I believe that the grasses have many messages for our world and hence I use inks and handwriting to call this message to mind. Grassland Narrative -Rhapsody by Helen WilsonĪrtist Statement: This piece, “Grassland Narrative-Rhapsody” is a part of a larger series, ” A Voice for Botanicals.” In this series I use mono-printing, acrylics, inks to bring forth the mystery and majesty of the grasslands. The expression of the eyes reflects the artist’s state of mind and the painting medium (watercolor on Yupo) reflects an impermanence about our lives during a pandemic.Ĩ:30 Saturday Morning by C. This self-portrait is a statement about life in 2020. 3 by Sally HestonĪkron Society of Artists, Cuyahoga Valley Art Center |Īrtist Statement: No explanation is needed. I decided to document the occasion and included my take on ‘corona virus wallpaper’. This painting was an expression of gratitude and joy for both trail and paint ~ food for my body and soul.Īrtist Statement: During the shutdown, caused by the pandemic of 2020, my dyed hair was replaced by the white that had been trying to grow in for 33 years. These pursuits command present moment attention and are rich with possibility and growth. As the pandemic lumbers on, my appreciation for trail walks and creative play increases every day. ![]() I spent over a 100 hours on this piece.Īrtist Statement: This bright painting reflects the nearly 30 days of sunshine that danced through our COVID-19 July, 2020. By choosing the white flowers, I’ve limited the palette, and kept the background very simple, so as not to detract from the image. I love the organic softness and playfulness of the Lisianthus flowers sprouting from the head almost like a crazy hairdo or top of the hat. I took the photos outdoors, and loved the shadows cast on the face. I spent several hours arranging the flowers in the vase, and took multiple reference photos. Head Vase with Lisianthus by Sharon Frank MazgajĪrtist Statement: I collect vintage pottery and thought it would be fun to depict this Head Vase holding one of my favorite flowers Lisianthus. SECOND PLACE Head Vase with Lisianthus by Sharon Frank Mazgaj, Second Place More than 40 artists entered over 80 pieces to be considered for the show which has a prominent reputation and gives inspiration to artists and art lovers from all over Northeast Ohio.Īrtist Statement: The never ending Main St. The virtual video premier was hosted by AVA Exhibit Chair artist Deanna Clucas and exhibit juror Christy Davis, curator of exhibitions at the Canton Museum of Art. 19, on Summit Artspace social media and its website. The winners, who received cash prizes, were announced via social media Nov. More than 740 active members are eligible to compete in Kaleidoscope. The annual holiday event was founded in 2003 by AVA which is the umbrella group of four area arts organizations: Akron Society of Artists, Artists of Rubber City, Cuyahoga Valley Art Center and the Women’s Art League of Akron. Kaleidoscopeis organized each year by the Alliance for the Visual Arts. Admission to see the virtual showcase is free. See all of the art below on this page with artists’ statements. The 2020 People’s Choice Award Kaleidoscope to be awarded at the end of the 18th Annual Kaleidoscope AVA Juried Exhibition.ġ8th Annual Kaleidoscope Virtual Art Exhibition PRESENTED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR THE VISUAL ARTSĪs 2020 draws to a close, the 18 th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition is a joyous celebration of vibrant, local art that can be seen ONLINE at the Summit Artspace website. Sharon previously won the Kaleidoscope People’s Choice Award in 2016. The image will be used to promote the 2021 Kaleidoscope show. Sharon is the recipient of a working kaleidoscope designed and hand-blown by glass artist, Bob Pozarski. I felt that by using a vessel with a “face”, in this case a bunny, that I’ve added a bit of whimsy to an otherwise typical depiction of a vase of flowers. I loved the reflected colors in the surface of the pottery, and worked to capture that. With this particular image, I found the intricacy of the large organic peonies and the hard, shiny surface of the pottery to be a good contrast. ![]() I arranged and took many reference photos. Sharon is a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center.Īrtist Statement: As part of my flower series, I found this delightful pitcher of a bunny, and paired it with some pink peonies that I grew in my garden. The 18th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition is pleased to announce the winner of the People’s Choice Award, Bunny Pitcher with Peonies by Sharon Frank Mazgaj of Uniontown. ANNOUNCING THE 18th KALEIDOSCOPE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Bunny Pitcher with Peonies by Sharon Frank Mazgaj
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