ART! A Brush with (Theresa) Girard – Through the Eyes of the Juror, South County Art Assoc.

A Brush with Girard – Through the Eyes of the Juror will be held on Friday July 25th at 2pm at South County Art Association, 587 Kingstown Rd, in Kingston, Rhode Island. 

Join others for a special gallery exhibit walkthrough with this year’s juror, Theresa Girard. Hear her insights on the selection process and what stood out among the submissions, with a special focus on the award-winning pieces.

No RSVPs needed – just come and bring a friend!

Juror’s Statement

Upon arrival in the gallery, I was amazed at the amount of creative work delivered. I was told there were 214 submitted for this open show. It was my task as a juror to eliminate almost 2/3 of submissions for this type of show in one day. I am asked to celebrate the most ambitious and accomplished pieces both technically and intuitively inspired. Many additional pieces were considered for awards.

Abstract art has a responsibility to depict a moment both beautiful or edgy and thought provoking. I have been asked many times, “What is abstract art?“ My answer is always the same. “Abstract art is a simple expression of a complex thoughtâ€

In this exhibition, I was looking for visual relationships. I searched for a connection to the non-objective while considering color, value, and composition resulting in a visually satisfying work of art in any medium. Something especially authentic that really surprised me… – Theresa Girard

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First Place
Marjorie Jensen – â€Bad day in a small boat†oil

I was immediately impressed by the strength of this oil painting. I admired it for drawing my attention to the visual appeal and intensity. Its complexity is engaging and the forms are skillfully crafted. It shows an interesting and innovative way to construct and deconstruct in layers to complete this piece. It exuded such confidence in the execution of the medium, as it typified abstraction. I enjoyed the name as well, pretty accurate depiction. Powerful. – Theresa Girard

About South County Art Association

Established in 1929, South County Art Association (SCAA) is the second oldest 503(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization in Rhode Island. We are dedicated to providing art opportunities and everyone has a role in our art community. Artists come to us to exhibit their art. Students take classes to learn about art. Patrons and art lovers visit us to view the work that everyone creates. All of our exhibits are open to the public free of charge.

We have over 470 members and membership is available to anyone who would like the benefits of discounts on call for entry fees and classes.