2008 Materials Hard & Soft – Markings #3
Markings #3 ©2006 74"x66"
I’ve entered the annual juried show Materials Hard & Soft at the center for visual arts in Denton Texas 4 times. A few years back when I got my 3rd rejection I decided that three strikes was time to call it quits figuring my work didn’t fit their vision.
Until a few months back, when I decided to enter some juried shows to jump start my art business. I entered this show again expecting a similar result but this year’s juror, Georgia Gough, reversed the trend. Apparently 4th time for this show. Markings #3, above, will be included in the 21st annual national contemporary craft competition and exhibition.
The show opens January 26, 2008 and will run through March 20.
I’m happy to finally have made it into this show. Although I suspect this will be the last time I enter this show, and most juried shows. Even so, it is always a nice boost to receive the acceptance letters from these shows: "Oh yay! Somone liked my work". And that is why I entered this year. So thank you Ms. Gough for the acceptance.
My work laptop is calling from across the room saying "if you don’t get busy now you will be up until midnight again". Sigh. So much for no more overtime. Tonight I have to recreate most of the requirements that were lost when the server crashed – a painful exercise at best. I definitely need this acceptance letter today – perfect timing.
Posted by Lisa in: Art Exhibits
Tagged: juried shows, markings series, materials hard & soft
Congratulations, Lisa!
I’ve been pondering the juried show thing myself lately. I think they’re a good thing, but I’m thinking I might not be focusing much on them anymore. Not completely decided yet.
The quilt is wonderful, it is not surprise you were accepted. Jury shows are so hard, so subjective. I had a piece last year, that recieved an award in one show, but was rejected in another.
Congratulations! I live in Denton and look forward to that show every year. It’s always interesting and I always see several things that I fall in love with. I can’t wait to see your work in person!
Congrats Lisa!
Sometimes the world gives us exactly what we need at just the right time. I like this piece, too. Looks like different colors than what I’ve seen recently. Very striking and inviting.
Hi Lisa, I subscribe to your blog, love it!! I love the colors in this piece, very beautiful. Also, I have read about your connection with Digging Pitt. That gallery is less than two miles from my house. Funny how small the world really is!
I believe the “Markings” pieces are among my favorites, Lisa. Softly rhythmic.
Lovely piece. Very water-like. Love the use of line and subtle color contrast. Why are you scaling back from shows? Can you comment on your thoughts on shows as they evolved?
Thanks everyone!
Hi Lisa,
I love this quilt too!! My colors!! I am so glad to hear your opinions on juried shows … I have never been much drawn to them even though I am “supposed” to be .
Thank you!
~ Diane Clancy
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog
hello lisa,
i am a student and
i am studying your ark work at the moment and i have to say, from all the ones i have studied yours has been the most interesting and the one that i have produced the best work from. looking through your website and seeing all your work has helped me and shown me how amazing you are at what you do. looking at this one, i like it the most. the differnt tones of blue you have used, makes the other colours stand out, and i most say blue is my favourtie colour :).
i hope to hear from you
becky x