Transformed is a thought-provoking art exhibition that explores the beauty and potential of repurposed materials, showcasing the ingenuity of artists who breathe new life into the discarded and forgotten. Through a series of sculptural works, installations, and mixed media pieces, this exhibition invites visitors to reconsider the objects that surround us, things we often overlook or cast aside and reframe them as sources of inspiration, narrative, and artistic expression. From industrial scraps to everyday household items, each artwork in Transformed is a testament to the idea that art doesn’t always come from new materials, but from reimagining what already exists. The exhibition features works that take seemingly mundane, used, and unwanted objects, such as old tools, broken electronics, recycled fabrics, and even trash, and repurpose them into stunning, thought-provoking compositions. Each piece in the show highlights the power of creativity to not only alter the physical form of these materials but to also shift their cultural and emotional significance. In Transformed, the artists challenge us to think about sustainability, consumption, and waste in a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint. The works in this exhibition reflect a commitment to the belief that through art, something as simple as a discarded object can tell a new, rich story, providing insight into the connections we have with the objects we use and the lives they have lived before finding their way into the artist’s hands.This exhibition is a celebration of resourcefulness, creativity, and the ever-present potential for renewal in our fast-paced, throwaway culture. As you walk through the gallery, you’ll discover how objects once considered obsolete or meaningless can be transformed into pieces of art that speak to our collective past, present, and future. All original 2D or 3D work following entry guidelines will be considered. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from October 31 – November 22, 2025. Jaynie Gillman Crimmins, a New York City based artist, creates alternative narratives by recycling quotidian materials. Her work has been shown at ART on PAPER NYC; and exhibited at the Sharjah Museum of Art during the Islamic Arts Festival in the United Arab Emirates; SPRING/BREAK Art Show, NYC; Governor’s Island Art Fair, NYC; the National Museum of Romanian Literature in addition to museums throughout the United States including the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary, VA; The Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art [HVMOCA], Peekskill, NY; Hunterdon Art Museum, NJ; Zuckerman Museum of Art, Kennesaw State University, GA; Alexandria Museum of Art, Alexandria, LA. Crimmins has a long history of community work. Prior to the pandemic, she was volunteering in the Guggenheim Museum’s Learning Through Art Program. She is currently volunteering in a clinic helping support people seeking asylum. She is represented by Thomas Deans Fine Art in Atlanta, GA; K. Imperial Fine Art, San Francisco, CA and shows with the Elza Kayal Gallery in NYC, Front Room Gallery in Hudson, NY; Azure Arts, Art Lives Here and Paradise Palace in NYC.
Jurying Transformed 2025 was both an honor and a challenge. The submissions reflected extraordinary imagination and depth, making the process of selection anything but simple. As an artist myself, I am aware of the vulnerability involved in sharing one’s work. The choices are difficult when the differences can be as subtle as those in an Olympic competition. In order to include as many perspectives as possible, each of the 65 selected artists is represented by a single work. Every work was considered through the theme of Transformed as well as MFA’s guiding criteria of “Communal Meaning, Openness, and Stickiness.” The resulting exhibition highlights transformation in its many forms—through material, concept, process, and perception. While each work is distinctive, together they create a cohesive dialogue about change, renewal, and the power of art to shift how we see and understand the world. Best in Show Juror’s Choices Honorable Mention
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Juror: Jaynie Crimmins: Paper Sculptor and Artist Using Quotidian Materials to Create New Narratives
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Voltage, discarded vintage radio and tv tube boxes from the 1950’s-1970’s. mounted on board, thinly framed by reclaimed aluminum flashing, Jeffrey Nicklason from Transformed 2025