UP Submission’s Contest Q4 2024 – Autumn Gratitude
Selected Pieces for our Q4 2024 ‘Autumn Gratitude’ Submissions Contest’
(In No Particular Order)
Pieces were selected by the UP Magazine Team based on what we felt best represented the theme
Jacqueline Diele
Jacqueline Diele is a self-taught visual artist of Puerto Rican heritage, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her artistic journey began in 2008 during a six-day spiritual silent retreat, where she sought a deeper connection to herself and her spirituality. It was here that Jacqueline created her first piece of art—a sketch of a beggar, symbolizing the vulnerability and longing inherent in the human experience. This profound moment marked the birth of her identity as an artist, and since then, she has used her art to explore and express her spiritual and emotional growth.
Jacqueline’s work delves into the complexities of the human condition, blending her creative abilities with a deep introspective approach. Her art serves as a bridge between herself and the world, reflecting her ongoing journey of self-discovery and spiritual evolution.
Why these fit the theme
Each piece represents a journey into moment, change and letting go. Reflecting the energy, colors and the work of Autumn.
Website:jacqueline-rodriguez-diele.pixels.com
Fung Cheung
My name is Fung. I’m a contemporary spiritual artist based in New York City. I explore my spirituality after a profound supernatural experience at the Teotihuacan pyramids. I express my spiritual experience and learnings through painting, murals, prints, animation, installations, and experiential art, with a single purpose: to nourish and uplift the human spirit.
My submission Life Death & Rebirth is inspired by the colors of a changing leaf in Fall I stumbled across. The vivid green on the leaf decays to the red, orange, and yellow reminded me of the cyclical nature of life. Life and death walking hand in hand. Life to death. Death to life. And again and again.
I don’t know how to say this in the description, but I live life with a deep sense of gratitude. A sense of gratefulness for this life I get to live. Death only reminds me to be even more grateful for this life.
IG handle is @fung_adelic
CatChoo
catchoo is a passionate street artist that began her creative journey as a young tomboy growing up in a small town where stickers were her world. today, she channels that childhood passion into creating her own stickers and bombing anything she can. naturally she gravitated towards wheat pasting and spray painting murals in public spaces. shaped by a rebellious youth, a deep search for belonging, catchoo blends friendly values with gritty urban settings. through her art she offers companionship, smiles and comfort to those who feel lost, uncertain, or different. art is her primary outlet that is a reflection of her journey toward self-acceptance, self-love and connects her inner child to her life’s purpose.
this decaying, forgotten space is revitalized with playful, lively characters, symbolizing the beauty of finding playfulness, transformation, joy and creativity even in life’s ruins. during autumn where we celebrate a special day of thanks it’s a reminder to be grateful for resilience and the ability to create something meaningful from abandonment.
this piece expresses gratitude through its vibrant reflection on water, a symbol of introspection and appreciation for life’s fleeting beauty. the playful characters and colors celebrate community and individuality, reminding us to cherish moments of creativity and connection in our environments.
this piece celebrates gratitude for the charm and comfort of a cute and cozy home as this cheerful character emerges from his happy home. it’s a sweet nostalgic reminder to appreciate the warmth and love a home provides, even in the midst of chaos or what is happening in the present. we can think back to a memory and find joy in rediscovery and the beauty of small, overlooked moments.
Philip Verhoeven
Why it fits the theme: For me, autumn is that time of year when the forest is at its most beautiful. At those times I love to walk and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors. But as a big fan of horror films, Halloween is also a time I look forward to enjoying the horror and creepy atmosphere.
Philip Verhoeven, Belgium, 1975
Philip Verhoeven was born in 1975 in Leuven, Belgium. He currently lives and works near Brussels, Belgium. The artist is represented by Miart Gallery London. There he had in April 2023 his first group show together with Beto Gatti, Gary James McQueen and Derrick Santini. In June 2023 he had his second group show there together with Nick Veasey and Mark Illuminati. In February 2024 Colour Senses Project exhibited his work at Art Wynwood, Miami and in December Art Estate Gallery exhibited with him at Aqua Art Fair Miami. In March 2025 he will have a solo exhibition in collaboration with Ki Galerie Paris.
Represented by Miart Gallery, London https://www.miartgallery.com/artists/104-philip-verhoeven/biography/
Represented by Cerbera gallery (Kansas City) https://cerberagallery.com/product-category/philip-verhoeven/
Cooperation with Art Estate Gallery (Miami)
Gunther Lill
I am a mixed media artist and I live and work in Altena, Germany. In my early creative years I practiced experimental analog photography and taught photography courses. Later I switched to digital photography. In addition to my lifelong, autodidactic studies of art, I learned to work with antique glass, opalescent, colorescent and mirror glass from renowned master glaziers. Since 1989, numerous glass art objects have been created using lead glazing and Tiffany technology. From 2000 to 2010 I mainly practiced computeraided graphics, image processing and programming. I realized cross-media projects (internet and intranet) as well as public relations and digital art. Since 2010 I have been concentrating on
abstract mixed media paintings and sculptures, which were presented in a renowned art gallery. Various exhibits can be seen in international museums, international art platforms, local exhibitions and private art collections. You can find a detailed overview at www.stylish-arts.com .
For my latest picture on the theme of AUTUMN GRATITUDE, I first photographed various typical autumn motifs. Then the individual parts of the picture were digitally edited and put together to form a new, harmonious composition. All work steps were carried out using classic graphic work on the computer without the use of artificial intelligence. The basis of the picture is a paved garden path with strong moss growing from the joints.
On top of it lies a branch of a Japanese maple, whose delicate leaves turn into a beautiful red color in autumn. A yellow-flowering plant called witch hazel protrudes into the picture. Most of these Hamamelis varieties bloom here from November onwards, are very beautiful to look at and are useful as natural remedies and cosmetics. Of course, autumn also includes tasty fruit that can be harvested and enjoyed. Overall, it was important to me to show the bright colors of nature in my picture and in this way express gratitude.
Abibat Mulero
Just as Autumn signifies the a moment of transition from one phase to another, this art piece titled “Seasons” depicts how beautiful each seasons can be in every human life.
I’ve been around people who beat up themselves a lot for being at a particular spot in their lives for a long time, I’d like to express through this work that every seasons has it’s own amount of steps, and without taking these steps completely, the seasons has not ended yet. Therefore, to everyone, there is a season to everything in life.
I believe autumn symbolize the grace in letting go, while the cool air reminds us to pause and be thankful for the abundance and warmth we’ve experienced.
Through ‘Seasons,’ I explore these themes, highlighting how each phase of life holds unique gifts to cherish and moments to be grateful for.
Artist Bio.
I’m Mulero Abibat Opeyemi, a 21 year old artist based in Nigeria.
My works are made in charcoal and graphite, with sometimes Ink or acrylic, my artistic ethos entails my faith as a Christian.
In addition to being an artist, I’m also a student studying Microbiology in Obafemi Awolowo university.
Selected Pieces for our Q4 2024 ‘Autumn Gratitude’ Submissions Contest’
(In No Particular Order)
Pieces were selected by the UP Magazine Team based on what we felt best represented the theme