Lions, Tigers and Bears Art Exhibit
LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS: 2025 Animal Art Exhibit
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 19th / 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
On Exhibit: July 16 - August 7, 2024
Judge: Laura LeClair
On Exhibit: July 16 - August 7, 2024
Judge: Laura LeClair
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Join us for a celebration of the animal world! This exhibit showcases Paintings, Mixed Media, Drawings, Photographs, Digital Compositions and Sculptures that celebrate the animal world. Lions, Tigers & Bears 2025 will be on exhibit in the gallery through August 7, 2025. |
AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW
Greeting by Leonora Giguere
Greeting by Leonora Giguere
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
I was drawn to the elegance of this portrait of a horse and its subtle storytelling. For most artists, maintaining soft transitions in color (seen here) is not easily accomplished in acrylic. The composition is simple, stunning, and conceptually clear in spotlighting the sheen of the horse’s coat, muscles, beautiful lines, and best of all – personality
FIRST PLACE
Tundra Dragon by Jonathan Geyer
Tundra Dragon by Jonathan Geyer
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
The eye for detail is amazing in these sculpture pieces. The execution of your imaginative, unworldly creations presented within their own environments is skillfully rendered. Well done.
SECOND PLACE
Waiting for Spring by Jayde Tomczuk
Waiting for Spring by Jayde Tomczuk
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
Photography is a medium used by many, but forever challenging to the artist. The northern flicker captured here in its wintry environment provides the composition with strong lines as well as capturing the beauty of a bird well at home in its environment.
THIRD PLACE
Steve the Happy Leaper by Ray Gawlak
Steve the Happy Leaper by Ray Gawlak
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS
This photo beautifully captures the energy of a dog at play. Capturing the motion of a bounding pet in their surroundings conveys the infectious endearment of domestic animals in our lives and our fascination with them.
HONORABLE MENTION
Safari by Wendy Manciagli |
HONORABLE MENTION
Soul of the Sea by Tony Baker |
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
Both works of ART are examples of your masterful use of technique with regard to medium and execution. The powerful use of imagery, illusion, and color is stunning.
VIRTUAL EXHIBIT*
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JUDGE'S STATEMENT
"Regardless of any medium used in this exhibition, “Lions, Tigers, and Bears,” I gave special attention to the creative imagery and each artist’s intriguing depiction of animals when assessing the overall composition, execution, and conceptional clarity of each piece. Whether it be a treasured pet or creatures real or imagined, I noted and evaluated the artistry within that captured the essence of a species and left me in awe.
Within a basically realistic format, I recognize that the mere copying of nature is not being represented here. A gesture or a glance and an impression of something truly animal in nature is a way to explore the artist’s interpretation, whether it be realistic or abstract in format.
With their innovative design, competence of execution, and emotional appeal, these works of art explore our connection with, and love of, the animal world. They also give me an appreciation of the many possible ways of representing creatures.
Thank you, Gallery 53, for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of this beautiful show."
Within a basically realistic format, I recognize that the mere copying of nature is not being represented here. A gesture or a glance and an impression of something truly animal in nature is a way to explore the artist’s interpretation, whether it be realistic or abstract in format.
With their innovative design, competence of execution, and emotional appeal, these works of art explore our connection with, and love of, the animal world. They also give me an appreciation of the many possible ways of representing creatures.
Thank you, Gallery 53, for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of this beautiful show."
ABOUT LAURA LECLAIR
Laura LeClair is currently a member of the Cheshire Art League and past president of the Arts and Crafts Association of Meriden. She has dedicated her retirement to art.
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The virtual exhibit includes pieces that were entered online. In-person entries may/may not be included.
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