37th annual student art show
judges select award winners
By Jayah WattersJustin Reynolds, a sophomore majoring in fine art, was surprised when he found out that his artwork was selected for display in the 37th Annual Student Art Show.
"I was shocked when I found out," Reynolds said. "I submitted (artwork) last year as well and my work was also selected."
This year, Reynolds submitted a piece titled "Trike," a customary tricycle that incorporates a modern feel.
"It weighs about 60 pounds and I think it's awkward at best," the artist explained. "There were a lot of pieces that were selected that I thought wouldn't make it."
The juried exhibition consisted of 52 pieces crafted by 39 CSU students. Ann Albano, executive director at Sculpture Center in Cleveland, and Dan Tranberg, renowned artist, art critic and writer were jurors.
"In selecting the work for this year's show, we looked for pieces in which idea and craft came together to form coherent visual statements with a compelling formal structure, emotionally genuine impact, or intellectually challenging themes," they explained.
Douglas Max Utter, a Cleveland native and artist critic for the Free Times, was another judge.
Utter selected the Best of Show winner, which was awarded to Erin Wozniak for her painting titled "Self Portrait in Red." The award for excellence was given to Wozniak for her piece titled "Claw."
James Doyle's sculpture titled "Homage to Chihuly" was also selected for an award of excellence. The piece hung from the ceiling and was constructed with hot glue and paint.
The student artwork will be on display in the CSU Art Gallery until May 3.