colours and whimsical icons of Latin American Magic Realism. The colours do not moderate the emotions of this situation in DUNCE CAP: the reds accentuate the anger and contempt of the seated character and the frustration and resentment of the standing character. The reds morph into mauves of sadness and regret as the power of the seated figure and the domesticity of the scene in the background are soon to be relinquished."
Honorable Mention
Shirley A. Weiss,
Girl in Red
Shirley A. Weiss,
Girl in Red
Acrylic on canvas
Canada
"Happy memories and happy days. A beautiful young girl in her pretty red dress enjoying the day."
Canada
"Happy memories and happy days. A beautiful young girl in her pretty red dress enjoying the day."
Honorable Mention
Susana Mazzarino Jimenez,
Cosmic Egg
Susana Mazzarino Jimenez,
Cosmic Egg
Digital art printed on canvas
Spain
"Translucent pink-red membrane containing a field of suspended particles. The image arrests a state of potential: light still undecided, prior to its organisation into form."
Spain
"Translucent pink-red membrane containing a field of suspended particles. The image arrests a state of potential: light still undecided, prior to its organisation into form."
Honorable Mention
Sylwia Młodziejewska,
Taniec Wenus według Mattise'a i Botticellego
Sylwia Młodziejewska,
Taniec Wenus według Mattise'a i Botticellego
Akryl na płótnie, 100x70 cm
Polska
"Dialog z Mistrzami malarstwa że współczesną wrażliwością estetyczną."
Polska
"Dialog z Mistrzami malarstwa że współczesną wrażliwością estetyczną."
Honorable Mention
Theresa Poalucci,
Red Earth Rising
Theresa Poalucci,
Red Earth Rising
Acrylic Painting Digitized and Printed on Metal
United States
"Red Earth Rising celebrates the enduring spirit of the desert, where rugged mountains glow with fiery reds beneath an endless sky. The vibrant palette reflects the energy that emerges from seemingly harsh terrain, reminding us that beauty often flourishes where life is most challenged."
United States
"Red Earth Rising celebrates the enduring spirit of the desert, where rugged mountains glow with fiery reds beneath an endless sky. The vibrant palette reflects the energy that emerges from seemingly harsh terrain, reminding us that beauty often flourishes where life is most challenged."
Honorable Mention
Willow Frohardt,
Guilt
Willow Frohardt,
Guilt
Oil stick on brown craft paper
United States
"A portrait exploring the the confrontational gaze of a child."
United States
"A portrait exploring the the confrontational gaze of a child."
Selected Finalists
Barry Smylie — Red — 2024
DOULLIEZ Jean — Paysage Missouri — 1971
DOULLIEZ Jean — Salut et Fin de scène — 1989
Eldon Ward — Monument Valley — 2015
Cher Pruys — Little Lady In Red — 2024
Cher Pruys — Mirror Finish — 2026
Cher Pruys — On The Vine — 2025
Cher Pruys — Red Tail — 2007
Ingrid Steckelberg — Untitled I — 2025
Ingrid Steckelberg_Fireball_Acrylic_33x27 cm_tilda55237987
Irina Shamaeva — Red Mystery 2 — 2026
Irina Shamaeva — Red Mystery 3 — 2026
Isabelle Garcia Bautista — Marine — 2023
Jason Shih — Flamenco — 2025
Jay Johansen — Blazing Spirit — 2025
Jay Johansen — Street Glamour in Red — 2024
Karen Macdonald — Sum of the Parts — 2026
Karen Romani — Red Head — 2023
Karen Safer — Brothel Stairs Amsterdam — 2016
Karen Safer — Lone Red Lantern Penang — 2026
Ken Kochakji — Enter the Dragon — 2025
Krystyna Vinogorodska — Pomegranates — 2024
Krystyna Vinogorodska — Two on the Road - Her — 2025
Kylo-Patrick Hart — Tears of a Clown — 2023
Kylo-Patrick Hart — Vixen — 2022
Liao WanNing — Chinese traditional drama cloud shoulder, canvas oil painting, 60×80 cm. 2020 — 2022
Liao WanNing — The Newborn in the Flowering Season of Akano — 2025
LILLIANNE DAIGLE — Brush Fire — 2024
LILLIANNE DAIGLE — Writing home — 2026
Marissa Madonna — Eagle's Dare — 2026
Nell — Sérénité Rouge — 2024
Nicholas Kozis — Bellina at the Beach 8 — 2026
Nicholas Kozis — Dalila Gothic — 2016
Nicholas Kozis — Dr M in Red 3 — 2026
Nicholas Kozis — Sammy — 2026
Nicholas Kozis — Val in the Sun 8 — 2026
Olga Tkachova — The Kingdom of Roses — 2026
Paul J. Collins — Papaver Orientale — 2023
Rita Dauchot — HERE AND NOW PRAYER — 2024
Shirley A. Weiss — Two Poplars in Autumn Foliage — 2018
Shirley A. Weiss — You Are my Sunshine — 2020
Sylwia Młodziejewska — Madonna według Fouqueta — 2026
Sylwia Młodziejewska — Poniedziałek! — 2024
Theresa Poalucci — Flame of the Canyon — 2026
Apply to Participate
Artists are invited to submit their work for participation in this exhibition.
Artist Entry
Participation fee. Submit up to 3 artworks for curatorial review and prizes.
20
€
Contest RULES
Timeline
1.8.2026
Open call announcement
1.8. – 14.8.2026
Submission deadline
15.8. – 20.8.2026
Curatorial review
21.8.2026
Winners revealed
Prizes & Recognition
Every FAME FRAME competition is designed as a moment of recognition. Beyond monetary awards, each distinction affirms the dignity of the artist’s work, ensuring it is seen, remembered, and connected with an international audience of collectors.
Our prizes embody both excellence and visibility: from the First Prize, which offers permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection, to Merit Awards and finalist recognitions that highlight artistic distinction.
Our prizes embody both excellence and visibility: from the First Prize, which offers permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection, to Merit Awards and finalist recognitions that highlight artistic distinction.
First Prize
The highest honor, awarded to the most outstanding work of the exhibition.
· 100–200 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Excellence
· Permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection on our website
· 100–200 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Excellence
· Permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection on our website
Merit Awards
Distinguished works selected by curators for their excellence and originality.
· 25–50 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
· 25–50 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
Honorable Mentions
Notable entries recognized for their artistic quality and relevance.
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
Selected Finalists
Curated works showcased in the official online exhibition.
· Visibility among international collectors
· Visibility among international collectors
Submission Rules
Who can apply
Open worldwide to artists aged 18 and above. Artists under 18 may participate only with the consent and completed submission form of a parent or legal guardian.
Theme
Each contest is built around a curated theme. Only works that clearly respond to the announced theme will be considered for selection.
Off-topic submissions will be disqualified without refund.
Off-topic submissions will be disqualified without refund.
Submission limit
Each entry allows up to 3 artworks (1 required, 2 optional).
Digital files: JPG or PNG, minimum 2000px on the longest side, up to 10 MB each.
Digital files: JPG or PNG, minimum 2000px on the longest side, up to 10 MB each.
Application Process
Entry Fee
· Participation requires a 20 € non-refundable entry fee.
· Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a work is not selected.
· Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a work is not selected.
Rights
· All works must be original and created solely by the submitting artist.
· Artists retain full copyright to their works.
· By submitting, artists grant FAME FRAME Gallery the right to exhibit selected works online, promote them across digital platforms, and include them in press releases or newsletters.
· Artists retain full copyright to their works.
· By submitting, artists grant FAME FRAME Gallery the right to exhibit selected works online, promote them across digital platforms, and include them in press releases or newsletters.
Artist Entry
Participation fee. Submit up to 3 artworks for curatorial review and prizes.
20
€