I am very pleased to
announce that after being invited to take part in the ‘International Prize
“Marche d’Acqua” Fabriano Watercolour 2012’, I have been awarded first
prize. A total of 51 artists from 15 different countries were invited to
participate in the prize. As the sole Scot I am excited and honoured to have
been recognised by such a prestigious International jury.
Taking the Strain, watercolour on handmade Fabriano, 77 x 56.5cm Unframed
The Scottish painter Angus McEwan won the second edition of the ‘International Prize “Marche d’Acqua” Fabriano Watercolour 2012’ with the opera "Taking the Strain 2".
The success, therefore, went to the Scottish painter, as stated
in the written jury, "... for extraordinary technical skill, for the
masterful use of light and colour, for the excellent ability to understand and
value the paper produced specifically for award from paper masters of the paper
museum. "
The city of Fabriano has announced
its second edition of the ‘International Prize “Marche d’Acqua” Fabriano
Watercolour 2012’ an event that the Tourism Councillorship of the
Municipality of Fabriano will open on June 2nd 2012, at the Paper and Watermark
Museum. The museum is the ideal site to hold the Italian 2nd International Prize
dedicated to Watercolour Art.
The winner of the Biannual watercolour Prize is Angus McEwan with the artwork “Taking the strain 2"
The winner of the Biannual watercolour Prize is Angus McEwan with the artwork “Taking the strain 2"
The biennial
exhibition, conceived by the Paper and Watermark Museum in collaboration with
InArte and Ava (Venetian Watercolour Association), will welcome renowned and
internationally acclaimed artists.
The artists
participating in the exhibition are 51 from all over the globe (15 different
Countries) of which 21 are young emerging artists, selected by the ‘Accademie
di Belle Arti Italiane’ and International Art Schools and Academy for their
creativity.
The works of art will
be exhibited and open to the public till August 26th at the new exposition
gallery created within the Paper and Watermark Museum.
The exhibition will
also exhibit a session dedicated to the works of art by the six Judging panel
members of the “Marche d’Acqua” Prize and a special guest session dedicated to
Pedro Cano's "Desnudos en el Papel".
