Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Floral online art show for the month of September 2025. The show encompassed a range of artistic styles and mediums (acrylic, oil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, digital art, photography, bronze, alcohol ink). 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, 91 artworks were shortlisted for inclusion in the show. The competition attracted entries from many countries across the world: Netherlands, Taiwan, Canada, France UK, Austria and USA. Enjoy the show and thank you for expressing an interest in our competition.

Jason Shih was born in 1972 in Taiwan. In 1991, he began to specialize in metal sculpture when he was a sophomore in the Fine Arts Dept. of Taipei National University of the Arts. In 2001, he graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. And then, he served as the metal sculptor Albert Paley's assistant, involved in crafts and public art work practices. Furthermore, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, he lives in Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art. Jason Shih’s artistic vision is shaped by a diverse array of influences, from contemporary dance to avant-garde fashion. He cites German choreographer Pina Bausch and British designer Alexander McQueen as significant inspirations. Bausch’s explorations of time and space resonate with Shih’s interest in sculpture’s capacity to embody kinetic energy and spatial imagination. McQueen’s innovative approach to contemporary imagery and themes provides Shih with a broad canvas for creative expression. Shih’s work is also influenced by the aesthetic principles of Futurism and Constructivism, movements that emphasize dynamic energy and continuous motion. These influences are evident in his pursuit of capturing the beauty of movement and the elegant restraint of natural forces. Shih’s sculptures often depict moments of defying gravity, capturing the fleeting beauty of motion in a static form. As a professional sculptor, Jason likes to experience the taste of life with perceptual observation in the subtle moments, and also likes the ever-changing situation of game shapes in the poetic imaginary space. For Jason, art creation is to share various moods and stories in daily life.

Portraits are my favorite subject. While I am painting a face, I am one with the person, and there is an exhilaration that comes from achieving this intimacy. To me, comparing it to painting faces is painting flowers. One of my favorites and one that blooms very early is the Magnolia. I am attracted to it because of its colors, so delicate and nuanced, from white to cream to amazing tints of pink with darker details here and there. I enjoy examining how the light falls on each part of the flower to give it its unique shape and personality. Painting the petals fills me with joy. My job is to find the flowers’s beauty and show it to the viewer. It starts from carefully finding the most pleasing angle and then surrounding it with a composition that enhances it. By weaving elements of art such as shape, space, color and movement, my goal is to elicit a kind of internal gasp of recognition from the viewer: “Ah, yes, that is a beautiful painting”.

Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA., AAOA. I am a self taught artists working in water based medium, mainly acrylic, but also at times gouache and water-colour. I am a hyperrealism painter fascinated by the world around me. I am very drawn to shiny surfaces as well as transparent objects, especially when the lighting brings them to life. I look for beauty in everyday objects that most people take for granted or just don’t truly see them as they are. The seemingly boring and mundane subjects can truly be like magnets if portrayed in the right light. Shiny metal is one of those materials that can host endless visions….the light hits it and the reflections are captured on the smooth, sleek surface…people and animals especially the eyes...an artists dream! My future art plans are to paint the countless subjects I have chosen to become paintings and to share my art with as many people as I can. "To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression."

Nature, in all its forms and places, is my constant source of inspiration. Whether it’s the curve of a leaf, the play of light on stone, or the way wildlife moves through its environment, these elements tap into something deeply human—a shared connection to the natural world that transcends geography. While much of my work reflects my time in the Southwest, my inspiration comes from wherever I happen to be. My art explores the harmony between nature and the evolving technological world. I blend organic beauty with digital innovation, using modern tools to “paint with pixels” and bring my vision to life. Each piece begins on a digital canvas. I build compositions using photographs taken on my smartphone, and often scan in hand-drawn or painted elements. These layers form the foundation of a wholly original work—one that merges lived experience with imagination. I then refine the image with digital brushwork, filters, and color enhancements until the piece “speaks” to me. That’s when I know it’s finished. The final artwork is printed on acrylic to highlight its luminosity and depth. Each piece is a journey of discovery—guided by intuition, curiosity, and a desire to preserve a moment in time. Through my art, I strive to offer a visual sanctuary where viewers can pause, breathe, and reconnect with the quiet beauty of the world around them. Whether grounded in the desert, the coast, or a mountain trail, each image is an invitation to see more deeply—and to feel more fully.