NOOBAA 24
Non-Objective Abstract Art - 6th Annual Juried Exhibition
The NOOBAA 24 Exhibit at 3 Square Art is a celebration of Non-Objective Art, where artists venture beyond the realm of representation to explore the fundamental elements of shape, line, color, and form. Unbound by the constraints of the familiar, these innovative compositions exist solely for their own sake, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in pure abstraction and discover new realms of visual expression.
Non-Objective Art is a testament to the power of abstraction, as artists experiment with the language of visual expression to evoke deep emotions and sensations. Drawing inspiration from pioneers like Wassily Kandinsky, whose masterpieces "Composition VII" and "Yellow-Red-Blue" exemplify the expressive potential of non-objective abstraction, contemporary artists continue to push the boundaries of this captivating genre.
In the tradition of Kandinsky, artists like Piet Mondrian embraced Neo-Plasticism, advocating for visual harmony through geometric purity and primary colors. Mondrian's iconic compositions, with their intersecting lines and fields of color, embody this quest for balance and order.
Color Field painters like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman delved into the emotive power of color, inviting viewers to experience immersive chromatic realms. Rothko's radiant canvases transcend the physical, inspiring contemplation and introspection.
This exhibition celebrates the creativity of artists who venture beyond representation. Join us in exploring the richness of non-objective abstraction.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
DETAILS
Exhibit Date: Friday, July 12 – August 23, 2024
Opening Night Reception: Friday, July 12, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours
Thursday - Sunday: 1-5pm
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday: Closed
JUROR
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
AWARD WINNERS
Gold Award: JoElla Mendez - “Little Bit of Order”
Silver Award: Linda Reymore - “Circle Composition”
Bronze Award: Lee R Cowan - “J112E409O-36”
Honorable Mention: Michele Hardy - “Circles #51”
Honorable Mention: Mikey Hernandez - “Abstract-22-7”
Honorable Mention: LeeAnn Lewis - “Drain”
Honorable Mention: Shauna Martin - “Be Still”
Honorable Mention: Sue Sell - “Japan on My Mind”
Honorable Mention: P.K. Williams - “Sunset (Triptych)”
GOLD AWARD
JoElla Mendez
“Little Bit Of Order”
Acrylic on Burnt Canvas, 48” x 48”
2024
SILVER AWARD
Linda Reymore
“Circle Composition”
Acrylics, modeling medium, 36” x 36”
2023
BRONZE AWARD
Lee R Cowan
“J112E409O-36”
Oil, 36” x 36”
2024
HONORABLE MENTIONS
AWARD NOMINEES
FINALISTS
SELECTED ARTISTS
Eva Amason, Fort Collins, CO
Catherine Brown, Fort Collins, CO
Jay Benedict Brown, Berthoud, CO
Bob Coonts, Fort Collins, CO
Lee R Cowan, Provo, UT
John Diephouse, Lansing, MI
Lili Francuz, Fort Collins, CO
Michele Hardy, Silverthorne, CO
Mikey Hernandez, Irving, TX
Mike Jackson, Loveland, CO
Michelle Kelly, Fort Collins, CO
Alan Klug, Fort Collins, CO
Benita Landrey, Firestone, CO
LeeAnn Lewis, Youngstown, OH
Harriet Livathinos, Kingston, NY
Fiat Lux, San Mateo, CA
Shauna Martin, Magnolia, TX
JoElla Mendez, San Angelo, TX
Frances Metcalf, McDonald, PA
Ann Montera, Windsor, CO
CE Morse, Cumberland Center, ME
Benjamin Murphy, Stillwater, OK
Sue Pauley, Fort Collins, CO
Bethany Pearson, Fort Collins, CO
Alane Poirier, Highland Park, NJ
Denise Presnell, Sheboygan, WI
Sheila Reinhardt, Fort Collins, CO
Linda Reymore, Stuart, FL
Pat Saunders-White, Loveland, CO
Robert Schwarzenbach, San Francisco, CA
Sue Sell, Fort Collins, CO
Rossie Stearns, Laporte, CO
Shawna Turner, Fort Collins, CO
P.K. Williams, Placitas, NM
Marian Yap, Pacifica, CA
Bernadette Youngquist, Fort Collins, CO
OPENING - SLIDESHOW
EXHIBITION - SLIDESHOW
CURATOR
Kumiko S. McKee
3 Square Art Gallery Director