On display in the Betty and Art Robins Group Gallery at the Columbia Art League
April 23 - June 6
Reception: April 26, 6 - 8 pm / Free entry + open to the public
Awards will be announced during the reception at 6:45 pm!
Juror’s Statement
“While I find immense value in the work that is beautifully rendered or work that adorns a space, I focused on “still-life” as being the evidence of slowing down and noticing. In my selections I looked for narratives that show an artist slowing down to notice the mundane in a new light and moments where the artist has asked me as a viewer to slow down and sit in a moment with them.”
- Andrea Simon, Visiting Professor in Art, University of Central Missouri
Congratulations to the ribbon winners!
1st place: Tootie Burns, Orange in a Box
2nd place: Kate Shipova, Tactile Light
3rd place: Ken Johnson, Monolith
Honorable Mentions:
Shea Stewart, Jesse Exit
Ashley Grupe, Assorted Buttons
Michelle Marcum, Our Still Life
Ken Logsdon, A Matter of Time
Jadi Davis, Knitting Handspun Yarn
Ruthie Moccia, Missouri Mules
Amy Klein, Red Beans in Colander
Pam Gainor, Fruit of the Earth
Still Life is a testament to the power of observation. Through the use of light, color, and composition, artists highlight inanimate objects, challenging us to pause and appreciate the hidden narratives within. This show invites you to reflect on the beauty surrounding us in our everyday lives, often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of our modern world.
Still Life is a juried show open to all artists 16+ years old, all media welcome.
