Luminosity is the state of emitting or reflecting bright light, most often light that comes from within, light that makes its source/subject visually distinct and clear like dappled light in the forest, sparks of light in a night sky, sunlight simmering on the water, or light reflecting on a face.

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Luminosity
October 1 – November 30, 2021
Online Exhibition Only 

The Luminosity Open Call invited submissions from 2D artists from across the nation.  Nearly 200 artworks were submitted from over 20 states. After careful selection by our jurors, Carol Shepley and Virginia Becker, 62 pieces were selected and hung in this exciting exhibition. 55 artists have work exhibited, reflecting a broad range of subject matter focusing on Luminosity.
 
The Luminosity Art Exhibition Catalogue

The artists represented in this exhibition have used intensity, purity, and vibrations of light to create luminosity. Enter the gallery to be immersed with light and color.

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A message from Juror Carol Shepley

When asked to judge B Extraordinaire’s online exhibit, I leapt at the chance.  What a pleasure it was to spend weeks looking at original, two-dimensional works of art and deciding which I thought were best.  I admired the theme – luminosity.  It is specific, yet broad enough to encompass a wide range of pieces.  Of the 197 entries, the two jurors selected 60 for the gallery’s show.  Thus, each work had about a one in three chance of being accepted.  After eliminating work that did not fit the theme, I looked at composition, color and balance, as well as how parts relate to the whole and how the work exploits its medium.  Most of all, I based my judgments on my gut reaction.  After I scored the submissions, I checked my responses against the other juror's and found remarkable agreement. 

Congratulations to all whose works are exhibited in this first B Extraordinaire Online Gallery. Take heart if your work was not included; competition was stiff.  There will be other opportunities.  - Carol Shepley

Awards and Jurors' Comments

The jurors for the Luminosity show were extremely impressed, in particular, with three works of art.  We awarded first place to Peony Translucence.  This larger-scale oil painting captures the essence of luminosity in nature.  The delicately painted petals, in various shades of whites and creams, reach out to the viewer and draw her in to the innermost workings of the flower.  The heart of the peony radiates with a warm, inner glow that captivates and energizes.  Jen, a small-scale oil painting earned second place by the jurors.  We were impressed with the artist’s skill and technique of depicting sunlight upon various surfaces: skin, hair, cloth, and water.   As a viewer, one can almost feel the cool wetness of the water in contrast to the warm heat of the sun that bathes the subject.  This is an intimate portrait that conveys a quiet moment of private luminosity.  Third place was given to Transitory Light, a photograph of medium size that captures a luminous mist that moves across the water below caves and cliffs.  Transitory Light examines the fleeting and changing qualities of light as it shines on tiny water particles in nature.  
Bravo to our three distinguished winners!

First Place - Peony Translucence by Ron Becker

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Peony Translucence, oil, 48" x 36", Ron Becker

Second Place - Jen by Robert Anders

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Jen, oil, 12" x 12", Robert Anders

Third Place - Transitory Light by Richard Doran

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Transitory Light, photography, 30"x 20", Richard Doran

  


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