Laurel Award at the Living & Breathing Animal Art Contest by Gallery 4%
Honored to receive the Laurel Award at Gallery 4%’s Living & Breathing Animal Art Contest (San Francisco, April 2025) for three works from The Era Clockmakers series—visionary portraits exploring myth, animal guardianship, and the symbolic power of time.
🕰 Celebrating a New Recognition
I am honored and excited to share a new milestone in my artistic journey: my artworks Chronomancer, Keeper of Eternal Wisdom, and The Terra Machinist from The Era Clockmakers collection have been awarded the Laurel Award at the Living & Breathing – Animal Art Contest, hosted by Gallery 4% in San Francisco, California (April 2025).
The Living & Breathing contest celebrates the profound relationship between art and the animal world, welcoming imaginative interpretations of the creatures that inspire us. My three featured works offer a visionary exploration of elemental forces—air, water, and earth—through surreal, steampunk-inspired animal guardians. Α part of a series that honors those who bravely mend fractured moments, ensuring every second moves toward a better tomorrow.
🔧 Purpose of The Era Clockmakers Collection
This series pays tribute to solitary visionaries—those whose journeys may unfold in quiet resilience, yet serve a greater collective purpose. These figures, part myth and part machine, represent those who bravely mend fractured moments in time, ensuring each second progresses toward a more conscious, harmonious future.
The Era Clockmakers is more than a collection—it’s a metaphorical journey. It’s a visual call to action, asking us to recognize time not as something fleeting, but as a mosaic of meaningful moments we can define, preserve, and elevate.
Through symbolic guardians and mechanical elegance, the series invites viewers to reflect, transform, and reclaim the narrative of time in their own lives.
🏆 About the Award
Receiving the Laurel Award is especially meaningful, as it ensures these three works will remain in permanent virtual display on the Gallery 4% platform. It’s a lasting testament to the narrative depth and artistic intention of this collection.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to the curators and judges at Gallery 4% for this recognition and for providing a supportive platform that uplifts international contemporary voices.
🔗 Explore More
📚 Explore the full exhibition: Gallery 4% Living & Breathing Virtual Exhibition
🎨 Discover the full collection: The Era Clockmakers – Official Collection Page
Thank you for being part of this journey and for sharing in the vision of transformation through art.
With gratitude,
Annita Apostolidou Platis
Visual Artist | Painter | Writer | Curator
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Annita Apostolidou Platis: Finalist at TERAVARNA's 11th ANIMAL International Art Competition
Thrilled to be named a Finalist at TERAVARNA’s 11th ANIMAL International Art Competition (Los Angeles, 2025) for my artwork Lion of the Lost Aeon, a central piece of The Era Clockmakers blending myth, symbolism, and steampunk vision.
awarded for the "Lion of the Lost Aeon," a central piece from my collection "The Era Clockmakers."
Visionary Artistry Honored: Finalist at TERAVARNA's 11th ANIMAL International Art Competition
I am thrilled to announce a significant achievement in my artistic journey—being named a Finalist at TERAVARNA's 11th ANIMAL International Juried Art Competition. This recognition was awarded to "Lion of the Lost Aeon," a central piece from my collection "The Era Clockmakers."
Hosted in Los Angeles, California, the competition featured 395 artists from 35 countries, each presenting their unique interpretations of the theme "ANIMAL." My artwork, "Lion of the Lost Aeon," distinguished itself through its innovative blend of mythological themes with steampunk influences, portraying a mythical animal as a guardian of time.
The artwork embodies the fiery essence of transformation and power, merging ancient myth with modern mechanics. Adorned with celestial gears and crowned with chrysanthemums, which symbolize rebirth and imperial grace, "Lion of the Lost Aeon" weaves a narrative that transcends time. Each element—from the majestic lion to the intricate machinery—tells a story of wisdom, power, and spiritual sovereignty.
This prestigious accolade from TERAVARNA not only honors the artistic innovation behind "Lion of the Lost Aeon" but also highlights my commitment to exploring the convergence of traditional symbolism with contemporary digital artistry. This recognition fuels my passion to continue crafting narratives that bridge the past with the potential of the future.
You are invited to view this recognized work and learn more about "The Era Clockmakers" collection by visiting the exhibition at TERAVARNA Winners Gallery.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to TERAVARNA for this honor and to everyone who supports my artistic endeavors. Together, we continue to celebrate the profound impact and endless possibilities of art.
Annita Apostolidou Platis
Visual Artist
Painter | Exhibition Essayist | Curator | Fashion & Jewelry Designer | Interior Designer | Poet & Writer
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