Reflections can appear in many different forms – they can be both literal or metaphorical. Reflections found in shop windows, still ponds, or on faces in mirrors can surprise and delight. The physical nature of light reflects changes in appearances and reveals unexpected sensations. Reflections can also be internal; emotional, cerebral, or spiritual, bringing back memories or causing new ways of thinking that could change the world or just stay personal. Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) asked artists to show us what reflection means to them. Entry was open to all artists residing internationally. All original 2D or 3D artwork in any media was eligible for this show. Works selected by the juror will be on display in MFA’s Circle Gallery, from March 27 – April 27, 2024. Nicole M. Santiago holds a BFA in studio art from Indiana University and an MFA in painting from the University of New Hampshire. She is a Professor of Art at the College of William and Mary. During her career, Santiago has shown in nearly 140 group and solo exhibitions. She is currently affiliated with First Street Gallery in New York, NY, and a member of the Zeuxis, a still-life painting group. Her works have been published in several art publications, including Artist’s Magazine, Art New England, INPA (International Painting Annual), and Fine Art Connoisseur. She is the recipient of full-fellowship residencies at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT, and the Ballinglen Artist Foundation in Ballycastle, Ireland.
This year’s Reflections Exhibition submissions boasted over 350 works that exuded originality and technical prowess. The competition was fierce! But as with any juried exhibition, it is a comparative process with a limit determined by the gallery’s physical space. Ultimately, only 55 works were chosen. Congratulations to all the exhibitors. Your pieces stood above the rest for their intellectual heft, composition, creativity, sensitivity to material, risk-taking, and beauty. I wish you all further success in your creative endeavors. Nicole M. Santiago Juror’s Choice Honorable Mention
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Juror: Nicole M. Santiago: Professor of Art at William & Mary University
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