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fearless
optimism
To capture this historic moment, we invited our Minted community of independent artists to create a design, piece of art, or pattern inspired by a fearless sense of optimism. The results? Courageous. Risk-taking. Inspiring.
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fearless optimism
The past two years have been challenging, to say the least. But this spring, we’re focused on moving forward. Getting out of our comfort zone. Attempting new projects. Putting ourselves out there. Stepping out—with fearless optimism.
Guest Judge Picks
out of the box award
beige flower
by alisa galitsyna
The Out of the Box Award is presented to the artist with the most design-forward, innovative design that you would only find at Minted. Award winner Alisa Galitsyna is a Ukrainian-born artist currently living in Spain.
“I’d love to have this piece on my wall.
I love the way the flower petals have
been distorted and abstracted—a very
out-of-the-box treatment.”
Mariam Naficy,
Founder & Co-CEO
Editor’s Picks
newbie award
in memory of
by heather karp
The Newbie Award is presented to the artist with the strongest design from a first-time entrant. Award winner Heather Karp is an abstract painter and illustrator; she lives just north of Boston, Massachusetts.
the creative risk award
paper butterflies
by kamala nahas
The Creative Risk Award is presented to the artist with the best submission in a category they have never had a Minted win in before. Award winner Kamala Nahas is a photographer and artist based in Ventura, California.
“Kamala is a fine art photographer and took a
big risk by working with pattern design,
a new medium for her. I like that she applied
texture to select butterflies, and placed them
in a creative scatter on this bag.”
Mariam Naficy,
Founder & Co-CEO
We uncover design genius through ongoing design competitions. At Minted, all that matters is good design. Designers submit, and the Minted community votes to tell us what to sell.