/ 2026 / Fine Art / Abstract

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Robert DenUyl, United States
• Date of Photograph
  September 2024
• Studio
  Robert DenUyl Art
• Website
  http://www.robertdenuylart.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/robertdenuylart/

Through Ripples, I delve into the beauty of water’s movement. I compose streams as they flow, emphasizing nature’s own artistry in a dreamlike state—the brush strokes of motion and the ephemeral colors reflected on the surface. These images are a journey into abstraction, a celebration of the patterns and textures in ripples that shape our perception of the natural world. My goal is to invite viewers into this intimate space, to discover the harmony and beauty within water’s gentle chaos.

For as long as I can remember, nature has been my companion. I grew up exploring the waterways of the Midwest and the mountain ranges of the American West. These places shaped me — not just as memories of childhood, but as sacred spaces that planted a lifelong curiosity about the world beyond the horizon. For me, art is a spiritual practice — a bridge between memory and imagination, between grief and gratitude. Each photograph is an invitation to slow down and connect with the soul of a place.

Awards Acceptance into the Art Scene West Photographic Fine Art Exhibition in December 2024, the Decagon Gallery Abstractions: The Art of Seeing Differently Exhibition in March 2025, MVA Gallery Absolutely Abstract Exhibition in July 2025 and Decode Gallery Solitude Exhibition in March 2026. I've also had images shown in Landscape Magazine in May and July 2025.