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"Where color becomes music."
FAME FRAME Gallery presents Symphony of Colors — an exhibition-competition dedicated to the expressive power of color as an emotional and conceptual language.
Color has the ability to move us before form is understood and before meaning is defined. In this exhibition, hues interact like musical notes, creating rhythms, contrasts, and harmonies that resonate beyond the visual. Artists use color not as decoration, but as structure, emotion, and voice — composing works that speak directly to perception and feeling.
Symphony of Colors brings together diverse artistic approaches united by chromatic intensity and intentional palette. From subtle tonal dialogues to bold, immersive compositions, each artwork contributes to a larger orchestration of visual sound.
This exhibition aims to celebrate color as a universal force — one that transcends borders, styles, and narratives, inviting viewers to experience art through pure sensation and harmony.
Color has the ability to move us before form is understood and before meaning is defined. In this exhibition, hues interact like musical notes, creating rhythms, contrasts, and harmonies that resonate beyond the visual. Artists use color not as decoration, but as structure, emotion, and voice — composing works that speak directly to perception and feeling.
Symphony of Colors brings together diverse artistic approaches united by chromatic intensity and intentional palette. From subtle tonal dialogues to bold, immersive compositions, each artwork contributes to a larger orchestration of visual sound.
This exhibition aims to celebrate color as a universal force — one that transcends borders, styles, and narratives, inviting viewers to experience art through pure sensation and harmony.
ARTISTS’ ENTRY OPENS ON
15.1.2026.
15.1.2026.
Winning works will be unveiled here on
7.2.2026.
7.2.2026.
David Clode, A close up of a multicolored bird`s feathers
Mood image
Mood image
winners
First Prize Winner
Vitalij Pashynski,
Colored rhythm
Vitalij Pashynski,
Colored rhythm
Colored pencils and markers on paper
Ukraine
"A lone astronaut stands between chaos and wonder, wrapped in an explosion of colors that symbolize human emotions, diversity, and inner conflict. The helmet reflects the unknown within ourselves. This painting is a message to the viewer: even in the vast darkness, identity, creativity, and hope remain brilliantly alive."
Ukraine
"A lone astronaut stands between chaos and wonder, wrapped in an explosion of colors that symbolize human emotions, diversity, and inner conflict. The helmet reflects the unknown within ourselves. This painting is a message to the viewer: even in the vast darkness, identity, creativity, and hope remain brilliantly alive."
Merit Award Winner
WannNing Liao, Dalmatian Fantasia
WannNing Liao, Dalmatian Fantasia
Oil on canvas, quartz sand, 60×60 cm
Canada
Canada
Merit Award Winner
Brigitte B Burckhardt, The Artist
Brigitte B Burckhardt, The Artist
Digital Photography
Switzerland
"I was watching his graffiti going up on the tunnel wall,his reflection with the spray can in his hands."
Switzerland
"I was watching his graffiti going up on the tunnel wall,his reflection with the spray can in his hands."
Honorable Mention
Adam Collier Noel, Blooming Renewal
Adam Collier Noel, Blooming Renewal
Mixed Media on Canvas
United States
"This joyous painting is inspired by mid-century abstract expressionism. The colorful composition is comprised of paper collage layers and acrylic paint."
United States
"This joyous painting is inspired by mid-century abstract expressionism. The colorful composition is comprised of paper collage layers and acrylic paint."
Honorable Mention
Alison Adams, Becoming: Constellations
Alison Adams, Becoming: Constellations
Mixed-media
United Kingdom
"This Gustav Klimt-inspired textured mixed-media abstract artwork evokes a luminous, dreamlike presence - suggestive of a wing, waves or a mountain range unfolding - surrounded by constellations of circular forms, recalling celestial bodies or whispered thoughts suspended in motion. The palette of lavender, aqua, pink and gold nods to Klimt’s ornamental richness while remaining distinctly contemporary and introspective. The surface shimmers with gold accents and the textural layers create a sense of gentle ascent, as if the figure is both emerging from and dissolving into the atmosphere."
United Kingdom
"This Gustav Klimt-inspired textured mixed-media abstract artwork evokes a luminous, dreamlike presence - suggestive of a wing, waves or a mountain range unfolding - surrounded by constellations of circular forms, recalling celestial bodies or whispered thoughts suspended in motion. The palette of lavender, aqua, pink and gold nods to Klimt’s ornamental richness while remaining distinctly contemporary and introspective. The surface shimmers with gold accents and the textural layers create a sense of gentle ascent, as if the figure is both emerging from and dissolving into the atmosphere."
Honorable Mention
Gerhard Kroyer, Aurora
Gerhard Kroyer, Aurora
Digital Painting
Austria
"A vibrant aurora unfolds across the space, where waves of electric blues, radiant greens, and glowing magentas swirl like cosmic light in dancing motion."
Austria
"A vibrant aurora unfolds across the space, where waves of electric blues, radiant greens, and glowing magentas swirl like cosmic light in dancing motion."
Honorable Mention
Cher Pruys, Tulle Rainbow
Cher Pruys, Tulle Rainbow
Acrylic on 300LB Hot Press
Canada
"A study of coloured vibrant tulle fabric, vibrant & airy with its sheer, hexagonal mesh structure providing one with a delicate dreamy image."
Canada
"A study of coloured vibrant tulle fabric, vibrant & airy with its sheer, hexagonal mesh structure providing one with a delicate dreamy image."
Honorable Mention
Jan Kirstein Rigor, Opened Wound
Jan Kirstein Rigor, Opened Wound
Mixed Media Collage on paper
United States
"Mixed Media Collage on paper is a description and homage of the pain of the recent ICE attacks and murders of recent citizens of Minneapolis, Minnesota."
United States
"Mixed Media Collage on paper is a description and homage of the pain of the recent ICE attacks and murders of recent citizens of Minneapolis, Minnesota."
Honorable Mention
Jason Shih, Trilogy-Sunshine. Valley. Coastline
Jason Shih, Trilogy-Sunshine. Valley. Coastline
Painted ABS
Taiwan
"The artwork refers to the beautiful scenery of Taiwan's East coastline with healing sunshine, lush mountains and azure coastline."
Taiwan
"The artwork refers to the beautiful scenery of Taiwan's East coastline with healing sunshine, lush mountains and azure coastline."
Honorable Mention
JO PAFF, PASSAGE TO SANTA FE
JO PAFF, PASSAGE TO SANTA FE
Latex on Canvas. 24" X 24" inches
United States
"Contemporary Hard Edge
Painting."
United States
"Contemporary Hard Edge
Painting."
Honorable Mention
Joe LaMattina, Fire & Water #3
Joe LaMattina, Fire & Water #3
Acrylics, wood stain, oils, and rusted, burnt metal pieces~ on canvas
United States
""Fire & Water" is a series of paintings that I began creating after a horrific fire burnt a friend's car repair shop and cars to the ground. I scavenged thru through rubble to collect metal pieces and incorporate them into my work. Paying homage to my friend, and giving deconstructed remains a new and vibrant life was my goal."
United States
""Fire & Water" is a series of paintings that I began creating after a horrific fire burnt a friend's car repair shop and cars to the ground. I scavenged thru through rubble to collect metal pieces and incorporate them into my work. Paying homage to my friend, and giving deconstructed remains a new and vibrant life was my goal."
Honorable Mention
Karen Macdonald, Matrix
Karen Macdonald, Matrix
Acrylic on canvas
Canada
"Matrix is about filtering through the myriad of complicated experiences and interactions that define our lives in an effort to recognize and understand true identity."
Canada
"Matrix is about filtering through the myriad of complicated experiences and interactions that define our lives in an effort to recognize and understand true identity."
Honorable Mention
Karol Blumenthal, Venice, California
Karol Blumenthal, Venice, California
Digital art
United States
"This is digital art based on a photograph taken of a home at the Venice Canals in Venice, California."
United States
"This is digital art based on a photograph taken of a home at the Venice Canals in Venice, California."
Honorable Mention
Kurt Johnson, Feather Curves
Kurt Johnson, Feather Curves
Photography
United States
"A detailed look at peacock feathers."
United States
"A detailed look at peacock feathers."
Honorable Mention
Kylo-Patrick Hart, Awaiting
Kylo-Patrick Hart, Awaiting
Digital photograph
United States
"Culled from my series Carnival Memories, combining the aesthetic appeals of abstraction and intentional camera movement with the widely shared excitement that exists at carnivals and amusement parks throughout the world."
United States
"Culled from my series Carnival Memories, combining the aesthetic appeals of abstraction and intentional camera movement with the widely shared excitement that exists at carnivals and amusement parks throughout the world."
Honorable Mention
Lon Levin, Balancing Act
Lon Levin, Balancing Act
Photography /Digital
Mexico
Mexico
Honorable Mention
Malcolm Glass, Banana Leaves
Malcolm Glass, Banana Leaves
Infrared color film transparency
United States
"This film reads heat, not light, creating dramatic color shifts. (The sky is cool, hence black.) Photoshop was not used at all. This is what the film "sees." For me, this exciting medium has given me a toccata of color."
United States
"This film reads heat, not light, creating dramatic color shifts. (The sky is cool, hence black.) Photoshop was not used at all. This is what the film "sees." For me, this exciting medium has given me a toccata of color."
Honorable Mention
Marek Wernikowski, Czapla z Człuchowa
Marek Wernikowski, Czapla z Człuchowa
Mixmedia on paper
Poland
Poland
Honorable Mention
Matthias Hübner, FREI
Matthias Hübner, FREI
Acrylic on canvas, 120x100cm, UV reactive
Deutschland
"Frei presents a figure captured in a moment of motion, suspended between control and dissolution. The composition combines gestural painting with a defined figurative presence, while UV-reactive layers introduce a second perceptual field that subtly extends the image beyond visible light."
Deutschland
"Frei presents a figure captured in a moment of motion, suspended between control and dissolution. The composition combines gestural painting with a defined figurative presence, while UV-reactive layers introduce a second perceptual field that subtly extends the image beyond visible light."
Honorable Mention
Nancy Van Ness, Colors
Nancy Van Ness, Colors
United States
"A richly textured abstract painting composed of thickly applied, impasto layers of oil paint. A dynamic and vibrant color palette is used, featuring deep reds, lush greens, bright yellows, vivid blues, and touches of white, cream, and purple."
"A richly textured abstract painting composed of thickly applied, impasto layers of oil paint. A dynamic and vibrant color palette is used, featuring deep reds, lush greens, bright yellows, vivid blues, and touches of white, cream, and purple."
Honorable Mention
Ruchell Alexander, Student of JAH
Ruchell Alexander, Student of JAH
Acrylic on canvas
United States
"Always learning as I go about adventuring on this planet always giving thanks and showing respect to the creator."
United States
"Always learning as I go about adventuring on this planet always giving thanks and showing respect to the creator."
Honorable Mention
SVEIN ØYSTEIN JACOBSEN, Lines and shapes
SVEIN ØYSTEIN JACOBSEN, Lines and shapes
Mixed media
NORWAY
"Drawn and painted. Photographed, processed in a drawing program and an image processing program."
NORWAY
"Drawn and painted. Photographed, processed in a drawing program and an image processing program."
Selected Finalists
Adam Collier Noel — Exuberance — 2024
Adam Collier Noel — Prismatic — 2024
Alison Adams — Noboru — 2025
Alison Adams — Peacock Promenade — 2025
Brigitte B Burckhardt — Brixton — 2019
Brigitte B Burckhardt — Reflection — 2024
Catherine Aupetit — Anahita, the blue fairy — 2025
Catherine Aupetit — Idunn, la fée orange — 2025
Catherine Aupetit — Titania, cercle de vie — 2025
Gerhard Kroyer — Emotion — 2025
Gerhard Kroyer — Luminous Goddess — 2025
Cher Pruys — Peer Pressure — 2015
Jaden Zen — Fading Time — 2025
Jaden Zen — Interwoven Time — 2026
Jaden Zen — Luminous Time — 2025
Jan Kirstein Rigor — Mobile Home — 2024
Jan Kirstein Rigor — Slam — 2025
Jason Shih — Flamenco — 2023
Jason Shih — Chasing — 2023
JO PAFF — Inverted Pyramid Series 9 10 — 2025
Joe LaMattina — True Love — 2025
Joe LaMattina — Unraveled — 2025
Karen Macdonald — Lunar Gateway — 2025
Karen Macdonald — Pale Moon Rising — 2025
Karol Blumenthal — Gay Pride Staircase — 2024
Karol Blumenthal — Getty Museum, Los Angeles — 2025
Kurt Johnson — Yellow Aspen Cave — 2023
Kylo-Patrick Hart — Pick Your Prize — 2025
Kylo-Patrick Hart — Striations — 2025
Leonora de Lange — Colourful Avstracted Still Life — 2018
Lon Levin — Six Expressions, One Secret — 2025
Lon Levin — The Smile That Knows Too Much — 2025
Malcolm Glass — Who is the Fairest — 2025
Malcolm Glass — Wooly Bully on a Daylily Petal — 2024
Matthias Hübner — SCHIRM — 2025
Matthias Hübner — TON — 2026
Nancy Van Ness — Peacock Color Surge — 2024
Nancy Van Ness — Sunshine — 2025
Rosine Le Noane — La note bleue — 2026
Rosine Le Noane — Les feux de la rampe — 2026
Ruchell Alexander — The Conductor — 2009
Sara Davies — Red and White Petunia — 2024
SVEIN ØYSTEIN JACOBSEN — The spring — 2025
SVEIN ØYSTEIN JACOBSEN — Waves of ..... — 2025
WannNing Liao — My Indian Prince — 2024
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
15.1.2026
Open call announcement
15.1. – 31.1.2026
Submission deadline
1.2. – 6.2.2026
Curatorial review
7.2.2026
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
€