Lauren Hair, a Foundations in Art and Design program student, displays her painting, The Hank, which won the Best in Painting Award at the 6th Annual Juried Art Show and Exhibition.
Students in the Durham College Foundations in Art and Design program recently had the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents at the Sixth Annual Juried Art Show and Exhibition, held near the main entrance of the Gordon Willey building.
Visitors to the exhibition were treated to a dazzling visual display boasting more than 200 works of art that utilized all kinds of mediums.
Lauren Hair, who won the Best in Painting Award for her work, The Hank, was proud of all the art students and their accomplishments. She explained that at the beginning of the program students were mainly just drawing with pencil and by year's end had produced paintings, sculptings, photography and more.
"The professors are so awesome and helpful," said Hair. "I think this art exhibition shows that. They taught me how to draw again and provided me with the opportunity to put together my portfolio. I've been trying to encourage other artists to come here and rediscover why they love art."
This year's jurors were Don Lovisa, Durham College's vice-president, Academic, and Darlene Cole, a professional studio painter working out of Brooklin, Ontario. Their selections were based on works that best exemplified innovative thinking mixed with equal parts of technical ability.
Major award winners included:
Purchase Prize ($500), awarded to Roxy Webber for The Socialite;
Jurors Choice ($150), awarded to Lorraine Iley for Christina Ricci;
Faculty Award A ($150), awarded to Myra Majano for her untitled work;
Dean's Award ($100), awarded to Kenneth Tschetter for Lulu-High contrast;
Faculty Award B ($100), awarded to Stephan Hind for Midnight Train; and
Dedication Award ($100), awarded to Kirsten Bradler for Tegan.
Selected works are currently on display at the Station Gallery, 1450 Henry Street in Whibty, until Thursday, May 15.