Adam Strange Wins “Best in Show” — A Visionary Artist Recognized by the Ontario Society of Artists

We are thrilled to announce that Adam Strange has been awarded “Best in Show” by the Ontario Society of Artists—a prestigious recognition that reflects the depth, originality, and urgency of his work. This accolade cements Strange’s place among today’s most compelling contemporary artists, and it couldn’t be more well-deserved.

A Canadian artist working at the intersection of digital photomontage, painting, collage, and film techniques, Adam Strange creates what he calls contemporary artefacts: haunting, complex visual compositions that expose our inner contradictions and societal dissonance. Using 21st-century digital tools, Strange reimagines photography with analogue grit and cinematic tension, stitching together fragments of reality to form something wholly new—and often unsettling.

Art as a Weapon for Change

Strange doesn’t make art for decoration; he makes it for disruption. His works reflect what he describes as “the deeply unsettling knot of humanity,” and serve as visual commentaries on the global condition—raw, layered, and fearless. Through juxtapositions of internal truth and accidental beauty, his pieces challenge viewers to reconsider what they know about the world, and about themselves.

In his own words:

“Art is the corporeal representation of the deeply unsettling knot of humanity, which the artist tries to untie.”

Recent Recognition and Ongoing Impact

In addition to this latest award from the Ontario Society of Artists, Strange’s work has been celebrated internationally across dozens of juried exhibitions, solo shows, and respected publications.

Solo Shows in the past two years include:

• Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (2023)

• Camelback Gallery (2023)

• Exhibizone International Online Solo Exhibition (2023)

Publications featuring his work span continents and critical themes—from Novum Artis to Collect Art (Tbilisi, Georgia), to the ecologically driven Catalysts of Change (2024), and the noir-inspired artist book SU4IP (2023).

He has also exhibited widely, with over 100 group and juried exhibitions in recent years. Highlights include:

• Florence Contemporary Gallery (Italy)

• Las Laguna Art Gallery (California)

• Cape Cod Museum of Art (Massachusetts)

• Meta Space Gallery (UK)

• Grosse Pointe Artists Association (Michigan)

• Surreal Salon 16 at Baton Rouge Gallery (Louisiana)

• Ontario Society of Artists (Canada)

And now, he adds “Best in Show” from OSA to his growing list of accolades.

Now On View at Raud Gallery, Chicago

Currently on display at Raud Fine Art Gallery in Chicago, Strange’s piece titled “Hello Central, Give Me No-man’s Land” is a poignant example of his distinctive approach. Printed on archival photo paper, this digital artwork (17" x 11") captures a sense of post-war dislocation and psychic tension that lingers long after viewing.

This work is available for purchase at $250 — an accessible investment in a rising voice of our time.

👉 Explore more of Adam Strange’s work

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To Collectors, Curators, and Change-Makers:
If you're looking for art that speaks to the present moment—art that cuts through noise and reaches toward essence—Adam Strange should be on your radar.

His art doesn’t ask for comfort.
It demands awareness.

And that is exactly why it matters.