Repeat

The rhythm of repetition is a fundamental part of visual language used to create movement, stillness, confusion, or to keep order. Repetition shows up all over our art and in the art world through imagery, process, series, color stories, themes, subject matter, and more, often adding deeper and nuanced meaning to the work. Where and how does repetition show up in your work, and which of your artworks highlight repetition visually and in your own practice?

Juror’s statement:

I find the Repeat exhibition to be both an exploration of the literal definition of the title as well as a nod to the repetitive gestures and marks of the artists on display. Repetition is inherently about multiples and objects that repeat. This is evident in many pieces—as a shape, a pattern, an object is seen in multiples.

Along with the obvious element of design comes a reminder of the repetitive actions and movements an artist must make to create the works of art on display. Time and attention is seen and felt in the works. Repetition is observed in the stitches, brush strokes, carvings, layers—reminding us that the making is repetition in and of itself. Many pieces also remind us of the repetitions of daily life—from a depiction of a busy downtown street, to a hair salon, to a plate of breakfast.

It was an honor to spend time with the multitude of entries and I congratulate all who participated.

Lisa Franko, MFA

Award winners:

First place: Dave Walker, Baggage Transfer

Second place: Ira Papick, Diamonds are Forever

Third place: Nate Berman, Breakfast

Honorable Mentions:

John Fennell, Secret Rhymes

Elizabeth Bergstrom, Together

Nancy Gause, 33 Hours