Contemporary Abstract Art at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery
FIGURE 1A: ON THE MATTER OF SILENCE
FINALIST
NON-REPRESENTATIONAL CATEGORY
20th GSIS National Art Competition
Acrylic / 3 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2025
Figure 1A: On the Matter of Silence presents a study in restraint and subtlety, characteristic of contemporary abstract art. Its surface, dominated by deep blacks, shifts gently with the light, revealing textures that invite quiet contemplation.
The composition suggests a diagram or notation—an abstract figure awaiting interpretation. It doesn't assert itself loudly; instead, it offers a space for introspection, where meaning unfolds gradually. Each element is placed with intention, creating a balance between presence and absence. The work doesn't seek to explain but to evoke, allowing viewers, especially at venues like the Joyce Ashworth Gallery, to engage with the nuances of silence and form.
19th GSIS National ART Competition - 2024
SHROUDED HARMONY
HONORABLE MENTION
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19th GSIS National Art Competition 2024
Acrylic / 4 feet x 3 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
Shrouded Harmony is an exquisite example of abstract art, exploring the subtle interplay of light and shadow against a backdrop of deep black. Created through meticulous layering and careful manipulation of values, this enigmatic piece reveals its hidden depths as light dances across its surface.
Each viewing of this work, showcased in the Joyce Ashworth Gallery, unveils a new facet of its mysterious beauty, inviting contemplation and evoking a sense of tranquil balance amidst the darkness.
WHISPERED MYSTERY
Acrylic / 4 feet x 3 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
Beckoning viewers into a world of subtle intrigue, set against a background of profound blackness, delicate layers emerge revealing fragments of an elusive narrative within this abstract art piece. Each brush stroke carries a whisper of secrets, inviting the observer to unravel the mystery within.
As light plays across the canvas, shadows dance within its depths, leaving lingering traces to discover, much like the journey of artists showcased in the GSIS National Art Competition at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
ESSENCE OF BEING
Acrylic / 36 x 24 x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
"Essence of Being" is an exquisite piece of abstract art that captures the intrinsic nature of a nude female form through masterful abstraction, emphasizing the purity of existence. This painting, featured in the GSIS National Art Competition, exudes a sense of quiet strength, where the figure emerges from a backdrop of muted tones, embodying light that subtly illuminates her presence. This ethereal form is delicately balanced between visibility and obscurity, inviting viewers to explore the deeper layers of identity and consciousness, much like the exhibitions at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
The composition reflects a serene, almost meditative state, where the essence of being is not fully revealed but felt, resonating with an inner tranquility that transcends the physical.
ENIGMA EN ROSSO: PRIMA AMORE
Acrylic / 36 x 24 x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
This abstract art piece features a deep black canvas that transforms under varying light, revealing a spectrum of hidden hues. Subtle blues, greens, and purples emerge, inviting viewers to explore the interplay of shadow and illumination. Each glance offers a new experience, as the artwork evolves, reflecting the dynamic nature of perception and the beauty of light itself. This captivating work is a standout entry in the GSIS National Art Competition and is proudly displayed at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
18th GSIS National ART COMPETITION - 2023
ENIGMA
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18th GSIS National Art Competition 2023
Acrylic / 3 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2023
This piece of abstract art was meticulously designed and crafted to achieve a textured finish that embraces the light it receives. The uneven, inter-woven pattern seems to unwittingly attempt to pass as a deliberate accident.
Embrace your imagination. Beauty inconceivable... completely enigmatic. Visit the Joyce Ashworth Gallery to experience this captivating work.
SIBYLLINE EUPHONY
Acrylic / 3 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2023
Sibylline Euphony orchestrates a symphony of delicate mystery, exemplifying the beauty of abstract art. Layers of paint dance in harmonious chaos, weaving a tapestry of enigmatic beauty that echoes the creativity celebrated at the GSIS National Art Competition. Each brush stroke shows melodies of black hues that resonate with the soul. As light caresses the canvas, the painting's true essence emerges, revealing a euphony of hidden depths and untold stories, captivating all who dare to listen, much like the works showcased at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
ELEMENTS IN MOTION
Nature's Resonance
Acrylic / 36” x 24” museum-grade canvas / 2025
This abstract art piece invites viewers into a realm where movement and stillness intertwine. Layers whisper of unseen rhythms, textures hum with quiet energy, and colors shift like fleeting memories. It is a landscape felt rather than seen—an echo of nature’s silent conversation. This work is part of the prestigious GSIS National Art Competition and will be showcased at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
Harmonic Flow
Acrylic / 36” x 24” museum-grade canvas / 2025
This abstract art piece is a symphony of colors and forms, capturing nature's balance. Organic shapes intertwine with structured elements, reflecting the rhythmic pulse of life. As part of the GSIS National Art Competition, this artwork invites viewers to explore the hidden harmonies of the landscape, where earth and energy converge in a flowing visual melody, showcased at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
EUPHORIA INDEX 0.001 - 0.005
Acrylic with Gold & Copper Leaves / 4” x 4” artwork / 13.5” x 13.5” framed / 2025
Euphoria Index is an exploration of elation in layers — an abstract art study of how joy manifests through movement, texture, and luminosity.
Each 4x4-inch piece, mounted within a matching border and framed in white, becomes a concentrated moment of emotion, contained yet boundless.
Drips, gestural marks, and subtle penwork create a tactile interplay between control and spontaneity, while gold and copper leaf shimmer across select compositions, embodying the fleeting brilliance of euphoria. These small yet powerful works invite an intimate encounter, encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and decipher their own emotional resonance.
How do we measure joy? Euphoria Index presents five distinct yet interconnected possibilities, each a moment suspended in time. This series is a notable contender for the GSIS National Art Competition and is proudly showcased at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
2022 GSIS National Painting Contest
WHEN WE COLLIDED
NON-REPRESENTATIONAL CATEGORY
Acrylic / 3 feet x 4 feet x 2 inches museum-grade canvas / 2022, featured in the GSIS National Art Competition at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery, represents a striking example of abstract art.
2021 GSIS National Painting Contest
“TADHANANG KINAIYA” / Behaviour Controlled by Fate
Acrylic Impasto / 3 feet x 4 feet x 2 inches museum-grade canvas / 2021, featured in the GSIS National Art Competition at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery, showcases the essence of abstract art.
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KAPALARAN
Acrylic Impasto / 20" x 16" museum-grade canvas showcasing abstract art / 2021, featured in the GSIS National Art Competition at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
DESTINY / FATE
Acrylic Impasto / 5" diameter Acacia wood plate / 2021, featured in the Joyce Ashworth Gallery as part of the GSIS National Art Competition. Acrylic Impasto / 13" x 3" diameter red wine bottle / 2021, showcasing the beauty of abstract art.
FORTUITY
Acrylic Impasto on a 4 feet x 3 feet museum-grade canvas, created in 2022, showcases abstract art that reflects the vibrant creativity celebrated in the GSIS National Art Competition and is featured at the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
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SERENDIPITY
Acrylic Impasto abstract art piece / 24" x 24" framed / 2021, showcased at the GSIS National Art Competition and featured in the Joyce Ashworth Gallery.
TWIST OF FATE
Acrylic Impasto / 12" x 9" framed / 2022, featured in the Joyce Ashworth Gallery and recognized in the GSIS National Art Competition for its unique take on abstract art.