‘Polythemus’ by Curtis Holder Highly Commended in the Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2021

I am excited to announce that my work ‘Polythemus’ has been selected for the longlist of highly commended works for the Self-Portrait Prize 2021, the biennial art competition curated by the Ruth Borchard Collection.

Dedicated to self-portraiture the Ruth Borchard Collection is a unique body of British and Irish visual art, consisting of the Original, Early and Next Generation Collections.

The Self-Portrait Prize offers artists of all backgrounds an opportunity to win the £10,000 prize and have work acquired for the Collections.

From over 2000 entries, my self-portrait was identified as an outstanding contribution to the self-portrait genre.

Alongside fellow longlistees, my drawing will be exhibited as part of an exclusive online exhibition promoted internationally via a dedicated virtual gallery and Artsy page.

A shortlist of works will be selected for an exhibition at Coventry Cathedral due to open in May 2021 alongside the opening celebrations of Coventry UK City of Culture.

‘Polythemus’ by Curtis Holder