Best in Show: ‘Local Species’ by Tatiana Tatum
The Beaufort Art Association’s 62nd Annual Spring Art Show, “Unveiled,” opened Monday night, March 9th, with 153 pieces of art by 83 artists from all over Beaufort County.
This year’s renowned judge, Amiri Farris, is an inter-disciplinary artist, educator, and university professor. His layered, vibrant works celebrate
1st Place: ‘Marsh Magic’ by Betty Cothran
Gullah Geechee heritage, the Lowcountry, and cultural storytelling. Farris is Artist Laureate of the Technical College of the Lowcountry and has judged major fine arts competitions nationally. Mr. Farris said he was honored to judge but it was a very difficult decision with so many wonderful and diverse pieces.
“For the winning pieces, I tried to select artwork that was engaging and told a story and was inspired by living in the Lowcountry,” said Farris.
The exhibit also included 50 pieces by local high school students hailing from Beaufort High, Bridges Preparatory, and Learn Together Lowcountry Homeschool Cooperative.
BAA is excited to announce this year’s winners with nearly $5,000 awarded in prizes in several categories.
BEST IN SHOW: Tatiana Tatum – “Local Species”
1st PLACE: Betty Cothran – “Marsh Magic”
2nd PLACE: Phillip Ehlen – “ Worn by the Tides: A Lowcountry Sampler”
2nd Place: ‘Worn by the Tide’ by Phillip Ehlen
3rd PLACE: Susan Elzey – “The Woman With a Past”
Founders Award – John Hume – “Zippers over Folley Island, 1960”
Watercolor Award – Donna Cole – “A Perfect Day, Circa 1958”
3-D award – 2 awards: Julia Hetherington – “Jester” and Traci Walter – “Grace and Harmony”
Abstract Award – Ann McCall Wilson – “Rising Light”
Photography Award – Lindsey Pettinicchi – “Sea Turtle Surprise”
Suart Jones Memorial Award – Kati Tatter White – “Kindly Met”
Evelyn Rudowitz Neidich Award – Rachel Migliorino – “Follow Your Path”
In the student category, $600 in prize money was awarded to:
3rd Place: ‘A Woman with a Past’ by Susan Elzey
BEST IN SHOW: Silas Seno, Untitled, Beaufort High
1st PLACE: Lilly Wallace, “My Own Muse,” papier mache, Bridges Preparatory
2nd PLACE: Grace Owens, “The Fuse of Beauty,” watercolor and pencil, Beaufort HS
3rd PLACE: Mya Carter, “A Comfortable Hideaway,” Mixed Media collage, Bridges Preparatory
Honorable Mention: Marta Veronesi, “Encounter of Elements,” collage, Bridges Preparatory
Best in Show: Untitled by Silas Seno, Beaufort High
1st Place: ‘My Own Muse’ by Lily Wallace, Bridges Preparatory
2nd Place: ‘Fuse of Beauty’ by Grace Owens, Beaufort High
3rd Place: ‘A Comfortable Hideaway’ by Mya Carter, Bridges Preparatory
