Gallery - 2007 Award Winners

Awards Juror: Dr Nancy Canter

Dr. Nancy Canter is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Studio Arts, and an M.A. in Education and a Masters in Fine Arts from Claremont Graduate University in Painting and Printmaking. Her Doctorate in Education was awarded from the University of Southern California in Community College Education and Leadership. Currently as Dean of Creative Arts at De Anza College since 1998, Nancy has taught drawing and painting at the college level for over twenty-six years. Her paintings have appeared in many exhibitions both public and private, most recently in April 2007 at La Sierra University, “Women in Printmaking” exhibit curated by the Riverside Art Museum. Nancy currently maintains a studio in her home in Cupertino. Serving a second term and currently Vice-Chairman for the City of Cupertino on the Fine Arts Commission, Nancy is involved in numerous art organizations like Watercolor West and the College Art Association.


Dr Nancy Canter with the Award Winners
From left to right: Bernice Owens, Marge Shatsky, Jean Warren, Diana Leone, Nancy Canter,
Patrizia D'Antona, June Crowe, Genway Gao, Sue Lyttle, Marion Podolski, Holly Van Hart

Juror's General Comments on the Show and Award winners

"It was a great honor to be the juror for this exhibit.  Virtually all the artists in this year’s competition deserve credit for the energy, invention and remarkable range of thought that is reflected in their creative work and titles as it relates to this years theme of Space-Time Reflections.  In the selection of winners I took note of works that showed originality, craftsmanship, experimentation and expressiveness.  I especially took note of the artist’s message or intention as it related to this year’s theme.  I looked for how the artwork affected my experience of physical space as well as where it took me emotionally.  Overall, I was greatly impressed with the quality of all the works!  Congratulations Artists!"

2007 Award Winners

1st Place - Reflections on Turning 65 by Myrna Wacknov
1st Place - Reflections on Turning 65 by Myrna Wacknov

Juror’s Comments:
“This painting caught my attention for being thoughtful, an introspective reflection on time and space.”
2nd Place - Broken Memory by Sue Lyttle
2nd Place - Broken Memory by Sue Lyttle

Juror’s Comments: “Excellent idea of space in time as defined by an object, the bike.”
3rd Place - Andrieu by Holly Van Hart
3rd Place - Andrieu by Holly Van Hart

Juror’s Comments: “A personal reflection of a unique space and/or place in time, this painting is haunting.”

Beyond the Surface (Complete set of Watercolor paints, donated by M.Graham) - Forces Beyond Our Control by Marion Podolski
Beyond the Surface (Complete set of Watercolor paints, donated by M.Graham) - Forces Beyond Our Control by Marion Podolski

Juror’s Comments: “This painting I felt best described this year's theme by the infinite movement through time and space, expressive use of materials.”
Honorable Mention - Abstracts In Nature - Clouds by Nancy Calhoun
Honorable Mention - Abstracts In Nature - Clouds by Nancy Calhoun

Juror’s comments: “Very inventive painting with overlays of color shapes in time."
Honorable Mention - Yesterday by June Crowe
Honorable Mention - Yesterday by June Crowe

Juror’s comments: “This painting was the one I wished I had painted, it captures a moment in time that is timeless.”

Union Avenue Framing ($100) - Nebula by Marge Shatsky
Union Avenue Framing ($100) - Nebula by Marge Shatsky

Juror's Comment: “Great textures in time and space.”
Honorable Mention - 'Virga' Reflections on the Past, Hope for the Future by Diana Leone
Honorable Mention - 'Virga' Reflections on the Past, Hope for the Future by Diana Leone

Juror’s Comments: “I was lost in the rich deep colors and expressive use of line - depicts the qualities of time and hope emotionally for me.”
Emerging Artist - Today's Reflection, Yesterday's Memory by Mitsi Shine
Emerging Artist - Today's Reflection, Yesterday's Memory by Mitsi Shine

Juror's comments: “I was impressed with the quality of shadows and mixtures of greens”

2007 Sponsor Awards

SCVWS would like to give a big THANK YOU to our sponsors for their generous support: M. Graham, University Art, Accent Arts, Picture Element, Union Avenue Framing, and Art & Frames Unlimited

University Art ($150) - The Little Girl at South Lake Tahoe by Genway Gao
University Art ($150) - The Little Girl at South Lake Tahoe by Genway Gao

Juror’s Comment: “Technically excellent - captures the innocence of youth.”
University Art ($100) - Blue Moon by Patrizia D'Antona
University Art ($100) - Blue Moon by Patrizia D'Antona

Jurors Comment: “Great composition - captures the balance of life and reflection.”
University Art ($100) - Plane Delusions by Mike Bailey
University Art ($100) - Plane Delusions by Mike Bailey

Juror’s Comment: “Great presentation - capturing movement, space and energy in a controlled way.”

Accent Arts ($100) - The Shapes of Our Stories by Jean Warren
Accent Arts ($100) - The Shapes of Our Stories by Jean Warren

Juror’s Comment: “Describes movement and time.”
Picture Element ($100) - In the Beginning by Rajani Balaram
Picture Element ($100) - In the Beginning by Rajani Balaram

Juror's Comment: “Powerful in movement and color.”
Arts & Frames Unlimited ($25) - Rusty Roost by Bernice Owens
Arts & Frames Unlimited ($25) - Rusty Roost by Bernice Owens

Juror's Comment: “A reflection of our past - a time now left behind, especially for our valley."