25 shortlisted for 3D Art Award

Dubai - The shortlist was selected from 122 submissions, including from many luminaries of the 3D art world from across the world.

A total of 25 artists have been shortlisted for the Dh2.3 million Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award of Brand Dubai. The shortlist was selected from 122 submissions, including from many luminaries of the 3D art world from across the world.

Mona Al Marri, Director-General of Government of Dubai Media Office, said: "Over 80 per cent of the global community of accomplished 3D artists submitted their works for the award."

The artists selected for the final round will create and display their works at Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival to be held in City Walk from March 1 to 7. The public spaces of City Walk will be converted into open-air 'canvases' for the artists to showcase their work.

A jury comprising renowned international and local artists will select three winners. The winners will be honoured at a ceremony to be held at the festival. In addition to the main awards, there will also be a 'People's Choice' award based on votes from the public. The jury selected the shortlisted artists based on a range of criteria including technical excellence, visual 3D impact, artistic creativity, ability to engage the viewer and the artist's interpretation of the theme of 'Happiness'.

And the shortlisted artists are...

Adam Kirsch (Hungary), Andres Petroselli (Argentina), Cuboliquido (Italy), Danila Shmelev (Russia), Dima Fatum (Ukraine), Ella Mundt (Germany), Fanakapan (UK), Gennaro Troia (Italy), Junadres Vera (Mexico), Kobra (Brazil), Leon Keer (Netherlands), Milouz (France), Kas - Nelson Marques - (Belgium), Nate Baranowski (USA), Nikolaj Arndt (Russia), Odeith - Joao Reis (Portugal), Qi Xinghua (China), Remko Van Schaik (Netherlands), Rene Muniz (Brazil), Ruben Poncia (Netherlands), Ryhop - Ryszard Paprocki- (Poland), Tomotero (Japan), Truman Adams (USA), Vera Bugatti (Italy), and John Pugh (USA).

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