Congratulations to The Winners!!!
This has been one heck of a year. CCAL is delighted that despite the pandemic, our artists have been busy creating yet another amazing body of work! We had a total of 103 works of art across 3 categories entered, and a total of 46 artists participating for awards totaling $3,525! The exhibit is rich in talent and diversity and ALL the artists deserve congratulations for their pieces.
It takes many hours to plan and hold the show each year and this year we've had to adjust our plans to accommodate pandemic requirements. Many volunteers donated many hours to make it possible and they all deserve our thanks and congratulations as well. Juried Show Chairs Kay Stallings has done a fantastic job bringing all the details together for this year's 26th Anniversary show.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all the many exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers as well as our jurors. All of whom made all this possible!
Video of the awards ceremony will be posted soon for those of you who missed it.
2021 Best in Show
2021 AWARD WINNERS
(see photos of all the artwork at crookedcreekart.org/2021-juried-show)
Awards Open to All Categories
Best in Show ($400) - “Look What's Coming” by Anne Hightower Patterson White
Juror Comments: “A masterpiece of design. Strong vertical shapes counterbalanced by horizontal and diagonal elements moves your eye around the centrally placed figures. The women appear to be looking off the canvas creating a sense of tension or uncertainty. A beautiful painting that holds your attention for a long time.”
City Art Award ($100 Gift Certificate) - “Old Morris Lighthouse” by JJ Casey
The Braddock Group Legacy Award ($125) - “Angel” by James DiFrancesco
Irmo Insurance Award ($100) - “Lady of the Lake II” by Dale Bishop
S&S Destination Trucky’s Award ($100) - “Lily Pad Dance” by Maureen Carter
Invitation Postcard Award ($50) - “Strawberry Splash” by Erdal Caba
USC Associate Juror Award ($50) - “Pathways to the Goal” by Julie Larkin
Benedict Associate Juror Award ($50) - “Urban Renewal #6 - Free Parking” by Tommy Thompson
Member's Choice Award ($100) - "Misty Morro" by Barbara Teusink
People’s Choice Award (ribbon) - "Baxter and Alice" by Britty Pointer
2D Artwork Awards - Masters
First Place – Masters ($300) - “Pretty in Pink” by Barbara Teusink
Juror Comments: “Composition makes or breaks a painting. The bright yellow pistil near the center could have easily become a bulls-eye. However, the expert choice to partially overlap the flower pistil creates movement in the piece and the shadows strengthen movement. The asymmetrical layout of the flower and strong lighting make this a "wow" piece.”
Second Place – Masters ($250) - “Restful Contemplation” by Julie Larkin
Third Place – Masters ($225) - “Laundry Day” by Bobbi Sorensen
Weathers Contracting Award – Masters ($100) - “Urban Renewal #6 - Free Parking” by Tommy Thompson
Palmetto Fine Arts Award – Masters ($100) - “Daniel E. Greene, N.A.” by Dale Bishop
Ann Sweeney Memorial Award - Masters ($75) - "Besties" by Karen Larrabee
Patron Award – Masters ($75) - “Blue Moon” by Renea Eshleman
Merit Awards – Masters ($50 each) - “Old Morris Lighthouse” by JJ Casey
“Amaryllis” by Anna Kay Singley
2D Artwork Awards - Amateur
First Place – Amateur ($200) - “Dreaming” by Mary Collette
Juror Comments: “I enjoy art that makes me wonder. This painting leaves a lot to interpretation. Is the person about to be run over by a plane? That's ok? What is the message here? Whatever is happening - this painting is riveting in its use of color and bold composition. Compositionally - the diagonal shape of the man's leg is repeated in colorful background marks. A painting that tells a story - an open and unwritten book. It is bold and fun.”
Second Place – Amateur ($175) - “Mama Red Bird” by Willie Clark
Third Place – Amateur ($150) - “Window to the Tuscan Countryside” by Sandra Wilkie
Weathers Contracting Award – Amateur ($100) - “Tickled Pink” by Brenda Smith
Patron Award – Amateur ($75) - “Gone but not Forgotten” by Dianna Smith
Merit Awards – Amateur ($50 Each) - “Best Seat in the House” by Carol J. Blackwood
“Springtime” by Ruby DeLoach
Joe Counts Memorial Award ($50) - "Baxter and Alice" by Britty Pointer
Photography Awards
First Place – Photography ($125) - “The Laborer” by Kimberly Case
Juror Comments: “This is one of those images made fine by years of professional experience with what works and what does not. As well as the ability to plan, construct the image, and discard those which do not work. The ability to achieve all four categories of excellence is part of the job and not second nature.”
Second Place – Photography ($100) - “Pileated Woodpecker” by Brian Fox
Third Place – Photography ($75) - “Belle Blue” by Brian Fox
Patron Award – Photography ($50) - “Thirsty Roadrunner” by Erdal Caba
Merit Award – Photography ($25) - “Experienced Shopper” by Robert Carlsson
