Leon Oks - U.S.A.
'Reunion', oil on canvas, 65.5 cm. x 80.6 or 26" x 32" in.
There are certain artists who have exceptional vision. Russian-born artist Leon Oks is a painter whose work shows an exciting visual style that unites form, fluid brushstrokes, and vivid color into a tapestry of unique inspiration. He combines dynamic movement and multiple perspectives with romanticism and emotion, revealing joy and sadness in equal measures. His work reflects how the artist has tapped into the range of human experience. The artist has been honored to be featured in one-person and group shows across America and Europe, and was a first place award winner numerous times in international competitions and shows. Leon Oks has been published in many books, magazines and newspapers. His work is in many public, private and museum collections. Website: http://oks.myexpose.com/ Email: oksart@gmail.com
The following is a brief selection of his awards.
2007: World’s Most Respected Experts in the field of International Contemporary Art
Expertise awarded by the Governing Board of Editors of the American Biographical Institute.
2007: First Place Award, Best in Show on International Show ‘May Salon’, Museum of the Americas, Miami
2005: Master Diploma for specialty honors in International Contemporary Art given by the World Academy of Letters, United State of America
2005: Diploma of Excellence, Global Art Annual Competition ‘Art Now’, London, England
2005: First Place Award, International Art Competition ‘Just Paint 2005’, Artrom Gallery, Rome Italy
2005: The Best in Art and Creativity, The World of Art Award, England
2005: Selected as one of the Top 100 Contemporary Artists, The International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England
2004: First Place Award Best of the Show on ‘International Summer Show’ Latin American Art Museum, Florida
2004: International Visual Artist of the Year, International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England
2004: ‘Professional Associated Academician of Art’, ‘Greci-Marino’, International Academy, Italy
2004: First Place Award, International Show ‘Encounters’, Museum of the Americas, Miami
2000: Silver Brush Award and Award of Excellence, International juried Art Competition, ORT Institute, Chicago
'Swans', oil on canvas, 91 x 61 cm. or 36" x 24" in.
'Spring Break', oil on canvas, 76 x 61 cm. or 30" x 24" in.