I watched my first ‘Art Battle’ today, held at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, Auckland. I had no idea what I was in for, but I have to say I was mighty impressed with the format and the way the competition was run.
There are two preliminary rounds, with six artists competing per round. The artists have 20 minutes to create a painting of anything they like, using supplied Resene paints (one of the event sponsors). The audience votes and the top two artists from each round go into the final.
Congratulations to Oliver Ridgen who won today’s Art Battle and will be part of the Grand Final at Eden Park in 2025.
The artworks are made available to purchase via an online auction, with all sales proceeds going to the artists.
Well done everyone!
PHOTOS (with Instagram handles):
1 Joel Nicholls @artistjoelnicholls
2 Marcus Winter @Nzsandman
3 Oliver Ridgen @oliverridgen.art
4 Shafnaz @shafnaz.gallery
5 Val White @valeriesgallerynz
6 Asim Islam @Hibaasimartworks
7 Art Battle Auckland @artbattleauckland
8 Resene – sponsor of Art Battle Auckland
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