2013 Artistic Discovery Art Competition

An Artistic Discovery 2013 was a tremendous success, showcasing 27 outstanding works of student artists from all over the 12^th Congressional District.  This year’s entries were juried by four distinguished arts professionals, Chandra Cox, Department Head of the College of Art and Design at NC State University, Gordon C. James, Professional Artist and Art Educator, Juan Logan, Professional Artist and retired Professor of Art at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Juie Ratley III, Professional Artist and Adjunct Professor at Winston-Salem State University and Guilford College. 

Student artists had the opportunity to meet with the judges for a one on one critique of their work. The students received constructive and insightful feedback, as well as tips they can apply as they move forward with their artistic growth.  The competition judges gave special recognition to the following student artists during the May 4 reception:

Honorable Mention:    Jessica Traugott, Hopewell High School

Title of Entry: Peace Behind Walls

Medium: Collaging materials, paint, gesso/matte gel

Marilee Walker, East Forsyth High School

Title of Entry: Lit Path

Medium: Digital Painting

3^rd Place:                      Natalya Nimitz, Northwest School of the Arts

                                    Title of Entry: Strands of Wrath

                                    Medium: Silver gelatin print

2^nd Place:                     Blen Rlan, Harding University High School

                                    Title of Entry: Human Organic

                                    Medium: Ink print, experimental

1^st Place:                      Jacorian Marble, Harding University High School

                                    Title of Entry: Visions

                                    Medium: Reduction color relief print

As the 1^st place winner, Jacorian’s artwork will be displayed along with 1^st place winners of Congressional Districts from across the nation for one year in the Cannon Tunnel to the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.  I am pleased to announce that the 2^nd and 3^rd place winning entries will be displayed in my Washington DC office and the Honorable Mention entries will be displayed in my Charlotte and Greensboro district offices. 

Congratulations to each of this year’s student artist and I wish them well as they continue to explore and hone their artistic talents.