UWS 2020 Open Spring Exhibition

Best of Show
Email: robertwardleart@gmail.com

Dimensions: 20 x 28
Artist's Statement about this work: this painting is a commentary on the extinction of Honey Bees. I wanted to do a painting that reflected the beauty of bees and the intricacy of the hive, while foreshadowing the ominous nature of their extinction. I do not know the impact of their extinction; I can imagine that the worst case scenario would be our own demise, while the best case scenario would be no honey.
Sale Price: 4500

1st Place
Email: m@mmnixon.com

Dimensions: 9 x 11
Artist's Statement about this work: There are times in the spring where your senses get mixed up and you can taste the air and smell the sunshine. It is when distant things still feel very far but you are somehow large enough to touch them if you wanted to. It is when you find your self grateful for every glisten of sunlight, bit of green, or cool shadow because there is something about the going-without-them during winter that makes them feel extra precious.
Sale Price: 310.00

2nd Place
Email: krisgruss@gmail.com

Dimensions: 21 x 28.5
Sale Price: 2000.00

3rd Place
Email: alisa@alisalaporteart.com

Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 1
Artist's Statement about this work: A glow of sunlight captured on those walking through the trees, trying to feel the coolness of the shade.
Sale Price: 450

First Merchant Award
Email: aspockalips@gmail.com

Dimensions: 18 x 24
Sale Price: 600.00

Second Merchant Award
Email: jodymacn@gmail.com

Dimensions: 30 x 21
Artist's Statement about this work: This painting was just fun do paint and makes me laugh whenever I see it.
Sale Price: $2500.00

First Honorable Mention
Email: r.nicholsart@gmail.com

Dimensions: 30 x 22 x 0.5
Artist's Statement about this work: Envious of a butterfly? Yes, this little lady began her epic road trip somewhere in Mexico and is on her way north with no thought of viruses or dangers ahead. Sounds kind of wonderful!
Sale Price: 1500.00

Second Honorable Mention
Email: henryart4christ@gmail.com

Dimensions: 30 x 22 x 1
Artist's Statement about this work: This is from an image of Georgia O'Keefe's "Ghost Ranch". The landscape of the area is, to say the least, charming. I attempted to capture a small bit of that charm in this painting.
Sale Price: 1200.00

Third Honorable Mention
Email: doyle.geddes@ccsdut.org

Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 1.5
Sale Price: 200.00

Juror Award
Email: colleencrbe@gmail.com

Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 1
Artist's Statement about this work: In this ethereal painting, I had fun immersing my subjects in a fantasy environment, using a variety of texture methods. I captured the two of them at their Sunday evening ritual of watching Star Trek reruns. It's as if they are being absorbed by the show?
Sale Price: 800

Email: danarobin1929@yahoo.com

Dimensions: 20 x 15
Artist's Statement about this work: Red Amaryllis painted in January 2020 with watercolors on Arches 300lb paper.
Sale Price: 0

Email: danarobin1929@yahoo.com

Dimensions: 15 x 11
Artist's Statement about this work: Spring Bouquet watercolor, painted April 2019 from the flowers from my garden. Painted on Fabriano 140lb cold press paper
Sale Price: 0

Email: designsbymelody@hotmail.com

Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.5
Artist's Statement about this work: This was painted en plein air while I was standing on the side Wasatch Boulevard in Holladay, Utah.
Sale Price: 475.00

Email: setsukoyoshida853@gmail.com

Dimensions: 20 x 26
Artist's Statement about this work: The same as Sacred Place No.1
Sale Price: $800

Email: tinavigosstudios@hotmail.com

Dimensions: 30 x 22 x 2
Artist's Statement about this work: molten sea - Indian path - mesa - aflame - the edge - before the roar - genesis - lava flow - desert essence - path of adventure - fire on the water - creation - cliff face
Sale Price: $2200.00 (Framed)

Email: tinavigosstudios@hotmail.com

Dimensions: 30 x 22 x 2
Artist's Statement about this work: Stillness. Intensity. Why are these humans always so busy, buzzing along in their cars? Observe. Watch. Awareness of the world around me.
Sale Price: $2200.00 (Framed)

Email: gordonites@gmail.com

Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 1.5
Sale Price: 300.00

Email: vemett@gmail.com

Dimensions: 11 x 15 x 1.5
Artist's Statement about this work: Zion Canyon lifts my spirits. I am inspired by the way the light caroms through the canyon walls, illuminating some features and leaving others in deep shadow, an exquisite divine language, without words.
Sale Price: 1500.00

Email: vemett@gmail.com

Dimensions: 11 x 15 x 1.5
Artist's Statement about this work: Standing in the middle of the beautiful Sonora Desert, you feel you have company. It's these amazing Saguaros who seem to be watching you, and watching over their desert. They're tough, nothing to mess around with. They own this desert, you are just passing through.
Sale Price: 1500.00

Email: Kathygagon72@gmail.com

Dimensions: 16 x 12
Artist's Statement about this work: For my son-in-law's 50th anniversary as a karate instructor.
Sale Price: 0.