DARKNESS

A VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

Image above: Julia C R Gray, Sunrise Stories

1st place selection of Curator, Amanda Kidd-Kestler

Juniper Rag presents these accomplished artists, who have submitted artwork in the spirit of darkness.

Welcome our guest Curator, Amanda Kidd-Kestler, who selected artists for curation. Choosing is a complex process, and with each themed call, the subject matter should fit within the scope of that theme. The curator brings a world of personal experience and their selection reflects that evolving experience, combined with insight and keen eyes for skill, talent, process, execution, purpose and overall presentation. From all over the world, this group submitted to our call for art, which was dear to our hearts. We love this season and really get into the spirit of the season as the summer near the end, The trees drop their leaves and the darkness creeps in so early in the afternoon. Juniper Rag is based in New England, one of the oldest settled areas of the country. We do realize our cities and states are “new” compared to Europe. Boston was settled in 1630 by the Puritans, yes, hundreds of years after the development of European cities.

The ethereal nature of the season inspired the theme, however it can also be interpreted politically, emotionally or spiritually, however the artists sees fit to represent “darkness” in their work. The rise of mental illness awareness and the destigmatization is also very relevant, as depression and other disorders plague so many people. We are hoping this call for art will shine light on the artists and their processes.

We proudly show the work of these distinguished artists:

Randy Akers · Sarah Alexander · Melinda Anter · Clare Asch · Scott Boilard · Christopher Jeauhn Bayne · Poppy Charnalia · Brenda Cirioni · James Collins · James Curran · Greg Creek · Jen de Klaver · Julia C R Gray · Susan Sohyoung Lee · Maidy Morhous · Allsion Moyers · Patti Kelly · Nick Mozak · Malin Östlund · Jen Palmer · Melissa Parent · Lucy Pike · Katherine Romansky · Margot Roi · Rebecca Skinner · Janet Taylor · Brandin Tumeinski · Martha Wakefield · Al Weems · Diane Wiencke · Peter Wise

CURATOR’S SELECTIONS

Top picks by

Amanda Kidd-Kestler, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Art Association

1st place

Sunrise Stories by Julia C R Gray

2nd place

Under the Dark Umbrellas by Allison Moyers

3rd place

Rotten Tomato by Al Weems

THE ARTISTS