"Emotion in Motion" Art Exhibition Exploring the Healing Power of Art
The exhibition aims to raise awareness of art's profound impact on emotional healing and personal growth. Through a diverse collection of artworks, it will provide a platform for artists to express and explore a range of emotions while also inviting viewers to engage in a transformative journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
It's important to acknowledge that all emotions, whether happy or sad, are valid and should be respected. Embracing difficult emotions like anger and sadness can lead us to a path of self-discovery and healing. Remember, it's perfectly okay not to feel happy all the time.
Opening Reception: October 2025
Application Due Date: May 1, 2025
Curator: Victoria Derin Isikman
Artistic Theme:
Artists will be asked to choose an emotion, such as fear, hope, love, anger, etc., and create an art piece that reflects the desired emotion. The goal is to showcase how art is a powerful medium for addressing and channeling emotions, ultimately facilitating healing and personal transformation.
Objectives:
- To highlight the therapeutic and transformative potential of art in addressing and processing emotions.
- To create a space for artists to express and communicate their experiences and emotions through art.
- To engage the audience in an introspective exploration of their own emotions and experiences through the lens of art.
Artwork Submission and Selection:
Participating artists will be invited to submit their artworks based on the theme of the exhibition. A diverse range of artistic mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and digital art, will be considered for inclusion in the exhibition. The final selection will be curated to ensure a rich tapestry of emotional expression and artistic interpretation.
Exhibition Experience:
The exhibition space will be designed to offer an immersive and introspective experience for the audience. Each artwork will be accompanied by a brief narrative from the artist, allowing viewers to gain deeper insights into the emotional and creative journey behind its creation.
Conclusion:
Through "Emotion in Motion: Exploring the Healing Power of Art," we aim to foster a sense of connection, empathy, and understanding through the universal language of art. By delving into the depths of human emotions, we hope to inspire healing, self-discovery, and a renewed appreciation for the profound impact of art on our emotional well-being.
Submission Guidelines:
We welcome diverse artistic mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, digital art, and more. To submit your artwork for consideration, Please
1. Please use the link below to SUBMIT your three high-quality images of your piece, along with a brief description of how it reflects the chosen emotion artwork for consideration.
The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025.
https://form.jotform.com/242693989974180
2. Please remember to pay your $25 application fee using the link below.
Selected Artworks:
The final selection will be curated to ensure a rich tapestry of emotional expression and artistic interpretation. We encourage artists from all backgrounds and experiences to participate and share their unique artistic voices with our audience.
Join us in fostering a sense of connection, empathy, and understanding through the universal language of art. Together, let's inspire healing, self-discovery, and a renewed appreciation for the profound impact of art on our emotional well-being.
We look forward to experiencing your emotive creations and connecting with you through the power of art. Let's journey into "Emotion in Motion" together!
Curator: Victoria Derin Isikman
Submission Guidelines:
We welcome diverse artistic mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, digital art, and more.
1. Please use the link below to SUBMIT your
three high-quality images of your piece, along with a brief description of how it reflects the chosen emotion
artwork for consideration.
The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025.
2. Please remember to pay your $25 application fee using the link below.
Over the past decade, I've passionately curated captivating art shows to showcase the incredible power of art. I firmly believe that art can heal, ignite hope, and foster profound communication.
As a curator, I strongly believe that " Art has the power of healing and connecting us." Let art be the balm for your soul and the voice of your heart.
As an international artist, oil painter, author, and curator, I have had the privilege of living in Istanbul, France, and Brazil and extensively traveling to Western Europe. These immersive experiences in diverse cultures, art, and history have profoundly shaped my artistic values and style.
Everyone needs acceptance and a sense of community. Sometimes, cultural differences create barriers that prevent others from connecting.
Through my global travels, I've realized a profound truth—tears have no colors, love is love, and both are universal. Emotions, the very essence of art, transcend cultural boundaries. Art, in its purest form, is a potent tool that can dismantle the barriers of our differences, uniting us all in a shared human experience.
Victoria Derin Isikman
VFA Creative Events
Original Artwork & Art Gallery Exhibition Services. Promoting Local Artists in Wheaton, Illinois.
"Art can help break down the walls of our differences. " VDI
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Naperville Art League, IL
2022 Provocative Play, Hokin Gallery, Chicago, IL Curator
2021 Lunafest, Oswega Cultural Arts Fest, Oswega, IL
2017 Lincoln Square Art Show, Chicago IL Curator
2017 Plein-Air Exhibition with Victoria Derin Isikman at the Illinois Museum.
2016 "Derelisation" Solo Exhibition, Artist Tan Taşpolatoğlu. Curator. Chicago
2016 Lincoln Square Art Walk, Chicago IL / Curator
2016 Group Exhibition "Spring Art Show" Greenleaf Art Center, Chicago, IL
2016 Cappadocia Art Exhibition, Museum Hotel, Goreme, Cappadocia / Turkey
2016 Culture Bridge Art Exhibition, Chicago, IL / Curator
2015 Best of Art Walk, Lincoln Square Art Walk, Chicago / Curator
2015 "Solo Exhibition at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Skokie
2015 Group Exhibition at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Skokie
2015 McCormick Place, Ideal Home Show, IL Chicago
2015 Evanston Art Fest, IL Chicago
2014 Group Exhibition, Holiday Art Show, Studio Didier Nolet
2014 Group Exhibition, Open Studio on Dayton Street, Chicago Artists Month
2014 Group Exhibition Mix Media, Art Prize Grand Rapids, MI
2014 Evanston Art Fest, IL Chicago
2013 Solo Exhibition “Blue Chicago “Chicago Art and Design Center, IL
2012 Group Exhibition “Tango and Art “Chicago Art and Design Center, IL
2004 Annual Member’s Exhibition, Curitiba Art Center, Brazil
2004 Solo Exhibition “Hundred years of Love”, Curitiba Art Center, Brazil.
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