ArtLink's biennial “Invisible Art” Competition took a unique turn last weekend as artists from all over the region left judges struggling to find the winning entry. The event aimed to showcase the creativity and innovation of the artistic community with participants submitting a range of imaginative works that challenged the traditional boundaries of art.

Exhibits

One of the most remarkable invisible art pieces involved a blank canvas. The artist spent hours carefully arranging and manipulating water droplets to create a new mesmerizing work of art every time it dried. Visitors were stunned by the piece's ethereal beauty and the painter's dedication as the water droplets shimmered and moved in response to the ambient lighting before vanishing.

"Water Painting" - Image Credit: Chris P, ClarksburgNow

Another featured artist created an imaginary sculpture that could be felt. The sculpture was made of air, and the artist used a series of fans and currents to create the illusion of a tangible object. Visitors were encouraged to interact with the sculpture, and many were surprised by the sensation of feeling something that wasn't actually there.

"It was amazing. I've never seen anything like it before. The artists really pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible." said one of the judges.

”Invisible Sculpture” - Image Credit: Chris P, ClarksburgNow

Local Legend

One of the featured artists, who goes by the name Banksy, created an invisible sculpture that was so convincing, it even managed to fool some of the other artists into believing it wasn’t real. When approached for comment, the elusive Banksy remained invisible - only speaking through an undisclosed voice modulator to say "I spent hours on this piece creating something truly unique that can't be seen, touched, or appreciated. I wanted to challenge the art world and make them question their own sanity."

Local artist claims to be Bansky during interview with ClarksburgNow

The artist, whose identity remains unknown, refused to confirm or deny being the real Banksy and instead accredited ArtLink's classes and workshops to his success - leaving many to wonder if the classes include lessons on invisibility.

Community Reception

While some visitors were initially skeptical of the exhibit, many were won over by the imaginative pieces on display. One visitor exclaimed "At first I thought it was a joke, but then I started to look at the pieces and I realized that there was something there. It was like a hidden world that only a select few could see."

While the invisible art exhibit may not have been the most conventional art event, it proved to be a testament to the creativity and innovation of our local artistic community. The event reminded us that the arts are not limited by the traditional boundaries of medium or technique, and that artists should be encouraged to experiment and explore new ways of expressing themselves.

Competition Results

ArtLink has since released a statement about the results and is praising the participating artists and community members for their contributions. "We're thrilled to see such a positive response to our newest event. It's clear that the artistic community in Clarksville is truly something special, and we couldn't be prouder to be a part of it. We hope our judges are able to choose a winner before the next Invisible Art Contest." said Maria, ArtLinks founder.

The invisible art contest has left judges struggling to find the winning entry, but it left visitors with a newfound appreciation for the power of imagination and creativity.

Image Credit: ClarksburgNow

By Patricia W
Wednesday, March 22 2023