Geometric by Design - Art Exhibition

When studying the elements of art, you learn of line, shape, form, color, texture and space. Shapes tend to be either geometric or organic in nature. Geometric shapes refer to those that are more orderly and rely on fundamental designs such as circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, lines, etc. In this exhibit, we asked artists explore these shapes through their work. Juror: Melissa Whitwam The Juried Artists				CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EXHIBITION ALBUM
Linda Abernathy Coleen Breen Sharon Bauer Maggie Bauman Christine Casten Ross Clark Patrick Clark Stephen J. Davis	Janet Deien Carla Duncan Steve Femmer Julie Ferguson Marcia Gay Rich Gordon Jan Hager-Klein David Hasty	Lois Holthaus Rebecca Klostermann John Kuntze Talia Long Suzanne Lowry Dennis McCarthy Mary Pennington Ginger Repke	Holly Ross Christy Schneller Christopher Seep Joyce Sheldon Kathy Stotler Lisa Truttmann Ann Widner Tammy Williams

First Place

"Boathouse"

by Stephen J. Davis

Acrylic Painting

Second Place

"White Island"

by Marcia Gay

Photograph.

Third Place

"Engineered"

by Rich Gordon

Acrylic.

Honorable Mention
"Spatial Logic"

by Ginger Repke

Digital Art

Honorable Mention

"Paradox Glow"

by Lois Holthaus

Micron Pen on Watercolor Paper

Honorable Mention
"Vintage Railway"

by Julie Ferguson
Photograph

Honorable Mention

"Paper Collage #15"

by Steve Femmer Acrylic

Honorable Mention
AND People's Choice Award (Tie)

"Passages"

by Holly Ross

Photograph

People's Choice Award (Tie)

"Shattered"

by Lisa Truttmann

Oil

People's Choice Award (Tie)

"Fancy Rooster"

by Rebecca Klostermann

Inktense on Cloth

Juror's Statement:

I would like to first thank Framations Art Gallery for inviting me to jury Geometric by Design. It is a privilege to view the artwork of so many talented local artists, and not one I take lightly. As an artist, I understand the risk inherent to offering your work to a juried opportunity, and I, too, have as many rejection letters as acceptance letters. Please remember that if you were one of the artists whose work was not accepted into this particular exhibition; I am only one voice. I am honored to view your work and thank every artist involved in this process!

In selecting the work for this exhibition, my overarching decisions were made by considering the unity of the theme and creating a cohesive exhibition. It is delightful to see the many different interpretations and I wanted to include as many varying perspectives as possible. Many artists chose to highlight the structural precision of geometric forms, while others blended the foundational elements of straight lines and shapes with the organic. I found great joy in seeing immediately the architectural, geometric form, only to look closer and notice the unpredictable natural shapes working their way into and supporting that structure. In some cases, the composition itself was the strongest comment on the theme. It is my hope that viewers of this exhibition also approach the pieces with curiosity and receptivity, and find the beauty in both the structure and the chaos of these works of art. Again, many thanks for the opportunity. ~ Melissa Whitwam

About the Juror:
Melissa Whitwam received a B.A. in Literature and a B.F.A. in Fiber Arts from Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) in 2003 and earned an M.F.A. from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) in 2007. She currently lives and works in St. Charles, MO. As an artist, she shows work throughout the country. In addition to actively making and showing her work, she is a member of many local Art organizations, including Missouri Fiber Artists, Surface Design Association, Women’s Caucus for the Arts - St. Louis, and a supporting member of Craft Alliance and Laumeier Sculpture Park. Melissa’s proudest accomplishment is being able to combine her love of the arts with her career. Serving as the Foundry Art Centre’s Executive Director, she is able to serve the community through the arts and in turn, create a space in the community that can be a resource for artists and for those more interested in the current art community.