.png)
2026 Annual Art Contest Winner Announced
Unravel invites artists to explore what it means to come undone, to discover, to release, and to transform. Each piece reflects a personal interpretation - whether emotional, physical, or conceptual - of what it means to unravel. Together, these works create a collection story of vulnerability, process, & renewal.
Congratulations to artist Shawn Delker for being chosen for our 2026 artist award.
From the artist:
In a world where the fabric of society seems to be fraying at the
edges, my artwork, Euler Untethered captures the
essence of my deep-seated concerns.
The image of a purple ball coming apart and the floating green
stems symbolizes the unraveling of our collective unity and the
fragility of our current state of division.
Through this piece, I aim to evoke a sense of urgency and reflection,
in a whimsical and yet thoughtful way urging viewers
to contemplate the threads that hold us together and the
consequences of letting them slip away.
Learn more about Shawn's work: https://shawndelker.art/
From the artist:
In a world where the fabric of society seems to be fraying at the
edges, my artwork, Euler Untethered captures the
essence of my deep-seated concerns.
The image of a purple ball coming apart and the floating green
stems symbolizes the unraveling of our collective unity and the
fragility of our current state of division.
Through this piece, I aim to evoke a sense of urgency and reflection,
in a whimsical and yet thoughtful way urging viewers
to contemplate the threads that hold us together and the
consequences of letting them slip away.
Learn more about Shawn's work: https://shawndelker.art/
Shawn's exhibition and pieces from other contest entrants will be on display at Manhattan Arts Center through April 24.
_(1).jpg)
.png)
.png)
.png)
