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Alan K. Avery

President of the AlanAvery Art Company and of the Atlanta Gallery Association

 

Jurors Statement

The decisions that any juror makes are difficult, but somehow when it involves fine art, these decisions become much more of a struggle as they involve a glimpse into the human soul, which an individual has taken the risk of exposing to the viewer. This juror takes that responsibility very seriously. It is important to remember, however, that the decisions made are that of one individual, and all opinions are subjective.

When viewing a work of art and distinguishing whether an artist has captured the essence of the subject and moved further to a successful composition, there are some important factors which I look for: An understanding of the classical rule, technical precision, control of medium, and most important, the ability to create and move the viewer.

The decision on whether a work is juried into the show is made up front, after an initial walk through. If any of the above criteria is not met, then they are eliminated. Sometimes the weakness of the technical factors can be overlooked if any one area is particularly strong or if the artist is extremely successful in their creative process and moves the viewer. In short, a decision to eliminate is never a cut and dry one, but this process for me goes beyond personal likes and dislikes.

The process of awarding placement is very much the same, but with much more stringent criteria.

Award winners are those works, which display excellence in all aspects of technical training. Placement in the award arena respectively is based on those works, which move beyond the boundaries of technical training. These works not only show the artists control of the medium, but are individual and manipulated. They take the viewer along on an emotional journey which he or she is unable to travel to on their own. These artists have pushed themselves and transcended the rules to express their subject in a way which makes the statement uniquely their own. When an artist reaches such a plateau it is at this point that a work of art can find simplistic fluidity and rhythm. This is the point at which one simple line can become a masterpiece.
Alan K. Avery

APG shows juried by Alan K. Avery

Alternative Photography 2002, August – September, 2002