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TRANSCENDS MANY OF THE BOUNDARIES
THAT EXIST IN THE ‘ART WORLD’
New Exhibition
From Cyprus
with l❤️ve
Sitkiye Uluca’s affection for her beautiful island home is palpable. Thanks to its strategic location in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus endured centuries of foreign conquest and occupation—Byzantine, Lusignan,Venetian, Ottoman, and British. The resulting cultural wealth is immediately obvious to even the most casual visitor. This complex history also created the conditions for the political and ethnic strife Sitkiye experienced during her lifetime. Her love for Cyprus endured, however. Sitkiye’s paintings and ceramics pay homage to the richness of the island’s heritage, and reflect nostalgia for her peaceful, multi-cultural childhood. Her artwork also reflects concern for the challenges confronting the world beyond her island’s shores.
–Walter L. Meyer, AWB Founder
OUR MANIFESTO
We believe ‘art is art.’
Artistic boundaries that distinguish among fine art, folk art, craft, or outsider art are irrelevant.
Our artists transcend boundaries.
They represent diverse nationalities, races, religions, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Some are self-taught, others academically trained.
We break curatorial boundaries.
Our approach diverges 180˚ from that of most art galleries.
Artist Statements are more personal.
They resemble what the artist might say in an interview, rather than an academic treatise.
We don’t believe ‘art should only speak for itself.’
Artist’s comments accompany every artwork—addressing its message, inspiration, symbolism or technique. We hope this enhances appreciation, and answers questions you might have about the piece.
We believe these insights break down boundaries.
Between you and the artist. The artist and the work. And you and the work.
Curator’s Notes offer additional context or historical/cultural background.
We recognize the diverse backgrounds of our global audience.
AWB is not a commercial enterprise for its Founders.
AWB’s founders conceived of this as a cultural/educational platform, not just an art gallery. Exhibited artwork is often not for sale. When work does sell, no commission is collected.