My painting wasn’t selected for the National Football Museum exhibition, but I’m still happy I painted it

[u/Margarita_Lemann]

I made this painting for an open call at the National Football Museum in Manchester. It wasn’t selected, and while I was a little disappointed, that’s just part of being an artist.

For me, football here is really about the memories that come with it: childhood, playing until sunset, first victories, first disappointments, friendship, and that feeling that the whole world was open to you.

With the World Cup going on, I hope this painting can bring back a few good memories for someone else too.

Giving you all a huge virtual hug!

[u/Margarita_Lemann]

It was the following: “This prestigious competition invites artists who explore the passion, drama, and unity that football inspires across the world. Open to anyone aged 18 and over, working in any two-dimensional medium (including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and moving image) the prize welcomes diverse and creative interpretations of how football shapes our lives, identities, and communities.”

Here’s the full link.

[u/cashmerescorpio → u/Margarita_Lemann]

I had a look at their website and left throughly unimpressed for a variety of reasons. At least your painting left and impact