What's in a critique?
asdcritique2021
Artist's Society Of Dearborn- Fall Show critique
Hi!
This is a Thanksgiving story.
Joel Geffen, photographer and professor at Henry Ford College juried
our ASD Fall Show. I did not win anything. I was mildly bummed. I admit
it. But I got over it pretty quickly.
You see, I've learned that there is great value in not winning. Does it
feel good to win? Of course it does! But I've found that I work harder
after a loss than I do after a win. Attending the critique at the end
of a show shines a light on where an artist can improve.
Here's the thing about critiques; who the awards go to does not just
depend on the technical skill of the artist. A lot depends on the
vision the juror has for the show, which is not often revealed ahead of
time.
ASD Fall Show Entries 2021
ASD Fall Show Entries 2021
In this case, not winning helped me see better. As Joel shared his
vision I began to see what was missing in my piece, "Edison's
Assistant." It lacked a clear story.
Just because I share the story with you and repeat it in my own head
doesn't mean it translates to the canvas so that it's clear to a
stranger.
Soooo.... I plan to fix this with a more prominent arc at the midpoint
of the bulb and a little blur of the edge there and at the bird's
tailtip.
I don't know if I'll change this painting itself or paint another
version with a whole string of Edison lights.
When I do, you can be sure I'll let Joel know how thankful I was for
his words of encouragement and suggestions.
Next week...off to another mural job for Gerdau Steel!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you love!
Jan
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Me while walking between buildings at a steel mill....
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