Juror:
A.Kimberlin Blackburn
A.Kimberlin Blackburn was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and educated in New Jersey. She has an MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University and a BA from Livingston College. She has played an active role in 3 nonprofit arts organization, co-producing over 70 exhibitions, and has worked directing, designing, curating, jurying and contributing on all the details toward mounting exhibitions. She is currently an artist, art professional and farmer on the island of Kaua’i.
Blackburn has said, “Carving and beading are a focused meditation. My current imagery is related to the garden, farms, and mother nature's divine plants and elemental magic. In nature, I can see/feel the energy, the spirits—the joy sparkles in the light and in the dark under the canopy.
"Her art works are in the Collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Hawaii State Art Museum (HSFCA) and many private companies and collectors.
A.Kimberlin Blackburn Makes her decision!
Exhibition Awards
Best in Show - Jeannine Cook - "Tellandsia Recurvata"
Most representing the theme: to be the featured artist for 2 months on our online juried show site at www.zhibit.org .
• 1st Place - $100 - Wen Redmond - "Whispers of the Positive"
• 2nd Place - $50 - Mira Satryan - "To Survive"
• 3rd Place - $25 - Dorothy Amore Pilla - "Continuum"
Honorable Mention - Liz Pozen - "The Journey"
Honorable Mention - Ann Isolde - "Intersection"
Honorable Mention - Ione Citrin - "Succulents"