The 18th annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit opened Saturday night with a reception and awards ceremony showcasing artistic works from across Texas.
This year’s exhibit features 133 works of art from 87artists that were selected by juror Warren Taylor of San Angelo out of 323 entries.
Taylor stated that he could go on and on and give more awards to the artists and that this was a very strong show. Below is the statement he gave regarding the work entered in the show and how he determined which works were to be exhibited.
“After nearly fifty years of looking at art, teaching it and making it, I have formed several observations.
An art object is a complex symbol of information. It informs us about who made it, how it was made, and when it was made.
Who made it? Does the work reflect some of the maker’s unique identity as an individual? Does the work share some original and sensitive thinking, or does it rely too much on the manner of other artists?
How was it made? Does the work display a confident and mature handling of the materials? Is there an affection for the medium and does it display a style fitted to the image? Is the work well executed, or is it overworked or handled too hastily?
When was it made? This can be tricky. We know we all live in a complex and complicated world, but we want our work to reflect a current intent without becoming confused. We have the right to seek refuge and serenity in what we make, yet there can be a problem with dwelling in the past.
I know these are many questions. When I stand in front of a work of art, I can ask, ‘What do you have to tell me?’ In the case of this exhibition, I am told many wonderful things and given generous feelings.
Thanks to all involved in hosting this wonderful exhibition!”
Awards and cash prizes totaling $7250 were given to 16 artists in a variety of categories. This year’s $1000 Dorothy Mays Best of Show Award was given to Elise Techentine of Granbury – “Balance on the Edge” (Granbury). Techentine is pictured above with her sculpture.
Art lovers of all ages may view the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit February 7-19 at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center located at 600 E. Depot in Brownwood. Show hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Artwork that did not make the Stars of Texas Art Exhibit will be featured in the Salon des Refuses at the Art Center located at 215 Fisk Street.
The Stars of Texas will hold a paint-off competition on Saturday, February 13 at 9:30 am at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center.
Other awards given Saturday include the following:
$750 Texas State Optical Juror Award: Frank Roddie- “August Afternoon on Brady Creek (Brady)
$500 Don C. Martin Memorial Watercolor Award: Mary Lambeth – “Blanket Shadow” ( Midland)
$500 Empire Iron Works Sculpture Award: Matt Tumlinson – “Inherit” (Early)
$500 KOHLER Award: Jeanette Alexander – “La Musica del Hombre” (Granbury)
$500 Charles and Kay Beth Stavley Merit Award: Ben Sum – “Against the Wind” (San Angelo)
$500 Brownwood Art Association Photo Group Photography Award: Susan Minzenmayer – “Street Scene #1” (Winters)
$500 Mary and Ernest Cadenhead Pastel Award: Kit Timmins – “Modern Times 2” (Brownwood)
$500 J. Hite Homes, Inc. Merit Award: Anthony Brown – “Cathedral of Aspens” (Abilene)
$500 Brownwood Art Association Oil Medium Award: Patty Rae Welllborn – “Jose on Bongo” (Abilene)
$100 Honorable Mention Award – #1: Bruce Hackney – “Texas Hill Country” (Abilene)
$100 Honorable Mention Award – #2: Marian DeBerry – “On the Verge of Winter” (Abilene)
$100 Honorable Mention Award -#3: Stella Tinkler – “Vessel of Many Colors” (Brownwood)
$100 Honorable Mention Award -#4: Jean Smith Hensley – “Skylines” (Ballinger)
$100 Honorable Mention Award -#5: Hugh Campbell III – “Ole Time Graffiti” (San Angelo)
$250 Photo Shoot-Out Award – Scott Coers – “The Vet”
