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Bronze Award < Back Noreen Stewart April 4, 2024 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Diorama PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich This is a simple opening cut ostrich egg, done in diorama with lighting. Simple wave cut, painted, and corded. The oval base is topped with beach sand with pieces of burl wood and coral with two white seals, and resurfaced nautical findings. The interior is in miniature scale with all pieces being handmade, including paper lighthouse that is lighted, boat, shore, rocks, plants and flowers, steps, and water, etc. The lighthouse is a class earlier taught by Texas egger, Diane Angle. Interior is painted. The back image is a foil print that was applied and corded. The egg in hinged in the back to conceal the battery workings. The interior back is lined with a self-printed fabric or rocks. Previous Next

Gold Award < Back John Drlik-Mead March 19, 2024 Gold Award CATEGORY: Carved PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich Authentic Ostrich Egg, with an original abstract spiral cut design, showcasing the intricately carved Giraffe Stippled Lattice design. The egg top and bottom are accented with a circular area that is stippled. A portion of the spiral cutout is stippled and mounted to the egg design bottom, appearing to seemingly float in supporting the egg. The egg is supported by a smokey translucent Flame-Glass cylinder and Mounted to a 4”x4”x2” Black Onyx Marble base. The egg was finished with 3 coats of Shop-Line 2x matte automobile clear coat finish. Due to the dark base & glass cylinder color, a neutral background color was used in the pictures to profile the art piece detail in its entirety. I used the SCM 400XS High Speed carver, with a variety of burrs, (surgical fissure, and other carbide burrs, diamond burrs). Previous Next

Gold Award < Back Name Private April 1, 2024 Gold Award CATEGORY: Diorama PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Goose "Springtime in the Magnolia Tree" is my original design for this diorama. All components are handmade. The egg opening is a freeform design. The background is hand painted in acrylics showing a cloudy sky, branches and magnolias. The trim for the opening is made from sculpy which was baked and made to look like branch like. The branches inside were all made from wire and strips of paper towel soaked in a in water-glue mixture. Multiple different paints were applied including Pebeo brown, gold dust, and lightening medium. The birds are handmade using cold porcelain. They are painted, flocked and feathered to represent a local bird. The flowers are made with cold porcelain and a pink wash was applied to represent magnolia tree flowers. The flowers and birds are all in proper proportion. The stand was an old gold stand which I cut, applied cold porcelain, painted with different paints and nicked with a high-speed drill to give a bark like appearance. The roots were made this way as well. The squirrel was made from baked sculpy, painted, flocked and my cat's fur for the tail. There is a small snake made from sculpy and hand painted peeking out from the tree roots. Leather trim and black diamond chain added. Previous Next

Silver Award < Back Yuliya Goiloda February 9, 2025 Silver Award CATEGORY: Pysanky Diaspora PATHWAY: NA TYPE OF EGGS: Goose This is an original pysanka design that I created with inspiration from the Ukrainian song “Ой у Лузі” by Андрій Хливнюк, Kiyany —written in response to the war in Ukraine which sings about red kalyna and that Ukraine will not be defeated and we will lift her up again—triumphantly. This pysanka was written for Ukrainian newcomer to Canada, and gifted during the Christmas season, to give this person a reminder of home (sadly being heavily bombed at the time); while also a wish for Ukraine to be free and peaceful again. This pysanka was created on an emptied goose egg, using the traditional pysanka writing method. Materials used: beeswax, candle heated kistky of various sizes, and various pysanky dyes. I would like to note that a gradient technique was used on the kalyna leaves to bring a little more depth and depict the multicoloured nature of leaves when sun rays pass through the canopy of trees. I feel this also gives the design a unique and interesting look. Please also note that this pysanka was glazed prior to photography and thus has some glare. This diasporan pysanka is a mix between artistic style and traditional pysanka design. There are two bands on this pysanka; one which depicts the 8-pointed stars surrounded by nets, and the second band a rose and half-flower pattern surrounded by a dotted line. These two bands divide 4 panels of red kalyna berries and their leaves on a black background. The traditional 8-pointed stars (seen in an alternating yellow and blue pattern-chosen as the colours of the Ukrainian flag) also referred in traditional pysankarstvo symbolism as the “sun and stars motif”. This is among the more recognizable symbols in pysanky and represents life, fortune and growth. The nets surrounding these stars, represent Christ and the reference of “fishers of the people”. Other recognized symbolism of the net: it is thought to represent a talisman for capturing and repelling evil. Some say that it represents spider webs, which were traditionally thought to be stewards of nature/God who protected the home and trapped evil spirits in their webs/nets. (Source pysanky.info ) The second band, made up of the rose (8 diamond star); represents love and caring. The additional half flowers that border these roses represent the rebirth of nature after winter; another wish for Ukraine to be reborn from winter and war on its soil. The 4 panels depicting kalyna: The kalyna was chosen through inspiration from the aforementioned Ukrainian ballad. Kalyna has always been a symbol in Ukrainian life, poetry, art, literature, embroidery and pysankarstvo. “The kalyna is a national symbol of Ukraine. It's associated with beauty, love, and resilience. Ukrainians believe that planting a kalyna outside their home brings good fortune and health. The red berries of the kalyna are also a symbol of Ukrainian independence and nationhood . Just like Kozaks always seemed to find consolation in their ‘loyal horse’, Ukrainian women always turned to the kalyna tree in times of sorrow, grief or suffering. In Ukrainian songs and poems, kalyna trees were often the meeting place for dates and romantic reunions. Kalyna is also known as a symbol of eternal memory of the deceased. If there was ever a grave by the road or in the field, local girls felt obliged to plant kalyna trees around it. Such kalyna groves were considered sacred. It was forbidden to graze cattle, cut down bushes nearby. The desecration of a kalyna tree would automatically bring shame and disdain upon those who did so. In general, kalyna, planted on a grave was a symbol of love – conjugal, as well as brotherly, sisterly, parental etc. “ - Info source: www.kozatstvo.net.ua All of these symbols were considered in the creation of this pysanka design and used to create a wish, a prayer, and a gift for this Ukrainian who has been displaced from their home because of war. A wish for them, as well as their homeland of Ukraine, to have a long life, to be fortunate, and wealthy. For the nets to protect them from evil. The flowers, a wish for beauty, rebirth and health of a nation. The kalyna, the deepest symbol of them all—for Ukraine to rise again; while also recognizing the immense bloodshed and grief that we as a people and nation have had to weather for so many days, weeks, months, and years. The black background of the kalyna was not only chosen to let the bright red berries shine, but also an homage to the rich black soil of Ukraine. This black soil or “чорнозем”, has also given Ukraine the nickname “bread basket of Europe” for all of the grain and agricultural exports it provides to the world—the same soil which is seeing Ukrainian blood spilled on it each and every day. This pysanka is a wish for a better future for Ukraine, its people, and the world—while also recognizing the immense grief that has been experienced since the war began in February 2022. Colours of dyes and their meaning: Red: Perhaps the first recorded color, red initially symbolized blood. It often appears on pysanky with nocturnal and heavenly symbols. Over time, it acquired a positive connotation and began to represent love and joy, as well as marriage. It is associated with the sun. Yellow: Symbolized the moon and the stars and, in farming, the harvest. Blue: Represented the sky or air, and good health Green: Represented spring, the resurrection of nature, and the riches of vegetation. Orange: We cannot assign meaning to the color orange, as the color wasn’t recognized by premodern Ukrainians. They called it “hot yellow.” Black: Particularly sacred in the color spectrum. It is associated with belonging to the “other world,” but not in the negative sense. White: purity; with black: respect for the souls of the deceased
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Silver award < Back Heather Romanishin 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 Zuzana Konigova October 9, 2023 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Intricately Cut PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich and Goose Mother's love A mother Is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. - Cardinal Mermillod- Ostrich egg protects the goose one like the mother protects her baby in her arms. The mother's hug can be a very strong medicine for a lot of childrens pains.... I am very grateful that i still have my mom WHO Is Always prepared to give me support hand, when i need it. Thank you mom... Both eggs Are sculpted with high-speed drill with carbide burs. For decoration Is used hot White wax, gold ribbon And Swarovski elements. Base Is made from the rest parts of ostrich egg. 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

Bronze Award < Back Gabriela Krecht 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 Leslie Lisdell M.D. November 15, 2023 Bronze Award CATEGORY: Miniature PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Button Quail My original design using a tiny button quail. The egg was filled with resin. The egg was dipped in gold paint and than Pebeo crimson translucent paint. The green strawberries were made from caviar beads. The leaves are antique carved jade. 3ss swarovski crystals used. The base was a plain wooden bead which I stained and varnished. The bottom is partially covered to hide my name Previous Next

< 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.

Gold Award < Back Private, USA September 21, 2024 Gold Award CATEGORY: Artist's Choice PATHWAY: Accelerated TYPE OF EGGS: Ostrich, multiple “Spring is Here” is an original design loosely based on the fairytale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and my farm in the Spring. The lighted egg opens in two places. When the roof is lifted via the weathervane the upper bedroom floor is revealed. When the midsection is opened by pulling the chimney backwards the entire upper portion lifts up to reveal the lower kitchen level. Literally everything was made by hand except the following items: doorknob, bell, hinges, small basket, “trout” weathervane(repainted) and butterflies(repainted). This egg took almost a year to make since all the components were handmade from scratch. Previous Next