Frederick Gallery: July 2017

Celebrate Color and Light

Juror: Francis Thompson || Catalog|| Flier

Awards:

  • 1st Place – “3H2O” (diptych) multi-media by Jim Sconyers of Staunton, VA
  • 2nd Place – “Dreaming of Neverland” photograph by Maura Harrison of Fredericksburg, VA
  • 3rd Place – “Love XOXOXO” shadow collage by Teresa Blatt of North Hills, CA

Honorable Mentions:

  • “It’s All Relative” acrylic 4 panel installation by Elizabeth Shumate of Newport News, VA
  • “What was that?” watercolor/ganache/pen by Jan Poteet of Summerduck, VA
  • “Worshiper of the Light” photograph by Saeed Ordoubadi of King George, VA
  • “Hallucinogenic Sigh” acrylic & markers on paper by Kate Landishaw of Greenville, SC
  • “Sunset in Duck, NC” photo on canvas by Thomas Hennessy of Mechanicsville, VA
  • “Fleur Rouge” oil painting by Joose Hadley of Lutz, FL
  • “Blind Illusion” photograph by Lee Cochrane of King George, VA
  • “Rt. 74” oil & cold wax painting by Peg Belcastro of Shermansdale, PA

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Juror's Statement

First, I would like to thank Carrol Morgan for inviting me to jury this exhibition. It was a pleasure working with her and the other members of the FCCA. The final selection for pieces in the show resulted in 59 total works in various media and sizes coming from 11 states. I know the number of works challenged how they would fit in the gallery space, but I believe the final placement of all the works turned out very well. Many thanks to the installation team for their excellent work.

For every juried exhibition, I always have an approach that is specific to the show itself. In this case, I examined each work for how closely tied it was to the theme of the exhibition, the craft and mastery the artist has over their work, the overall finished quality and presentation of the work, and the creativity or approach to content within the work. All works submitted were closely considered for the exhibition and I greatly appreciate all artists that provided work for review. The entries were very diverse in content and strong in craft / execution, so I found that looking at how closely pieces related to the theme was helpful in navigating my process in selecting works for the show and deciding the awards winners. I thought I would point out that there were several small works in the show that I found exceptional. It is my belief that even small works can be very impactful, so I always take time to study each work closely so there is not to be any element overlooked or missed.

It was a pleasure reviewing all the works and having the opportunity to learn about many artists that I was not previously familiar with. I admire the mission the FCCA has in their programming in bringing together artists on a regional and national level for their juried exhibitions. I hope you will enjoy the exhibition in the space and could explore each piece closely as did I.

Francis Thompson

FIRST PLACE: 3H2O (diptych), Lacquer on Wood, Varnished Prints, Binder Clips by Jim Sconyers, Size 18.25in x 55in x 2in (July 2017)
SECOND PLACE: Dreaming of Neverland, Photography by Maura Harrison, Size 8in x 8in (July 2017)
THIRD PLACE: Love XOXOXO, Shadow Collage by Teresa Blatt, Size 9.2in x 8.25in (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: It's All Relative, oil on Panels, Installation by Elizabeth Shumate, Size 4 (@ 12in x 36in) (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: What Was That, Watercolor, Ganache, and Pen by Jen Poteet- Size 14in x 11in (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: Worshiper of the Light, Photography on Metal by Saeed Ordoubadi, Size 30in x 20in (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: Hallucinogenic Sigh, Acrylic and Markers on Paper by Kate Landishaw, Size 20in x 25in (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: Sunset in Duck, NC, Photo on Canvas by Thomas Hennessy, Size 20in x 30in (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: Fleur Rouge, Oil by Joose Hadley, Size 16in x 9in x 1in (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: Blind Illusion, Photograph by Lee Cochrane, Size 12in x 8in (July 2017)
HONORABLE MENTION: Route 74, Oil and Cold Wax by Peg Belcastro, Size 24in x 24in (July 2017)
4 Trips, Collaged Acrylic on Canvas by Elvira Dimitrij (July 2017)
After the Storm, Acrylic on Canvas by Rita Rose and Rae Rose, Size 26in x 20in (July 2017)
Afternoon Shadow, Photography by Becki Heye, Size 8in x 10in (July 2017)
Amber Flow, Acrylic by Barbara Taylor Hall, Size 21in c 29in (July 2017)
Atlantic Edge, Oil by Marcia Chaves, Size 18in x 24in (July 2017)
Beach Mummies, Photography by Toby Patricia Chittum, Size 11in x 14in (July 2017)
Betsy, Gouache and Ink by Toni Scott, Size 8in x 8in (July 2017)
Blues Sailing, Photography by Judy LaFratta, Size 11in x 14in (July 2017)
Changing, Acrylic and Sand from the River Jordan on wood panel by Linda McCray, Size 24in x 24in x 2in (July 2017)
Color Temps are Changing, Mixed Media Collage and Photography on Metal by Rebecca W. Carpenter, Size 24in x 24in -2 sides (July 2017)
Decadence, Oil by Beverly Toves, Size 14in x 11in (July 2017)
Deep Night, Mixed Media Collage by Lisa Leon, Size 14in x 11in (July 2017)
Diversity, Quadrant Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas by Victoria Pendragon, Size 20in x 20in (July 2017)
End His Struggle, Porcelain Glazed Plaque by Barbara Berne Smith, Size 8in x 10in x 1in (July 2017)
Fire and Ice, Acrylic by Katharine K. Owens, Size 10in x 10in (July 2017)
Fireworks, Resin by Darlene Wilkinson, Size 12in x 12in (July 2017)
Fleurs de Lumiere, Oil on Linen by Patty O'Brien, Size 14in x 11in (July 2017)
Golden Rain, Porcelain Glazed Plaque by Barbara Berne Smith, Size 9in x 12in x 1in (July 2017)
Iceberg Bay, Acrylic on Canvas by Ronald Maney, Size 24in x 30in (July 2017)
Kindness, Oil on Board by Christine Dixon, Size 8in x 8in (July 2017)
Let It Flow, Watercolor by Deborah Elaine, Size 24in x 18in (July 2017)
Lewis Pinwheels, Photography by Dawn Whitmore, Size 8in x 12in x 1in (July 2017)
Light and Shadow #2, Acrylic on Canvas, Woven by Richard Minard, Size 30in x 20injpg (July 2017)
Lighting up Stockholm, Photography by Gregg McCrary, Size 24in x 20in (July 2017)
Looking Out, Oil on Canvas Duck by Brittany Worlinsky, Size 24in x 30in (July 2017)
Mama and Me by the Sea, Monotype by Linda Larochelle, Size 28in x 20in (July 2017)
Mauna Loa Pool VI, Watercolor by Amanda Lee, Size 6.5in x 10in (July 2017)
Nighty Night, Oil by Charlotte Richards, Size 24in x 30in (July 2017)
Path Less Traveled, Metallic Photograph by Deborah Herndon, Size 20in x 16in Framed 30in x 24in (July 2017)
Pergola Autumn, Enhanced Photography by Penny A. Parrish, Size 18in x 18in (July 2017)
Raining Stimuli, Mixed Media by Fred German, Size 24in x24in x 8in (July 2017)
Red Kaleidoscope, Textile by Mary Magneson, Size 26in x 20in (July 2017)
Resplendent Revelation, Enamel on Copper by Herbert Friedson, Size 26in x 38in (July 2017)
Sand, Surf, & Sun, Acrylic on Board by Tarver Harris, Size 30in x 30in (July 2017)
Seeking Sunlight, Photography by Matthew DeZee, Size 11in x 14in (July 2017)
Sifting Sand, Oil by Ina Moss, Size 20in x 16in (July 2017)
Spring Peepers, Acrylic by Pat Knock, Size 16in x 12in (July 2017)
Sweeping Galaxies, Mixed Media-Fiber by Passle Helminski, Size 22in x 11in x 8in (July 2017)
Technicolor Justice, Oil by Penny Peers, Size 16in x 12in (July 2017)
The Band, Photography on Canvas by Laura O'Leary, Size 18in x 12in (July 2017)
The Grand Color Game I, Oil on Canvas by Chris Luckman, Size 24in x 36in (July 2017)
The Pathway Home, Oil by Kathleen Willingham, Size 20in x 16in (July 2017)
The Red Symphony (No.2), Oil on Canvas by Miles DeCoster, Size 60in x 44in (July 2017)
The River, Acrylic by Karen Julihn, Size 18in x 18in (July 2017)
The Riverman, Oil by Carol Wollstein, Size 14in x 11in (July 2017)
Through the Mangroves, Hand-marbled Paper Collage and Acrylic by Lynette Reed, Size 18in x 24in (July 2017)
Under Construction, Neon and Grout on Wood by Cathy Herndon, Size 54in x 6in x 3in (July 2017)
Zen, Oil by Delana Chandler, Size 24in x 12in (July 2017)