Expressions, Piedmont Arts’ annual exhibit showcasing the creations of local artists, opened on June 1. On Friday, May 31, more than 200 artists and arts lovers gathered in the galleries to honor the start of this exhibit and attend an award ceremony.
Judged by Jennifer Reis, a textile and mixed media artist and assistant professor of arts administration at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, awards were given in multiple categories. These categories included watercolor, photography, oil and acrylic, 3D, drawing, and student work. In addition to these medium-based awards, Best in Show award, sponsored by Virginia Glass & Mirror was presented. The Lynwood Artists award was also presented to a work created by a member of the Lynwood Artists.
Best in Show, sponsored by Virginia Glass and Mirror was awarded to “A Crow’s Gift” by Lauren Thornhill. The Best Lynwood Artist was awarded to Donna Koger for her piece, “Becoming Taos.”
Drawing
• First Place, Sponsored by Randy Robertson – “Autumn Trail”, Lee Farley
• Second Place, Sponsored by Rebecca & Mark Crabtree and Mallory & Richard Joyce – “Guilt(one hundred and one monsters)”, Candi Finley Hall
• Third Place, Sponsored by Helen & Terry Carter, In Memory of Arlene Smith – “Untitled”, Jon Handy
• Award of Distinction, Sponsored by Annette & Paul Huckfeldt – “Enso-Realization of Emptiness”, Scott Kitts
Photography
• First Place, Sponsored by Suzanne & Rusty Lacy – “Enchanted”, Steffanie Pinner
• Second Place, Sponsored by Toy & Joe Cobbe – “Good Ol’ Virginia”, Artermisia Blankenship
• Third Place, Sponsored by Dottie & Davis Lewis – “Pemaquid Reflection”, Jerry Reeves
• Award of Distinction, Sponsored by Annette & Paul Huckfeldt – “Worn Out”, Joan Norman
3D
• First Place, Sponsored by Sandra T. Ford, In Memory of Jim Ford – “10/31/2016 Chemo Treatment #12”, David Lunt
• Second Place, Sponsored by Theresa Bechtel & Dave Meyer – “Betty”, Kelly Stanley
• Third Place, Sponsored by Roslyn & Max Wright – “Dreaming a Blue Horse”, John Erickson
• Award of Distinction, Sponsored by Annette & Paul Huckfeldt – “60 Million Year Old Carbon”, Nell Wheeler
• Award of Distinction, Sponsored by Annette & Paul Huckfeldt – “Sunday Afternoon”, Sandie Hundley
Mixed Media
• First Place Sponsored by Olivia & Pres Garrett – Where Wild Things Grow, Kelly Willard
• Second Place Sponsored by Theresa Bechtel & Dave Meyer – Ancient History, Cheryl P. Mackian
• Third Place Sponsored by Share & Greg Peitz and Ellen Wood – Malala, Meritha Alderman
• Award of Distinction Sponsored by Annette & Paul Huckfeldt – Flowers Under the Moon, Gina Louthian-Stanley
Oil and Acrylic
• First Place, Sponsored by Joe & Brenda Williams – “Coastal Treasures”, Lauri Waterfield Callison
• Second Place, Sponsored by Rebecca & Mark Crabtree – “Meditation of the Sun”, LJ Wagler
• Third Place, Sponsored by Imogene & Isadore Draper, in Memory of Chaney Thomas – “La Vita Splendita”,
• Ashley Ullstein
• Award of Distinction, Sponsored by Annette & Paul Huckfeldt – “Matrix”, Kelly Gravely Mattox
• Award of Distinction, Sponsored by Annette & Paul Huckfeldt – “Bird-Headed Arroyo”, C. Knighton
Watercolor
• First Place, Sponsored by Lucy & AC Wilson – “Hidden Treasures #1”, Patricia Carr
• Second Place, Sponsored by Margie & Paul Eason – “Koi”, Paula R. Melton
• Third Place, Sponsored by Linda & Ran Isley, In Memory of Sally Jordan – “Dendritic”, Nancy White
Student Award
• Piedmont Arts Guild Special Student Award, Sponsored by Piedmont Art Guild – “Inconsistent Perfection”,
Ivan Torres
• First Place, Sponsored by Toy & Joe Cobbe – “Gallop”, Liliy Ebranhimi
• Second Place, Sponsored by Ben Gravely – “A Mother’s Bound Soul”, Alexis Cannaday
• Third Place, Sponsored by Ben Gravely – “Exploration”, Emma Metzger
Purchase Award
• Purchase Award, Sponsored by Chris’s Custom Framing – “Copper Matte Temple Jar”, David Lunt
• Purchase Award Sponsored by Nancy Spilman – “Exploration”, Emma Metzger
• Purchase Award Sponsored by Theresa Bechtel & Dave Meyer – “Wildflower Garden”, Sherry Moore Pope
• Purchase Award Sponsored by Bill & Alicia Lantz – “Snazzy Pants”, Terry Mitchell
• Purchase Award Sponsored by Jackie Thornton – “Sunset Through Branches”, Ashleigh Pritchard
• Purchase Award Sponsored by Jackie Thornton – “Frolic”, Donna Koger
• Purchase Award Sponsored by Drew Parker – “Shadow Beast”, Nadezhola Drogaleva
• Purchase Award Sponsored by Anonymous – “Out to Dry”, Susan Kanode
One award, the People’s Choice Award, remains to be presented. Visitors who attend the exhibit can vote for
their favorite piece before they leave. Ballots are available on the desk in the galleries.
Expressions is on display at Piedmont Arts from now until July 26 and admission to the galleries is always free.
