Open Art Results 2021
Judging Panel:
David Chamberlain - Senior Arts Development Officer, Caerphilly CBC
Louise Collis - Artist
Kim Colebrook - Ceramicist and last year's winner
Judges comments:
The judges commented that this year’s Open Art Exhibition seems to have a unique personality, presenting things that have been important to us all through the Covid disruptions and giving an insight from artists who may have found a creative outlet during these testing times.
The panel selected the winning artwork and runner up. The factors they considered important when making their selection included originality, technique and emotional impact. They thought the exhibition was very varied with an interesting mix of work, and felt the overall standard of work was strong, which made judging both difficult and also enjoyable. They were impressed by the broad range of ideas, the exploration of themes and the creative use of media and said that it was good to see work by well established artists displayed alongside emerging artists and amateurs.
The panel were drawn to seascapes for both the runner up and winning entry. Two very different entries: one showing the energy and strength in the waves and the other an abstract composition of structures and colours. The judges said they were both well executed and worthy winners set against a high bar.
Conclusion:
The judges concluded by saying this exhibition is now a must see fixture on the exhibition calendar for anyone interested in the visual arts as it continues to support and showcase some of the best emerging and existing artists in Wales.
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Selected by the judging panel
Tracey Lewis: Within the Harbour Walls
Selected by the judging panel
Gigi Jones: Time & Tide
Selected by online voters and visitors to the gallery
Ian Mackenzie: Land of Passion/Gwlad Llawn Angerdd
Selected by Caerphilly Town Mayor, Cllr Mike Prew
Llion Pascal: Gambit
Highly Commended:
Susan Barber April Showers
Meg Bateman Our Wonderful NHS
Maureen Carlson Strawberries & Cream
Patricia May Clark Deserted
Elizabeth Elsworth Poppy Field
Sid Head The Hayes, Cardiff
Janet Howe Mad Hatter 1
Lorraine Howells Blue Water, Rest Bay
Ian Mackenzie Land of Passion / Gwlad Llawn Angerdd
Joanna Richards Essence of Bone 3
Jackie Shackson Church Rock
Haf Weighton First Glimpse of the Sea