VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

2024 Kite Prize for Contemporary Art

MERIT AWARDEES

Curated by Amie Potsic

This virtual exhibition recognizes the innovative visual artists selected as merit awardees of the 2024 Kite Prize for Contemporary Art. Artists were chosen based on artistic excellence, creative accomplishment, and cultural significance.

© Tünde Kácsor, *Memory Trace III,* Acrylic-fiberboard, 50 × 70 cm, 2024, (Hungary)

© Patricia Ingersoll, *Cracking*, Acrylic, 2022, 15” x 15”, (Philadelphia, PA, www.tishingersoll.com)

© Patricia Ingersoll, *the Inlet*, Acrylic, 2023-24, 21” x 21”, (Philadelphia, PA www.tishingersoll.com)

© Ken Shep, *Middle Child*, Mixed medium; digital illustration and acrylic paint on canvas, 2024, 36 “x 48”, (www.kentsunamishep.com)

© André Ramos-Woodard, authenticity (2 CHAINZ), Digital illustration, pastel, and colored pencil on inkjet print, 2022, 22” x 30”, (Houston, TX, https://andreramoswoodard.com)

© Jadiss Chea-Nguyen, A Place In My Heart, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches, 2024

© Rhonda Babb, *Maid of Orleans*, The Hope Symbol Project, Screen Print, 14 x 11 in, 2023, (Hatfield, PA, www.thehopesymbol.com)

© Carissa Eich, *LEAFED TIPI*, 2023, 17x22in, Digital Media Art, “Leafed Tipi” emphasizes Indigenous heritage and artistic style, celebrating cultural symbolism through vibrant design. The work directly integrates traditional patterns with contemporary aesthetics, highlighting the fusion of cultural preservation and modern artistic expression, (Arizona, nihidzill.myportfolio.com)

© Julie Alland, *Disquietude 14 (image is composite of 2 views)*, Fused glass in vintage metal hand mirror frame, 10 x 5.5 x .5 inches, 2022, (San Francisco, CA, http://www.juliealland.com)

© Julie Alland, *Disquietude 13 – detail*, Fused glass in vintage wood tilting mirror frame., 12.5 x 11 x 2.5 inches, 2022, (San Francisco, CA, http://www.juliealland.com)

© Leslie Wilson, *Mary & Mary,* Corset, petticoat, sash, paper placemats, 42” x 60” x 42”, 2023, Santa Monica, CA, https://lwilson2b98.myportfolio.com)

© Chantal Westby, *The Immersive Exhibition - Earth,* 2023, (Philadelphia, PA, www.chantalwestby.com)

© Chantal Westby, *Childrens of the World,* 2022, (Philadelphia, PA, www.chantalwestby.com)

© Stephanie Grant, *The Return,* Medium Format Film, 2024, 2.17” x 2.76”, (Philadelphia, PA, www.traumaisalongroadhome.com)

© Stephanie Grant, *Neverender,* Medium Format Film, 2024, 4” x 5”, (Philadelphia, PA, www.traumaisalongroadhome.com)

© Andy Mattern, *Ghost No 110,* 14 1⁄2 x 19 1⁄2 in, Edition of 2 + 1AP, 2023, (https://andymattern.com)

© Andy Mattern, *Ghost No 90,* 12 7⁄8 x 10 5⁄8 in, Edition of 2 + 1AP, 2023, (https://andymattern.com)

© Toby Zallman, *Ice Mountain,* Plastic water bottles; 2021; 18 x 16 x 15 inches, (Chicago, IL, https://www.tobyzallman.com)

© Toby Zallman, *Sugarassum,* Latex prints on muslin, plastic bags and plastic refuse; 2024; 72 x 123 x 20 inches, (Chicago, IL, https://www.tobyzallman.com)

© Hanna Vogel, *Ebb.* Steel rods and wire, abaca and cotton paper pulp, rust, sealant, 2018, 67” x 152” x 120”, (Narberth, PA, hannavogel.com)

© Hanna Vogel, *Unrequited Heirlooms,* Steel rods and wire, abaca and cotton paper pulp, pigment, rust, sealant, 2020, Dimensions variable (floor sculpture heights between 15” and 84”), (Narberth, PA, hannavogel.com)

© Hanna Vogel, *Was, Might Be,* Steel wire, abaca and cotton paper pulp, rust, sealant, 2017, 180” x 83” x 94”, (Narberth, PA, hannavogel.com)

© Linda Dubin Garfield, *American West Remembered 1*, Mixed media, 2023, 18 x 18”, (Bala Cynwyd, PA, www.lindadubingarfield.com)

© Dorothy McGuinness, *Variations on a Theme 2*, Watercolor paper, acrylic paint, waxed linen thread, 2022, 7” x 13” x 6”, (dorothymmcguinness.com)

© Dorothy McGuinness, *Twister*, Watercolor paper, acrylic paint, waxed linen thread, 2015, 8” x 27” x 8”, (dorothymmcguinness.com)

© Camille Li, *Memory: Mental Bullying*, Textile, Wires, E-textiles, Polyester Yarn, 180 cm x 60cm, 2023, (https://www.instagram.com/camille_010101/profilecard/?igsh=ZnZqMnczNWRudjRq)

© Nataliya Hines, *Tribute III*, Digital painting: created in Adobe Photoshop with Wacom drawing tablet — Dye sublimation print on metal, edition of 2, (2024), 30 by 20 inches, (Greenwich, CT, https://www.nataliyahines.com/)

© Nataliya Hines, Cicada, Acrylic painting on stretched canvas, (2024) 40 by 30 inches, (Greenwich, CT, https://www.nataliyahines.com/)

© Mary Powers-Holt, *Partial Eclipse Day,* 2024, (Chester Springs, PA, www.marypowersholt.com)

© Suzanne Benton, *Compendium*, 2024, 30 x 24 inches, (Ridgefield, CT, https://www.suzannebentonartist.com/)

© Suzanne Benton, *Why We're Here*, 2016, 20 × 16 inches, (Ridgefield, CT, https://www.suzannebentonartist.com/)

© Michelle Lander Feinberg, *Jumping Through Hoops*, 2023, Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, 30x30x1.50in, (Norwood, MA, https://www.micheidistudio.com)

© Sergey Yenin, *I'm fine*, oil on canvas, 2024, 60x60 cm, (Warsaw, Poland, https://www.instagram.com/dead_boy_art/)

© Christopher Rodriguez, *Untitled,* Archival Pigment Print, 2023, 20”x24”, (Dana Point, CA, https://www.christopher-rodriguez.com/)

© John Sproul, *Flopping Flutter* ,acrylic on canvas, 2021, 54” x 48”, (Salt Lake City, UT, https://www.johnsproul.com/)

© Epiphany Knedler, *Corn Field*, 1999, Archival Pigment Print, 2024, 20x20 in, (Aberdeen, SD, www.epiphanyknedler.com)

© Epiphany Knedler, *Gramma Gueldie and Grandad*, 1950s, Archival Pigment Print, 2024, 20x20 in, (Aberdeen, SD, www.epiphanyknedler.com)

© Patricia McElroy, *Alien,* Archival Digital Print, 2024, 22 x 17 inches, (Broomall, PA, https://patriciamcelroy.com/)

© Patricia McElroy, *She Saved Every One,* Archival Digital Print, 2024, 22 x 17 inches, (Broomall, PA, https://patriciamcelroy.com/)

© Patricia McElroy, *Sometimes the Light from Within Shines Thru,* Archival Digital Print, 2023, 22 x 17 inches, (Broomall, PA, https://patriciamcelroy.com/)

© Walter Plotnick, *Aiming for a Brighter Future*, Silver Halide Prints, 16×20 inches, 2022, (Elkins Park, PA, walterplotnick.com)

© Walter Plotnick, *Summer Soaring*, Silver Halide Prints, 16×20 inches, 2021, (Elkins Park, PA, walterplotnick.com)

© Walter Plotnick, *Bird Hotel*, Silver Halide Prints, 16×20 inches, 2023, (Elkins Park, PA, walterplotnick.com)

© John A. Benigno, *San Francisco de Asis XII, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico*, Photography: Archival Pigment Print, 2019,
16” x 20”, (Wynnewood, PA, https://www.johnbenigno.com)

© John A. Benigno, *Santa Rosa Church Ruin I, Santa Rosa, New Mexico*, Photography: Archival Pigment Print, 2016,
16” x 20”, (Wynnewood, PA, https://www.johnbenigno.com)

© Lily Colman, Self-portrait, *Grandma’s Wedding Dress, Grandma and Poppop’s Wedding Portraits*, August 2019, Digital c-print, dimensions variable (can be printed up to 20 x 24 inches), (Philadelphia, PA, www.lilycolman.com)

© Michael Young, *Leather on Leather,* February, Archival Pigment Print, 2021, 16”x20”, (Scarsdale, NY, www.mjyoungphoto.com)

© Raymond Holman, *Protest rally near the Philadelphia Museum of Art*, May 2020, (Philadelphia, PA, www.rholmanjr.photo)

© Kip Harris, *Wood Carver*, Jocotenago, 28.75” x 23”, (www.kharrisphoto.com)

© Christ Triesta Zuber, All Souls Pass, France, Photograph, Aluminum, any size available, July 2024, (Oregon, heartshotphotography.com)

© Alice Zakharenko, *The Kiss*, 2024, pencil on paper, 50 x 50 cm, (https://asz.cargo.site/)

© Alice Zakharenko, Way Down We Go, 2024, pencil on paper, 50 x 65 cm, (https://asz.cargo.site/)

© Keke Yang, *In the blink of an eye*, Installation, 2023, 90x10x10 in, (New York, NY, kekeyang.com)

© Diane Pak, *Escape*, Photography, 2019, 11” x 16”, (https://www.instagram.com/dianekphotography/)

© Rita Myers, *What erupts on the horizon might also be buried in the canyon*. 2024. From the series, Disruptions. Digital photomontage. 18 x 24 inches. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl paper, (Philadelphia, PA, https://www.ritamyers.com)

© Rita Myers, *Puesta de sol. 2023. From the series, Fusions: Mis Dos Paisajes.* Digital photomontage. 18 x 24 inches. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl paper, (Philadelphia, PA, https://www.ritamyers.com)

© Shuyuan Zhou, *My Great Grandmother, My Grand Aunt, My Grandmother, My Mother and I 07*, Inkjet print, 2022, 24 x 30 inches, (Chicago, IL)

© Shuyuan Zhou, *My Great Grandmother, My Grand Aunt, My Grandmother, My Mother and I 01*, Inkjet print, 2022, 24 x 30 inches, (Chicago, IL)

© Shuyuan Zhou, *My Great Grandmother, My Grand Aunt, My Grandmother, My Mother and I 03,* Inkjet print, 2022, 24 x 30 inches, (Chicago, IL)

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Amie Potsic is interviewed about The Kite Prize for Contemporary Art where she shares key methods artists can utilize to further their work and be successful in a variety of artist opportunities.

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About The Kite Prize for Contemporary Art

The Kite Prize for Contemporary Art Award, an international visual art award, was established to recognize innovative visual artists and creatives who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their work. The award is juried by Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC choosing a winning artist based on artistic excellence, creative accomplishment, and cultural significance. There were three Finalists and Artists Selected for the Virtual Merit Exhibition in addition to the chosen Winner.

Click here to view our 2024 Kite Prize Awardees.

About the Organization

Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC (APAA) was established to provide visibility and creative services for artists and enhance professional recognition to artists who are committed to a successful art career. APAA provides legacy planning, art advising, and a digital archiving platform for artists at all stages of their artistic journey. The Advisory helps to promote visual artists and offers individual contemporary art prizes on an annual basis including an unrestricted cash award to enable artists to further pursue their art.

Amie Potsic is the CEO and Principal of Amie Potsic Art Advisory LLC, Host of the Art Watch Radio Podcast, as well as an established photographer and installation artist. Ms. Potsic provides exceptional advisory services for artists, collectors, and institutions. With over 20 years of experience in the field, a Master’s in Fine Art, and comprehensive training to be a Fine Art Appraiser, she has a uniquely nuanced understanding of the art market, creative development, and collections management. Potsic received her MFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute and BA’s in Photojournalism and English Literature from Indiana University, graduating with distinguished honors and Phi Beta Kappa. She is also a graduate of the Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program (CASP) of the Appraisers Association of American in New York and is USPAP compliant. She has held faculty appointments at the University of California at Berkeley, Ohlone College, and the San Francisco Art Institute and been a guest lecturer at the International Center of Photography, the University of the Arts, Tyler School of Art, and the Delaware Contemporary.

Professional appointments have included Director of Gallery 339, Curator and Director of the Career Development Program at the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA), and Executive Director & Chief Curator of Main Line Art Center. Curatorial projects have included exhibitions for the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, the Office of Arts and Culture of the City of Philadelphia, Philagrafika, The Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design, Rowan University Art Gallery, Main Line Art Center, Maryland Art Place, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION﻿

2024 Kite Prize for Contemporary ArtMERIT AWARDEES

Curated by Amie Potsic

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VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

2024 Kite Prize for Contemporary Art

MERIT AWARDEES