“COVID Time” by Sherry Lynn is the 1st Place winner of CREATE the Summer’s 48-Hour Visual Art Competition.
“COVID Time”, acrylic paint on canvas, 11 x 14 in (click to enlarge)
As part of the Visual Art competition, participating artists were given the prompt “TIME”. While Sherry Lynn’s work is stunning and evocative on its own, her description of the painting provides a greater insight into how she interpreted the prompt:
“For some, the concept of time has been dramatically altered by the COVID crisis. Before, many of us were on a fast track to nowhere – running from morning to night and a to-do list that was never done. Then everything slowed down as restrictions were put into place. We weren’t accustomed to this time for stillness – and anxiety and depression overwhelmed. There is so much happening in the world today, indeed the very survival of humanity and earth is threatened. Perhaps, with luck and grace, this has been enough time for greater wisdom and a gentler humanity.”
Our guest judges, Steve Wilson, artist and owner of the Steve Wilson Studios and The Gallery, and Debra Attenborough, Executive Director of the Niagara Falls Art Gallery, had this to say about “COVID Time”:
“I get the feeling of isolation, we have all felt that. It’s well done. The absence of anything else in the room and her looking through the curtains reiterates the feeling and isolation and emotion.” – Steve Wilson
“I enjoy the evocative feelings of isolation and loneliness in this work. In addition the technical qualities are evident, and the composition – focussing on the figure and the window emphasize the theme without being overly literal about the prompt. To be able to convey the thought without a timepiece really elevates it beyond the others.” – Debra Attenborough
Sherry Lynn is a resident of Grimsby. She has always been creative and making art in different forms. With no formal art training she allows inspiration to guide her practice. In her Artist Bio, Sherry Lynn had this to say about her journey as an artist:
“I had to choose between a nursing or an art education when I was young and chose the first. Now I have the great privilege to be able to do my art any time I like – with my own studio space and all the supplies I want. This feels like a dream! I am taking classes, reading, connecting with other artists, anything I can, now that I finally have the resources.”
What a dream indeed!
“COVID Time” will be on display at the Steve Wilson Studios and The Gallery, at 4425 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, from mid-August to September 4th.
To see our official Winner Announcement video, click here.
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