Artist Manss Aval‘s artwork was entered into the YICCA International Contest of Contemporary Art, 2015. Two of Aval’s pieces were highlighted in the contest, At the Beach, which has won numerous recognitions around the world, and Dante’s Visit, which is also been an extremely popular piece.

Dante’s Visit is exquisitely painted in oil and according to the Artist, Manss Aval, inspired by Dante’s Inferno.

At the Beach is fine art photography at it’s very finest. Manss Aval describes the artwork as a great depiction of the “Solitude and anonymity, particularly for the elderly, is one of the striking features of Western society.”

Artist Manss Aval received praise for his artistic abilities in a recent review by Heinz Playner, Curator of PAKS Gallery on Art News.

The review was translated from German into English and reads as follows:

“Manss Aval shows the viewer a fascinating world with his works. [His]
incredibly multi-faceted technique in a contemporary style inspires and
engenders sensitive feelings and intelligently encourages the sense of the
endless freedom of his art. His talent to evoke fantasy by creating a
magical atmosphere in his artworks shows him as a master of fine art “.

– Heinz Playner, Curator of PAKS Gallery, 2015, Art News Contemporary and Modern Art

About the PAKS Gallery

PAKS Gallery is a gallery for contemporary art in Austria between Vienna, Salzburg and Munich (Germany).  The Gallery is international active in consulting of high quality contemporary art. With more than 140.000 Follower PAKS Gallery is one of the most popular galleries in Europe.

Many private and corporate collectors come to PAKS Gallery to be introduced to  new artists, those with existing perspective, and the well- established artists too. With PAKS Gallery exhibitions being in a number of countries and seen in different venues, art fairs art museums and artistic collaborations, the exposure benefits both the Artist and the Art Collectors as well.  The gallery’s art exhibitions are frequented by art collectors from around the world who travel to see the new stars and established names of the international art world.

The PAKS Gallery is known for sharing works of international Artists from around the world in categories such as photography, painting, sculpture, and mixed media art.

 

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Image Courtesy: PAKS Gallery in Castle Hubertendorf  PAKS Gallery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   GALA AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER MANSS AVAL

SAN DIEGO (December 14, 2015) – Professional photographer and visual artist MANSS AVAL of San Diego was presented with the UK-based Worldwide Photography Gala Awards Finalist title in the category of People at the prestigious Nomination of the Pollux Awards, 8th Edition, Sunday, December 13, 2015.   His entry was a series entitled: “Longing” consisting of five images: “At the Beach”, “Object of Desires’, “Break’, “What’s Missing” and “Gini at Cafe de Paris”.

The 8th Pollux Awards’ pre-selection was done by JULIO HARDY and The Gala Awards’ curators team, and the juror of the final selection was FRANK MEO, based in New York and a renowned photographers’ agent.  Frank was former Director of Photography Assignments of Getty Images US, and is currently running the site ThePhotoCloser.com who connects photographers with art buyers.

Over 9,000 images were submitted to the 8th Pollux awards, from 42 countries.

Pollux finalists will also be invited to participate in the 4th BIENNIAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY BERLIN 2016. This biennial is considered by industry insiders as perhaps one of the most important photographic exhibitions to be held in Europe in 2016.

MANSS AVAL was also selected as finalist for several other photos in the 7th edition of the Pollux Awards earlier in 2015. MANSS AVAL’s art and photography is gaining increasing recognition in the art world with over 30 prestigious international awards in 2015 alone. His work has been exhibited in over 70 international shows, including the Louvre in Paris. In the words of one critic, “Aval’s gripping photography always evokes deep emotions in the viewer”.  Another critic notes “Aval redefines the boundaries between photography and painting, creating powerful images, where the painting technique is inspired by the artifacts and camouflage effects of the camera”.

The selected Pollux Awards’ winning photographs will be posted on Gala Awards Gallery on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

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Contact: Fine Art Maya— Manss Aval
Telephone: 858-605-0887 — 858-752-7791
Email: info@fineartmaya.com — info@manssaval.com
Website: www.fineartmaya.com — www.manssaval.com

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

10TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER MANSS AVAL

LOS ANGELES (December 3, 2015) – Professional photographer MANSS AVAL of San Diego was presented with the 10th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the categories of Architectural, Nature, and People at a prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow webcast Saturday, November 21, 2015.

The live online gala was attended by over 10,000 photography fans around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the industry’s most important event for black and white photography.

10th Annual Jury members included captains of the industry from Bonhams, Random House, Aeroplastics Contemporary, Stockholm City Museum, Annenberg Foundation, Leo Burnett, FTM Art Advisory and Fratelli Alinari who honored Spider Fellows with 505 coveted title awards and 943 nominees in 31 categories.

“It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 7,686 entries we received this year,” said Basil O’Brien, the awards Creative Director. “Manss Aval’s “Out of Nowhere,” an exceptional image entered in the Architectural category, “Wagner Moment” in the Nature category, and “At the Beach” and “Break” in the People category, represent black and white photography at its finest, and we’re pleased to present him with the title of Nominee.”

Jury member Diane Ruggie from Velocebella agency added, “The gallery of winners and runners up has true stopping power.”

BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
Black and White Spider Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography.

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Contact: Fine Art Maya
Telephone: 858-605-0887/858-752-7791
Email: info@fineartmaya.com
Website: www. fineartmaya.com

Artist Manss Aval’s has been recognized once again with a honorable mention by the very prestigious IPA contest. Manss Aval submitted his art, “At the Beach“, for inclusion in the International Photography Awards competition in the ‘Person’ category. The competition was steep with over 18,000 entries submitted by artists residing in over 100 different countries. Manss Aval was Awarded: Honorable Mention in IPA – Person category for the winning entry “At the Beach.”

A press release detailing  Manss Aval’s accomplishment and highly acclaimed work, At the Beach, is below. This is not the first time that Manss’ has received awards for his art, ewhich has won a number of awards since it’s unveiling.

PRESS RELEASE
International Photography Awards (IPA) has announced the winners of International Photography Awards Competition.  Manss Aval was awarded in the International Photography Awards Competition.

ABOUT MANSS AVAL
Manss is an artist and long-time fine art photographer who works and resides in San Diego, California. Inspired by Nature’s patterns and textures his works transform inanimate objects into faces, designs and complete figures that present our environment in a different, more intimate perspective. As primary medium he concentrates on photography, acrylic and oil on canvas, and mixed media techniques. Among his other interests are sculptures, video and film. He has a broad background in media, communications and the sciences (including a Ph.D.).

His fine art and photographic work has received many national and international awards. He has exhibited in over 50 juried solo and group shows in New York, San Diego, Laguna Beach, La Jolla, Los Angeles, Miami Beach and international venues, including Barcelona, Florence, Merida, Paris, Rome, Tokyo and Toronto. His museum shows include the Louvre and San Diego’s Athenaeum Museum.

ABOUT IPA
The  International Photography Awards received nearly 18,000 submissions from 104 countries across the globe. IPA is a sister-effort of the Lucie Foundation, where the top three winners are announced at the annual Lucie Awards gala ceremony.

The Foundation’s mission is to honor master photographers, to discover new and emerging talent and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since 2003, IPA has had the privilege and opportunity to acknowledge and recognize contemporary photographer’s accomplishments in this specialized and highly visible competition. Visit IPA here.

Contact:
Fine Art Maya

IPA Contact: Linda Dzhema
Director, International Photography Awards
linda@iawardsinc.com

 Artist Manss Aval has two photos, Inescapable and At the Beach showing in the upcoming Miami Photo Salon Festival at the Spectrum Art Show in Miami, Florida happening, December 2- 6, 2015.

Miami Photo Salon Festival is an International Photography Festival that takes place yearly around Miami Art Basel week.  The festival is put together with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

The 2015 Miami Photo Salon Festival ’s primary goal is to open a door for emerging artists to participate in a top-quality visual arts events.

In addition to  the Miami Photo Salon, a contemporary photography group show, Made in Miami, will take place at Del Castillo Art Studio in Hialeah, FL on Nov 28‐Dec 30. Another show, Through the Women’s Eyes, A Celebration of Women Photographers in South Florida will be open from November 20th to January 29th of 2016 at the New Professions Technical Institute’s Art Gallery.The Festival promotes interaction among the diverse communities across South Florida, and welcome photographers from all over the world participating in the several group exhibits that will take place in Miami-Dade County.

MIAMI PHOTO SALON PARTNERS WITH SPECTRUM MIAMI ART SHOW

An International Competition of Contemporary Photography, with additional group shows. This year’s festival includes a range of exhibitions from photographers in several venues. The 2015 festival builts around a thematic focus, and is celebrating photography as a medum without boundaries.

“A Show Within a Show”

This year we are increasing the exposure of the Salon by partnering with Spectrum Art Fair Miami, so tens of thousands of collectors, gallery owners, curators, press, and art lovers will get in contact with our project.

JURY The 2015 Juried Grand Prize  winner will be chosen by a panel of three jurors that includes Switzerland-based photographer Luc Chessex, Miami-based visual artist Nereida Garcia Ferraz; and Miami-based radio host Pepe Forte, also a graphic designer, and photographer.

WHEN  Dec 2‐6, 2015   WHERE  Miami Photo Salon  Spectrum Art Show  3011 NE 1st Avenue. Miami FL, 33137

 

 

Artist Manss Aval will be displaying his breathtaking artwork, a fine art painting titled ‘The Meaning of Life‘ on November 7- December 5, 2015 in ‘Secret‘ an Art Exhibition at the Arc Gallery, San Francisco.

About “Secret” a National Juried Exhibition at the Arc Gallery

“Secret” features artwork that tells of your heart’s desire and manifests with hidden nightmares, portrayed through texture, form, words, narrative, symbols or codes. Secrets can be shared overtly or be obscured. Included in this exhibition are works by artists residing in Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

​About the Jurors of “Secret” Art Exhibition The artworks in the “Secret” exhibition include a range of works literally interpreting the title to a conceptual portrayal.

Art should create a dialogue.  The exhibition encourages conversation amongst the viewers as they interject their own past and current “secrets” contributing to the conceptual theme of the show.  Specific pieces of of a provocative and less mainstream nature were deliberately selected to foster a dialogue. Do you have a secret to share?

OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, November 7th 7-9PM

CONVERSATIONS WITH THE ARTISTS & CLOSING RECEPTION:
Saturday, December 5th, 1-3PM

EXHIBITION DATES:
November 7, 2015 – December 5, 2015

If you are in the San Francisco area, be sure and stop by for a peak at the prestigious art exhibition at the Arc Gallery

ADDRESS:   Arc is located at 1246 Folsom Street, between 8th & 9th streets in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. (3 blocks from the Civic Center BART station on Market Street)

About San Francisco Art Gallery Arc Gallery

Arc Gallery & Studios features a 1,000 sq. ft. art gallery, a smaller gallery, an art education center, and ten newly renovated artist studios, along with the Kearny Street Workshop office, the San Francisco Artist Network office, and VEGA Blue Bottle Coffee Shop.

Arc supports the making of quality art in all media, provides a nurturing environment for artists to create their work, builds a community of artists to encourage exploration of art, provides resources for the professional development of visual artists, and promotes appreciation of the visual arts in the city of San Francisco.