Artist Bio
ORIGINAL ART OF LEON OKS
There are certain artists who possess a vision, which is original and exceptional. Leon Oks is a painter whose work shows an exciting visual style that unites form, fluid brushstrokes and vivid color into a tapestry of unique inspiration. He combines dynamic movement and multiple perspectives with romanticism and emsadness in equal measures. His work reflects how the artist has tapped into the range of human experience. As a painter, he captures the essence of otionalism that brings the paintings to a high level of accomplishment, revealing joy and images, so that his deep feelings intertwine with the colors and shapes which flow lyrically on canvas and convey a truth about our existence. Mr. Oks increasingly unites the romanticism of nature with figures. The artist has been honored to be featured in one-person and group shows across and in
Europe , receiving many national and international awards. Artist numerous times FIRST PLACE winner on INTERNATIONAL ART SHOWS and COMPETITIONS.
The International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England has nominated Leon Oks as an International Visual Artist of the year for 2004 and selected him as one of the TOP 100 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS for 2005.
Some recent awards are the First Place on “INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SHOW” Latin American Art Museum June, 2004.
First Place International show “ENCOUNTERS” September 2004, Museum of the Americas Miami, Florida.
DIPLOMA OF EXCELLENCE Global Art Annual competition “ART NOW”
London, 2005.
FIRST PLACE AWARD International Art Competition “JUST PAINT 2005” the ARTROM GALLERY,
Rome, .
In 2000 International juried Art Competition entitled “VISION 2000” ORT Institute,
Chicago, IL . Oks received the “Silver Brush Award” and “Award of Excellence”.
He has also been published in numerous books and magazines:
The INTERNATIONAL 2003/2004 and 2005/2006 ENCYCLOPEDIA DICTIONARY OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART, published in Italy, feature his biography and art images.
"21 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS FOR THE 21st. CENTURY" year 2004 and "20 INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS of the year 2005" Sponsored by the European Communities Artists Library founded in
Barcelona, Spain in 1986.
“LIVING ARTISTS” 13 and 14 edition 2003, 2005.
“NEW ART INTERNATIONAL” 2005-2206 Published by BAP
New York
He published in upcoming 2006 book "FAMOUS" International Contemporary Artists by World of Art Publisher, England.
The Board of Directors of the Academy ACCADEMIA INTERNAZIONALE “GRECI-MARINO” has appointed Leon Oks “PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATED ACADEMICIAN OF ART” 2004 and “ACADEMICAL KNIGHT” department of ARTS 2005.
The International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England has nominated Leon Oks as an International Visual Artist of the year for 2004 and selected him as one of the TOP 100 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS for 2005.
Artist also received nomination “DA VINCI DIAMOND” for Inspirational accomplishment in “INTERNATIONAL MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART” 2005 as well as “THE DECREE OF EXELLENCE IN ART” for high achievements in “INTERNATIONAL FINE ART”.
The World Academy of Letters on behalf of the American Biographical Institute’s nominated Leon Oks with Master Diplomas for International Contemporary Art and Professional Instructor of Fine Art.
Artist demonstrated his painting techniques on television, and has been interviewed on radio.
His work is in many public, private and museum collections.
