ABSTRACT ART EXHIBIT
BEYOND REALITY: 2023 Abstract Art Exhibit
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 1 / 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
On Exhibit: April 1 - April 28, 2023
Judge: HEATHER NEILSON
On Exhibit: April 1 - April 28, 2023
Judge: HEATHER NEILSON
“Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible.”
- Paul Klee, Creative Credo
Beyond Reality: the 2023 Abstract Art Show will be on exhibit in the gallery through the month of April 2023.
AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW
Frank Suzio Memorial Award
Dyed by Eddie Hall
Frank Suzio Memorial Award
Dyed by Eddie Hall
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
Dyed by Eddie Hall is stunning. The beautiful color palette, the rhythm, patterns and how the eye is directed to the center area is sophisticated. Each decision the artist made, including how to finish the frame and keep the window hardware, added to the overall visual experience.
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FIRST PLACE
Susan Hammar Memorial Award Splish by Marian Gansley 
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
Splish by Marian Gansley is a great example of energy, vibrancy and a bit of playfulness. How the artist chose to frame the work was also unique and added to the interest of the work. |
SECOND PLACE
Water Dance by Laura LeClair 
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
Water Dance by Laura LeClair is beautiful and ethereal. The movement and lines guide the viewer through an experience and gives a pathway in and out of the work. |
THIRD PLACE
Spaces & Places II by John Connelly 
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
Spaces & Places II by John Connelly is, at first glance, seemingly simple. But, when examined more closely, the artist's decisions for where to place angles and shapes, is intriguing. |
VIRTUAL EXHIBIT **
JUDGE'S STATEMENT
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It was an honor to jury the 2023 Abstract Art show at Gallery 53. The show is lively, inviting and engaging. As a juror, I look for overall visual interest, technical mastery and how the work is presented. Visual interest includes how the eye moves around the piece, rhythm and differences. Technical prowess means the artist demonstrated skill in principles of value, color, composition and shape to create an engaging visual experience. Another important aspect is the care and attention the artist took to finish and display their work. Congratulations to all participants and the winners!
ABOUT THE JUDGE
Heather Neilson is an artist and art educator primarily in abstract painting, collage and art journaling. She has pursued the study of art history and direct art making for the last 25 years, studied at the New York Art Students League and with several master artists. She received her B.A. in Communications from Rutgers University. She is a certified GOLDEN Arts Educator and teaches art workshops to adults and teens in her studio at Whiting Mills in Winsted, CT and throughout the region. |
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Thank you to all the artists who submitted their work digitally to be included in the Virtual Exhibit.
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