What does "Growth" mean to you? This is the theme that was presented to area artists to interpret at this year's annual Hills Competition at the Pump House Center for the Arts. Artists submitted paintings, photography and sculptures capturing their interpretation of “Growth”. Many local artists, such as Kathie Bunch, Roxanne Poe, Ellie Cummings, and Angie Terry are featured. Artists such as Patrick Sims, Cindy Manzi, Lance Adkins, Norma McCombs, Ellen Doerres, Suzi Cunningham, Christy Conkel, and Michelle Pocock included an artist statement detailing how their piece relates to the theme.Pictured: Artist Angie Terry modeling her entry in this year's Hills Competition "Kazuri Rhythm" which placed second in the show.
“The artist statement is an optional component to the show,” states Priscilla V. Smith, Pump House Director. “ The public viewing the exhibition are so intrigued by the artist statements. It gives the viewer an insight to the artist’s creation.”
The competitive show was judged by Ohio Arts Council recommended Melissa Vogley Woods. Ms. Woods has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute and is currently completing her Masters of Fine Arts in Printmaking at Ohio State University. Her solo shows have been featured throughout the State of Ohio and most recently her solo and two person shows were exhibited in Dresden, Germany and Berlin, Germany, respectively.
The winners of the competition were announced the night of the opening reception on Thursday, August 18th. Congratulations to Patrick Sims' and his work of art "Into the Woods" which placed first, Angie Terry who's piece "Kazuri Rhythm" placed second and to Cindy Manzi who's piece "Wildflowers at the Maxwell Barn" placed third in the competition - and to all the artists who entered this year's competition, congratulations on such beautiful works of art! Thanks to all of our wonderful guests Thursday evening who came to support the opening of the show and the Arts!
This exhibit is open for viewing at the
Pump House Center for the Arts through September 14.
