Open Call: Salon de Refusées

Discover Eva Alvor’s haunting textile masterpiece “Dead Bird,” where the threads of life and loss entwine in a stark dance of color and form. This Ukrainian artist’s hand-embroidered narrative evokes a poignant fairy tale, rich with existential musings and a decadent touch of mysticism. Uncover the enigma woven into every stitch.

Julia Apostolidou’s “divine” challenges traditional beauty narratives with its bold representation of the female form. This piece, blending oil and oil pastels, confronts societal pressures and the male gaze, advocating for self-confidence and agency. Apostolidou’s departure from hyperrealism in this work spotlights the beauty in imperfection, urging a reevaluation of beauty standards and self-worth.

Laura Aranda’s “Intertwined II,” featured in krautART’s “Salon de Refusées,” is a thought-provoking art print. Aranda delves into dream interpretation and the human figure, unearthing emotions from nostalgia to fear. Her versatile style, influenced by various art movements, oscillates between abstraction and figuration, offering deep introspection and connection.

Explore Nadja Farah Bratland Asghar’s emotive art that delves into human emotions and connection. Join “Salon de Refusées” to empower female artists.

Sophia Ato’s installation “information pollution” at krautART’s “Salon de Refusées” confronts the overwhelming daily assault of information. This mixed media piece creates a looping metaphor for the repetitive pressure of life, urging introspection amidst the chaos.

Illustrator Yuchen Bian showcases “A Tree In Battersea Park 03” at krautART’s “Salon de Refusées,” a framed print that reflects on life’s fleeting moments through memory and nature’s lens.

Engage with CharLotte’s poignant ‘Schwimmen’, a visual and textual odyssey that delves into the heart of female sexuality and empowerment.

Step into Mary Crenshaw’s world of art where Eastern philosophies meet Western strength. Her multidisciplinary approach in painting, drawing, and sculpture creates a dynamic interplay of energy, humor, and tragedy. Dive deeper into her journey and be inspired by her experimental spirit.

Enter Alice Cuenot’s realm with “Capirona,” a canvas that not only paints but breathes the spirit of healing and the wild.

Chiara Dalla Costa, a Berlin-based Italian artist, draws inspiration from the realms of mysticism and self-discovery. Her enchanting creations, known as ‘Tiny Mystic Creatures,’ emerge from a deep connection with the spiritual and the unknown.

Step into Gennifer Deri’s world, where “Decrypt for-mat#1” defies norms and decrypts the body’s narrative beyond societal constructs.

Through her work, Cornelia Es Said calls for a reckoning, urging us to see beyond profit and power to the sanctity of collective human experience.

Elina Evstig combines realism with abstract techniques in oil. She is passionate about depicting people, especially portraits of women.

Zarahlena’s “Gypsophila y todas las flores” at the Salon de Refusées is a visual protest against femicide, reflecting her struggle against censorship and societal silence.

Evdokia Georgiou’s ‘The Everyday Snail’s Path’ crafts a mesmerizing narrative that urges a reconsideration of our daily interactions and the societal roles we carry within us, akin to a snail bearing its home.

Kristy Gosling’s “Aberrations” series reimagines the photographic canvas, blending light, shadow, and form into a sculptural tableau that captivates and challenges perception. Discover her unique vision where photography transcends its own frame, beckoning viewers into a dance with depth and illusion.

Katrin Greiner’s ‘Radicchio Love’ invites us on a visual journey through the ‘Power And Poetry Of Pain’, where chronic discomfort is re-envisioned into a celebration of resilience and vibrant color.

Step into Annabelle Hoffmann’s “All colours are beautiful,” where every hue whispers a story of urban metamorphosis, and the city’s pulse becomes a canvas for reflecting on identity and existence.

Discover Ljubica Janjetović’s ‘A Small Boat on a Lake Ohrid I,’ where each drypoint line is a whisper of tranquility against the canvas of life’s bustling backdrop.

Challenge perceptions and embrace diversity with Bob Jones’s “My Bare Self.” This powerful photography series is a profound statement on body positivity and identity, inviting us to see beyond the conventional.

In ‘Exchange Currencies,’ Natasha Lelenco crafts a bold narrative through wooden coins, reflecting on identity and the elusive concept of value. Her work stands as a profound invitation to reassess our understanding of art’s worth and societal belonging.

“Lorie Lu’s ‘Misogyny’ invites a piercing digital gaze into the shadows of the collective psyche, challenging hidden biases through computational art.

Anastasia Lukomskaya is a visual artist and poet from Moscow, now in Germany, exploring human consciousness and the impact of totalitarianism. Her art, spanning various media, reflects on societal ills and the quest for personal truth in a world of compulsion and conformity.