Bronze Award < Back Gabriela Krecht, Germany March 30, 2025 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Pysanky Diaspora PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Goose Hello, I have written a goose egg with Kistka in a traditional form. When I used the colors yellow, orange, red, dark red and purple. meaning of individual colors as I also know: yellow - a symbol of light, purity of light, purity, happiness and hospitality Orange for strength and endurance Red- means happiness and hope Dark red is the color of harvest White means purity, innocence and birth Purple stands for faith, patience and trust. I have used the symbolism below: Ster symbolizes the love of God, purity and life Fishing net - the meshes symbolize fishing net rhombus - symbolizes knowledge “empty” rose means beauty and wisdom beauty and wisdom Ladder symbolizing prayer Triangles a symbol of the Holy Trinity Trinity At the very end I treated the egg with a clear varnish. With kind regards Previous Next

Bronze Award < Back John Drlik-Mead, USA July 22, 2024 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Artist's Choice PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich "Sacred Madonna” This is an original and completed design. I used multiple advanced techniques in creating this elegant and stunning piece. Flip the back toggle switch, the custom designed / made lighted crystal chandelier illuminates (with numerous flat back crystals, and hand cut drop crystals), and the music box plays "Wind Beneath My Wings. Special care and technique was used to “bury” the interior flat wiring (behind the Gold Leaf), from the base to the chandelier. The egg was first completely sanded to a uniform smooth surface (removing the outer egg enamel layer and texture). There are two intricately carved crosshatch windows (the crosshatch “bars” are part of the eggshell). The interior was layered with 24k Antiqued Gold Leaf (to mimic an aged gold ceiling). A combined 12 coat process, using a professional Auto-enamel pearlescent coating and clear coat was used on the exterior of the egg. All crystals are Swarovski Crystals. Findings, base & stand, top are all gold plated. The Porcelain figurine is hand painted and permanently mounted to the piece. Previous Next

30.00 < Back Flora I Elena Makyan Artist: Painted in the Petrikivka style, this goose egg reflects the traditional artwork found in the artist’s home country of Ukraine. White acrylic paint has been used to create the floral motifs, set against an orange background. Over-painting in white gives a slightly raised effect to the highlights. Type of Egg goose Approx. Dimensions Location Poulton-le-Fylde FY6, UK International Shipping ? Yes linda-martin@btconnect.com Email:

< Back Hajnalka Aszalos EAI Representative for Hungary, MAP Judge I am Hajnalka Aszalós from Hungary. My mother learned porcelain painting from the best masters in Herend. I grew up in Szeged, and with my mother, who was also my Master, I got to know several areas of art and applied arts. It was here that I learned all the little tricks of this craft and the love of it. Over time, I started to work in several art forms: glass painting, oil paintings, graphics, wall painting, and then I started making lamps from thieves... Also, egg painting became a great love of mine over the years. The main stylistic direction in which I create is the Art Nouveau style, but I have also processed several Hungarian folk art motifs in my works. Now I live in Pásztó with my partner, and together with him we have created my own little workshop here, where I give a glimpse into the secrets of the workshop, as well as provide opportunities in several areas for visitors to make and create something beautiful with their own hands. We are currently working on my exhibition hall, which will hopefully be completed this year and will also be open to visitors.

Gold Award < Back Florin Bejinari, Romania May 7, 2025 Gold Award CATEGORY: Hand painted PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich The egg is painted in the same manner and technique as Byzantine icons on wood. Materials used is powdered tempera colors mixed with egg yolk and 22 kt gold leaf. Previous Next

< Back Dr. Juan Pablo Polgatiz Benavides EAI Representative for Chile, MAP Judge Hello my name is Juan Pablo Polgatiz Benavides I am 41 years old, and I live in a small city in Chile called Rancagua. I’m a dentist but have been involved in egg artistry for many years. This is an art form I enjoy very much, since it allows us to use so many different techniques on the eggshells. I’ve been always a self taught artist but envision and dream of visiting other countries to improve my egg art.I ‘m very happy of accepting this task, and promise I will give my best for fullfilling this issue in the best manner I can. I feel so responsable for spreading this art form in my lands so there will be more people involved in this art. I wish this art could be heritaged for future generations so it will be transmitid and won’t be lost. I look forward meeting other world representives to establish a long term realtionship which will bring many benefits for this craft. Sincerely from Chile, Juan Pablo

Gold Award < Back Rebekah Brown, USA September 10, 2024 Gold Award CATEGORY: Carved PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Emu This carved Emu eggshell is titled “Roses through the Windowpane”. The eggshell was carved using a NSK Presto II air driven handpiece, with burrs measuring 1/16th inches in diameter. I primarily used diamond burrs for the relief carving portion (the shape being several size balls, footballs and wheel) and switched to a straight carbide for the cut-outs. For the lay-out portion, I used thin washi tape to get the correct proportions, and then clear transfer sticker paper for the roses. The eggshell stand is Sapele wood and finished with beeswax. I turned the stand on a wood lathe from a 4x4x4 inch block. The inspiration for this pattern came to my mind after reading the book, “The Secret Garden”, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Roses hold special meaning in the book, and the window shapes are based on a Tudor style diamond lattice window. I don’t know that any special techniques were used, except to be careful and gentle with the piece. nes I have made up in my mind. Previous Next

Silver award < Back Heather Romanishin, USA February 27, 2025 Silver award CATEGORY: Pysanky Diaspora PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Goose This large goose egg visually gives the rainbow effect, starting with cooler tones at the poles and working warmer in the center band design. Each end of the egg features an open 8 point star, feeding into the large net design with 8 vertical lines of 5 box motifs, and 8 vertical lines of 4 box motifs. The design reflects itself symmetrically working from the center to the poles. Under the 8-pointed star on either end, the first line of design featured a net motif on one point, with a 4 tined fan underneath with blended ombre green to blue dye. Under those are the first line of the 4 box vertical lines, all enclosed with the ladder motif surrounding each box. Inside is a pink cross, dyed purple inside, with blue triangle tips for definition. Progressing into the warmer tones the next line features a two-toned pink, boxy cross motif, surrounded by a purple dotted border. Finally, the center 3 lines of the design feature white crossed down the center line, with alternating orange and gold crossed flanking them. Each cross is outlined with red embellishments and a cross-hatch design in the center. All of the white lines were laid on gently sanded goose shell, following the initial white lines the egg was acid washed in 5% vinegar. Following the etch the subsequent colors were painted on box by box. The egg was submerge-dyed in emu blue to finish. Previous Next

Bronze Award < Back Tetiana Medianyk, Ukraine February 12, 2025 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Carved PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich To create the design I use carving, a special drill with different attachments for cutting and finally for polishing. The egg is placed on a stand with a LED lamp, multi-color with a remote control. This egg depicts Pegasus - a symbol of confidence, steadfastness and stateliness. The winged horse of the gods, which Zeus turned into a constellation after his death and we still see it flying across the sky. As a lamp, such an egg will complement the interior of any room, both a child's room and an adult bedroom, and can be a stylish addition to a business office. Previous Next

< Back Karin Whiting EAI Representative for New Zealand I have been an egg artist for around 20 plus years now. I enjoy coming up with my own designs and bringing ideas in my head to life through my eggs. I love helping people with ideas and things I have found invaluable along the way. I have a group in Hastings, New Zealand !

< Back Raquel Utrera EAI Representative for Argentina Since approximately 2013, I have begun to study and know this art about natural eggshells, knowing its origin and the various techniques, in addition to its origins in the world; I have my atelier in the city of Cordoba, province of Cordoba in Argentina. I managed to train in some decoration and cutting techniques with people who had already been working in this technique, but I am largely self-taught, I make many of my own designs, although I am inspired by the precision, details and delicacy of the works of the goldsmith Karl Fabergé. I use quail, chicken, goose, rhea, emu and ostrich shells in my works with a careful selection, seeking to adapt the design to the texture, shape and size of the shell. I always try to show the perfection of a shell, its capacity to house a life and the immensity of the unknown in its transformation. I have held several exhibitions, demonstrations, didactic talks and workshops for children in various cities of my country in order to show and disseminate this special art.

< Back Beth McPherson EAI Representative for New Zealand I’m Beth McPherson from Christchurch New Zealand. I have been creating and decorating eggs since 2008 after joining the Christchurch Egg Artistry Club. I especially love working with chicken and smaller eggs like quail and finch eggs. My other interest is making my own face and body products and I’m currently studying Organic Skincare Formulations with the view to developing it further in the future I am married with three children and 5 lovely grandchildren. I look forward to being able to help EAI and egg artists where I can.