Decagon Gallery
May 2025
A Burst of Color
The beauty and energy of color
Welcome to A Burst of Color, an online exhibition that celebrates the vivid, the unexpected, and the joyful power of color in photography. In every frame, color becomes the subject—bold, expressive, and alive. From saturated cityscapes to vibrant portraits, from the subtle harmony of hues in nature to the electric clash of tones in abstraction, these photographs capture moments when color refuses to be ignored.
In a world that often leans toward the muted and monochrome, this exhibition is a visual reminder of how color can shape emotion, spark curiosity, and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether it's a single splash or a kaleidoscopic explosion, each image invites you to see the world with fresh eyes—and perhaps to feel just a little more alive.
We’re proud to present the work of photographers from around the world who responded to this call with passion, creativity, and an eye for the spectacular. Step into this gallery, and let yourself be moved by the brilliance and energy of A Burst of Color.
A note from our juror:
"Jurying A Burst of Color was such a joy. Thank you to Decagon Gallery and Director John Manno for the invitation. The works selected for this exhibition moved me on many different levels. Drawn in by color and form and held in place by emotion and mood. There were several great works which also were not included. Art like life is subjective and every juror just like every artist and photographer gravitates to a particular moment in time and place.
Sarah Rocca's portrait "Goodbye" is not only technically exceptional and compositionally interesting but also tugged at my soul. She shares with us a moment of implied vulnerability. Is she saying goodbye to her former individuality before entering into marriage or is she walking away from a traditionally expected union? Ruiqi Xiao's "Rising Sun" reveals exquisite color, detail and patterning and asks us to consider the many living organisms which nurture and sustain us. Katherine Dickson's "Destino" provides us a glimpse into a whimsical yet potentially dark narrative through portraiture, performance and collage."
With so many great works to choose from, I found myself returning to those that offered an unexpected movement and invited a longer investigation."
~Sarah Sudhoff
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First Place
Second Place
Honorable Mention
Third Place
Honorable Mention
Director's Choice
