Welcome to the 2020 Newmarket Juried Art Show
The images below are linked to pages where you can see larger versions of the work, along with details such as size and price, the artist’s statement on the work, and information on the artist, including their social media and website links, and links for contact and purchase inquiries.
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There were two receptions this year. The NJAS Awards were announced during our Online Opening Mini-Gala. which Premiered on YouTube at 7pm on October 15. Click here to see it. There is additional original music by Sibernie here.
There was also a live international reception hosted by ArtGateVR, Oct 22, 7 to 8 pm ET.
Details for both receptions are here.
Marc Morais
Pai | The artist's father.
Anita Niemeyer | Award
What Lies Beneath | Wearing a white t-shirt acting as protection from the hot, beaming sun, a young boy turns his attention towards a plastic sand pail visible beneath the reflective waters.
Carol Teal
Unleashed | The fluid property of the glazes on this decorative hanging bowl produce its interesting textures, vibrancy and life. Parallels can be found in letting go of control in our own lives.
Karin Foulds
Agawa Bay Straw to Moon | Agawa Bay Straw to Moon reflects the transformation of starting and ending points from the north shore of Lake Superior (Neys Provincial Park) to the setting moon at the east shore in Agawa Bay (Lake Superior Provincial Park).
Marion Plaunt
The Mask | Weathered stumps and roots create a startling primal image when reflected on the still water of a northern Quebec Lake. "The unique beauty of nature can be found in unexpected places when we take the time to look."
Kaitlyn Sproule
The Manipulated | Seeing all that 2020 has brought especially with the oncoming election and politics in the States has really got me thinking about just how easily people are manipulated by society. In some aspects we are the perfect puppets.
Jake Deeth | Award
Low tones | A piece created by the pure expression of color and lines
Nancy Jones | Award
Storm Brewing | Using loose, textured brushstrokes and strong colours I captured the energy of this brewing storm. I painted quickly and confidently as I worked to finish the painting before the storm broke.
Elayne Windsor | Award
Solar | I used sewing pattern paper in this piece. I loved the light airy feeling of the paper and worked to create a piece that spoke to this characteristic in the paper.
Maria Petrov
Pears on wallpaper | The bruised ones are sometimes the best.
Donna Fegan
Prize Horse | This piece was inspired by the three dimensional puzzles that I built with my daughters, when they were younger. I have always been drawn to the majestic essence of horses. It was a time consuming undertaking that was very much a labour of love.
Geoff Clarke
Wide Awake | "Wide Awake" is a painting of a Barred Owl. As a keen birdwatcher, I have been eager to photograph an owl but without luck. Then, on a sunny New Year's Day 2017, my luck changed. While walking in a snow-covered field, I photographed this wise owl.
Donna Greenstein
Sheep IV | I love sheep. The beautiful ewe was emerging from the shadows in her barn.
Natalia Shields | Award
Misty Conversation | During an October sunrise, a scraggly row of conifers on a narrow island, rises from the mists. Crooked and leaning towards each other, the old trees appear frozen in the midst of secret conversation, not meant for me, a mere mortal, to witness.
Julie Robb
For the Moon Never Beams Without Bringing Me Dreams | First in a series of dreamscape paintings, built with strength of composition to enjoy from afar, and miniature treasures within; revealed as you explore closer. This work overflows with symbolism, pop culture, and things I love. This is my realm.
Marc Morais | Award
Focus | Fishing for order from chaos.
Karin Foulds
Apron in Want of Ironing | Accessing the garment from the Aurora Historical Society, wondering about the woman who wore the apron, who made the apron, and concerned that the apron has not been ironed.
David Schembri
Emergence | Control and organic energy collide. This abstract art piece goes beyond 2 dimensions. This new medium direction consists of acrylics painted panels with metal on a flat plane background, unlike my previous ceramic/metal art pieces.
Bill Lunshof
Faire Des Emplettes | I love to do street photography. I find the background that I like and then I stand at the opposite side of the street and be still until I virtually disappear. Then I just wait for life to happen. This was a store front in Paris.
Carol Walthers
Kiss Me | People go about their business, totally oblivious to the encounter of two young lovers by the Arc de Triomphe. This painting contrasts the solitary lonely figures to the couple entwined in an embrace.
Sheila Romard | Award
Our Ontario | This original impressionistic landscape painting was inspired by the vivid blue sky against the rustic colours of fall. This farm is near Kleinburg. Framed with a plein air antique gold frame.
Holly Archer | Award
Canoe Confections | The sweet side of wild.
Caitlin Sabean-Untermann
Hunter Waiting | The heron is fishing in a pond covered in cherry blossom petals. I loved the serenity of this scene when I saw it.
Kathy Pistor
If These Rocks Could Speak | This painting is part of my Georgian Bay series showing the opening to Fraser Bay, which is located between McGregor Bay and Killarney. It can only be seen by boat. It is part of the Great Canadian Shield and is some of the oldest rock in the world!
Marlene Bulas
Rural Peace (Sold) | Our hectic lives during this pandemic reach out to us for peace, quiet, and serenity. The need to make art that provided these qualities was my inspiration.
Zahra Nasrin
Harmonious Relations | When there is peace and contentment in a relation, there is harmony. Ups and downs, dark and lights are beautifully controlled as it is in this peaceful painting.
Laura Schembri
Monk at Rest | The soft sweep of saffron is juxtaposed against the hard lines of the walls behind. Cambodia
Sibernie James-Bosch
Eternal Flame | What a simple tulip conceals, natural light reveals. This pure, radiant beauty certainly caught my eye. Could a mystery or secret burn within?
Jake Deeth
Churning Fires | An abstract expressionist freestyle sculpture
Stella Capogna
Shards | These shards are fragments augmented by lead, taking the Japanese philosophy of 'Kintsugi', making that which is broken, more beautiful in the mending.
Walter Bauer | Award
Conversations | In the conception stage (my sketches), I wanted to depict a coming together or a gathering in a circle. That initial idea morphed slightly into an exchange of ideas or perhaps just a conversation amongst friends.
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Some outstanding works. Rich in diversity of colour, light, structure, dimension and expression. Beautifully curated. Congratulations to awardees. Especially grateful to David and Peggy for their concerted efforts and professional management of this second annual Newmarket Juried Art Show. Thank you!
Dear Peggy and Dave.
Lovely presentation! (you both looked quite dapper 🙂 )
I thoroughly enjoyed viewing the artwork. I have no pretenses to “know” art; I know what I like. The warmth and familiarity of “What lies beneath” and “Our Ontario”. The disturbing but thought-provoking “Focus”. At first I did not quite get “Storm Brewing”, but when I read the artists description I was so impressed how the energy to produce then popped the painting for me. And I think my favourite is the Misty Conversation; I always adore trees, and mist. “Wide awake” is just stunning! Thank you for year 2! So well done!
Loved Canoe Confections. Keep adding more contemporary and edgier pieces, look to add street artists to the show. Too bad this piece is NFS!
Thanks! We’ve considered street art – you can see my take on it on my website at https://pixsilver.com/wpress/graffiti/
We’ve also thought of a parallel Instagram exhibition.
Dave
You’ve given some very talented people the opportunity to show their abilities and that is a wonderful thing.
“Focus”, “Pai” and “What Lies Beneath” are standouts in an otherwise strong field of entries.
Wonderful works all of these. I agree that “Focus” by Marc Morais is one of the best. Also really like “The Mask” by Marion Plaunt. Thanks for doing this!
Marc Morais “ Searching for order in chaos” mesmerizing and unique.
Zoom in as far as you can on the artworks to get to see the detail. You’ll be rewarded.
Beautiful works by Marc Morais. I’ve followed his growth as an artist for decades, and his passion is inspiring. He so beautifully captured the essence of his father right down to the details of his fathers weathered and strong hands.
Wow is amazing art love every piece 🥰👏
Both paintings by Marc Morais are my favourite. The painting of Pai is unbelievable and surreal, it’s gorgeous! Also in love with Focus the details and hidden abstracts within is out of this world in love!!