Kami Mendlik, "Devotions", oil on linen panel, 24” x 24”, awarded Bronze Medal at the Oil Painters of America 2022 National Juried Exhibition, as well as an award of  $20,000 for the Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship.
 
Framed 32" x 32" with a 4" black & gold wood framed, original signature, titled, dated, on back of panel with artist's card, and Oil Painters of America - 31st National Juried Exhibition acceptance sticker affixed to back.
 
Kami's description: " “Devotions” represents the human interaction with Mother Nature inspired by the lily pad pond behind my childhood home and the feeling of harmony I experience being one in her presence." 
 
"Kami's spectacular arrangement of shimmering light shapes, painterly notes of sophisticated color, coupled with transparent passages, surface tension and weight."  Johanna Harmon,  OPA Awards Judge
 
Provenance: This painting was acquired from the Steamboat Art Museum which hosted the Oil Painters of America 2022 National Exhibition.
 Authenticity is guaranteed.
 
Valuation Note:
"Devotions" was awarded Bronze Medal ($5,500 value) at this year's  2022 Oil Painters of America   National Exhibition.  
"Devotions"  received the Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship award of $20,000.  
 
These are exceptionally rare validations of value received at the painting's national debut.