Best in Show – “Chilling” by Hiroko Seki
We had fun on Saturday with our opening reception for the Women Painters of Washington Exhibit. We saw old friends and made some new ones, both artists and art lovers. The winners have been announced, and we know many of those who came have been anticipating the outcome.
Hiroko Seki’s sumi painting of a heron, patiently perched on a branch, “Chilling,” won Best of Show. Hiroko, who works in other medias, including fabric Kimono painting, feels that art is a “visual language,” that all are able to understand.
First place was taken by Barbara Noonan who has been exhibiting at Childhood’s End for many years. “Vert Harmony,” is a classic example of Noonan’s ability to apply perspective and vivid color to the subjects in her pastels.
A still, calming and serene setting are the backdrop for the simple, yet luminous silhouettes of trees for our second place painting by Christine Gedye. The winner, an oil on panel named “A Small Hint of Understanding,” is one of two tree paintings Gedye has in this show.
“Apple Blossoms,” the Third Place winning watercolor from Genny Rees, is a larger than life reminder that Washington is the apple state. Genny is also exhibiting a second floral, showing brilliantly glowing orange lilies.
We hope you will be able to drop in and experience this outstanding body of work, from these amazingly diverse and talented women. The exhibit will be up through September 16th.
1st Place – “Vert Harmony” by Barbara Noonan
2nd Place “A Small Hint of Understanding” – by Christine Gedye
3rd Place “Apple Blossoms” – by Genny Rees
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