Sep 19, 2022 2 min read

Announcing the Special Prize winners of our Pairs and Sets Challenge!

We are excited to have refreshed our pairs and sets Fine Art assortment with unique coordinated works that will excite and inspire our customers, as well as help them make a big impact on their walls.

Trend Forward Award

For the strongest artwork that heralds a new up-and-coming art trend
$600, and a gift card to Blick or B&H

Winner: Dreaming Of Summer I by Jonathan Brooks

Runner Up: abstract geological forms I by Sumak Studio, and A Secret Garden I by M Gloria Hunter

Décor Award

For the best and most versatile artwork that works in a variety of interior spaces
$200, and a credit towards Art supplies

Winner: Random Land I by Catilustre

Runner Up: Moody Beauty I by Melanie Severin, and Leucadia I by Rachel Mercier

Storytelling Award

for the artwork with the most compelling artist statement that adds to the viewer’s appreciation of the artwork. We encourage you to document your process in creating the artwork for a potential marketing feature
$500

Winner: Reverie I by Courtney Crane

Visual Narrative Award

for the diptych, triptych or tetraptych that tells a cohesive story from panel to panel. For example, panels that illustrate different times of day/night, past/present/future, or a sequence of tableaux
$400

Winner: This Side of the Equator I by Sharise

West Elm Editor’s Award

for the artwork West Elm’s editors are most excited about including in their new collection
$400

Winner: Gathered Remnants I by Debra Pruskowski

Printmaking Award

For the most innovative set that uses the printmaking medium
$300

Winner: When we were hidden I by Akweley Creative

Figurative Focus Award

for the best set representing a human form
$300, and a credit towards Art supplies

Winner: Her I by jinseikou

Editorial Award

for the most conceptual or innovative set that captures an editorial point of view. Think fashion, edgy food photography, interesting architectural perspectives, etc
$300

Winner: Palm Springs - A Color Study I by Lisa Sundin