JUROR'S STATEMENT

It was a pleasure to view the 80 plus pieces of art submitted for the current fall show. I was pleased to see such a wide variety of media on display, which combined with various means of creative expression, made for an exhibition that would appeal in one way or another to almost anyone. Additionally, all of the entries were framed/matted in a professional manner, which added to the appeal.  I wasn’t exptecting to see as many photographs as I did, and in some cases, it  appeared that images were manipulated in PhotoShop, which added a creative edge to the imagery. Even though the three dimensional pieces were few and far between, two assemblage pieces caught my eye, for their originality and ingenuity, one of which, Second Sight, was given the top award.

In addition to the eight ‘ribboned” awards, I felt the need to mention four other artworks that deserve the juror’s comment. They are:  Peaches and Cherries, by Judy Maniscalco, Just Visiting by Donna Hill and From My Porch by Barbara Mitchell - all of which showed a high degree of proficiency in the use of watercolor. The Maniscalco painting of an arrangement of fruit on a plate was designed well, with the edges of the plate forming the outer border of the work. The Vocalist by Doris Lewis Burgess drew my eye because of the expressive face of the model, the fine line work and color choice.

I would encourage all the artists represented in the show to continue in their artistic pursuits and also for continued success in the future.
                                                               --Deborah Murphy