The Oscar of the British painting world
John Moores Painting Prize 2016.
Described asThe Oscar of the British painting world, the John Moores Painting Prize is one of the most prestigious art competitions in the UK and has just reached its second stage of long listing. NewBlood artists Enzo Marra and Keith Robinson have both been selected, the next stage will be a shortlisting of around 50 artists.
Previous winners of the prize include Peter Doig, one of the most renowned living figurative painters, whose painting White Canoe sold at Sotheby's for $11.3 million in 2007, then an auction record for a living European artist.
Previous NewBloodArt shortlisted artists include:
Enzo Marra – 2012
David Ohm – 2014
Paul Smith – 2013
Previous 2nd stage longlisted artists:
Paul Smith – 2014
Debbie Ayles – 2004, 2010
Enzo Marra - 2014
Art world recognition has been fast-growing for Enzo since we first showed his work. He was recently included on the shortlist for the 100 Painters of Tomorrow and given an honourable mention in the Beers Contemporary Award for Emerging Art 2013, Enzo has been included in numerous notable shows. See his page for full exhibition and award history, there is no question that he is making waves in the art world.
Likewise Keith Robinson's exhibition and award history is impressive and includes The Discerning Eye, National Open Art Competition, Threadneedle Prize and the B.P. Portrait Award and more.
See below a selection of art for sale by Keith Robinson and Enzo Marra as well as previously selected artists.
We wish them all the best with the next stage of the competition.
Pablo Picasso by Enzo Marra
Original drawing in graphite on paper.
Width: 21 cm / Height: 30 cm
Office Block Opposite Tate Britain (just demolished) by Keith Robinson
Original painting in oil on canvas
Width: 101 cm / Height: 101 cm
London Artist - Florin 1 by Enzo Marra
Original painting in oil on canvas.
Width: 25 cm / Height: 30 cm
Richard Long 2 by Enzo Marra
Original painting in oil on canvas.
Width: 15 cm / Height: 10 cm
The Tower # 26 by Keith Robinson
Original painting in oil on canvas.
Width: 50 cm / Height: 40 cm
London Artist - Florin 1 by Enzo Marra
Original painting in oil on canvas.
Width: 25 cm / Height: 30 cm
Hannibal Dusk West Top by Keith Robinson
Original painting in oil on canvas.
Width: 67 cm / Height: 71 cm
October Reflections by Debbie Ayles
Original painting in acrylic on Arches watercolour board.
Width: 50 cm / Height: 70 cm
Tower Block LCC by Keith Robinson
Original painting in oil on canvas.
Width: 66 cm / Height: 96 cm
Pii 42 (M82) by David OM
Original mixed media painting and sculpture in acrylic on the reverse of a canvas.
Width: 15 cm / Height: 20 cm
Homey by Paul Smith
Original painting in oil on canvas.
Width: 30 cm / Height: 25 cm
