ACM Member Exhibition

Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries

November 26 – December 27, 2024

Opening Reception, December 5, 5:00-7:00

I was highly impressed with the quality of work in this Members show. There were simply not enough awards to truly do it justice. The choices I made were hard, and not one of the artists should feel slighted if an award was not granted to them. Well done to ALL of YOU!

Willow Wright, Curator, Carrollwood Cultural Center.

First Place

What’s Old Is New, Stephen Brewer, Acrylic

Masterfully rendered. This artist has captured most of what I love about how light creates form. That slight gap between highlight and shade…That bit of missing mid-tone creates so much drama – The brushwork, value differential and color choices are just magic!

 

 

 

 

Second Place

Chris, Susanna Spann, Watercolor

This artist demonstrates mastery of the medium in addition to the figure. The dramatic lighting creates an interesting play of texture across the face and tableau. It feels like nothing else exists but the music, at this moment! Well done!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Place

50’s Florida, Kris Peterson, Watercolor & Pastel

Classica 1950s Florida! Exquisitely rendered – Perfect perspective, excellent water reflections! And yet there is no doubt who the star is in this wonderful work of art! Thank you for sharing with all of us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal Merit

The Doe’s A Dream, Joseph Smith, Scratchboard

The artist expresses a unique perspective and technique! The piece is disturbing yet provocative and thought provoking. How is it that we are seeing both the outside and inside of the structure of this being. I might have called this “Dissemination.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best In 3D

Butterfly, Lunge, Cow, Sue Kerr, Raku

This artist demonstrates a mastery of the medium in both glazes and sculpture. I am cheered by the humorous aspect of the figures and am happily reminded of childhood narratives!  Well Done!

 

 

 

 

 

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam Reflections, Deborah Van Brunt

There is a narrative here that keeps pulling me back to this painting. The composition and silhouette of the central character is compelling, but without the title, is still a mystery.

 

 

 

Honorable Mention

R (4), Myron Hansen

A powerful Abstract. Draws me into the mysteries of the Universe – Dramatic color and lines pull me into something like a wormhole that might take me to places I’ve never been before! Great imagination!

 

 

 

Honorable Mention

Rusty & His 23 Window V Dub Bus, Gary Green, Digital Painting

Impeccably and masterfully rendered -The classic “Hippymobile!” Who could resist! This is a classic in Fine Photographic Illustration style!

 

 

Honorable Mention

Wonky Vase, Debbie Pigman, Clay

The artist’s technical skills are obvious in the exact construction and delicate glazes of this piece. The overall aspect is so well balanced and yet not symmetrical, which adds to its success.