How sweet is it was to be able to join together in person this year for our annual spring show. Thanks to all who
showed up to celebrate the event and to all who participated. We are so grateful for the input of our three judges as well--allowing this to be an opportunity for all artists to learn and grow as artists.
showed up to celebrate the event and to all who participated. We are so grateful for the input of our three judges as well--allowing this to be an opportunity for all artists to learn and grow as artists.
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The following statement by one of the judges, Maura Kenny, sums up the sentiments of all those involved in the judging and the show process.... "There are so many worthy paintings for an award in this Spring Show. The task to choose one art piece over the others is difficult and in no way negates the creativity, skill, and concept response of all other artists and their entries. All of the entries demonstrate a wonderfully personal response to the “Outside My Window” prompt and I applaud all of you for sharing your visual ‘voice’ to this exhibit. Thank you and Congratulations to you all, I thoroughly enjoyed viewing your art works."
Vida Miller Award
I found myself wanting to go emotionally into Carol Russell's painting, "Washed in Morning Light". The painting itself contains the elements of a well thought out abstract – 5 primary shapes, but with a very well-integrated 6th shape of the circle. It is a very strong shape painting with an interesting application of texture and color. The use of complimentary colors in the foreground and background keeps you in the painting and invites you to enjoy all of the elements in between. The hard edges are very nicely positioned and draw the viewer into the painting. It reminded me of my view out of my window with the moon setting over my garage. The strong light takes you beyond the building shape to wonderment behind. The large circular shape is a relief to the hard edges and welcomes the viewer to ponder on a day well spent or a new day to enjoy. The implied foliage in the background is a nice contrast to the dark hard foreground of concrete – or whatever you may see. This non-objective painting can be viewed from many perspectives and is ever evolving. Congratulations Carol!
I found myself wanting to go emotionally into Carol Russell's painting, "Washed in Morning Light". The painting itself contains the elements of a well thought out abstract – 5 primary shapes, but with a very well-integrated 6th shape of the circle. It is a very strong shape painting with an interesting application of texture and color. The use of complimentary colors in the foreground and background keeps you in the painting and invites you to enjoy all of the elements in between. The hard edges are very nicely positioned and draw the viewer into the painting. It reminded me of my view out of my window with the moon setting over my garage. The strong light takes you beyond the building shape to wonderment behind. The large circular shape is a relief to the hard edges and welcomes the viewer to ponder on a day well spent or a new day to enjoy. The implied foliage in the background is a nice contrast to the dark hard foreground of concrete – or whatever you may see. This non-objective painting can be viewed from many perspectives and is ever evolving. Congratulations Carol!
Maura Kenny Award
One painting in particular ‘swept me off my feet’, “Separation Panes” by Meredith Boos held me captive immediately. The concept hit me emotionally, in that it related to the limitations of personal physical
contact that we have all endured during the past few years of this pandemic. So many of us reverting to visiting through a window pane with friends and loved ones. But how she employed the elements of art and her own personal voice and style to execute the emotion was breathtaking and dynamic.
Congratulations Meredith, for receiving this award and for sharing your art with us all.
One painting in particular ‘swept me off my feet’, “Separation Panes” by Meredith Boos held me captive immediately. The concept hit me emotionally, in that it related to the limitations of personal physical
contact that we have all endured during the past few years of this pandemic. So many of us reverting to visiting through a window pane with friends and loved ones. But how she employed the elements of art and her own personal voice and style to execute the emotion was breathtaking and dynamic.
Congratulations Meredith, for receiving this award and for sharing your art with us all.
Calk-Havens Award
After much deliberation, our choice for the Calk/Havens Award for the “Outside My Window” Spring Show is “A Glimpse Into the Past”, encaustic by Kathleen LaCasse. We are drawn to this piece for the artist’s out-of-the-box approach—-very avant garde. The composition created through the artist’s process is so unique and evokes much emotion. She not only interpreted the theme literally but also figuratively. Congratulations Kathleen!
Betsy Havens and Jim Calk
After much deliberation, our choice for the Calk/Havens Award for the “Outside My Window” Spring Show is “A Glimpse Into the Past”, encaustic by Kathleen LaCasse. We are drawn to this piece for the artist’s out-of-the-box approach—-very avant garde. The composition created through the artist’s process is so unique and evokes much emotion. She not only interpreted the theme literally but also figuratively. Congratulations Kathleen!
Betsy Havens and Jim Calk
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