/ 2019 / Fine Art / Abstract

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Stephen Spartana, United States
• Date of Photograph
  Jan. 2018
• Studio
  Spartana Photography
• Website
  https://spartana.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/spartanaphotography/

His intention both then and now, is to create a provocative image, a complex and dynamic blend that entices the viewer to look deeper. His current studies expand the use of natural elements to include landscapes during times of growth and decay. Prior use of mirrors are replaced by the reflective surface of water, and patterns of leaves or sedimentary rocks naturally suggest intricate tattoos. Stephen’s research utilizes a number of images which function in the same way that painters use brushes and paint palettes; his tools are a combination of various analog films mixed with digital media.

Stephen Spartana received a BFA in Photography from MICA after 11 years, in and out of undergrad programs, a baseball scholarship, and 3 years working in a steel mill to raise the tuition for art school, graduating in 1983.
The last 35 years have been spent on a commercial photography career. The attention has turned towards his artwork which is where he wants expand his horizons and produce the work he loves.

Awards October 2025 Lorenzo il Magnifico" Award, Florence Biennale, Photography (4th Prize).
Sept. Honorable Mention B&W Spyder Awards
Sept 2025 Silver Award, best in subcategory Abstract Fine Art BIFA
Sept 2025 HM BIFA Abstract Fine art Ethereal Entity
May 2025 Honorable Mentions, 3 images B&W Abstract Art
Jan. 2024 Bronze Metal TIFA, Ab Fine art Yin Yang
Jan. 2024 Honorable Mention TIFA, Walking in Spaces,Ab FA
Dec. 2023 Honorable Mention BIFA, Fine Art, Portugal
Dec.2023 HM BIFA, "Ying Yang"
Sept. 26 2023 Silver Award Sparks Analog International Awards, Fine Art Abstract
Dec. 2022 Honorable Mention TIFA World Below 0°
Nov. 2022 Gold Medal BIFA
March 2022 Nominated Color Awards for abstract fine art, “Anima”

Dec. 18, 2021 Bronze Award TIFA,
Abstract Fine Art “Nature in Layers”

July 5th 2021 Bronze Metal MIFA , Fine Art Abstract “Night Hat”
Sept. 26 2023 Silver Award Sparks Analog International Awards, Fine Art Abstract

Jan.22 Bronze Award 2021 TIFA Nature “Aging With Grace”

Dec. 10 Honorable Mention BIFA series “Nature in Layers”
Dec. 10 Honorable Mention BIFAseries “Drifting Through Time”
Aug. 4,2020 Finalist UMBRA Inter. Photography Awards 2019-2020
June 2 Moscow International Foto Awards Honorable mention abstract art for the series “Time Space”
March 16, Nomination 13th Annual Color Awards, Abstract Art
Jan. 21 Honorable Mention, CFA Artist of the Year award for “Hand-Up”
Dec 27 1st place award TIFA for Fine Art for “Life in Layers”
Dec. 27 Gold Medal Award TIFA, Abstract Fine Art “Life in Layers”
Oct. 31 Honorable Mention BIFA“Intertwined Series”
September 19 - Oct. 8: 2nd place “Contrive” National Juried Show d’Art Center, Norfolk, VA.
June 18 Prix de la Photographie de Paris Honorable mention Abstract art
May 22 2019 MIFA Honorable mention abstract art for the series, “Intertwined”
May 1, 2018 Bronze Award for Abstract Fine Art Moscow International Foto Awards 2018 for series “Interwoven”
Feb. 25, 2018 Honorable Mention 2017 Tokyo International. Foto