February 22 - March 20, 2002
Drawing, printmaking, photography and sculpture

Overall Comments by Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff.
We are impressed by the diversity of materials, techniques, styles, and vision of this large body of work. The competency of technique remains consistently high from traditional to experimental form. We are also intrigued with the overlapping and blurring of media distinction that arises in our new digital age.

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Mary Alice Arakelian Memorial Prize - Best of Show
Avery McCarthy, Newton, MA
GHOST
Black and White Photograph

We are intrigued with the tension between the innocence of the child and the somewhat ominous ambiguity of the space. The high contrast, grainy texture, and quality of light contribute to the atmospheric mystery. Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff




H. Patterson Hale, Jr. Memorial Prize For Excellence
Helen Powell, Newburyport, MA
COLONIAL INTERIOS #1
Color Photograph

A rigid formality is set up by the minimal use of color and simple geometry of the composition, but is counteracted by the soft patterned light coming through the window. This creates a wonderfully specific feeling of place. Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff





Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Prize For Excellence
Sarah Seabury Ward, Newbury, MA
HART BITTE
Sculpture Red Stoneware soda fired with no glaze.

We were impressed with the monumental simplicity of this archetypal form. The soda glaze is a perfect finish for this excellent minimal piece. Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff


Laura Coombs Hills Award For General Excellence
Nancy Begin, Topsfield, MA
COMPANIONS
Etching

This print is charming with its use of an informal scatter composition and successfully designed negative space. Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff


Sam Sargent Award For General Excellence
Judy Brenner, Brookfield, NH
EARLY ARRIVALS
Lithograph

We appreciated the Oriental design of this vertical composition. The selection of color and its registration is striking. The stacked bird forms and their diagonal branches create a formal harmony. Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff



Newburyport Bank Award for General Excellence
Wilda Gerdeau-Squires, Andover, MA
TEA TIME
Color photograph

We liked the play between the massive male nude and the exquisitely fragile teacup. The humorous subversion of the traditional nude subject matter in the photograph creates a contemporary irony. Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff


Newburyport Art Supplies & Framing Award for Best Use of Media
Susan Dosick, Newburyport, MA
CHINA TUNNEL BOOK
Photographic Construction

This is a clever, very creative and technically well-crafted multi-layered image. The preciousness of the travel book format transform into a unique three-dimensional sculpture that pulls the viewer in. Jurors: Christopher Gowell and Sarah Malakoff


Honorable Mention
Lori Sava, Newburyport, MA
STILL LIFE, WINDOWSILL
Pencil Drawing








Honorable Mention
Joyce Audy Zarins, Merrimac, MA
VIRILITY
Sculpture in Steel and Aluminum













Honorable Mention
Mary Royce, Newton, NH
COUNTRY BREEZES
Color Photograph






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