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2nd Place
Dominic DaSylva
Title: Dragonfly
Category: Mixed media
From the artist: “The beauty of nature and technology was the
inspiration for this piece — a collage on canvas made from recycled
magazines. The dragonfly is characterized by amazing flight patterns
as it appears to be able to change direction swiftly, gliding through
the air with no apparent effort. Its lightness inspires those who have
the dragonfly as totem to use their ability to be flexible and highly
adaptable in any situation.”
What the judges had to say: The subject matter and use of materials
stood out most with this piece. Hartley says that she loved the way
DaSylva portrayed the subject matter with his use of colors within the
recycled materials, and Sanders agreed, noting that “the perspective
aand composition worked cohesively.” Navarro says that “Dragonfly” is
v very well done for a collage llage piece.
3rd Place
Wilson Romero
Title: Poem of Colors
Category: Paint
From the artist: “Time took me away from your lips, but time can never
take me away from the kisses I give you in my thoughts. My autumn love,
the kisses that are in the ink of my letters. The kisses that paint butterflies
over the fresh canvas. My hummingbird kisses for a flower in love with the
wind, the good night kisses that, like fingers, dry the lament of your tears. My
kisses witness of your sublime dreams and sorrows. The kisses that at this
very moment write you this poem, and they want you faithfully ... in silence.”
What the judges had to say: Romero’s piece is full of small, intricate
details and patterns that pull the story together. This is what caught the
attention of the judges. Navarro says, “I loved the patterning and figures —
all the small details.” Hartley agrees that Romero’s unique style, integrating
patterns with vibrant colors, makes for a beautifully distinctive piece.
Sanders adds that Romero’s skill is impressive. She says, “A lot of objects are
integrated. It is full and compact, but you can differentiate the pieces.”
Honorable Mention!
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Claire Goodowens
Category: Student
From the artist: “Macro photography that
highlights the hard work of the Sweat Bee. They
are a key part of our ecosystem, so I tried to
show how beautiful they are when they’re hard
at work.”
What the judges had to say: The beauty in this
piece shined for the judges as well as the skill
that it took to show the most intricate of details
on such a tiny subject.
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18 Central Florida Lifestyle | September 2019