GREY ART SHOW


 

 

 

 

 

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Grey online art show for the month of Septebmer 2026. The show encompassed a range of artistic styles and mediums (oil, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, marble, steel, digital art, photography). Each submission has been judged based on the following elements of artistic expression: orginality and quality of art, overall design, creativity, interpretation of the theme, demonstration of artistic ability and usage of medium. Out of all entries, 37 artworks were shortlisted for inclusion in the show. The competition attracted entries from many countries across the world: USA, Taiwan, Canada, Switzerland, Ukraine, France, Estonia and Germany. Enjoy the show and thank you for expressing an interest in our competition.

 

 

 

 

BEST OF SHOW

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Cher Pruys - Mirror Image

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"I am concerned with communicating a sense of harmony, balance, order and spirituality. We are all confronted on a daily basis with the fragmentation of our non-linear lives, trying, as in a puzzle, to make the pieces fit together to make sense of it all. My paintings, works on paper, and sculpture depict imagery of personal events and psychological issues. They are expressed through geometric shapes, color, light, space, texture, edges and movement each interplaying with one another engaging the viewer to participate. Most recently, I have embarked on a series of white paintings that abandon my signature bold palette. These paintings, from the "Elements of Peace" series, pay homage to people who have been affected by war. White is soft, quiet, spiritual, unadorned and full of infinite possibilities. My intention is to create an architectural space for rest, retreat, connection, reflection and identification. The multi-dimensionality and multi-layering of my work reference what one must uncover to penetrate the illusions of reality and reach the mystery and essence of the soul."

 

 

 

 

FIRST PLACE

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Emily Copeland - Telephone

charcoal

 

 

Working exclusively in charcoal, Emily Copeland creates large-scale, highly detailed drawings that elevate familiar objects beyond their everyday function. She is drawn to subjects with a strong physical presence—objects shaped by craftsmanship, use, and time—and to the challenge of translating their materials, textures, and reflections through the simplicity of charcoal. Scale plays an important role in Copeland’s work. By enlarging objects and isolating them against minimal backgrounds, she removes them from their usual context and invites a closer kind of looking. Details that might normally pass unnoticed—a worn surface, the curve of metal, a subtle reflection, or evidence of the hand that made something—become central to the image. Rooted in careful observation and realism, Copeland’s work goes beyond technical accuracy. Through sustained attention, she transforms ordinary objects into subjects worthy of reconsideration, giving them a renewed presence while leaving space for viewers to bring their own memories, associations, and experiences to what they see.

 

 

 

 

SECOND PLACE

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Jay Johansen - Eyes of the Storm

acrylic on canvas

 

 

My art explores identity, emotion, and legacy. Through portraits I capture not just likeness but essence, using bold palettes and textures to evoke nostalgia, intrigue, and reflection inviting viewers to connect with deeper stories

 

 

 

 

THIRD PLACE

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Joel Shapses - Opposing Positions

marble

 

 

I create to delight, to interest, to provoke thought & to move & inspire. + I have been sculpting for over sixty years. I started out in college by taking elective courses in my junior and senior years. My professor was Alfred von Loen, a Dutch sculptor and my mentor. I immediately fell in love with the process. What I try to achieve is originality in design and beauty in form. My creative inspiration is fuelled by my subconscious mind which is filled with the images of the masters such as Michelangelo, Moore, Hepworth and Arp. Each sculpture I create is a derivative of these masters. I started out in stone but after a while I began to incorporate other materials in my designs. Neon lighting was introduced to bring a new dimension to translucent stones. Today I use led lights to create more dynamic colors. A few years ago I was introduced to fused glass. This created new vistas of creativity. Just last year I began working in metal, aluminum, steel , mixed media and bronze. These new materials added more fuel to my imagination and I now combine as many different media as possible to create my artist expression.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MERIT AWARD

 

 

 

 

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Eric Hsueh

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Eric Hsueh

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Carla Fisher

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Carla Fisher

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Brigitte B Burckhardt

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Ben De Marco

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Ben De Marco

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Alena Ptsjolko

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Alena Ptsjolko

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Ellen Gaube

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Ellen Gaube

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Ellen Gaube

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Austin Fagan

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Austin Fagan

 

 

 

 

HONORABLE MENTION

 

 

 

 

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Gabriele Gracine

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Ingrid Steckelberg

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Ingrid Steckelberg

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Jason Shih

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Lizette Rivera

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Mariia Voloshyna

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Philippe Olivier

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Stephanie Vlahov

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Aaron Krone

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Aaron Krone

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Craig Scoffone

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Craig Scoffone