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Lush, Transcendent and Perishable Fruit
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August 2026

Lush, Transcendent and Perishable Fruit

About this competition

This competition invites artists to explore the multifaceted nature of fruit—as a rich visual subject, a powerful cultural symbol, and a dynamic structural form. We encourage creative interpretations across all styles, spanning from traditional, realistic still lifes to bold, contemporary abstractions. Submissions may capture fruit in its most lush and vibrant ripeness, elevate it into a transcendent and surreal space, or examine its perishable nature as a reflection of time, memory, and natural decay.

Winner
Fruit of Eternal Affection

Fruit of Eternal Affection

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Daisy Liu

South Korea

Artist statement

This work explores love through the metaphor of fruit. Blending sensory richness with a transcendent heart-like aura, it captures how love, much like a fruit, blooms, sustains us, and leaves an enduring warmth beyond the passage of time.

Medium & tools

Digital illustration

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