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2024 17th Annual Bay Area Award Winners
Statement from Juror Amanda Poss
"When selecting artworks as a juror, I try to keep in mind three general criteria: creativity, personal voice, and skill. In other words, is the artwork particularly interesting, creative, or innovative in some way? Does the artwork communicate a thought-provoking or unique point of view through its use of materials, visual characteristics, or subject matter? And finally, has the artist employed formal aspects of composition, materials or processes with a high degree of technical skill? Some artworks may have an incredible technical virtuosity but less creative or conceptual impact, while others may be exceptionally creative by working more experimentally than adhering to traditional techniques or methods. For me, looking for artworks that resonate across these three categories helps to sort through and weigh the various choices I'm presented with for juried exhibitions.
At the end of the day, it's an incredibly intuitive process—different jurors may review the same artworks and have entirely different selections. In this exhibition, I was delighted by the range of creativity and skill but also the unique viewpoints presented across all media. My sincere congratulations to all the artists whose work is represented in the show.”