Small Works Exhibit Artists Recognized with Awards

The Bristol Art Museum, in partnership with the Rogers Free Library, announces those artists recognized with awards for their latest community exhibit, Small Works, a compilation of two-dimensional works of drawings, paintings, photography, prints, or collage. The exhibit can be viewed now through Dec. 16 in the Community Galleries of the Library, located across the street from the Museum. The exhibit was judged by Rhode Island artist Rina Naik.

“The theme of the Small Works exhibit resonated with me, as much of my own work is on a smaller scale,” said Naik. “It was a pleasure to see the variety of themes and media represented in the submissions. Artists took this opportunity to showcase a wide variety of subject matter from landscapes to a close-up image of beautiful lips and everything in between. Their artistic points of view made us see the familiar in new ways on a small scale. I looked at each piece thoughtfully. I considered their approach to the subject matter, composition, technical skills, and clarity of ideas. I applaud every artist who submitted work for this show.”

The Small Works exhibit is comprised of 70 pieces of art. The pieces are two-dimensional in form and limited to 12 inches on either side. Large in imagination, but small in size, Small Works provides artists the opportunity to share a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter

First place
Talaria Deserta, Ronald Butler

A beautiful example of wet plate collodion on aluminum that showcases the artist’s technical expertise while evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. It is a one image story waiting to reveal itself to viewers who spend time with it.

Second place
Early Morning, Caroline Calia

This beautiful photograph has a strong composition. It uses a tangible element of lines and their reflections to draw us into the image which then dissolves into a beautiful intangible atmosphere.

Third place
A Good Day for Fishing, Arianne Del Rios

This artwork captures a charming summer scene. It showcases a variety of brushstrokes and watercolor techniques such as dry brushing and flat washes. The artist captured the texture on both the boat and the pilings as well.

Honorable mentions

First Cucumber, Elizabeth O’Connell

A lovely watercolor painting that gives us a beautiful rendering of a familiar subject. This piece has a strong composition that is enhanced by the use of a variety of greens. The artist also captures the variety of texture on the cucumber, stems and leaves.

The Farm, Phyllis Lohrum

The overlapped horses with the building creates an interesting composition and adds to the atmospheric perspective of this artwork. The brushstrokes are energetic and enhance the visual appeal.

Eyleen, Ronald Butler

This C-print employs interesting subject matter that captures the viewer’s curiosity. The crackled face, large eyes, and red lips along with the artwork’s title encourage the viewer to learn more about the subject of this photograph.