Frederick Gallery: February 2013

Books & Words

Juror: Ginna Cullen || Catalog || Flier

Awards

  • 1st place--Mystic Sparrow sculptural book by Robert S. Hunter of Colonial Beach, VA
  • 2nd place--Brave New World altered book by Robert S. Hunter of Colonial Beach, VA
  • 3rd place--Book Painting mixed media by Charles Riley of Fredericksburg, VA

Honorable Mentions

  • Break Out mixed media by Carolyn Beever of Stafford, VA
  • Art Words mixed media/collage by Kathleen Willingham of Bealeton, VA
  • Books that Rocked My World mixed media/fabric book by Margaret Moon of Culpeper, VA
  • Graffiti Train oil pastel by Guerin Wolf of Fredericksburg, VA

Juror's Statement

What is an Artist's Book or rather, Book Arts? A succinct definition is elusive. This form of artistic expression is constantly being reinvented and the results continually excite and surprise the viewer.

Several months ago I was flattered to be offered the opportunity to jury the "Books and Words" show here at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts. Upon arriving last Tuesday I found a large variety of artists' books and paintings. The addition of "Words" to the title of this show allowed artists to further broaden the concept of Book Arts. I found this to be an excellent addition.

Choosing the work for this show was a difficult task and I want to compliment all of the artists for their creativity and many uses and combinations of materials. I believe those seeing the work in this show may find that their own definition of a book will be somewhat altered.

It was my pleasure to jury this show. Having graduated in art from Mary Washington College and also having been born and raised in Fredericksburg I am very aware of the value of the FCCA to the city and it's artists.

FRST PLACE: Mystic Sparrow, Sculptural Book by Robert S. Hunter, 48x12x10 (February 2013)
SECOND PLACE: Brave New World, Altered Book by Robert S. Hunter, 11x8x1 (February 2013)
THIRD PLACE: Book Painting, Book Painting and Drawing by Charles Robert Riley, 44x40 (February 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Break Out, Mixed Media by Carolyn R. Beever, 9x12x5 (February 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Art Words,Collage and Mixed Media by Kathleen Willingham, 5x5 (February 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Books That Rocked My World, Mixed Paper and Fabric by Margaret W. Moon, 9x5xx1 (February 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Grafitti Train, Oil Pastel by Guerin Wolf, 24x36 (February 2013)
A Delicate Balance, Mixed Media by Barbara Taylor Hall, 13x9 Framed20x16 (February 2013)
A Red Hot Day, Watercolor and Mixed Media by Kathleen Willingham, 10x8.5 (February 2013)
A Stitch or Two, Flag Book with Mixed Media by Kathleen Willingham, 5x5 (February 2013)
A-Anthony Angelo for Angelfish..., Batik by Sally Rhone-Kubarek, 10.5x8.5 (February 2013)
Antibody Warrior Evan#1, Altered Book by Bob Worthy, 9x12 -Framed-17x17 (February 2013)
Antibody Warrior Jon #1, Altered Book by Bob Worthy, 9x12 -Framed-17x17 (February 2013)
Barn, Digital Photography by John Kaldahl, 7.5x9.5 (February 2013)
Before We Had Computers..., Photograph by Lee Cochrane, 9.5x7 Framed 11x14 (February 2013)
Circadian Weave, Repurposed Book by Sally Rhone-Kubarek, 9x6x1.5 (February 2013)
Combs For Lemania, Book Paint Drawing by Charles Robert Riley, 15x23 (February 2013)
Definitive P rose, Mixed Media by Mary Lou Cramer, 6x6 (February 2013)
For the Nest, Sculpture-Mixed Media by Karen Julihn, 36x10x10 (February 2013)
Friends in My Yard, Fiber-Mixed Media by Barbara Deal, 9x12x2 (February 2013)
Goddess #2, Mixed Media by Bob Worthy, 16x20 (February 2013)
Goddess, Mixed Media by Bob Worthy, 20x16 (February 2013)
Goodbye Dusky Sparrow, Mixed Media by Patricia A Smith, 36x34x2 (February 2013)
Goodbye Sweetheart, Collage by Retta Robbins, Framed 19x19 (February 2013)
H-Henry Haunted the Hen..., Batik by Sally Rhone-Kubarek, 10.5x8.5 (February 2013)
I Sorrowful, Bookmaking by Ashleigh Buyers, 9x12x1 (February 2013)
Keys, Photo by Norma Woodward, 11.5x7.5 (February 2013)
L-Landon Lectured on Lab..., Batik by Sally Rhone-Kubarek, 10.5x8.5 (February 2013)
Manual of Gardening, Mixed-Book Parts by Elizabeth Woodford, 14x11 (February 2013)
Master of the Silver Bell, Artist Book by Robert S. Hunter, 3.5x4.5x.75 (February 2013)
My History Book, Archival Print by Carolyn R. Beever, 11x14 (February 2013)
NY Delight, Mixed Media Altered Book by Darlene Wilkinson and Carol Baker, 12x18x8 (February 2013)
Pause that Refreshes, Photo by Norma Woodward, 8x8 (February 2013)
Perfect Pastime, Watercolor by Karen Julihn, 13x10 Framed 20x18 (February 2013)
Proportion, Computer and Colored Pens by Bettie Grey, 26x23x11 (February 2013)
Reading Thoreau in the Dune Shed, Oil by Lynn Mehta, 20x24 (February 2013)
Storefront, Photo by Norma Woodward, 4.5x6.5 (February 2013)
Stuxnet, Oil by Gwen L. Skinner, 5.5x7 (February 2013)
Sunprint Journal, Textiles-mixed by Elizabeth Woodford, 9x17x1 (February 2013)
The Daily Bloom, Watercolor by Kathleen Willingham, 5.5x8 (February 2013)
The Drawing Book, Altered Book by Kathleen Willingham, 7.5x8 (February 2013)
The Encounter, Mixed Media by Deborah Herndon, 19.5x15.5 Framed 16x20x2 (February 2013)
Time is Precious, Mixed Media by Barbara Taylor Hall, 12x7.5 Framed 18x20 (February 2013)
Time Keeper, Mixed Media Altered Book by Darlene Wilkinson, 10x14x3 (February 2013)
Time Stops, Mixed Media by Deborah Herndon, 19.5x15.5 Framed 16x20x2 (February 2013)
Unhand Me, Collage by Retta Robbins, Framed 19x19 (February 2013)
Vibrant Flowers, Mosaic by Cathy Ambrose Smith, 8.5x11 (February 2013)
X-Xavier X'd thru..., Batik by Sally Rhone-Kubarek, 10.5x8.5 (February 2013)
Zen at the Beach, Mixed Media by Barbara Deal,15x9 (February 2013)