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2009 Art Show Awards

Celebrating Creative Accomplishments of
People with Disabilities

The theme for this year's submissions was “Awakening”... new beginnings... finding your voice...understanding of self...the change of seasons. A panel of expert judges awarded top honors in four categories. The award-winning artwork is among many other beautiful pieces at Westchester Arc's gallery265.  Awards were presented to the individuals below at the agency's annual meeting. Congratulations to everyone!

Still Life/Portrait Category

	First Prize Artist: Maureen This painting is called Designer Fish. The colorful tropical fish inspired me to invent my own new fish species.
	Second Prize Artist: Stuart This piece of art is called A Couple of Pears. Stuart explained that fruit comes from the natural process of planting a seed, having a flower bloom which then bears the fruit. The painting has many layers of colors and reminds the artist of the warm season to come.
	Third Prize Artist: Jay This painting is called Metamorphosis. Rehabilitation is like Metamorphosis; change come in stages.

 

Abstract/Impressionists Category

	First Prize Artist: Howard This painting is called Mighty Tree. This is a gentleman of strong inner feeling and emotions. The bold deep colors of “Mighty Tree” are some way are a reflection of his strong, stoic personality
	Second Prize Artist: Susan This painting is called Faces in the Crowd. I love the fact that we are all so different, that is what I base my art on.
	Third Prize Artist: Raul This painting is called Multi-Dimensional. I am always enlightened by color and design that create an optical effect. It’s just exciting.

 

Photography Category

	First Prize Artist: Robert This photo is called Baby. Bobby had an interest in photographing animals. He sat with his instructor on the edge of a pond and captured his picture of swan.
	Second Prize Artist: Susan This is a photo of flowers in blossom after the rain.

 

Mixed Media/Fabric Category

	First Prize Artist: Cathy This painting is named Stitched Appliqué. This was made out of yarn, textiles and dried flowers were woven into this tapestry to create a rich mix of color and texture. The fibers inspired the artist to create dimension pockets that are almost sculptured in nature.
	Second Prize Artist: James This artwork is called Blue P. This is a stitched tapestry is reminiscent of the graphic “Cool Jazz” albums of Miles Davis.
	Third Prize Artist: Cecilio This painting is called Clowns. Cecilio envisions a world of might colors that mysteriously combine in sometime mischievous ways. That sense of playfulness is exhibited in Cecilio’s stitched tapestry.