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FIERCE & FRAIL III artists share their inspiration and a little bit about the hutzpah, moxie, and vulnerability required in the path and heart of an artist... War Masquerades as Innocence by Bob Conge BOB CONGE "My work is often inspired by my concern for what I see as deplorable human behavior such as my anger over the unfair practices of Banks or as in this case the outright lies offered by governments to support their positions as being the "GOOD GUYS” defending our superi

In the round with Verum Virtual! Visit "Fierce & Frail III: Of Beings, Beasts, and Seed"

The 3rd edition of "FIERCE & FRAIL: Of Beings, Beasts, & Seed" is live...read more below and click links to see full reveal. Harbinger by Denise Monaghan A degree of urgency and a sense of knowing hangs in the air to create a common thread in the diverse tapestry of works in this 3rd edition of Fierce and Frail: of Beings, Beasts, and Seed. Secrets seem to whisper among living things. This is a compelling collection with fresh and unpredictable dialog between works. It's equ

Verum Ultimum Gallery first introduced the theme "TREE: Breath of Humanity" in 2024 and it proved to be a beloved catalyst for expression. Verum is thrilled to once again invite artists to interpret the theme "Tree," for the second edition of this theme and the boundless notions this one word conjures.

When I opened Verum Ultimum's second location I had such high hopes for a flourishing future in the beautiful spot nestled into the lovely Hawthorne hamlet of Portland. After much consideration I have decided to close the location and once again focus attention exclusively online with the Verum Virtual presence. This was a tough decision and riddled with sadness, but also a degree of renewed hope. I am so grateful for the artists, collectors, and art fans that filled this l

13th Annual Abstract Sanctuary artists share the spiritual nature of creating!

Call for Art: FIERCE & FRAIL III: Of Beings, Beasts, and Seed

Art by Karen Hightower "This year's iteration of Verum Ultimum's annual Abstract Sanctuary has a spiritual twist. It spans 3 rooms within 2 distinct Verum Virtual galleries with nearly 100 works selected. For this iteration I listened to the voice that echoed in my head "celebrate them all." and I set out to select one work from every artist (that applied). This created an interesting challenge, but I felt called to embrace a multitude of differences this year. The result is

13th Annual Abstract Sanctuary Exhibition first reveal

"Fit for a Queen depicts a modern blend of traditional royal family necklaces, the notorious RGB dissent collars, as well as traditional protective neck ware of indigenous people around the globe. These necklaces embody the regal spirit of royalty and the strength of feminist proclamation and protest. Many indigenous traditions include adorning young women with jewelry made with mother of pearl and other shells during sacred rites of passage when coming of age. In this time