The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) is a biennial competition and exhibition of Canadian visual art. SSNAP is one of Canada’s largest celebrations of contemporary art. The prize is administered by the not-for-profit Salt Spring National Art Prize Society to recognize, showcase and advance the accomplishments of Canadian visual artists.
The artist’s piece titled ‘Let me Love Brazenly.’ from his photographic series ‘OPENLY’ was among the 52 selected pieces at the SSNAP 2023-24.
Artist also gave an artist talk at the Mahon Hall going over his work and the inspirations.
Article covering SSNAP 2023-24 Finalists from Vancouver in Stir Magazine.
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A gallery visitor ruminates over the piece.
Guntaj is all smiles in this photo taken at the awards night in Salt Spring. He is accompanied by his hosts, Sibéal Foyle & Peter Pierobon who are both artists themselves.
Guntaj poses for a photo with Ronald Crawford, the founder of SSNAP.
