Juried and Rejected

 

Gathering the Cranberries, 2025, Oil on Canvas, 12"x36"

I'm not a fan of juried shows. I don't particularly like working on a theme which practically all juried shows demand.  The annual Duxbury Art Association's juried show does not list a these in it's submission.  I have been chosen twice to participate.  However, this and last year I was not chosen.  This bog is located in Duxbury so I thought.....yes.  But, the jurors were not necessarily wowed by that as they probably are only looking at the plastic elements.   

Nasturtiums with Lemon Balm, 2026 Oil on Panel, 12"x12"

This work was made in response to a Copley Society juried call for art, The Measure of Light.  I'm such a literal interpreter when it comes to these calls.  My response was this still life with strong light cast upon the object.  Set against the dark ground, I thought one could measure the light.  Once again, I was rejected.  I was also not chosen for a show the Copley arranged that asked Copley patrons to choose works from members.

I find myself dejected and unsure of how I want to proceed.  I am working on 2 new paintings for juried shows.  Stubborn?  Optimistic?  We will see.