Juror’s Comments

It is always a privilege to be a juror for an art competition. It is a responsibility I do not take casually. My review process is a lengthy one and is not done in one sitting or one day. I feel I owe each artist my time and respect. How many people—disregarding public figures such as politicians—are willing to open themselves up to scrutiny and approval in such a public way?

Through my lengthy review process, works begin to have conversations with each’s” (my term): clarity, content, and conviction. Works that seem to have a necessity, even urgency.